Music
Chalice has a long, beautiful musical tradition. Music is a central part of the ministry at Chalice which provides many opportunities to participate. The mission of this program is to use the power of music to better love and understand ourselves and the world around us.
Get Involved
Chalice Choir welcomes singers of all abilities. If you can match pitch, you can scratch your
singing itch with us! Chalice Choir sings two Sundays per month, September through June.
Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm.
Open Mic is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Signup starts at 5:30pm, and the show
begins at 6:00pm. Performers of all ability levels are welcome. We regularly have poets,
singers, instrumentalists and storytellers, but we encourage all types of artistic expression. If
you don’t enjoy performing or sharing your art, come and participate as an audience member!
UUkuleles is a beginner ukulele group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month @7:00pm.
During the summer, UUkuleles meet every Wednesday @7:00pm. The group performs several
times a year at our open mic night, church services, holiday concert and cabaret.
Cabaret is an evening of food, fellowship and entertainment. Chalice is blessed with a talented
congregation, and we get to see that talent on full display at our annual cabaret. This year’s
theme is “Love Me Tender!”
Important Dates
–Wednesday Choir Rehearsals 8/28/24 @7:00-8:45pm
Weekly Wednesday choir rehearsals resume.
–Ingathering 9/8/24 @10:00am
UUs around the country celebrate on the 2nd Sunday of September with this special
Ingathering service which marks the beginning of our church year.
–All Music Service “Vote” 10/13/24 @10:00am
Once a year, Chalice hosts an all music Sunday service. In lieu of a sermon, we load up on
music. This year’s music service was won at our annual auction by Ruth Ann Cooper, and she
chose the vital theme of voting.
–Chalice Holiday Caroling! 12/18/24 @6:30pm
Join Chalice Choir as we sing Christmas carols for our neighbors! We’ll cross Old Conejo Rd.
and knock on the doors of any home with Christmas lights.
Rehearsals begin 11/20/24. Meets every Wednesday from 7:00-7:45pm.
–Christmas Eve 12/24/24 @5:00pm
Chalice Choir always prepares beautiful music for this special service.
–Rowdy Hymns 3/15/25 @6:00pm
Come join Chalice Choir in singing your favorite UU hymns. Some hymns will be sung as you
know them; some will be reimagined, or “rowdy.”
–“Love Me Tender” Cabaret 6/13/25
Chalice’s annual Cabaret is an evening of food, fellowship and entertainment.
If you’re interested in any of Chalice’s many music opportunities, message Chalice Music Director, Anthony, at musicdirector@chaliceuu.org.
Upcoming Sunday Music
September’s Theme: Invitation
8th- Ingathering Service: Chalice Choir sings “Welcome In” by Lucy Holstedt
22nd- Chalice Choir sings “Invitation” music by Michael Larkin, text by Paul Laurence Dunbar
October’s Theme: Deep Listening
13th- Music Service “Vote”: In lieu of a sermon, this service is filled with extra music!
27th-Ancestor’s Service: Chalice Choir sings “We Know the Way” from Disney’s Moana with
music by Opetaia Foa’i, lyrics by Opetaia Foa’i and Lin-Manuel Miranda, arr. Roger Emerson
November’s Theme: Repair
10th-Post Election Sunday: Chalice Choir sings “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson; arr. Andy
Beck
24th-Thanksgiving Bread Communion: Chalice Choir sings “Benedicamus Domino” by Brad
Printz
December’s Theme: Presence
8th-TBD
24th-Christmas Eve:TBD