The worship theme for February is
Trust
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Sunday, February 24 – 9:30 and 11:00 am
Learning from Moral Failure – Rev. Jim Crawford
Our month-long worship theme on trust continues today as we look at the dynamics of becoming and being trustworthy. Specifically, we'll reflect upon times when our failures teach us and strengthen our character.
Featured Musicians: "No Strings Attached" and Women's Chorale.
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Sharing the Offering
In February, we will share our offerings with
Metropolitan Congregations United
(MCU). Eliot Chapel is a member of this community organization that brings together religious congregations, community groups, and individuals to work for a common purpose: to create a better life for all residents. MCU acknowledges that the racism in the systems that order our society has created what we now understand as the School to Prison Pipeline. MCU has been working to change the policies and procedures of school districts, police departments, and the juvenile courts in the St. Louis metropolitan area. MCU wants to keep our students in school! The work continues with the following task forces:
- Education Task Force
- Police Reform Task Force
- Juvenile Justice Task Force
Religious Education
At
9:30
, children in kindergarten and older should 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 through 6th grade attend the first 15 minutes of the worship service. Nursery children (3 and younger) go directly to their class.
Note:
The Senior High Youth Group (grades 9-12) is not in session today due to their Mini Lock-In on February 23. The Our Whole Lives (OWL) program for 7th & 8th grade youth is from 9:30-12:30 this morning. Youth not enrolled in OWL should attend the worship service with their family.
Sunday at a Glance
Women’s Chorale – 8:30 in the Music Room
Eliot Choir – 9:00 am in the Music Room
Humanist Covenant Group – 12:30 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Women's Weekend Planning – 12:30 pm in the Bergfried Room
Friends of Music Concert – 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary
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Eliot Leadership Development:
Observe Your Board of Trustees in Action
Tuesday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Join the Nominating and Leadership Development Team as our guest to observe the March meeting of our Board of Trustees.
- Enjoy refreshments and conversation
- Learn how our Board of Trustees serves our congregation and what board service entails
- Get your questions answered
- Attend the March board meeting as observers
We invite and encourage current leaders and those interested in exploring leadership opportunities at Eliot to take advantage of this opportunity. Leadership development is a great way to grow and renew your faith and prepare to be of service to your fellow congregants. Please RSVP
online, by signing up on the bulletin board, or by contacting the Eliot front office (
frontoffice@eliotchapel.org or 314-821-0911).
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is committed to providing ongoing leadership development to better serve the long-term needs of our vibrant congregation.
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UUA General Assembly: The Power of We
June 19-23, Spokane WA
In a time of great challenge and heartbreak in our world, what does our faith demand from us? At this year’s
General Assembly
we will explore the power, possibility, purpose, struggle, and joy of finding the path forward together as Unitarian Universalists. General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; contact the Eliot Board Chair Todd Stark if you’re interested in being a delegate.
Registration for General Assembly 2018 will open on March 1; rates increase May 1.
Housing goes very fast; make your hotel reservations right away!
Early bird registration for MidAmerica Regional Assembly comes to an end February 28! If you attended GA last summer in Kansas City, you remember the warm camaraderie and excitement of gathering with UUs from across the world as we welcomed our own Susan Frederick-Gray as the new UUA President. Here's another opportunity to hear Susan again right in our own backyard, and to participate in UU workshops, assemblies, singing and worship with like-minded Midwesterners.
Register now for MidAmerica Regional Assembly
. It's being held at the Marriott St. Louis Airport Hotel the weekend of April 5 - 7. It would be wonderful for Eliot to have a large presence there so don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our larger UU world and register now before the early-bird discount ends Feb 28th!
Montgomery Bus Trip
Lobby Follow-Up
Effective lobbying requires follow-through!
Senate Bill 64,
an expansion of the anti-sanctuary legislation passed last year, is making its way through the legislative process.
Call your state senator now to insist that Senate Bill 64 be defeated!
Click
here
to find contact info for your senator. Click
here
for more information on pending legislation that will affect immigrants in our community. It's time to act!
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Please Remember
Please remember
Trish and Bruce Williams
as Trish was hospitalized this week due to a fall.
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Monday, February 25
A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm in Room 001
Tuesday, February 26
Women’s Alliance Game Day – 9:30 am in Adams Hall
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 5:00 pm outside Eliot
Attitudinal Healing 10-Week Session – 7:00 pm in Rooms 001/002
Earth Based Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Immigration Team – 7:00 pm in Room 006
Wednesday, February 27
Choir Trip Rehearsal – 7:30 pm in the Music Room
Thursday, February 28
Living The Pledge Accountability – 7:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Friday, March 1
Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Adams Hall
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For Akheem
For Akheem
, the coming-of-age story of a 17-year-old North St. Louis girl set against the backdrop of the Ferguson protests, will be shown at Eliot
this evening, February 22
at 7:00 pm in partnership with Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice.
Read more
or
RSVP
.
Choir Trip Rehearsal
There will be a choir trip rehearsal in the Sanctuary at Eliot Chapel on
Saturday, February 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
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Spring All-Read
The dates are set and there’s room for YOU in one of our discussion groups! Sign up Sunday on the bulletin board, or
sign up now
online, for meetings in March and April. All are welcome! We’re reading
Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal
by Aviva Chomsky.
Transylvanian Craft Items for Sale
The Partner Church Committee will be selling craft items made by the women in our partner village of Nyaradszentmarton (in Transylvania) in Adams Hall after both services this Sunday,
February 24,
as well as
March 24 and April 28.
The proceeds from the sales go directly to the women who then use some of the money to benefit the Unitarian church in the village.
Women's Weekend Planning
There will be a Women's Weekend planning session on
Sunday, February 24 from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Bergfried Room. Come share your ideas and get involved with this great event!
Friends of Music Present
Sunday, February 24
3:00 pm in the Sanctuary
This free concert will begin with the Brahms
Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Opus 38 featuring Beverly Field, cello and Toni Pearson, piano. The second half of the program will feature the Missouri Women’s Chorus, directed by Scott Schoonover. For more information:
www.fomcstl.org.
WE CAN ASSIST – Kirkwood
On
Monday, February 25
at 5:30 pm, join WE CAN ASSIST to hear about their two-on-ones with Kirkwood School Board candidates and with KSD principals; afterwards, work out a strategy for the March 11 forum of the KSD School Board candidates led by the League of Women Voters. Join them at Kirkwood UCC, 1603 Dougherty Ferry Rd. on at 5:30 pm.
Meacham Park
Eliot Chapel has been invited along with several other churches to personally congratulate the three Meacham Park Scholarship winners on
Monday, February 25
at 6:00 pm at the MNIA meeting (Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association). Share your college joys and give encouragement as you carry out our effort to end racism. Small cash contributions to each scholar are appreciated. This celebration will be held at 1001 S. Kirkwood Road, Ste. 320 (St. Anthony's building on the corner of Kirkwood and Big Bend). The second half of the meeting will include an Introduction to the Young Eagles program from 7-8 p.m.
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope and Healing #223
Tuesday, February 26
at 5:00 pm outside Eliot.
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Immigration Justice Team Meeting
Plan to attend the monthly IJT meeting on
Tuesday, February 26
from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in Room 006. We will discuss whether to engage with Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) to sponsor immigrant(s) currently in detention. Sponsorship allows the immigrant to leave detention pending a court hearing based in part on the commitment of a person or group to assist the immigrant.
Accompaniment Training
Wednesday, February 27
6:00 pm at St. Anselm Parish
Many of our neighbors are forced to appear at regular check-ins with immigration officials during their immigration case. When we “accompany” them, we offer community and comfort against the specter of unfair treatment and the threat of deportation. Eliot members who participate describe the experience as spiritual and deeply satisfying. IFCLA will hold its next no-obligation training February 27, from 6:00-9:00 pm at St. Anselm Parish, 530 Mason Road. No registration is required.
Get more information here.
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Click on the links below to learn more about the events listed and sign-up information, or
check the newsletter
for more details.
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SJA Assembly
Tuesday, March 5
7:15 pm in Adams Hall
Hear from Emily LaCour of the International Institute. The International Institute, St. Louis’ welcome center for new Americans, has provided essential community integration services to each new wave of immigrants to St. Louis since 1919. It was the recipient of Eliot Chapel's Shared Plate collection in January and many Eliot members and friends participate in IISL activities.
Couple Communication Workshop
Saturday, March 9
Gateway Chapter of Better Marriages will be holding another workshop at Eliot. Learn to listen to your partner! Improved communication helps all relationships and ALL couples are welcome! For more info, contact Linda Techner at
bettermarriages@eliotchapel.org.
Bergfried Guided Day Trip
Saturday, March 16
Join us for some end-of-winter nature communion! An optional guided hike or two will be offered, but feel free to come out and do your own thing or do nothing! Bring sturdy shoes and provisions for the day. Meet at the Eliot Chapel parking lot at 9:00 am to caravan or carpool (or come out separately if you prefer). Please RSVP to
bergfriedinfo@eliotchapel.org
by March 14 so we know to expect you.
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Sunday, March 3 – 9:30 & 11:00 am
“Finding Our Way” –
Eliot’s Senior High Youth Group
Eliot’s Senior High Youth Group will lead the Youth Sunday worship services for the Eliot community. We look forward to seeing you for music, homilies, storytelling, and community, all led by Eliot’s own imaginative youth.
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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
ourEliot@eliotchapel.org
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