This is the prayer of confession shared during this morning’s service. It originates from First Church in Jamaica Plain Unitarian Universalist, where it was written by Rev. Terry Burke. It has been subsequently revised by Rev. Elizabeth Bukey, and revised again by Rev. Sharon Wylie.
Prayer of … read more.
Beloved community,
I was reminded this past weekend that not everyone is aware that Rev. Elizabeth Bukey will be leaving Chalice by the end of June. Her position, Minister of Congregational Life, was funded for three years, and unfortunately, we will not likely be able to … read more.
At the January 15 “greeter” meeting, a decision was reached to separate some of the traditional greeter duties to create a new position for Sunday mornings: usher.
Ushers are part of worship team along with worship associates, song leaders, story tellers, musicians, and our Chalice professional … read more.
Chalice congregants signed cards of love and support for our Muslim friends at church on Sunday, January 29. The card was then delivered to the Islamic Society of North County (ISNC, located in Escondido) on Friday, February 3.
Four Chalice congregants represented our community in delivering the … read more.
At our service this morning, I described two opportunities to gather with interfaith friends this week. Here are links to more detailed information:
Martin Luther King Day event
Monday, January 16 from 5:30-7 pm
More information here
Inauguration Day Vigil
Friday, January 20 at 5:30 … read more.
Apologies that it took a while to get this blog post up; we’ve had website problems this week…
In my November 13 sermon (listen to it here), I invited congregants to take on three tasks in the immediate future:
Maintain your connections with people who … read more.
Rev. Sharon Wylie will be on sabbatical from July 4 through October 31. The letter below was submitted to Chalice’s Board of Trustees on June 14, 2016:
Beloved community,
Since my sabbatical was announced earlier this year, I have been asked dozens of times—by people within our … read more.
If you happen to be in my office any time soon, you will notice I have a list on my white board that reads as follows:
GOALS FOR SABBATICAL
A good (healing) experience for Chalice
Maintain momentum
Respond to church drama non-anxiously
Staff supports each other
One … read more.
As you read in last month’s newsletter, I will be on sabbatical leave from July 4 through October 30 this year. This time off will actually be three months of sabbatical leave, plus two weeks of vacation and two weeks of study leave.
I have never … read more.
Thoughts
This morning’s sermon was challenging, I know. I’m grateful to serve a congregation where the minister can offer a challenging sermon and be thanked. Several congregants told me I gave them a lot to think about, which is all I hope for from a sermon.
References
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