News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
As you read in last month’s newsletter, I will be on sabbatical leave from July 4 through October 30 this year. This time off will actually be three months of sabbatical leave, plus two weeks of vacation and two weeks of study leave.
I have never … read more.
Last month I mentioned that I would share a saga of my family’s history, with respect to estate planning. My story is a cautionary one, showing what can happen in one unfortunate healthcare situation due to a legal loophole. The upcoming Successful Aging Strategies Team … read more.
My March 13 sermon drew both on my experience as a facilitator of the “Our Whole Lives” curriculum and on a seminary class on the Song of Songs, specifically the work of David M. Carr. If you were intrigued by what I … read more.
On Sunday, March 13, Chalice congregants will hear about the Our Whole Lives sex ed curricula often taught in UU congregations. Our special guest, Käthe Larick, will speak briefly about the program and be available for questions. Käthe is the Youth … read more.
After our social justice discernment in 2014, a small group of Chalice congregants met to think about our work on economic justice going forward. While we did some good envisioning of what economic justice work at Chalice could look like, we’ve come to realize we … read more.
Learn about Immigrant Activism in North County
Sunday, March 6, 12:15-1:15
Join us on Sunday, March 6, to welcome Patricia Serrano, Chair of the North County Immigration Task Force (NCITF). After worship, Patricia will share her experience working for immigrant rights and take our … read more.
Chalice’s Family Camp at de Benneville Pines is scheduled for June 3-5. This is a weekend we share with First UU Church of San Diego.
Family Ministries Team is looking for someone to be the planning representative to work with First Church. There are … read more.
On Feb 14, Chalice members helped make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and sack lunches for individuals experiencing homelessness.
How do we make well informed decisions that reflect our values about quality of life as we age when the morass of disorganized, problematic, publicly available resources is so daunting? Do I want to stay in my home or move? If I … read more.
FEBRUARY VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ON BRUCE CAMPBELL
Coordinating Team would like to thank and recognize Bruce Campbell for his work as a Lay Chaplain, a Good Relations Team member, and fair trade chocolate representative.
WHAT MINISTRY / GROUP / TEAM DO YOU VOLUNTEER WITH?
Currently: Lay Chaplain, Good Relations … read more.
