Happy Chalica!

Chalica was originally conceived by Daylene Marshall of Vancouver, BC as a way to celebrate and put into intentional practice the Seven Principles of the Unitarian Universalist tradition - one a night, for seven nights. The celebration begins on the first Monday of December, and is marked by the lighting of a chalice each day (or evening). Gifts that reflect the particular day's Principle may be given, but the focus tends to be more on mindfulness and action. (www.chalica.blogspot.com)

Please use this suggested outline to celebrate Chalica with your family this year. (Outline contributed by Daylene Marshall.)

Monday, December 5: We light our chalice for the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
Give gift(s) to honor those you do not understand / agree with / like. Example: Words of forgiveness / apology or a peace offering such as inviting someone to dinner.

Tuesday, December 6: We light our chalice for justice, equity and compassion in human relations.
Give gift(s) to honor those in your local community that are less fortunate. Example: Donate clothes or toys to a worthy organization or display kindness and care to those around you.

Wednesday, December 7: We light our chalice for acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.
Give gift(s) to honor fellow Unitarians and their spiritual journey. Example: A chalice / book / hymnal or offer / take part in a UUCT event. 

Thursday, December 8: We light our chalice for a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
Give gift(s) to honor another tradition, to honor education. Example: Offer to/ take part in an event that celebrates another religion / tradition or teach someone something you know and love.

Friday, December 9: We light our chalice for the right of conscious and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.
Give gift(s) to honor democracy. Example:  Write your government or help a committee at church.

Saturday, December 10: We light our chalice for the goal of world peace, liberty and justice for all.
Give gift(s) to honor our global community. Example: Write a letter for Amnesty International, donate to a cause such as UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, etc.

Sunday, December 11: We light our chalice for respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Give gift(s) to our earth and/or its creatures. Example: Start composting or recycle bottles and cans and donate the money to an animal aid society.

On Sunday, December 11^th we will hold a Chalica worship for all ages at 11:00 a.m.

Please note there will be no RE classes held on Sunday, December 25^th. Children and youth are invited to join their families in worship.