News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
Food and eating is such an enormous topic, it could be its own 10-part sermon series. I was glad to hear so many of you connected with the particular slice of this topic (haha, “slice,” get it?!) we chewed on today.
In this morning’s sermon, I … read more.
We live in a time of drought. This drought is literal: our reservoirs are drying up and our landscape is drying out. The drought is also metaphorical: we live in a time of spiritual and moraldrought. Of oppression, of disconnection, of alienation. This “drought” is … read more.
Voluntary Simplicity: Mindful Eating
October 4 Sermon: “Savor the Delicious”
Challenge: “Use It Up!” Pantry Challenge–Can you use up the frozen, canned, and dried goods that have been in your freezer, refrigerator, and pantry for months and months?
Join the Spirit Study Facebook group to share how you’re doing … read more.
“Is there a God?”
“Is reincarnation real?”
“What happens when you die?”
These questions can be tough for a conscientious UU parent, particularly if you are agnostic or atheist, because so many of us want to be examples of having an open mind. My standard answer used to be, “If you … read more.
The Religious Education program has kicked-off to an excellent start! Our Chalice children are extraordinarily bright, inquisitive, and enjoy learning. It is very satisfying personally working with the students on UU principles and the impact of these principles on our wider world. One intriguing new feature within our classrooms is the Feelings Board, which shows an image … read more.
Chalice, can I just say that you are delightful? Well, you are.
It’s my one-year anniversary of coming to work with you all, and I’m so grateful to be working in such a joyful, willing, musical, generous, and deeply caring congregation.
As we went through … read more.
Several of you asked me to post the prayer I shared at this morning’s service on forgiveness and Yom Kippur. It is:
I hereby forgive all who have hurt me, all who have done me wrong, deliberately or by accident, whether by word or by deed. … read more.
Mark your calendars for October 10, 10am-6:30pm.
Come hang out with fellow UUs from around North County at this LGBTQ Pride festival in downtown Oceanside. Volunteer to staff our booth so we can spread the word about our welcoming congregations. The event is run … read more.
Our partner organization has decided to cancel the fence painting scheduled for Saturday, September 12. Forecast predicts triple digit temperature and they are a bit concerned for us; plus the paint will not absorb if the fence is too hot. Please stay tuned to … read more.
On Sept 15 at 7:15 pm in the Common Room, the Chalice Women’s Book Club will be discussing “Lawrence in Arabia” by Scott Anderson.
A novel that tries to answer “How did a painfully shy Oxford archaeologist without a single day of military training become the … read more.
