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:

Community-wide Chalice Circles

Held monthly at UUCA on select Friday nights. These are drop-in events with no long-term commitment required. The evening includes a social hour from 6-6:45 pm (potluck style – bring a yummy dish to share!) and small group spiritual connection session from 6:45 – 8:30 pm.

Childcare is provided, so it’s a great event for the whole family!

Neighborhood-Based Chalice Circles

21401  |  2 1403 |  Annapolis/Crownsville  |  Arnold (Zoom)

Crofton/Millersville  |  Crownsville  |  Gen XYZ Annapolis |  Gen XYZ Arnold/S. Park

Gen XYZ Edgewater |  Heritage Harbor  |  New Odenton/Bowie  |  North County

Rt. 3/301 (Zoom)  |  Way South  |  BIPOC  |  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.