Chalice Community Forum

Chalice Community Forum Speakers series presented by Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley.

http://forum.chaliceuu.org/ Find us on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZdJeYjDXsBdhJDh9 The CVUUF Community Forum is an ongoing series of speakers, films and entertainment events. We offer regularly scheduled speakers, events, films and entertainment to stimulate growth and conversation within the Conejo Valley.

05/06/2026

"Why Celebrate the Earth"
With Wayne Morgan

Earth month gives us a reminder to appreciate our Earth and to see where we are, where we are heading, and what we can do
to make our environment better.

Wayne Morgan is League of Women Voters US Climate Action Plan Team Co-Leader: Climate Reality Project South Central Coast Chapter Chair Ventura Climate Coalition Chair and a co-host of the Ask Sean Show which offers help to homeowners who want to electrify their homes. Being an electrical engineer, Wayne is passionate about electrification and has converted his home to all electric.

Topics to include
• Why appreciate the earth?
• Industrial revolution’s impact
• Environmental concerns + successes
• Our future, our choice
• What we as individuals can do

This program is free of charge/ donations are gratefully accepted.

02/22/2026

Chuck Collins, author and director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good, Institute for Policy Studies will talk on how billionaire power touches you – where you live, what you eat, what news you consume, what you pay for housing and even pet care!
In his latest book, Burned by Billionaires, Collins exposes the hidden impact of America’s ultra wealthy on our social, economic, political, and ecological landscape. Hear him make the case – as well as share prescriptions for creating a society of universal abundance instead of abundant inequality!

10/21/2025

Vanessa Frank, Immigration Attorney and Executive Director/Co-Founder, MARIPOSA and Willie Lubka, Executive Director Buen Vecino bring us the hows and whys about immigration (live and through zoom)
Topics to include
• Basics of immigration laws
• Drivers of migration
• Differences in immigration statuses
• The path to lawful permanent residency
• How long does it really take
• Resources & ways to help
Please register for the forum in advance here:
Co-sponsored by Marisposa Advocacy, Buen Vecino and Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

09/13/2025

Long Term Care - What You Need to Know
Lori Martin - Principal, Envision Benefit Specialists, LTC and Medicare Insurance
Kelila Heller - Board of Directors, Senior Concerns; Senior Living Advisor, Assisted Living Connections; Administrator, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Keith Gosselin - Executive Director, Long Term Care Services of Ventura County Ombudsman Program
Topics to include:
• Understanding long-term care options
• What Medicare does – and doesn’t – cover
• Different – and new – LTC insurance plans
• How to prepare ahead
• Resources
Our program is free of charge/donations are gratefully accepted.

09/04/2025

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09/04/2025

Join Betti Mentzer, Matty Park, and Pat Butler of the
League of Women Voters of Ventura County.

The League’s One Person, One Vote campaign is dedicated to fostering understanding about the Electoral College’s impact on American democracy while building support for a direct popular vote system. Through education and advocacy, they’re laying the groundwork for meaningful electoral
reform.

Topics to include
• The origins and evolution of the Electoral College
• Real-world impacts on voting power
• Common myths and misconceptions
• Pathways to meaningful reform

Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://bit.ly/OnePersonOneVoteForum

This event is free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.

04/06/2025

The Make Polluters Pay Plan
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, Legislative Affairs Manager, California Environmental Voters and
Christina Scaringe, California Policy Director, Center for Biological Diversity Climate Law Institute explain the Make Polluters Pay Act.

The Make Polluters Pay Plan would require big polluters to pay a fee based on their share of the past 20 years of carbon pollution that’s been emitted into the atmosphere. The money would then be used to deal with the impacts of climate change and costs of transitioning to a clean energy future.
Topics to include
• What’s in SB 684/AB 1243
• What it would mean for California
• What we can do

OUR PROGRAM IS FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

02/03/2025

Climate Justice at the Intersections: The Interrelatedness of Justice Issues and the Possibilities!

with Antoinette Scully
Managing Director, Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California
For a long time, the climate movement has focused almost exclusively on reducing our carbon footprint, reinforcing the artificial silos that separate our justice movements. Carbon tunnel vision can cause us to overlook the complex related issues that play into the climate crisis and limit our view of possible solutions. As a movement, we need to recognize the complexity inherent in justice issues like climate change and expand our understanding of climate as an intersectional justice issue.
Topics to include
• Beyond carbon tunnel vision
• From environmentalism to climate justice
• Future possibilities and success stories
“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”
-Audre Lorde
https://uujmca.org/

11/19/2024

Lauren Gill, National Wildlife Federation – California Deputy Director updates us on The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. This will be one of the largest wildlife crossings in the world. Decades of study and planning have led to this remarkable collaborative project which will re-establish ecological connectivity for a multitude of native plant and animal species in the Santa Monica Mountains ecosystem.
“I believe these crossings go beyond mere conservation, toward a kind of environmental rejuvenation that is long overdue.” -- Wallis Annenberg
Topics to include:
• Why a wildlife crossing?
• How this project came together
• Construction and updates
• Cougar P-22’s Legacy

https://savelacougars.org/

10/20/2024

Trust Me, You Need a Trust!
Trust Attorneys Stephanie Wurzinger and Christina Wurzinger, along with Ali Davidson, author of It's Between You and Me, discuss the vital importance of creating a trust.
Trusts are not just for the rich, parents, or property owners. Join us to explore:
• What is a trust?
• What does a trust include?
• Who needs one?
• Why you may need one, even if you have a will
• When to write one
A trust can help you protect your assets, minimize taxes, avoid probate, protect your beneficiaries, and decrease conflicts. Come see if it’s a good choice for you.
Plus, Ali Davidson, author of It's Between You and Me, will present tips on how to talk with your relatives and loved ones to create a deeper understanding of the aging process and honestly assess their needs and desires.

This event is free of charge, and donations to support our programs are gratefully accepted.

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