Chalice Circles

“I took comfort and strength from those few people who neither fled from me nor tried to save me but were simply present to me.”

– Parker Palmer

Chalice Circles, previously known as Covenanted Groups, is a lay-lead ministry of presence, participation, and service. Groups create what our Chalice Circles materials call “intimacy” and “ultimacy” within our group members and the wider congregation. Each group is led by a trained facilitator who does not instruct the group but is a leading participant. During meetings, there is a chalice lighting, readings, discussion, sharing, and different possibilities for spiritual engagement. Most meetings follow the UU small group curriculum entitled Soul Matters. Other materials may be provided by UUCA. Membership is based on location or Affinity (shared identity). When a group grows too big, a new group starts with the same focus or in the same neighborhood. Group times vary so please scroll down to see our small group calendar. You may find more information about Chalice Circles HERE. The list of the current groups:

Affinity-Based Chalice Circles

LBGTQ+ (Last Monday of the month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm in the Library)

Monday Night Women (4th Monday from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the Faith Formation Sanctuary)

UUCA BIPOC (3rd Wednesday from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm offsite)

POC Men’s

Wednesday Night Men (2nd and 4th Wednesday from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the Young room)

Young adult**

Neighborhood-Based Chalice Circles*

Arnold

Annapolis

Broadneck Parents

Bowie (rt 301)

Crofton**

Crownsville

Eastern Shore**

Northwest County

Pasadena**

Severna Park

South County

*Groups may be meeting over zoom at this time, so if you do not see your neighborhood, you can still join a new group. We need 5 people in each location to begin meeting regularly.

**These groups are looking for a facilitator and 4 committed members, please contact Laura Schrank, Director of Member Engagement, at lschrank@uuannapolis.org  if interested.