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Chalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationRooted TogetherThe natural world is a beautiful teacher of the possibility of relationship surrounding us — and the harmony possible in community. What truth and connection might we find just outside our back doors? How might we learn some powerful lessons from the buzzing bees and the sprouting leaves? This Sunday, we’ll consider how we are … Continue reading Rooted Together2022-05-2916 minChalice Unitarian Universalist Inspiration“How Are You” and Other Tough Questions When You’re In GriefWhat do we say to the simple question “How are you?” after we suffer the loss of a loved one? Do we avoid the question? Do we give a straight answer? Does it depend on who is asking? Today’s service will be about coping with loss, and answering hard questions about how we are that … Continue reading “How Are You” and Other Tough Questions When You’re In Grief2022-01-3017 minChalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationDeepening Relationship to our AncestorsTo 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 will share wisdom from her culture and join Rev Nica … Continue reading Deepening Relationship to our Ancestors2021-10-3108 minChalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationWhat Happened to Soul 22? The Story of Our Soul AwakeningIn the Pixar animation, Soul, middle school teacher and jazz pianist Joe Gardner has a sudden near death experience that sends him to the Great Before where he is assigned to mentor the little ball of potentiality known as Soul 22. Cynical and ornery, Soul 22 has for eons thus far resisted entering life on earth with all its bittersweet possibilities. Soul 22 is a kind of alter ego for Joe Garner as he weighs the meaning of his own life hanging in the balance. Soul. What does it mean?Is it what you feel when you hear Aretha Franklin or Luciano Pavarotti...2021-05-3017 minChalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationAll in for Climate Justice: People, Power and PlanetExtreme heat. Extreme cold. Hurricanes, fires, droughts, storms. The devastations of climate change are terrifying and very real. As we venture into 2021 we look at the possibilities and opportunities that have been presented out of the extreme challenges we’ve faced. Today we imagine our Climate Future.2021-01-3114 minChalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationBe Thankful. Stay HungryWe have much to be thankful for, but it's no time to fall into complacency. Our work to build a more just and equitable world continues. Join Worship Leader and Board President Jason Hall for this post Thanksgiving service.
2020-11-2916 minChalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationWisdom and the Art of Not MansplainingOne of the best gifts a man can give is the gift of hearing and listening. Yet we often can't stop ourselves from ruining the gift with advice, explanations, and "here's what you should do-isms." Explore the speaker's journey down the path of becoming a better listener, something he continually fails at.
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Phone: 166990091282020-03-2911 minChalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationWhy We Awe To…This service will touch upon the diverse aspects of "nature" as it pertains to awe and its affect and effect on us (whether we were looking for it or not). This could occur simply looking at the stars on a crisp dark evening imagining the worlds beyond, watching a whale breach the surface, the chemistry of love developing with another, or contemplating what the nature of what, if anything, may lie beyond the curtains of this world for us.2019-12-2911 minChalice Unitarian Universalist Inspiration“Pride, a journey to self love.”Services at 9:15 and 11:00a
50 years of Gay Pride
How did we begin? What's have we accomplished? Where are we headed?
The day after 2nd annual Conejo Valley Pride festival at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. We are thrilled to welcome James Laguna, a friend of Chalice, to discuss 50 years of Gay Pride events. 2019-09-2914 minChalice Unitarian Universalist InspirationChalice PlayersCVUUF us designated as a Welcoming Congregation which supports the LGBTQ community. This original Chalice Players presentation is the story of James Stoll, the first gay Unitarian Universalist minister, as told by his friend, Reverend Leland Bond-Upson. The iconic music of the 1960’s will take us back to that revolutionary time.2019-03-3126 min