Chalice Circles
OCTOBER SACRIFICE PACKET
Printed copies are available by request. 
MARCH: SIN
The sin packet will be posted at the beginning of March. |
NOVEMBER: PILGRIMAGE
The pilgrimage packet will be posted at the beginning of November. 
APRIL: WITNESS
The witness packet will be posted at the beginning of April. |
DECEMBER: INCARNATION
The incarnation packet will be posted at the beginning of December. 
MAY: HOPE
The hope packet will be posted at the beginning of May. |
JANUARY: COURAGE
The courage packet will be posted at the beginning of January. 
JUNE: IMAGINATION
The imagination packet will be posted at the beginning of June. |
FEBRUARY: LOVE
The love packet will be posted at the beginning of February. |
Chalice Circles, set to begin in October, will again offer a way to stay connected to fellow Unity Church members and meet new friends while exploring the monthly worship themes more deeply. Now available in either online or in person options, the circles are a great way to experience the spiritual practice of conversation — both speaking and listening from the heart with a small group of 6-10 people. If interest supports it, we will again offer partners and spouses the choice of participating in a couples’ circle co-facilitated by another couple. NOTE: All other circles are open to individuals and couples both.
Led by trained facilitators, the circles are specially designed to nurture spiritual growth and meaningful conversation. Each month, participants receive a packet on that month’s theme with readings, podcasts, short videos and other resources related to the theme. Each person chooses one spiritual exercise and a deep question from the packet to spend time with over several weeks. Near the end of the month, the group gathers to share their experiences with a practice, a question, and the theme.
Last year’s participants especially valued the circles as a chance to experience community while the church building was closed. Now, participants can choose to join an online circle meeting by Zoom or one that will meet in person at the church (currently wearing masks and following Covid-19 protocols if and as they change). If you haven’t experienced a circle before, or if you were not participating while they were meeting online, we hope you might give them a try now.
Click here to join a circle! In early October, you’ll hear from your circle facilitator with the date and time of your monthly gathering (in the third or fourth week of the month), your first theme packet, and other helpful information. Don’t miss this opportunity for monthly connection with Unity friends, new and longstanding, and an invitation into shared reflection on the times we are in. For registration questions, contact Madeline Summers at madeline@unityunitarian.org; for questions about the chalice circle process and practices, contact Mike Funck at techwriter61@gmail.com.
Led by trained facilitators, the circles are specially designed to nurture spiritual growth and meaningful conversation. Each month, participants receive a packet on that month’s theme with readings, podcasts, short videos and other resources related to the theme. Each person chooses one spiritual exercise and a deep question from the packet to spend time with over several weeks. Near the end of the month, the group gathers to share their experiences with a practice, a question, and the theme.
Last year’s participants especially valued the circles as a chance to experience community while the church building was closed. Now, participants can choose to join an online circle meeting by Zoom or one that will meet in person at the church (currently wearing masks and following Covid-19 protocols if and as they change). If you haven’t experienced a circle before, or if you were not participating while they were meeting online, we hope you might give them a try now.
Click here to join a circle! In early October, you’ll hear from your circle facilitator with the date and time of your monthly gathering (in the third or fourth week of the month), your first theme packet, and other helpful information. Don’t miss this opportunity for monthly connection with Unity friends, new and longstanding, and an invitation into shared reflection on the times we are in. For registration questions, contact Madeline Summers at madeline@unityunitarian.org; for questions about the chalice circle process and practices, contact Mike Funck at techwriter61@gmail.com.