Chalice News and Notes 3.28.25
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
March 28 - 30th Women’s Retreat - Off Site
March 30 - Chalice Transgender Day of Visibility Celebration - after service in the Courtyard
April 5 - Community Forum: Make Polluters Pay - 7 pm on Zoom
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/MakePollutersPayForum
April 6 - Gratitude Circles - Noon - 1:30 in the Lounge
April 7 - Racial & Cultural Justice Ministry Team Meeting - 5:30pm Zoom
April 13 - Spring Shindig - after service at Chalice
April 20 - Open Mic Nite - 5:30pm the Lounge
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Sam Dickerson
Living in Truth: A Day of Visibility and Empowerment
Join us for a very special service dedicated to celebrating and uplifting our transgender community during this Week of Trans Visibility. Together, we’ll honor the courage of those who live their truth and advocate for a world where everyone can be seen and valued for who they are. Let’s unite in solidarity and celebration, empowering each other to shine brightly in our authenticity.
Link for the Zoom Meeting at 10 am:
https://zoom.us/j/209555249?pwd=dkVSdDE1ZWh5dHBVcXo2ZHVKQUJkQT09
Meeting ID: 209 555 249
Phone: 16699009128
Password: 2020
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChaliceUUF
Every Pledge is a Spark—Help Us Keep Our Light Burning!
We’re one week into our annual pledge drive for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, and already, our Chalice community is stepping up to ensure this beloved place remains one of connection, justice, and inspiration.
If you’ve already pledged—thank you! Your commitment is helping keep our light shining bright. We’re aiming together for 100% participation.
If you haven’t pledged yet, we invite you to take that step today. No pledge is too small—every spark matters in fueling the work we do together. Let’s reach our goal of $350,000 and show the strength of our shared commitment.
Make your pledge now... and save us all from making that awkward phone call later!
Be a part of something bigger—Be the Light.
Visit PLEDGE TO CHALICE to make your pledge now.
Join Us for Cake and a Joyful Celebration
After Services This Sunday, March 30th
After services this Sunday, March 30, join us for a heartwarming celebration in honor of Trans Day of Visibility! 💖
We’ll gather in community in our courtyard, cut some cake, and uplift the lives, courage, and contributions of our trans and nonbinary siblings. It’s a time to celebrate authenticity, visibility, and the love that connects us all.
At Chalice, we strive to be a spiritual home where everyone is seen, valued, and cherished. Standing in solidarity with the trans community reflects our deepest values—compassion, justice, and radical welcome.
✨ Come celebrate, connect—and yes, eat some cake! ✨
Aaaaand…. Planning Ahead for Our Pledge Drive Celebration –
Calling All Potluck Pros!
We’re having a Spring Shindig in the courtyard after services on Sunday, April 13 to celebrate the successful (fingers-crossed) wrap-up of our pledge drive—and we’re inviting our amazing Chalice community to help make it a joyful, delicious gathering! We’re planning a bountiful salad and sandwich spread to be enjoyed by all! And, yes, there will be chips (and sweets)!
If you can contribute a dish, please sign up using the link below. Whether it’s a fresh salad, a platter of sandwiches, or something sweet, your contribution will help make this event special for everyone.
👉 YES, SIGN ME UP! I'LL BRING SOMETHING YUMMY!
If you can help us make the magic happen on Sunday—by setting up or cleaning up—please reach out to Grenda David or Sharon Slentz. We’d love to play with you and truly appreciate your loving support!
Let’s gather in gratitude, celebrate our accomplishments, and welcome Spring together!
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
With full hearts,
we affirm our relationships with one another;
we recognize our agency and our connective power;
and we accept our responsibility to be bold and courageous.
We light this chalice,
symbol of all that we are, all that we have done together,
and all that we will be as our community encourages those within, and beyond, these walls.
~ Erika Hewitt
Make Polluters Pay:
Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair
Legislative Affairs Manager, California Environmental Voters
Christina Scaringe
California Climate Policy Director, Center for Biological Diversity Climate Law Institute
Saturday, April 5th – 7:00 p.m. PT (via Zoom)
The Make Polluters Pay Plan would require big polluters to pay a fee based on their share of the past 20 years of carbon pollution that’s been emitted into the atmosphere. The money would then be used to deal with the impacts of climate change and costs of transitioning to a clean energy future.
Topics to include:
What’s in SB 684/AB 1243
What it would mean for California
What we can do
Co-sponsors: Chalice Climate Action Team and Conejo Climate Coalition
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/MakePollutersPayForum
We will no longer read texts and Zoom chat joys and sorrows.
Instead please email any joys and sorrows prior to service by 8 am on Sunday mornings to this address: j...@chaliceuu.org.
You may still fill out cards if you are attending in person.
Minister’s Schedule
Rev. Nica will be taking a one week vacation starting Tuesday, March 25 to Tuesday April 1st. She will not be available by email, phone or text during that time. Thank you for granting Rev. Nica this important time of renewal.
Please refer general matters to our Administrator, Ana Krista Johnson at ad...@chaliceuu.org or reach out to Board President, Annie Barker, with any urgent issues at Pres...@chaliceuu.org. Annie and Ana will be out of town during this time as well but available by email. Our Pastoral Care team is also available at pastor...@chaliceuu.org as is our DRE, Sam Dickerson at d...@chaliceuu.org.
Next Meeting of Moonflower
April 24th at 7pm
Moonflower is a group of supportive women who join together and share around a chosen topic. Moonflower is canceled for March as many of our friends will be at the Women's Retreat. Our next meeting will be at Vanessa Otto's home in Camarillo at 7 PM on April 24. Are you new to Chalice? Please join us! You can email sharon...@gmail.com and she will put you on the mailing list.
Thank you,
Sharon
Hi Chalice Members!
You may have seen the announcement in News & Notes on February 28th regarding the clean-up work at Chalice. If not, here is a link to that N&N: N&N 2.28.25.
This link will take you to pictures of the current items we wish to remove from the building: Pictures of Chalice Items:
Please take a look, and reach out to BBU...@chaliceuu.org if you or your committee/group use them at Chalice, or want them for yourself.
Timing is of the essence.
Please keep your eyes on News & Notes for future items, or save the “Pictures of Chalice Items” link to see latest items up for grabs.
Thank you,
Your Better Building Use Team
(aka BBUT)
Looking for ways to put your love into action? Check out these opportunities!
https://bit.ly/LoveInActionOpportunities
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial & Cultural Justice Team: 1st Monday zoom meetings at 5:30pm each month.
BIPOC UU Tri-County Collaborative: currently on hiatus
The Citizen’s Climate Lobby Meeting: 2nd Saturday of the month - 9 am
Chalice Climate Action Team Meeting: 4th Sunday of the Month @ 12:30 Community Forum Team Meeting: 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Justice...@chaliceuu.org for more information
Consider joining the Chalice Social Justice Facebook group. To learn about latest events supporting Black Lives Matter, Climate Justice and other concerns, click on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260868657268458/
meets the first Monday of Each Month
Next meeting Monday April 7, 5:30 to 7pm
Join us by Zoom, as we consider developing resources for these challenging times.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95038163842?pwd=Z08zK3piTDkrNVhvTFFBZWNncVhwZz09
Is there anyone who should support this more than “the Love People?”
Please join me for the Love Run to benefit Senior Concerns’ Meals on Wheels Program!
You don’t even have to run!!!
The in person event takes place on June 1st.
But join the Chalice UU virtual run team and run/walk whenever you want!
Register here, selecting “Carol’s Tribe Virtual Run” and then “Chalice UU:”
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1765369?raceId=14443
Questions? Email randalled...@gmail.com
Stay informed as a Chalice Member
Leadership Documents can be accessed from our website, click on the Members pull-down, then Members Resources to reach our Google Members Shared Drive. Members Shared Drive
Get more involved, connected and learn more about Chalice structure & Governance as a member: view links here: Making Connections 2025
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We hope this is helpful. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance or have questions: Pres...@chaliceuu.org, and Trea...@chaliceuu.org for Financial questions.
If you have special news to share with the congregation in Sunday services please write to j...@chaliceuu.org.
Or reach out to us here:
Chalice Office # (805) 498-9548 - Messages will be checked regularly.
Rev. Nica Eaton, Minister, mini...@chaliceuu.org
Anthony Concepcion, Music Director musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator ad...@chaliceuu.org or bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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