Chalice Sermons

See the video that inspired this service. How animal agriculture is a leading cause for climate change, and how we can make a difference. https://youtu.be/8YQa3u5ZWvY There’s so much doom and gloom about the climate changes our planet is facing. We see the startling effects all over the world with increasing drought, fires, hurricanes and floods. … Continued

In recent years, UUs have made a commitment to reconsider the cultural and colonial foundations of the Thanksgiving tradition, in counsel and relationship with First Nations and Indigenous communities. This virtual worship service is intentionally crafted by centering Indigenous people and cultures, and is an invitation to come together in that spirit. This service is … Continued

Whatever happens in our elections, there will be change afoot. Life continuously presents us with challenge and change, whether that’s aging, our politics, or even the upcoming changes around our Sanctuary. Today we explore trusting that we can change the world with love in a spiritually courageous and grounded way. Please join us after the … Continued

What does it take to be a Unitarian Universalist? How has our history taught us about courage? Today we explore the courage required to be UU and what it takes to be willing to keep growing, changing, reinventing, and pushing society’s edges.

Courage? I take heart from the cowardly lion, in the Wizard of Oz. What if we all have the courage needed for life but we find reason to disempower our super power. Join us as we explore what courage is versus our internal conversation.

Does the future feel uncertain and perhaps even scary to you? With growing climate issues, social division, wars and violence all increasing, how do we find courage and hope for the future? Join us to help nurture courage and resilience for the challenging times ahead.

Why do you attend Chalice? Is it for the community, the spiritual growth, or the commitment to justice work and love in action? Is it because of the friendly people of all ages, our wonderful children and elders, reminding you, you are not alone in this world? Is it for the music, or the many … Continued

Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal faith , as opposed to a creedal one. This means we covenant how to be together in community, how we treat one another, how we care for each other and the wider world. Our covenants emerge from our values. Values such as love, justice, inclusion, growth, and compassion. Join us … Continued

Ingathering is our annual service celebrating our community. We will share a special water ceremony, enjoy amazing music, and celebrate Chalice folk coming together after years of pandemic and separation.

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DeBenneville Pines is a beautiful UU camp in the San Bernardino mountains. This summer saw the first youth camps held since the pandemic began. Ayanna Gaines had the opportunity to serve as a staff member for both elementary and high school camps, and learned many valuable lessons, which she would like to share.

We will explore the obstacles affecting our sacred rights to vote, and are invited to Get Into Good Trouble by UUing the Vote. Our member and good trouble activist, Pamela Lopez, will be leading the service. Our Special Collection will benefit UU the Vote and we also invite you to participate in our ongoing school … Continued

Today we explore how to find and create more kindness and compassion in a world that is often cruel and filled with suffering. Join us to explore ‘nurturance culture’ and the possibility of more loving lives.

Last month several Chalice members attended our annual Unitarian Universalist General Assembly. Today Rev. Nica and members share inspiration, updates, and lessons about our wider faith tradition with our Chalice community.

Time flies by in the blink of an eye. We’ll explore how freedom and independence of thought creates, as a UU, a life designed with interdependence on independence.

As we navigate these challenging times, we are so grateful to have community with whom we can share our ups and downs and grow together. Today we celebrate the many blessings of our community, and share the strength, gifts, and blessings we might derive from being in it together.

Today we honor those who have gifted us their commitment, curiosity, and fellowship. Our Bridging Seniors encourage us to adapt with the times and remind us to welcome the seeker. Our RE volunteers are love in action, reminding us that “church is a place children go to learn that people other than there parents love … Continued

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“In a time of destruction, create something: a poem, a parade, a community, a school, a vow, a moral principle; one peaceful moment,” writes Maxine Hong Kingston. During difficult times, how do we find what is beautiful and allow that to nourish our spirits? Join us to explore how we can be nurtured and healed … Continued

This Easter Sunday we explore the nature of love and its power to outlast even death. Join us for a Unitarian Universalist interpretation of the Easter story, as well as our traditional, annual Flower Celebration. Please bring a flower to share with your fellow Chalice folk, or if you are joining us by zoom, have … Continued