Greetings Chalice!
Congratulations, Chalice, we did it! Our pledge drive for our 2025-2026 congregational year was a huge success! We were able to meet our goal of $327,000 thanks to your generous pledges during our “Together, A Force for Good” campaign. A warm, heartfelt “Thank You!” … read more.
Greetings Chalice!
It is Pledge Drive Season! Our 4-week Pledge Drive started on March 16, and ends on April 13, Celebration Sunday. Our theme is “Together, A Force for Good.” When we join together, we are stronger, more resilient, and capable of creating positive changes in … read more.
Greetings Chalice!
It’s March, and you know what that means! In addition to our March Madness “Favorite Pacific Ocean Dweller” voting (go Leafy Sea Dragon!), it’s also the beginning of our Annual Pledge Drive! Pledges of financial support from members and friends are what makes our … read more.
Greetings, Chalice!
I knew January was going to be a tough month, but it turned out to be tougher than I expected. The devastating fires in Los Angeles filled me with shock and sadness and not a little bit of anxiety. Week upon week of Santa … read more.
Greetings, Chalice!
As we enter into January and leave December behind, I hope you experienced many joys during the holiday season. We celebrated and worshipped well at Chalice, with a fun Winter Party, a beautiful Solstice celebration, and a joyful Christmas Eve service – not to … read more.
Greetings, Chalice!
Last month the choir sang a song called “Count Your Blessings”. The message in this song is just what I need right now: a reminder that there are good, beautiful things in life and that taking deep pleasure and joy in those blessings is … read more.
Greetings, Chalice!
I am thrilled to announce that Susan Spoto has agreed to be our Vice President for the remainder of this board year, stepping into the role of President next year. Susan is a founding member of Chalice and has vast experience as a leader … read more.
Greetings, Chalice!
October is here! As far as I am concerned it’s basically the month of Halloween, my favorite holiday. I break out my Halloween shirts and jewelry, decorate my house with lights and fun spooky things, and set up an altar for my beloved dead. … read more.
Greetings, Chalice!
September. For me, this is simultaneously an exciting and melancholy time of year. I can tell by the changing light that the days are getting shorter, signaling the end of Summer. And I can tell by the traffic on the road in the mornings … read more.
Greetings, Chalice! Wow, it has been a month. I have experienced a veritable roller coaster ride of emotions on several fronts: personally, as I planned my mother’s memorial service; nationally, with the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and then the historic withdrawal of Joe Biden … read more.
