Chalice has been abuzz with energetic sharing about people’s experiences at General Assembly (GA) and trying to figure out what to do with all these new ideas and passion. If you want to learn more about what happened at GA this year talk to Dean Goddette, David Miller, Michael Perry, Andi Stout, Al and Sali Weiss or Colleen Wells. They all attended and have lots to share. And check out www.uua.org to view the abundance of videos and reports on workshops and events with many of the articles written by our very own Dean Goddette.

Those who attended GA have shared that this is a life-altering experience. Although I have not attended a GA I have attended many District Assemblies. The Pacific Southwest District Assembly (DA) is on a much smaller scale but it is also a wonderful growth experience. AND it is going to be in San Diego next year.

DA happens on the last weekend of April which is April 25-27, 2008. It will be hosted by the five San Diego cluster UU congregations at the Del Mar Marriott. Because we are hosting DA we need members of the cluster congregations to make up the planning committee. The first meeting of this committee will be held on Saturday, August 18 at 9 am. I will let you know when the location is selected. If you are interested, I encourage you to consider serving on this committee and be a part of creating DA 2008.

Lastly, the PSWD Assembly Planning Committee is always looking for new ideas for workshops and presentations. If there is something you would like to learn more about or have something you would like to present, pass it along to the PSWD staff, the PSWD planning committee, or to me.
Oh yeah, did I mention that the Weaving the Tapestry of Inclusiveness group had their first meeting? After service on July 22 about 30 of us met, developed a vision statement, and tossed around lots of ideas on how to proceed with this program. Check it out on our Chalice web site, www.chaliceuu.org.

Yours in the Faith We Share,
Debbie