Category: Chalice Blog

News from the Chalice Unitarian Univeralist Congregation in Escondido, CA

Minister’s Message for September, 2022

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, our Sabbatical Minister, Rev. Dr.  Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd, was ordained by the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, PA. Ordination is special covenant between a congregation and a minister which bestows spiritual authority, the symbol of a full-length stole, and the ability to … read more.

President’s Message for September, 2022

Let me start by congratulating Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd, our sabbatical minister, on the occasion of his ordination by the Harrisburg Unitarian Universalist Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 20, 2022. How fortunate we are to have Rev. Greg as our sabbatical minister at … read more.

President’s Column for August

I recently returned from a vacation including a family reunion, a trip through rural upstate New York, and visits with old childhood friends along the way. It is nice to connect with the past and reminisce, but mostly I delighted in seeing new grandchildren and … read more.

President’s Column for July 2022

Greetings everyone, and a special welcome to our new Board and committee members. Thank you to all for a successful Congregational meeting last month. In addition to the usual Board and budget approvals, we approved a new Mission Statement and adopted a new Eighth Principle. … read more.

Minister’s Message for July, 2022

Reverend Sharon gives us the following information:

 

MEET OUR PASTORAL CARE MINISTER

Rev. Tania Márquez

July 3 – August 6

 

You can request pastoral care and support by telephone or text.  Rev. Tania will respond to you within 24 hours.

 

Please be sure to indicate you are from UU Chalice. Please … read more.

Minister’s Message for June, 2022

The following are excerpts from Rev. Sharon Wylie’s sermon “Recovering from the Pandemic” offered on May 22, 2022. You can watch the full sermon on Chalice’s YouTube channel.

 

I have three ideas to share with you, three affirmations, three teachings. Use these like a mantra, over … read more.

Memorial Celebration for Marty Schwartz on May 28

As was announced to the congregation via email on April 19, member Marty Schwartz has passed away.

Marty was involved in Chalice over the years in many ways, including volunteering with our children’s religious education program, feeding and caring for homeless people, being a Sunday greeter, … read more.

Minister’s Message for May 2022

Minister’s Message – May

From Rev. Sharon Wylie

 

My four-month sabbatical begins on July 4th. On the one hand, that is two months away, which feels like a long time. On the other hand, it’s just around the corner!

 

This will be the second sabbatical for me in … read more.