News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA
Voluntary Simplicity: Simplify the Holidays
November 8 Sermon: “There’s More Than One Love Language”
Challenge: Create a plan for a meaningful December holiday season
Wednesday, November 18 Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m.
Join the Spirit Study Facebook group to share how you’re doing with the challenge
Resources
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by flickr user Light Brigading, used under creative commons licenseThank you so much for attending the October 25th seminar on the current immigration system. The immigrant justice task force looks forward to offering more seminars on immigration in the future, probably … read more.
Chalice,
I am so honored and excited that the Board has voted to co-ordain me with First Church. You’ve been with me through this last year of ministerial development and are an important part of my ongoing growth in ministry. I have loved ministering at Chalice … read more.
Used under Creative Commons: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/Our church is in a border region, less than 50 miles from the U.S./Mexico Border. Writer Gloria E. Anzaldúa wrote that “the U.S. Mexican border es una herida abierta (is an open wound) where the Third World grates against the first … read more.
“Chalice is a place where there are no bullies” was the heartfelt response our second and third graders replied with as to why they liked coming to Chalice. Their honest answer brings tears of joy to my eyes. Our students feel safe from bullying, in the RE classrooms and at Chalice. I would love to know why … read more.
I’m offering a “Planning Your Memorial” workshop on November 1 (12:30-1:30 p.m. at Chalice). My husband, who doesn’t like to discuss things like mortality and death, doubted that anybody would come, but I have already heard from several people who plan to attend. It … read more.
October 31st, 12:30-2:30pm
9850 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
The San Diego Food Bank feeds, on average, 320,000 people per month. Come help! We will most likely be inspecting, sorting, boxing, and labeling food donations. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
RSVP to Elizabeth (DCL.ChaliceUU@gmail.com), and then … read more.
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.
