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The worship theme for December is Hope.
Sunday, December 10 - 9:30 and 11:00 am
"The Hope of Hanukkah" - Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
We continue the theme of hope in the story of Hanukkah and Jewish history. How do you find hope when it seems that you don't have enough - light, energy, or might? Please bring your menorah for our display.
Featured musicians: Children's Chalice Choir - Kate Bockhorst, Addison Davis, Charlie Grossman, Calvin Herzon, Wanda Marendo, Clara Moore, Maddie Morris, Marguerite Nash, Wes Patterson, Zander Patterson, Clark Suter, Ella Vanderheyden, Abby Woldridge; Gail Hintz, piano.
Sharing the Offering
In December we will be sharing our Sunday collections with Room at the Inn. Sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence, Room at the Inn provides emergency shelter and a stabilizing support system to women and families in need in St. Louis County. Eliot has been participating in this program since 1992. Please give generously to support RATI.
Religious Education
At
9:30, children in
kindergarten and older attend the first 15 minutes of the worship service.
Preschool children (ages 3-5) and
nursery children (2 and younger) go directly to their class.
At
11:00, children who are
age 4 (by Aug. 1, 2017) through 6th grade attend the first 15 minutes of the worship service. Children
age three (3) and younger and
youth in 7th-8th grade go directly to their class.
Note: The
Senior High Youth Group (9th-12th grade) IS NOT meeting this morning due to their holiday party on Saturday night.
Sunday at a Glance:
Eliot Choir
meets at 8:30 am in the Music Room.
Children's Chalice Choir
meets at 9:00 am in the Jr. High Room.
Ruger Brainstorming Session meets at 12:00 pm in the Bergfried Room.
Young Adult Group (YAG) meets at 12:30 pm in the Triplett Room.
Rubin Covenant Group meets at 2:00 pm off-site.
Holiday Trivia is at 3:00 pm in Adams Hall.
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Please Remember
Ann Ogawa passed away on Thursday, November 30. Please remember
her family and friends as they mourn her loss. A service in celebration
of Ann's life will be held at Eliot on Saturday, December 16 at 10 am.
A reception will immediately follow the service in Adams Hall.
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Church News
Did you know this is the last week to complete your congregational survey?
Gift Giving Tree Returns to Adams Hall
Eliot Chapel's Gift Giving Tree supports Youth In Action's outreach to area children and youth in need. The tree will be in Adams Hall through December 21. This is a terrific outreach opportunity for children, youth, and adults to share their holiday season with others in need.
Each ornament tag represents an area child or youth in need of a gift this holiday season. Participate by selecting an ornament and purchasing a small, age-appropriate gift for the child or youth whose age and gender is noted on the ornament. Gifts should be returned to Eliot Chapel (wrapped or unwrapped) along with the ornament attached to the outside of the
gift no later than Thursday, December 21.
Youth In Action picks up the gifts and distributes them to area organizations which serve children and youth in need. A
special thank you to the
Junior High Youth (7th & 8th grade) for setting up the tree last Sunday.
Don't forget the Fair Trade table in Adams Hall when doing your holiday shopping. Chocolate and coffee make great gifts. And we now have reusable mesh produce bags to replace those plastic bags you need in the store to hold your loose produce. At $3 for a package of 3 bags, they also make great stocking stuffers.
Sanctuary Update
Alex Garcia is still in Sanctuary at Maplewood UCC. We still need volunteers and donations to support this sanctuary. We also need signatories to the Declaration of Sacred Resistance, the pledge of the St. Louis Coalition for Sanctuary to support people like Alex in the struggle to make immigration enforcement humane. Email [email protected] to volunteer or give.
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Monday, December 11
WE CAN - 6:30 pm in Room 006
A Course in Miracles - 7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Tuesday, December 12
Vigil for Hope & Healing - 6:00 pm outside Eliot
Board of Trustees Meeting - 7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Handbells rehearsal - 7:30 pm in the Music Room
Wednesday, December 13
Indigo Academy Family Potluck - 6:00 pm in Adams Hall/Kitchen
Eliot Bridges Group - 7:00 pm in the Jr. High Room
Meneely Covenant Group - 7:00 pm in the Bergfried Room
Women's Chorale - 7:30 pm in the Music Room
Thursday, December 14
Grief Group Meeting - 3:00 pm In the Sanctuary
Room at the Inn - 5:30 pm in Adams Hall and Rooms 001-006
Tiemann Covenant Group - 7:00 pm in the Bergfried/Triplett rooms
PCA Team Meeting - 7:00 pm in Rev. Crawford's office
Friday, December 15
Friday Freethinkers - 10:00 am in Adams Hall
Saturday, December 16
Ann Ogawa Memorial Service - 10:00 am in the Sanctuary
WE CAN - 12:30 pm in Rooms 001/002
Amy Camie Holiday Harp Concert - 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
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Caroling Tonight!
Come caroling at
Plowsharing Crafts in the U City Loop,
Friday, December 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm! Show up to sing, play an instrument, and invite your friends and relatives to shop for a good cause! Portion of proceeds this evening go to Eliot Chapel music program. Contact Jan Chamberlin with questions or to participate at [email protected].
Embrace the Spirit of Christmas!
Enjoy an inspired musical journey through holiday favorites performed by harpist Amy Camie on
Saturday, December 16 at 7:00 pm at Eliot Chapel. Donations accepted.
Movie Discussion Tonight!
The Immigration Justice Team along with Social Justice in Action presents
LA BESTIA
A film that explores perspectives on the decision to migrate, the process of migration
without authorization, and how we are called to honor the dignity of all
Eliot Chapel on Friday, December 8 at 7:00 pm
As part of the discernment and educational efforts of Eliot Chapel, the Social Justice Committee has partnered with the St. Louis Coalition for Sanctuary and the St. Louis Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America (IFCLA) to present clips of the film "La Bestia" (The Beast), directed by Pedro Ultreras. Sara John of IFCLA will offer a facilitated discussion and reflection on migration justice and themes highlighted in the film. This is a FREE event. Please bring a snack to share. We invite you to join us to learn more about the struggles of immigrants in our community.
Vigil for Hope and Healing #161,
Tuesday December 12 at 6:00 pm
outside Eliot.
Let's Support WeCAN's Monthly Vigil in Kirkwood!
WeCAN (West County Community Action Network) has started standing in vigil in front of Kirkwood City Hall on the third Saturday of every month. The group stands vigil from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and then gathers in community at Eliot at 1:00 pm. This new monthly meeting is open to all. The next vigil is Saturday, December 16. Bring a brown bag lunch and join the group.
Don't Miss the Festivities of Eliot's Christmas Pageant!
Eliot members and friends of all ages are invited to join Eliot children and youth for the youth-led Christmas Pageant Service, which will be presented THIS Saturday, December 9 at 4:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Festivities include holiday songs, a special youth-led Story for All Ages, special music, and the Christmas Pageant, featuring nearly 50 of Eliot's children and youth.
A potluck dinner will follow in Adams Hall (bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to share). Come join us for holiday fun and community.
Guest at Your Table
Eliot members and friends of all ages who are participating in the Guest at Your Table (GAYT) offering should return their collection boxes to the Front Office this Sunday, December 10. GAYT is an intergenerational outreach program sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) to raise funds to support human rights around the world.
If you wish to contribute to the GAYT collection and still need a box or donation envelope, they are still available in the Front Office. Thank you for your support of this outreach effort.
Eliot's Young Adult Group presents Holiday Trivia Fun
Eliot Chapel
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Doors Open at 2:00 pm
Tables $100 - Individual Tickets $10
Do you know:
- What object made Frosty the Snowman come to life?
- Which Stevie Wonder song begins with the lyrics "No New Year's Day to celebrate?"
- Which direction the candles on the menorah are lit?
You might be ready for the Holiday Trivia Fun presented by Eliot's Young Adult Group! Put together a table of your friends and test your knowledge and your competitive spirit! Bring snacks to share with your table. BYO or purchase soda and juice. This event supports Eliot Chapel's special fundraising campaign. Take a break from holiday planning and have some holiday fun! Sign up now on the Adams Hall bulletin board - only eight table are available for 10 players each so don't wait!
Our last Bergfried day trip of 2017 will be Saturday, December 16. Come out on your own or meet at Eliot's parking lot at 9:00 am to carpool/caravan. A Bergfried team member will offer a guided hike or two but feel free to come out and do your own thing or do nothing at all. Bring sturdy shoes and provisions for the day.
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday, December 14 so we know to expect you.
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Start your holiday shopping-or finish it- at Eliot!
Holiday Bazaar on December 17
Eliot Chapel will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar in Adams Hall. At this holiday
craft and goodies sale, either 100% of the vendors' proceeds go to a charity
or 50% of the proceeds go to Eliot Chapel. If you are interested in having a
table to peddle your goods, please contact Christie in the front office at
314-821-0911 or [email protected] by December 13.
You will be dealing with each vendor directly, so bring checks or cash; there will not be a centralized check-out for purchases.
What do we tell white children about race? What do they need to know?
Anti-racism scholar Ali Michael is in St. Louis on
Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 pm for an evening of learning and conversation at Steger Sixth Grade Center, 701 N Rock Hill Rd, 63119. Ali is one of the foremost thinkers about how parents and educators should engage white children with issues of race. The event, hosted by We Stories, is free and open to the public.
RSVP here.
New Attitudinal Healing Group Forming
Attitudinal Healing is a loving, spiritual approach to everyday living founded by Dr. Gerald
(Jerry) Jampolsky in 1975. Eliot Chapel has been hosting Attitudinal Healing support
groups since 2011. In entering our 7th year of this curriculum at Eliot, a new 10-week
series is forming and will begin on
Tuesday, January 23
. Trained facilitators by Attitudinal
Healing International will guide this group for 10 consecutive weeks. It will be held
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings will focus on learning the 12 Principles of
Attitudinal Healing using the text "Teach Only Love." This powerful guide teaches
participants how to heal relationships and bring peace and harmony to every aspect of
their lives. The group is open to any member or friend of Eliot Chapel. There is a $50
registration fee. For more information, please contact Carole Glauser or Corinne Esneault at
for your calendar
December 8 Caroling at Plowsharing Crafts
December 9 Christmas Pageant & Family Potluck
December 10 Holiday Trivia Fun
December 16 Harp Concert
December 17 Ho ho ho...Holiday Bazaar!
December 24 Worship services at 10:00 am, 4:00, 5:30, and 8:00 pm
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Sunday, December 17 - 9:30 and 11:00 am
"The Hope of Winter Solstice" - Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
For centuries of winters, people have somehow "forgotten" that light and warmth return, and we have needed ceremonies to remind ourselves. How is memory important to cultivating hope.
Featured musicians: Shannon & Greg Davis, guitar and vocals; Women's Chorale.
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The ourEliot team promotes and enables healthy communications as promised to one another through the Congregational Covenant. If you have a compliment, suggestion or concern that is important to communicate to a responsible party, look for an on-duty member of the team in Adams Hall wearing an ourEliot badge or contact them via email at
[email protected]
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