Category: Chalice Blog

News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA

September Readers’ Theater

Readers’ Theater Group will be meeting on Mon, Sept 28 at 6:45 p.m. in the common room.

We will be reading aloud the drama Waiting for Lefty, by Clifford Odets. Described as ”one of the most celebrated and significant plays of the modern … read more.

Chalice Readers – September Book Selection

On September 25th at 7:00 PM at Chalice we will discuss Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz.

Days after Holmes and Moriarty disappear into the waterfall’s churning depths, Frederick Chase, a senior investigator at New York’s infamous Pinkerton Detective Agency, arrives in Switzerland. Chase brings with him … read more.

We Have An Opening for a Sunday Morning Musician

Job Summary

The Sunday Worship Musician provides piano solo music and accompaniment for congregational singing for both the 9:00 AM and the 11:00 AM worship services. The dates and number of Sundays per month vary, but generally work out to once a month. Dates will be … read more.

Memorial for Colette Jones

As was announced to the congregation via email on August 19, Colette Jones has passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer.

Her memorial service will be held at Chalice on Saturday, September 19 at 2 p.m.

For those coming from out of town:
Escondido, California … read more.

Introducing Spirit Study!

Beloved Community,

I am so excited to tell you about a program we’re starting this year, called “Spirit Study.”

Spirit Study is a 10-month invitation to learning, practice, and reflection. Our 2015-16 study topic is voluntary simplicity, the rejection of consumerist, materialist values in favor of choosing … read more.

Connection Cards

If you’ve been to Sunday morning worship at Chalice lately, you’ve
noticed the new “Connection Cards” that everyone is asked to fill out.
The intention of the cards is to help us stay connected with each of
you, notice if you are suddenly here less … read more.

After Worship: “Inside Out” Multigen Service

It’s Sunday around 4 p.m., and I’m still feeling tender and spiritually nourished after worship this morning. Planning our multigenerational services–which aspire to engage us in ways that sermon-focused services can’t–is usually a pretty big challenge. As much as I love worship that is creative … read more.

September 12th Service Project

Painting and Decorating at Hidden Valley House

Saturday Sept 12, 8:30-11:30AM
240 S Hickory St #110, Escondido

Our help is needed at this emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The house, located in inland North County, is operated by our Charity … read more.