When we gathered at Felicita Park on August 15, 2021, for our first in-person worship service since March 8, 2020, we invited congregants to place stickers on your clothing to indicate your comfort level in getting close (or not) to others. At that time, we … read more.
Beloved congregants,
I was fortunate to attend a COVID briefing from the County of San Diego for religious leaders yesterday (these briefings have happened periodically throughout the pandemic). We are in a very serious time of the pandemic:
San Diego County is experiencing the highest number of … read more.
The following is an excerpt from Rev. Sharon Wylie’s sermon “Our UU 8th Principle” offered on November 7, 2021:
When we travel somewhere different, not everything makes sense there because the norms and traditions of another culture are foreign to us. And we, the travelers, are … read more.
One of the things I will always remember about the pandemic is what it is like when what we want to know is still unfolding. Over and over again we’ve said, “we’ll know more soon” and “we’ll know more in a month.”
Last month I wrote … read more.
In early June, I emailed the congregation (members, friends, and others who attend regularly) to ask about your vaccination status, Of the 230 people I emailed, I got 143 responses, some of whom answered for themselves and people not on my email list (so the … read more.
For over a year, I have been living with fear and anxiety as a constant presence in my life. Now, the fear and anxiety are lessening. Which should be wonderful, yes?
But now there is an emptiness where the fear and anxiety were. And the emptiness … read more.
Beloved Chalites,
If you are not aware, a white man in Atlanta shot and killed eight people yesterday, including six Asian women. The shooter is in custody.
This violence comes as violence against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) is on the rise. As President Biden noted … read more.
This past September, I added a component called “land acknowledgment” to our Sunday worship. The words I use have been evolving; these are the words I have used most recently:
We begin our service by acknowledging that wherever each of us is watching, if we are … read more.
In this pandemic time, you are invited to participate in a communal but solitary water ritual. Bring a small amount of water from your home.
Where?
If you live outside Escondido or are otherwise unable to get to the Chalice campus, simply find a spot of earth … read more.
Open Position Posted: July 22, 2020
Position Title: Congregational Administrator
Reports To: Senior Minister
Status: Half-time Hourly (22 hours)
Start Date: August 10, 2020 (negotiable)
Application Deadline: August 5, 2020
JOB SUMMARY
The Congregational Administrator is the primary person responsible for ensuring that the business affairs of the congregation are conducted in an … read more.
