Unitarian Universalists have a legacy of “deeds not creeds.” Our work for a better world calls us to unexpected places as we harness love’s power to stop oppression. From grassroots community organizing to interfaith state, national, and corporate advocacy; in protest marches, prayer vigils, and press conferences; in homeless shelters and in prisons, Unitarian Universalists put our faith into action.

In 2022, our congregation voted to adopt the 8th principle, which commits us to “journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”

In 2024, our congregation adopted the following as one of our five guidepost statements: Guided by the 8th principle and with love at the center, we engage in thoughtful social justice action within the congregation, our North County communities, and the wider world.

Social Justice Team

Chalice’s Social Justice Team re-formed in January 2025 and is currently researching justice and service organizations to connect with and to support. Chalice congregants have been joining in local protests; read about our congregants in the news.

Current Service Projects:

We provide a monthly dinner at the Turk Center in Escondido. Learn more here.

We have been participating in beach cleanups twice a year with Surfrider Foundation. We are planning our next beach cleanup for November 2025.

You can also read about our previous service projects.

Starting New Justice Projects:

Do you have an idea for a new social justice project at Chalice? Great! We want to facilitate your leading it. Read more here.