We will livestream our service on Sunday. Find it at eliotchapel.org. After the stream, a recording will be available all week. You can also find it directly on our YouTube channel.

If you're worshipping with us on livestream, you can always find a digital order of service, including lyrics to the hymns, on our website under the worship & music tab. 

Every Sunday, Eliot Chapel shares half of the offertory with an organization in the community whose work reflects our shared values. This is one way that we care for our community and our neighbors. In September, we will be sharing our Sunday collections with SouthSide Early Childhood Center, an organization that Eliot Chapel has long supported.

In 1886, 15 courageous Unitarian women took a stand for the most impoverished children in St. Louis. These women founded a "day nursery" with a mission "to prevent pauperism by assisting breadwinners with young children on their hands, to earn an honest living." South Side Day Nursery, as it was known then, welcomed children of every race, ethnicity, and income level.

Over the decades SouthSide has grown, and its mission has expanded. Today the mission is to nurture, educate and inspire children and families in a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting healthy development and a strong foundation for success. Their vision is that children develop a lifelong love of learning, flourish within a supportive family environment and contribute positively to their communities. We all know the value of early childhood education. SouthSide is doing an outstanding job of providing it for children who really need it. Their work gives children coming from difficult situations a great chance for success. Learn more at www.southside-ecc.org.

Let us be good neighbors. Let us be a generous people. You can give in one of three ways:

Children in kindergarten and older should attend the 10:00 am worship service with their family. 

The nursery is open during the service for our youngest UUs who need freedom of movement (nursery & preschool-aged children aged 5 and younger). The nursery is staffed by Tim Bubb, LaTosha Crayton, and Anna Beck. Note that the nursery is now upstairs next to the music room.

Note: 2022-23 Religious Education (RE) and youth activities begin on September 11 during the 10:00 am service.

Register children ages birth-6th grade here.

Register youth in 7th-12th grade here.

If you have any questions about registration, please contact Scott Stewart at scott@eliotchapel.org.

Zoom Coffee Hour takes place at 12:30 pm on Sunday. You are invited to "walk down the hall" and come to our Zoom Coffee Hour! We'll take a few minutes to say hello and let people settle in, then we'll say a few words of welcome and briefly review the service that day. We typically really enjoy the wisdom story and discuss how that story reflects on the theme of the sermon. Then we'll create break-out rooms of 5-6 people for conversation and sharing. We love making new friends and the small groups are great for that! In approximately 45 minutes, everyone will return to the big group and we'll say our goodbyes for the week. We usually end shortly after 1:30 pm, but those who wish to can stay a few minutes longer. Please watch your email for "Eliot on Zoom" on Sunday morning which will include a link to join the Zoom Coffee Hour. If you're not on our mailing list, sign up here. We look forward to seeing you!

Sunday Worship – 10:00 am in the Sanctuary

Coffee Hour – 12:30 pm via Zoom

Monday, September 5 – Church offices closed for the Labor Day holiday

Women's Alliance – 9:30 am via Zoom and in Adams Hall

Vigil for Hope & Healing – 5:00 pm in front of Eliot

SJA Steering Committee – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall

Group leaders, have you set up an area for your group in Realm? You have a secure place to chat and share documents and photos. Contact Christie Lee to set up your group.

Please remember Marsha and Sara Fleming. Marsha's brother Allen passed away on August 24, 2022.  

Eliot Chapel offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 6. Please enjoy your Labor Day!

For many of us our church building is a sanctuary, our safe place. But we live in an insecure time and we are called to be ready if the sanctity of our religious home were ever violated. It saves lives. All are invited to attend the Intruder Alert Training class being offered by Officer Gary Baldridge from the Kirkwood Police Department on Thursday, October 20, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Register ahead to let us know you'll be there!

After two and a half years of the Front Office scheduling Zoom meetings for various Eliot group meetings, the Zoom hosts of each Eliot group can now schedule their own future Zoom meetings! Get directions in this "How To Schedule A Zoom Meeting" PDF.

As always, if you have questions or want someone to walk you through the process once, Christie or Camille will gladly assist you.

For further information about this position and a complete job description, email your resume or interest in the position to: churchsextonposition@gmail.com.

If you haven't addressed your pledge for the new fiscal year yet or if you have questions, check out the complete instructions that we've shared recently.

To see a visual showing how to set up a pledge payment online, check out our Giving Made Easy brochure on the Eliot Chapel website. Thank you for your support of Eliot Chapel!

In an email letter to members and friends, Rev. Barbara outlined "How We Do Church Now" as Eliot Chapel suspended face-to-face meetings. As a guiding document, it was always open to changes as we found out what worked and what didn't in our response to this extraordinary situation. You can find this document on our website now. We will keep it updated as things change. We'll also try to let you know here of any changes.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please email the appropriate staff person.

The Eliot Ride Team provides rides to church and to medical appointments for Eliot members and friends who cannot drive themselves. If you need a ride, email ineedaride@eliotchapel.org with your name, your address, where you need to go, and the date and time needed. We will be in touch to make arrangements. 

The Eliot Meal Train provides meals to Eliot members and friends who need some love and care. For example, we will provide meals for those who have recently lost a loved one or are recovering from medical care. If you would like to request meals or offer to provide meals, please email mealtrain@eliotchapel.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you.

Women’s Alliance will meet Tuesday, September 6, at 9:30 am in Adams Hall and on Zoom. We’ll have conversation and a brief business meeting, then will discuss the book, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. Discussion leader will be Beth Rossow. Please feel free to join us, whether you’ve read the book or not. For more information, contact womensalliance@eliotchapel.org.

Note that masks are optional

for outdoor activities.

This 4-part series offers those considering Unitarian Universalism and Eliot Chapel the opportunity to experience UUism in action. You will learn about our faith tradition, explore your own spiritual journey, and connect with others who are also seeking a spiritual home or faith. We will meet on Zoom for the first three sessions; the fourth session will be in person at Eliot Chapel. Longtime members and friends seeking a small group experience are also welcome. We will have winter and spring sessions as well.

Session 1, Sunday, September 11, 2:00 - 3:45 pm on Zoom: Your Journey – Sharing Our Stories and Spiritual Roadmaps

Session 2, Monday, September 19, 6:00 - 7:45 pm on Zoom: The Unitarian Universalist Journey and the Journey of Our Congregation

Session 3, Monday, October 17, 6:00 - 7:45 pm on Zoom: Our Journey Together – The Three Paths of Unitarian Universalism Part 1

Session 4, Sunday, November 6, noon - 1:45 in person: The Three Paths, Part 2 and Finding Your Journey Group

Eager to delight another Eliot community member by sharing a favorite read and simultaneously discover a new page-turning treasure for yourself? Participate in the upcoming book swap!