Family Activities 11/21/24

Religious Exploration at Chalice!

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Chalice Family Update

November 21, 2024

In November, our theme is the Practice of Repair


Thanksgiving – The Whole Story

Sunday morning at 10am

with Rev. Nica Eaton

Join us for a Thanksgiving service that goes beyond the traditional story. We’ll delve into the rich history of this land, honoring Indigenous Peoples who have inhabited it for over 10,000 years. We’ll explore land acknowledgements and share in our traditional communal bread ceremony. We will gather after services for our annual ‘breaking bread’ event. Let’s set the tone for a meaningful Thanksgiving week with gratitude and respect.

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Families welcome! The Joy Corner is open!

Children will be led by the Lamp of Love to their RE spaces partway through the service.


November 24–

Repairing Lies with Honesty – Let’s explore truth telling versus lies as we learn about the origins of Thanksgiving. We will also hold our own Bread Communion.


Each week we will offer book suggestions for all ages, books that celebrate diverse identities, resist stereotypes, and uplift social justice. Whether you choose to purchase the books, borrow them from a friend, or check them out from your local library, we hope you enjoy these stories featuring characters from a wide range of communities.

*Credit given to RebekahGienapp.com for most suggestions

Keepunumuk by Danielle Greendeer (ages 4-8)

Where’s Halmoni? by Julie Kim (ages 7-10)

Shine On, Luz Véliz by Rebecca Balcárcel (ages 8-12)

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline (YA)


Mark your calendar to Deck the Halls at Chalice!


Senior High Winter Camp   12/28-1/1

There’s a mystery hidden deep in the pines and we need your help! Come solve puzzles and find clues while bonding with your fellow detectives in a week of adventure. Can you crack the case before the clock strikes midnight? (grades 9-12)          Register here!


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Our mission: Religious Exploration empowers children and youth and supports families with tools to create a world of justice and compassion.

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