Flame is among the oldest of religious symbols, and the chalice has had deep meaning as a vessel for the sacred.
Over 60 years ago, many Unitarian Universalists have adopted the ritual lighting of a flaming chalice to start meetings and services to create a sacred space.
I have developed the Personal Chalice so that anyone can create a sacred space anytime, anywhere.
Personal Chaices can be used for:
- Gifts- They travel well, and several of my personal chalices have been used for gifts to sister churches in Transylvania and India.
- Creating a sacred space for family meals.
- Starting meetings where you need to bring your own chalice.
- Creating a meditative atmosphere when visiting friends and relatives.
- Non UU's can still enjoy the Personal Chalice as a sweet little tea light candle holder.
The chalice form allows me to express my creativity in my clay art. I have created a variety of shapes, colors, carvings and finishes, and am continually experimenting with new ideas. Thinking outside the Chalice, so to speak.
Individual personal chalices are available at selected UU events and orders for cases can be shipped anywhere in the world.
A case of 20 assorted personal chalices is available at a 40% discount and make a great fund raiser for UU organizations.
"We light this chalice to remind outselves to treat all people kindly, to take good care of the earth,
and to try to live lives filled with goodness and love,
because that is how we will become the best men and women we can be."
East Shore UU congregation chalice lighting
I hope you enjoy your personal chalice as much as I enjoyed creating it.
I am a professional clay artist and a member of East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church in Bellevue, Washington.
Contact me for more information or to order a case of personal chalices at:
Kat@ katmorrell.com
Here are some examples of the variety of glazes and forms. Double click on any photo to view a slide show.
