News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
On February 14th, the kids in religious education classes will be having a whole group lesson based on Reverend Sharon’s message to adults that day. The title of that service: Cultivating Enoughness.
Reverend Sharon and I like working together on a unified message—we plan working on doing this even more often in … read more.
It is my great pleasure to announce that the Board of Trustees has approved Rev. Sharon Wylie’s sabbatical leave, starting this July 4th through October 30, 2016. This four-month leave, which will be Rev. Wylie’s time for rest, renewal, research, and reflection, will finish ahead … read more.
Thoughts
This morning’s sermon was challenging, I know. I’m grateful to serve a congregation where the minister can offer a challenging sermon and be thanked. Several congregants told me I gave them a lot to think about, which is all I hope for from a sermon.
References
This … read more.
Voluntary Simplicity: Responsible Finances
December 27 Sermon: “To Be Wealthy, Not Rich“
Wednesday, January 20 Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m.
Join the Spirit Study Facebook group to share how you’re doing with the challenge
Challenge: take steps to improve your financial well being. What this might be is … read more.
Coordinating Team would like to thank and recognize Rita Hill for her leadership as a co-leader of Pathways Team and for chairing the Auction Task Force.
WHAT MINISTRY / GROUP / TEAM DO YOU VOLUNTEER WITH?
Currently: Pathways, Legacy, Auction Task Force, Stewardship, and Greeter. Previously: … read more.
Happy New Year 2016. As we embark on this new year, our Chalice mission “Open hearts, open minds, open doors, nurturing spirits and seeking justice within the wider world” is again a reminder for our social justice work. We are a congregation of people … read more.
Chalice is participating again in “My First Home for the Holidays” campaign with Just In Time For Foster Youth. Our gifts will help transitioning foster youth outfit their first homes. Now through January 3rd, donate gift cards to Target, Walmart and … read more.
Voluntary Simplicity: Daily Spiritual Practice
December 6 Sermon “Find a Stillness“
Challenge: A minimum of five minutes a day of prayer, meditation, journaling, or sitting in silence. DAILY.
Join the Spirit Study Facebook group to share how you’re doing with the challenge
Resources
About Prayer
My advice: Don’t overthink it. Don’t … read more.
A memorial service for Gordon Carter will be held at Chalice on Saturday, January 23rd at 2 p.m.
For those coming from out of town:
Escondido, California is about 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. You will want to fly into San Diego International Airport (aka … read more.
We live in a time of escalating inequality. Many of you are acutely concerned about this escalation and the rise of poverty, homelessness, and wealth inequality specifically: during our Social Justice discernment process, you expressed deep concern for these issues.
How, as Unitarian Universalists, are we … read more.
