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        <description>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship shares weekly inspirational sermons. We are a liberal religious community open to all with love in action as our goal. We value love, justice, equity, pluralism, generosity, transformation and interdependence, living lives of courage, compassion and peace. We open our hearts to all, no matter what you believe, whom you love, or how you express yourself. We offer weekly Sunday services at 10 am PST both in person in Newbury Park, CA and online through zoom. Join us.</description>
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        <copyright>© 2019 Chalice - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley</copyright>
        
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                <itunes:subtitle>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship shares weekly inspirational sermons. We are a liberal religious community open to all with love in action as our goal. We value love, justice, equity, pluralism, generosity, transformation and interdependence, living lives of courage, compassion and peace. We open our hearts to all, no matter what you believe, whom you love, or how you express yourself. We offer weekly Sunday services at 10 am PST both in person in Newbury Park, CA and online through zoom. Join us.</itunes:subtitle>
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        <itunes:summary>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship shares weekly inspirational sermons. We are a liberal religious community open to all with love in action as our goal. We value love, justice, equity, pluralism, generosity, transformation and interdependence, living lives of courage, compassion and peace. We open our hearts to all, no matter what you believe, whom you love, or how you express yourself. We offer weekly Sunday services at 10 am PST both in person in Newbury Park, CA and online through zoom. Join us.</itunes:summary>
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                    <![CDATA[So I Opened the Door]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[Two Years Ago, the Camarillo Mountain fire burned Tim Snowber’s family home. On the same day, Donald Trump was reelected. Tim had started seminary to become a chaplain the day before. Little did he know that the Universe had the same sort of ground-shaking changes in mind for him as he progressed through school. In this service, Tim will share reflections on the transformation he has gone through as a result of  opening the door to his call to ministry.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Two Years Ago, the Camarillo Mountain fire burned Tim Snowber’s family home. On the same day, Donald Trump was reelected. Tim had started seminary to become a chaplain the day before. Little did he know that the Universe had the same sort of ground-shaking changes in mind for him as he progressed through school. In this service, Tim will share reflections on the transformation he has gone through as a result of  opening the door to his call to ministry.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[So I Opened the Door]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Two Years Ago, the Camarillo Mountain fire burned Tim Snowber’s family home. On the same day, Donald Trump was reelected. Tim had started seminary to become a chaplain the day before. Little did he know that the Universe had the same sort of ground-shaking changes in mind for him as he progressed through school. In this service, Tim will share reflections on the transformation he has gone through as a result of  opening the door to his call to ministry.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Two Years Ago, the Camarillo Mountain fire burned Tim Snowber’s family home. On the same day, Donald Trump was reelected. Tim had started seminary to become a chaplain the day before. Little did he know that the Universe had the same sort of ground-shaking changes in mind for him as he progressed through school. In this service, Tim will share reflections on the transformation he has gone through as a result of  opening the door to his call to ministry.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:04</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Exploring the Vision for our Home]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Who do we want to be as a congregation, what do we value, and how might our building serve that vision? At a recent retreat, the Board and COSM explored four possibilities. This service will share what emerged from the retreat, introduce the options that were considered, and invite all of us into a deeper discernment about who we are, what we value, and who we are called to become in our next steps together. This service will be followed by a Congregational Conversation, open to all.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Who do we want to be as a congregation, what do we value, and how might our building serve that vision? At a recent retreat, the Board and COSM explored four possibilities. This service will share what emerged from the retreat, introduce the options that were considered, and invite all of us into a deeper discernment about who we are, what we value, and who we are called to become in our next steps together. This service will be followed by a Congregational Conversation, open to all.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Exploring the Vision for our Home]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Who do we want to be as a congregation, what do we value, and how might our building serve that vision? At a recent retreat, the Board and COSM explored four possibilities. This service will share what emerged from the retreat, introduce the options that were considered, and invite all of us into a deeper discernment about who we are, what we value, and who we are called to become in our next steps together. This service will be followed by a Congregational Conversation, open to all.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Who do we want to be as a congregation, what do we value, and how might our building serve that vision? At a recent retreat, the Board and COSM explored four possibilities. This service will share what emerged from the retreat, introduce the options that were considered, and invite all of us into a deeper discernment about who we are, what we value, and who we are called to become in our next steps together. This service will be followed by a Congregational Conversation, open to all.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:25</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Weaving the Threads of our Community]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[From the luminous blue Earth seen from space to the hidden networks of mycelium beneath our feet, life reveals a sacred truth: we belong to one another. This service explores Interdependence, one of our core Unitarian Universalist values, and introduces Woven Faith, a new approach to bringing faith formation into every part of congregational life. We will explore how our unique gifts help us weave together into a more resilient tapestry of faith, care, courage, and justice. We also invite you to wear purple as Chalice celebrates Spirit Day!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[From the luminous blue Earth seen from space to the hidden networks of mycelium beneath our feet, life reveals a sacred truth: we belong to one another. This service explores Interdependence, one of our core Unitarian Universalist values, and introduces Woven Faith, a new approach to bringing faith formation into every part of congregational life. We will explore how our unique gifts help us weave together into a more resilient tapestry of faith, care, courage, and justice. We also invite you to wear purple as Chalice celebrates Spirit Day!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Weaving the Threads of our Community]]>
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                    <![CDATA[From the luminous blue Earth seen from space to the hidden networks of mycelium beneath our feet, life reveals a sacred truth: we belong to one another. This service explores Interdependence, one of our core Unitarian Universalist values, and introduces Woven Faith, a new approach to bringing faith formation into every part of congregational life. We will explore how our unique gifts help us weave together into a more resilient tapestry of faith, care, courage, and justice. We also invite you to wear purple as Chalice celebrates Spirit Day!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[From the luminous blue Earth seen from space to the hidden networks of mycelium beneath our feet, life reveals a sacred truth: we belong to one another. This service explores Interdependence, one of our core Unitarian Universalist values, and introduces Woven Faith, a new approach to bringing faith formation into every part of congregational life. We will explore how our unique gifts help us weave together into a more resilient tapestry of faith, care, courage, and justice. We also invite you to wear purple as Chalice celebrates Spirit Day!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:49</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Queer History: Past and Present]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[To kick off LGBTQ+ history month, we'll talk about some champions of queer rights - some you've probably heard of, and others you may not be as familiar with. The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over, but neither is it hopeless. Come and be inspired by courageous people from the past and the present who knew that their efforts, no matter how big or how small, mattered.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[To kick off LGBTQ+ history month, we'll talk about some champions of queer rights - some you've probably heard of, and others you may not be as familiar with. The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over, but neither is it hopeless. Come and be inspired by courageous people from the past and the present who knew that their efforts, no matter how big or how small, mattered.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Queer History: Past and Present]]>
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                    <![CDATA[To kick off LGBTQ+ history month, we'll talk about some champions of queer rights - some you've probably heard of, and others you may not be as familiar with. The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over, but neither is it hopeless. Come and be inspired by courageous people from the past and the present who knew that their efforts, no matter how big or how small, mattered.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[To kick off LGBTQ+ history month, we'll talk about some champions of queer rights - some you've probably heard of, and others you may not be as familiar with. The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over, but neither is it hopeless. Come and be inspired by courageous people from the past and the present who knew that their efforts, no matter how big or how small, mattered.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:15</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[International Day of Peace]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This week we honor the United Nations’ International Day of Peace by exploring what it means to become peacemakers in a world that so desperately needs them. Through the story and creation of Peace Poles, Rev. Nica and Susan Seats invite us to consider how peace begins within us, takes root in our relationships and communities, and ripples outward into our world. How might each of us become an instrument of peace?]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This week we honor the United Nations’ International Day of Peace by exploring what it means to become peacemakers in a world that so desperately needs them. Through the story and creation of Peace Poles, Rev. Nica and Susan Seats invite us to consider how peace begins within us, takes root in our relationships and communities, and ripples outward into our world. How might each of us become an instrument of peace?]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[International Day of Peace]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This week we honor the United Nations’ International Day of Peace by exploring what it means to become peacemakers in a world that so desperately needs them. Through the story and creation of Peace Poles, Rev. Nica and Susan Seats invite us to consider how peace begins within us, takes root in our relationships and communities, and ripples outward into our world. How might each of us become an instrument of peace?]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This week we honor the United Nations’ International Day of Peace by exploring what it means to become peacemakers in a world that so desperately needs them. Through the story and creation of Peace Poles, Rev. Nica and Susan Seats invite us to consider how peace begins within us, takes root in our relationships and communities, and ripples outward into our world. How might each of us become an instrument of peace?]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:06</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In Gathering: Fully Alive!]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Come home to Chalice for our annual Ingathering celebration and Water Communion as we begin a new congregational year together. We’ll explore what it means to be fully alive. Come celebrate this one precious life, the waters that connect us, and the joy of being together again, and join us for a community picnic at Borchard Park after service.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Come home to Chalice for our annual Ingathering celebration and Water Communion as we begin a new congregational year together. We’ll explore what it means to be fully alive. Come celebrate this one precious life, the waters that connect us, and the joy of being together again, and join us for a community picnic at Borchard Park after service.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[In Gathering: Fully Alive!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Come home to Chalice for our annual Ingathering celebration and Water Communion as we begin a new congregational year together. We’ll explore what it means to be fully alive. Come celebrate this one precious life, the waters that connect us, and the joy of being together again, and join us for a community picnic at Borchard Park after service.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Come home to Chalice for our annual Ingathering celebration and Water Communion as we begin a new congregational year together. We’ll explore what it means to be fully alive. Come celebrate this one precious life, the waters that connect us, and the joy of being together again, and join us for a community picnic at Borchard Park after service.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:17:02</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This I Believe]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[Core values are something most people have. This service will allow 3 of our members - Katie Sachs, David Jackson, and Matt Chapa to share theirs with the congregation and give all those attending an opportunity to reflect on their own.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Core values are something most people have. This service will allow 3 of our members - Katie Sachs, David Jackson, and Matt Chapa to share theirs with the congregation and give all those attending an opportunity to reflect on their own.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[This I Believe]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Core values are something most people have. This service will allow 3 of our members - Katie Sachs, David Jackson, and Matt Chapa to share theirs with the congregation and give all those attending an opportunity to reflect on their own.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Core values are something most people have. This service will allow 3 of our members - Katie Sachs, David Jackson, and Matt Chapa to share theirs with the congregation and give all those attending an opportunity to reflect on their own.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:34</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Called: Courageous Women Visionaries]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What does it take to see a new world before others can imagine it? Through the lives of 3 women visionaries: Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc, and Lee Miller, we will explore the courage to trust our vision, speak when silence feels safer, and act on behalf of a future still waiting to be born.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What does it take to see a new world before others can imagine it? Through the lives of 3 women visionaries: Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc, and Lee Miller, we will explore the courage to trust our vision, speak when silence feels safer, and act on behalf of a future still waiting to be born.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Called: Courageous Women Visionaries]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What does it take to see a new world before others can imagine it? Through the lives of 3 women visionaries: Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc, and Lee Miller, we will explore the courage to trust our vision, speak when silence feels safer, and act on behalf of a future still waiting to be born.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What does it take to see a new world before others can imagine it? Through the lives of 3 women visionaries: Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc, and Lee Miller, we will explore the courage to trust our vision, speak when silence feels safer, and act on behalf of a future still waiting to be born.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:28:34</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Believing in Miracles with Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[A quote by Albert Einstein says: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” What could it mean to us as UUs if we believed in the possibility of miracles in our current social justice climate? We are not talking about supernatural intervention, but beloved community in action. And that could change everything!]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[A quote by Albert Einstein says: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” What could it mean to us as UUs if we believed in the possibility of miracles in our current social justice climate? We are not talking about supernatural intervention, but beloved community in action. And that could change everything!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Believing in Miracles with Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[A quote by Albert Einstein says: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” What could it mean to us as UUs if we believed in the possibility of miracles in our current social justice climate? We are not talking about supernatural intervention, but beloved community in action. And that could change everything!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2587669/c1e-q7prxa7q4x6u0vdp8-mkq22916h19k-89vg0q.mp3" length="22617804"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[A quote by Albert Einstein says: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” What could it mean to us as UUs if we believed in the possibility of miracles in our current social justice climate? We are not talking about supernatural intervention, but beloved community in action. And that could change everything!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:34</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[10 Years Together]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/10-years-together</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[On August 16, we mark ten years to the day since Rev. Nica began her ministry at Chalice. Together, we will honor all we have accomplished and weathered, and celebrate the thriving community we have become.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[On August 16, we mark ten years to the day since Rev. Nica began her ministry at Chalice. Together, we will honor all we have accomplished and weathered, and celebrate the thriving community we have become.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[10 Years Together]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[On August 16, we mark ten years to the day since Rev. Nica began her ministry at Chalice. Together, we will honor all we have accomplished and weathered, and celebrate the thriving community we have become.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2587376/c1e-rjg0oio6m8dt2koz6-7znwm7qocgvr-ikzye0.mp3" length="28394418"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[On August 16, we mark ten years to the day since Rev. Nica began her ministry at Chalice. Together, we will honor all we have accomplished and weathered, and celebrate the thriving community we have become.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:29:35</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Becoming Our Whole Selves]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2568742</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/becoming-our-whole-selves</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In Hinduism, Shakti is the Divine Feminine, the primordial cosmic energy that animates the universe, while Shiva is the Divine Masculine, pure consciousness. The Divine is a perfect balance of both. We will explore what it means to honor, celebrate and cultivate both within ourselves in our journey toward becoming our whole selves.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In Hinduism, Shakti is the Divine Feminine, the primordial cosmic energy that animates the universe, while Shiva is the Divine Masculine, pure consciousness. The Divine is a perfect balance of both. We will explore what it means to honor, celebrate and cultivate both within ourselves in our journey toward becoming our whole selves.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Becoming Our Whole Selves]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[In Hinduism, Shakti is the Divine Feminine, the primordial cosmic energy that animates the universe, while Shiva is the Divine Masculine, pure consciousness. The Divine is a perfect balance of both. We will explore what it means to honor, celebrate and cultivate both within ourselves in our journey toward becoming our whole selves.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2568742/c1e-3o5k3swm18zfkq9g3-9j22mg1kh4rr-x9xdya.mp3" length="17648270"
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                    <![CDATA[In Hinduism, Shakti is the Divine Feminine, the primordial cosmic energy that animates the universe, while Shiva is the Divine Masculine, pure consciousness. The Divine is a perfect balance of both. We will explore what it means to honor, celebrate and cultivate both within ourselves in our journey toward becoming our whole selves.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Hello, Goodbye]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2558324</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/hello-goodbye</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[From the first breath until the last, our lives are framed by beginnings and endings. Most of us do better with the beginnings than the endings. Yet ancient wisdom teaches us that there is a time to gain and a time to lose. We confront losses of many kinds in the course of a life. Accepting the impermanence of all things and learning to say goodbye to everything, one sweet piece at a time, puts me in the here and now, which can be a surprisingly happy place to be.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[From the first breath until the last, our lives are framed by beginnings and endings. Most of us do better with the beginnings than the endings. Yet ancient wisdom teaches us that there is a time to gain and a time to lose. We confront losses of many kinds in the course of a life. Accepting the impermanence of all things and learning to say goodbye to everything, one sweet piece at a time, puts me in the here and now, which can be a surprisingly happy place to be.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Hello, Goodbye]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[From the first breath until the last, our lives are framed by beginnings and endings. Most of us do better with the beginnings than the endings. Yet ancient wisdom teaches us that there is a time to gain and a time to lose. We confront losses of many kinds in the course of a life. Accepting the impermanence of all things and learning to say goodbye to everything, one sweet piece at a time, puts me in the here and now, which can be a surprisingly happy place to be.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2558324/c1e-kqo25cdkzpnc94m06-5zr30776tko8-gdjgsk.mp3" length="24366964"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[From the first breath until the last, our lives are framed by beginnings and endings. Most of us do better with the beginnings than the endings. Yet ancient wisdom teaches us that there is a time to gain and a time to lose. We confront losses of many kinds in the course of a life. Accepting the impermanence of all things and learning to say goodbye to everything, one sweet piece at a time, puts me in the here and now, which can be a surprisingly happy place to be.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Staying Open in a Hurtful World]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2551116</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/staying-open-in-a-hurtful-world</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In a time of uncertainty, conflict, and emotional exhaustion, many of us wonder how to stay compassionate without becoming overwhelmed. Drawing on personal story, spiritual wisdom, and the UUA's invitation to “meet the moment,” Rev. Nica reflects on how we can face life’s heartbreak and hurt with honesty and compassion, while still making room for joy, wonder, and hope.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In a time of uncertainty, conflict, and emotional exhaustion, many of us wonder how to stay compassionate without becoming overwhelmed. Drawing on personal story, spiritual wisdom, and the UUA's invitation to “meet the moment,” Rev. Nica reflects on how we can face life’s heartbreak and hurt with honesty and compassion, while still making room for joy, wonder, and hope.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Staying Open in a Hurtful World]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In a time of uncertainty, conflict, and emotional exhaustion, many of us wonder how to stay compassionate without becoming overwhelmed. Drawing on personal story, spiritual wisdom, and the UUA's invitation to “meet the moment,” Rev. Nica reflects on how we can face life’s heartbreak and hurt with honesty and compassion, while still making room for joy, wonder, and hope.]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2551116/c1e-9mg52h21g9midv132-wwn8v62dtm4-fkhpr9.mp3" length="25290236"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In a time of uncertainty, conflict, and emotional exhaustion, many of us wonder how to stay compassionate without becoming overwhelmed. Drawing on personal story, spiritual wisdom, and the UUA's invitation to “meet the moment,” Rev. Nica reflects on how we can face life’s heartbreak and hurt with honesty and compassion, while still making room for joy, wonder, and hope.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:21</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Reclaiming Reverence]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2538321</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/reclaiming-reverence</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We become what we revere. In a world competing constantly for our attention and allegiance, what is truly worthy of our devotion? Together we'll explore how reclaiming reverence can awaken us to the sacredness already woven through everyday life.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We become what we revere. In a world competing constantly for our attention and allegiance, what is truly worthy of our devotion? Together we'll explore how reclaiming reverence can awaken us to the sacredness already woven through everyday life.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Reclaiming Reverence]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[We become what we revere. In a world competing constantly for our attention and allegiance, what is truly worthy of our devotion? Together we'll explore how reclaiming reverence can awaken us to the sacredness already woven through everyday life.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2538321/c1e-8n84mav2w6zh1d27o-kp5wg88wt3n3-g6vszg.mp3" length="25340391"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We become what we revere. In a world competing constantly for our attention and allegiance, what is truly worthy of our devotion? Together we'll explore how reclaiming reverence can awaken us to the sacredness already woven through everyday life.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:24</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Our UU Values in Times of War]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2533797</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/our-uu-values-in-times-of-war</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Today we explore how our UU values guide us in times of: war, justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, and generosity, all centered on and flowing from love. You’ll be hearing from some of our Justice Leaders who felt called to speak following our country’s latest military actions.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Today we explore how our UU values guide us in times of: war, justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, and generosity, all centered on and flowing from love. You’ll be hearing from some of our Justice Leaders who felt called to speak following our country’s latest military actions.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Our UU Values in Times of War]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Today we explore how our UU values guide us in times of: war, justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, and generosity, all centered on and flowing from love. You’ll be hearing from some of our Justice Leaders who felt called to speak following our country’s latest military actions.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2533797/c1e-9mg52h25dz8hdv132-9j2092pqc6ww-un5kak.mp3" length="20782128"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Today we explore how our UU values guide us in times of: war, justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, and generosity, all centered on and flowing from love. You’ll be hearing from some of our Justice Leaders who felt called to speak following our country’s latest military actions.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:39</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Revolutionaries, Heretics & Visionaries - Unitarianism on both sides of the Atlantic]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2533796</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/revolutionaries-heretics-visionaries-unitarianism-on-both-sides-of-the-atlantic</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This July 4th weekend, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we’ll explore the surprising story of the revolutionaries, heretics, and visionaries who helped shape Unitarianism in Britain and America. From burned churches and bold acts of conscience to the enduring quest for truth and freedom, this is the story of a faith tradition that crossed the Atlantic and helped nurture some of America’s deepest ideals: freedom of conscience, religious liberty, and the courage to challenge authority.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This July 4th weekend, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we’ll explore the surprising story of the revolutionaries, heretics, and visionaries who helped shape Unitarianism in Britain and America. From burned churches and bold acts of conscience to the enduring quest for truth and freedom, this is the story of a faith tradition that crossed the Atlantic and helped nurture some of America’s deepest ideals: freedom of conscience, religious liberty, and the courage to challenge authority.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Revolutionaries, Heretics & Visionaries - Unitarianism on both sides of the Atlantic]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[This July 4th weekend, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we’ll explore the surprising story of the revolutionaries, heretics, and visionaries who helped shape Unitarianism in Britain and America. From burned churches and bold acts of conscience to the enduring quest for truth and freedom, this is the story of a faith tradition that crossed the Atlantic and helped nurture some of America’s deepest ideals: freedom of conscience, religious liberty, and the courage to challenge authority.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2533796/c1e-3o5k3sw6kz4bkq9g3-kp5d85jmf084-nvqrvl.mp3" length="23767192"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This July 4th weekend, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we’ll explore the surprising story of the revolutionaries, heretics, and visionaries who helped shape Unitarianism in Britain and America. From burned churches and bold acts of conscience to the enduring quest for truth and freedom, this is the story of a faith tradition that crossed the Atlantic and helped nurture some of America’s deepest ideals: freedom of conscience, religious liberty, and the courage to challenge authority.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:46</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[European Unitarian Universalism]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2533792</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/european-unitarian-universalism</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What does Unitarian Universalism look like beyond North America? Rev. Nica’s sabbatical took her across Europe and to the European UU Conference. This Sunday, she reflects on the people, communities, and traditions she encountered and what they reveal about our shared faith.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What does Unitarian Universalism look like beyond North America? Rev. Nica’s sabbatical took her across Europe and to the European UU Conference. This Sunday, she reflects on the people, communities, and traditions she encountered and what they reveal about our shared faith.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[European Unitarian Universalism]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What does Unitarian Universalism look like beyond North America? Rev. Nica’s sabbatical took her across Europe and to the European UU Conference. This Sunday, she reflects on the people, communities, and traditions she encountered and what they reveal about our shared faith.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2533792/c1e-434g9c861qmtop52n-0v42w0gqhw5-jkvbsh.mp3" length="26111943"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What does Unitarian Universalism look like beyond North America? Rev. Nica’s sabbatical took her across Europe and to the European UU Conference. This Sunday, she reflects on the people, communities, and traditions she encountered and what they reveal about our shared faith.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:12</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Why We Gather]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/why-we-gather</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Recent events have reminded us how important Unitarian Universalism’s voice is in our world and raised a deeper question: Why do we gather? This Sunday, as we celebrate our newest members, we’ll explore how spiritual community offers belonging, wisdom, hope, and joy, while helping us become a force for love and light in challenging times.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Recent events have reminded us how important Unitarian Universalism’s voice is in our world and raised a deeper question: Why do we gather? This Sunday, as we celebrate our newest members, we’ll explore how spiritual community offers belonging, wisdom, hope, and joy, while helping us become a force for love and light in challenging times.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Why We Gather]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Recent events have reminded us how important Unitarian Universalism’s voice is in our world and raised a deeper question: Why do we gather? This Sunday, as we celebrate our newest members, we’ll explore how spiritual community offers belonging, wisdom, hope, and joy, while helping us become a force for love and light in challenging times.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2494078/c1e-nkrwjhzq2kna9z1m6-mk9vd1g9a5x9-rv4k66.mp3" length="27098327"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Recent events have reminded us how important Unitarian Universalism’s voice is in our world and raised a deeper question: Why do we gather? This Sunday, as we celebrate our newest members, we’ll explore how spiritual community offers belonging, wisdom, hope, and joy, while helping us become a force for love and light in challenging times.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:28:14</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
                </itunes:author>
                                                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Be Gay, Do Crime!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59974/episode/2488785</guid>
                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/be-gay-do-crime</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[The phrase "Be Gay, Do Crime" became popular after the discovery of some graffiti in Marseilles, France in 2016. Embraced by the queer anarchist movement, the phrase is now a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ community, whose very existence has been (and still is) seen by some as deviant and even criminal. How do queer folk continue to wake up every morning embracing their true selves and finding joy in life?]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[The phrase "Be Gay, Do Crime" became popular after the discovery of some graffiti in Marseilles, France in 2016. Embraced by the queer anarchist movement, the phrase is now a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ community, whose very existence has been (and still is) seen by some as deviant and even criminal. How do queer folk continue to wake up every morning embracing their true selves and finding joy in life?]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Be Gay, Do Crime!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The phrase "Be Gay, Do Crime" became popular after the discovery of some graffiti in Marseilles, France in 2016. Embraced by the queer anarchist movement, the phrase is now a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ community, whose very existence has been (and still is) seen by some as deviant and even criminal. How do queer folk continue to wake up every morning embracing their true selves and finding joy in life?]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The phrase "Be Gay, Do Crime" became popular after the discovery of some graffiti in Marseilles, France in 2016. Embraced by the queer anarchist movement, the phrase is now a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ community, whose very existence has been (and still is) seen by some as deviant and even criminal. How do queer folk continue to wake up every morning embracing their true selves and finding joy in life?]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:13:54</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Life as a Pilgrimage]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What if life is not a race to be won, or a destination to arrive at, but a pilgrimage to be walked with presence, courage, and wonder? Drawing on stories and insights from her sabbatical travels to pilgrimage sites across Europe, Rev. Nica explores what it means to live life as a pilgrimage, and how we might be transformed when we learn to walk through life with openness, intention, and awe.]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What if life is not a race to be won, or a destination to arrive at, but a pilgrimage to be walked with presence, courage, and wonder? Drawing on stories and insights from her sabbatical travels to pilgrimage sites across Europe, Rev. Nica explores what it means to live life as a pilgrimage, and how we might be transformed when we learn to walk through life with openness, intention, and awe.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Life as a Pilgrimage]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What if life is not a race to be won, or a destination to arrive at, but a pilgrimage to be walked with presence, courage, and wonder? Drawing on stories and insights from her sabbatical travels to pilgrimage sites across Europe, Rev. Nica explores what it means to live life as a pilgrimage, and how we might be transformed when we learn to walk through life with openness, intention, and awe.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What if life is not a race to be won, or a destination to arrive at, but a pilgrimage to be walked with presence, courage, and wonder? Drawing on stories and insights from her sabbatical travels to pilgrimage sites across Europe, Rev. Nica explores what it means to live life as a pilgrimage, and how we might be transformed when we learn to walk through life with openness, intention, and awe.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:16</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Return Again]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Today, Rev. Nica returns to Chalice from her sabbatical. Please join us in welcoming her back and beginning to get a sense of her adventures.]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Today, Rev. Nica returns to Chalice from her sabbatical. Please join us in welcoming her back and beginning to get a sense of her adventures.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Return Again]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Today, Rev. Nica returns to Chalice from her sabbatical. Please join us in welcoming her back and beginning to get a sense of her adventures.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/661ebdf64e2971-51130918/2467138/c1e-rjg0oio2kj2s2koz6-gpjvn5ggbwr8-sbgbjv.mp3" length="25503395"
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                    <![CDATA[Today, Rev. Nica returns to Chalice from her sabbatical. Please join us in welcoming her back and beginning to get a sense of her adventures.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:34</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[The Renegade Rabbi, Yeshua]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Guest Speaker Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins will discuss how Yeshua (Jesus) distilled the 613 laws of Israel to 2: Love your God and Love your Neighbor.  What does it mean today for UUs to Lead with Love?]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Guest Speaker Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins will discuss how Yeshua (Jesus) distilled the 613 laws of Israel to 2: Love your God and Love your Neighbor.  What does it mean today for UUs to Lead with Love?]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[The Renegade Rabbi, Yeshua]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Guest Speaker Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins will discuss how Yeshua (Jesus) distilled the 613 laws of Israel to 2: Love your God and Love your Neighbor.  What does it mean today for UUs to Lead with Love?]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Guest Speaker Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins will discuss how Yeshua (Jesus) distilled the 613 laws of Israel to 2: Love your God and Love your Neighbor.  What does it mean today for UUs to Lead with Love?]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:15:27</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[One Small (Side) Step]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[The language we use has a much larger impact on the people around us than we realize. Today we'll talk about small steps we can take to change our defaults and be more inclusive in everyday life - and why it matters.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[The language we use has a much larger impact on the people around us than we realize. Today we'll talk about small steps we can take to change our defaults and be more inclusive in everyday life - and why it matters.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[One Small (Side) Step]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The language we use has a much larger impact on the people around us than we realize. Today we'll talk about small steps we can take to change our defaults and be more inclusive in everyday life - and why it matters.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The language we use has a much larger impact on the people around us than we realize. Today we'll talk about small steps we can take to change our defaults and be more inclusive in everyday life - and why it matters.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:30</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Everything Possible]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://chalice-sermons.castos.com/episodes/everything-possible</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every one of us is unique and filled with possibilities. Our service today is based in part on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations. Everything Possible celebrates love and friendship, encouraging us to dream our own dream, choose our own path, and embrace our possibilities, wherever they may take us.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every one of us is unique and filled with possibilities. Our service today is based in part on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations. Everything Possible celebrates love and friendship, encouraging us to dream our own dream, choose our own path, and embrace our possibilities, wherever they may take us.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Everything Possible]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every one of us is unique and filled with possibilities. Our service today is based in part on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations. Everything Possible celebrates love and friendship, encouraging us to dream our own dream, choose our own path, and embrace our possibilities, wherever they may take us.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every one of us is unique and filled with possibilities. Our service today is based in part on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations. Everything Possible celebrates love and friendship, encouraging us to dream our own dream, choose our own path, and embrace our possibilities, wherever they may take us.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:18</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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                    <![CDATA[I Would Love to Live Like A River Flows]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[As we recognize Earth Day, and with the words of John O'Donohue, Celtic philosopher, poet, and nature lover guiding us, we will explore our relationship with rivers and our interdependence, focusing on the integral role they play in our spiritual journeys. We recognize the flow of these rivers of life as a metaphor for the flow of our own lives, and we honor the ecosystem of wisdom they offer; one that holds life lessons for each of our journeys. "I'd love to live my life like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding." ~John O'Donahue]]>
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                    <![CDATA[As we recognize Earth Day, and with the words of John O'Donohue, Celtic philosopher, poet, and nature lover guiding us, we will explore our relationship with rivers and our interdependence, focusing on the integral role they play in our spiritual journeys. We recognize the flow of these rivers of life as a metaphor for the flow of our own lives, and we honor the ecosystem of wisdom they offer; one that holds life lessons for each of our journeys. "I'd love to live my life like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding." ~John O'Donahue]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[I Would Love to Live Like A River Flows]]>
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                    <![CDATA[As we recognize Earth Day, and with the words of John O'Donohue, Celtic philosopher, poet, and nature lover guiding us, we will explore our relationship with rivers and our interdependence, focusing on the integral role they play in our spiritual journeys. We recognize the flow of these rivers of life as a metaphor for the flow of our own lives, and we honor the ecosystem of wisdom they offer; one that holds life lessons for each of our journeys. "I'd love to live my life like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding." ~John O'Donahue]]>
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                    <![CDATA[As we recognize Earth Day, and with the words of John O'Donohue, Celtic philosopher, poet, and nature lover guiding us, we will explore our relationship with rivers and our interdependence, focusing on the integral role they play in our spiritual journeys. We recognize the flow of these rivers of life as a metaphor for the flow of our own lives, and we honor the ecosystem of wisdom they offer; one that holds life lessons for each of our journeys. "I'd love to live my life like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding." ~John O'Donahue]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:20</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley &quot;CVUUF&quot;]]>
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