Family Activities 11/7/24

Religious Exploration at Chalice!

A place for wonder. A place for fun.

Welcome, welcome everyone!

Chalice Family Update

November 7, 2024

In November, our theme is the Practice of Repair


For Times Such as These

Sunday morning at 10am

with Rev. Nica Eaton

Join us to gather as Beloved Community for whatever life is presenting us on the Sunday after our country’s election. We are more resilient, hopeful, and courageous together.

Zoom ID: 209 555 249      Passcode: 2020

Families welcome! The Joy Corner is open!

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


October 27–

Making Wishes – There is so much going on in our homes, communities, and country at this moment. It is a lot, and our children are not immune to it. This Sunday we will spend our time focusing on our breathing and the hopes and wishes and we have for a peaceful and loving present and future.


Richmond Community of Caring – Building Brighter Futures for Our Youth

If you are in need of evacuation assistance, pastoral care, or you simply need a listening ear and warm hug, your Chalice community is here for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out if your family is in need of support.

Rev Nica Eaton minister@chaliceuu.org

Sam Dickerson, DLRE dre@chaliceuu.org

Pastoral Care Team pastoralcare@chaliceuu.org

Neighborhood Networks neighborhood@chaliceuu.org


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

Molly of Denali: Little Dog Lost by WGBH Kids (ages 5-7)

Billie Jean! How Tennis Star Billie Jean King Changed Women’s Sports by Mara Rockliff (ages 4-9)

Ancestor Approved by Cynthia Leitich Smith (ages 8-12)

Blood at the Root by Ladarrion Williams (YA)


RSVP by Thursday evening! – bit.ly/3U6sEI9

If fewer than three families RSVP, the event will need to be canceled.


Understanding postponement rules and how providers can support them (part one of two) - Benefits Guru

November’s Families Care is being postponed. We will return January 12. With a grateful heart, we will continue to accept donations. See Sam to find out how you can help.  


Two upcoming camps are open for registration!

Thanksgiving Camp – 11/28-12/1      Come to camp and experience a hassle-free Thanksgiving that will be the best you’ve ever had. This is a special weekend for families, singles, couples and young adults. It is truly an intergenerational event!

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)


This event is full but a waitlist is now open! Click on the link below to be be placed on the list.

Family Community Forum – November 16

Love Our Wildlife Crossing

Hike to Viewing Spot for the 

Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills

with

Lauren Gill

National Wildlife Federation – California Deputy Director

Saturday, November 16th – 10:00 a.m.

Please join us for this private talk and short guided hike* in Agoura Hills to view the Wildlife Crossing.  Lauren Gill will give us the inside scoop and a bird’s eye view!

Bring your own lunch and camp chair to picnic together under the oaks afterward.

Children attending will receive goody bags!

*suitable for ages 5 and up and those not needing mobility assistance

SPACE IS LIMITED to 25 PARTICIPANTS!  Please register for the forum in advance here:  

https://bit.ly/LoveOurWildlifeCrossing


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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