Podcast: Chalice Sermons

Deepening Relationship to our Ancestors

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To celebrate All Souls, All Saints, Dia de Los Muertos and Samhain, today we deepen our relationship with our ancestors. Join us for our annual tradition in which we share photos of our deceased loved ones and other ancestors we wish to honor. Anahi Quiroz … read more.

All In For Climate Justice: Food Equity and Sustainability

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Guest speaker Allison Hess, of the UU@UN connects the dots between food equity, sustainability and climate justice.

What to Eat? Cultivating Right Relationship with our Food

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We all eat to survive. Yet, what we eat might actually be killing us. How we eat can be influenced by our culture, our religious beliefs, our health needs, our upbringing or our preferences. But how many of us consciously choose what we eat to … read more.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Recognizing the Struggles of Our Local Indigenous People

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In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, Alan Salazar, a Fernandino tribal elder will speak to us of the struggles of the Fernandeno Tataviam tribe to achieve Federal recognition. Alan will also share a recent children’s book he has written called “Tata, The Tataviam Towhee, A … read more.

Cultivating Relationship

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Humans are relational creatures, yet relationships can often be complicated. They challenge us to evolve and understand our triggers. How do we best nurture our relationships with partners, family, friends and community? Today we explore one of our most important needs as humans and how … read more.

Possibilities for Meaning Throughout Our Lives

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We seek purpose and meaning throughout our lives. It’s a dynamic process as we grow and evolve our values and goals. And it’s dramatically altered by external factors such as health concerns, growth of family, career, and retirement. Deryck True, Chalice member, will share how … read more.

Saying Yes to Life! (in spite of everything)

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Life can feel incredibly tough at times, especially these days. How do we continue to find the good in life, when there is so much suffering? Today we explore the coping mechanisms an extraordinary man, Viktor Frankl, found. Despite staring death in the face in … read more.

Embracing Possibility ~ Ingathering

Today we celebrate our annual Ingathering. Join us for a zoom/online service at 10, followed by an in-person Ingathering ritual on Chalice’s grounds at 11:30. We will plant seeds for our future, burn our old mortgage, say farewell to Jason Hall and family, and collect quarters and laundry pods for fieldworkers. Please also bring a piece of wood, no larger than your hand for a congregational art work. Rev Nica will preside over our traditional water ceremony blessing and we will be returning the items you offered our Sanctuary last year, that made our space sacred in our absence.

The Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love

Parenthood is equal parts amazing and hands down the hardest job of our lives. It embodies a myriad of possibilities–some more easier than others. Hear day-to-day reflections from two parents on how having kids has shaped their lives and how they handle the overwhelming possibilities that shape their children.

Soul Music

In 1969, there was a huge music festival that took place in the state of New York. Thousands of people attended. It wasn’t Woodstock. Come hear how the Harlem Cultural Festival touched the souls of the people present, and how music continues to move those who hear it.