The worship theme for October is
Sanctuary
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Sunday, October 21 – 9:30 and 11:00 am
“Justice on Earth” – Rev. Barbara Gadon and the Green Sanctuary Team
Our latest “all-read” book is a juicy read recently published by the UUA,
Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class and
the Environment . Join us to make unexpected and personal connections with
the earth, environment and the complex variety of humans who share it.
Featured Musicians: Children’s Chalice Choir, Eliot Flute Ensemble & Eliot Choir
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Sharing the Offering
Our Shared Plate recipient for
October is the
Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project
(MICA Project). MICA is a community organization committed to working with low-income immigrants to overcome barriers to justice. The MICA Project utilizes legal services, organizing, advocacy, and education to promote the voice and human dignity of immigrant communities. The MICA Project utilizes a combination of community outreach and legal services to promote the voice and dignity of immigrant communities, taking a proactive approach that provides immigrants with the information and resources they need before legal issues arise, and legal representation when they do.
The Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project (MICA Project) was founded in 2011 by law students Nicole Cortés and Jessica Mayo. Less than 10% of MICA Project revenues come from client fees. They reached more than 500 clients last year and still the need outpaces their ability to meet it. MICA could take only 14 of the 47 potential clients who called in January 2018. The MICA Project is committed to working with low-income immigrants to overcome barriers to justice. Your contributions will increase capacity, networks, and access to immigrant communities in the region.
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) and youth in 7th-12th grade go directly to their class.
Sunday at a Glance
Eliot Choir –
8:30 am in the Music Room
Children’s Chalice Choir
– 9:00 am in the Frederick-Gray Room
Saunders/McVoy Covenant Group
– 12:15 pm in the Bergfried Room
De-Centering Whiteness in Worship
– 12:30 pm in Adams Hall
Living the Pledge Accountability
– 12:30 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Madrigal Rehearsal
– 1:00 pm in Rooms 001 & 002
Friends of Music Concert
– 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Eliot Meditation Group
– 7:00 pm in Adams Hall
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Please remember
Donna Springer
as she recovers from hip replacement surgery.
Please remember
Tim Gardner, Beth Griffin, Nick, Jeremy, and their family
as they grieve the loss of their son and brother,
Erich Thomas Leimgrubler
. Erich passed away on October 18, 2018 in Colorado.
Please remember
Kathy, Ric, and Nate Vice.
Kathy's father,
Robert Charles Smith,
passed away recently after a long illness.
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Church News
Inquirers Series
Eliot Chapel offers the Inquirers Series to visitors and newcomers. The Inquirers Series consists of eight one-hour sessions, one session each Sunday morning at 11:00 am (during second service) through December 16. The goals of the series are to introduce potential new members to the history of our church and religious tradition, to provide a safe space for them to meet each other in a small group setting, and to make our church values, culture, and expectations clear so they can make an informed decision about membership. This week’s topic,
Eliot History,
will include a building tour.
Mark Your Calendars!
AN EVENING OF ACTION
Join the Social Justice in Action team for AN EVENING OF ACTION. On
Monday, November 5, the members of SJA will meet in Adams Hall for a variety of actions. MCU leaders will train us on how to call voters to remind them to vote. Environmental and Immigration Team leaders will have online and paper petitions and letter writing campaigns. Take action on those social issues which are so important to us and our families. Then on Tuesday, November 6, vote!
All are welcome to attend!
Let 'Em Know!
Would you like to advertise your business or service in Eliot's newsletter,
Greenleaves? Contact
news@eliotchapel.org for details.
Call for Vendors
Eliot will hold its Annual Holiday Bazaar on Sunday,
December 9 and
16. If you're interested in having a table to peddle your goods, please contact Christie in the front office at 314-821-0911 or email
frontoffice@eliotchapel.org by December 13.
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Monday, October 22
A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm in Room 001
Film Series: Merchant of Doubt – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Tuesday, October 23
Women's Alliance Missouri Botanical Garden Field Trip – 10:00 am in Adams Hall
Attitudinal Healing 10-Week Course – 10:00 am in the Frederick-Gray Room
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 6:00 pm outside Eliot
Immigration Justice Team Meeting – 7:00 pm in Room 006
Madrigal/Greenleaf Rehearsal – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesday, October 24
Madrigal Cast Rehearsal – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Nominating Committee – 7:00 pm in the DuBois Library
Women's Chorale – 7:30 pm in the Music Room
Thursday, October 25
Living the Pledge Accountability – 7:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Friday, October 26
Friday Freethinkers - 10:00 am in Adams Hall
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7th Annual Bergfried Women's Autumn Weekend
Eliot women will enjoy fellowship and friendship among the beautiful autumn colors of Bergfried this weekend!
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Chill out in Fillmore Park!
But dress warmly as autumn deepens! Join us in community service as we work to maintain this recently rebuilt and replanted Kirkwood pocket park at 410 S. Fillmore, about half a mile south of Eliot in a multi-racial neighborhood. Eliot folks work together - weeding, chatting, deadheading, pruning, sweeping and doing a “once over” for usually minimal trash. We will work tomorrow,
Saturday, October 20
and may include some leaf-raking as our 2018 season ends with our final work session on
Thursday, November 1
. Meet and greet in the shelter at 9:00 am. It’s not too late to join us by emailing Claire Robertson at
socialjustice@eliotchapel.org
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WE CAN in Kirkwood
Join our WE CAN partners in vigil across from the Kirkwood City Hall at 11:00 am on
Saturday, October 20
. Then come back to Eliot for a brown bag lunch and discussion with them at 12:30 pm.
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Attention Bargain Hunters—Come Check Out the Madrigal Garage Sale!
Because the annual Renaissance Madrigal celebration now serves hors d’oeuvres and dessert rather than a full dinner, we've decided to declutter – serving bowls, platters, pitchers, punch bowls, steins, salt/pepper shakers, TV tables, centerpieces, LOTS of kitchen/serving utensils AND MORE dinner-related items are available! Join us
Sunday, October 21 after both services in Adams Hall. Everything is offered for pennies on the dollar! No reasonable offers refused – cash and checks accepted. All proceeds will be counted as Madrigal revenue and go directly to Eliot. Any unsold items will be donated to a charity of Eliot’s choosing. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Sunday, October 21
12:30-2:00 pm
Join Jan Chamberlin, Leon Burke and Rev. Barbara for a conversation about worship and race.
Is there a "white" worship style – and if so, how do we embody it at Eliot Chapel? What might be more welcoming to people of color? If we truly want to become a multi-racial community, what sorts of changes should we consider? We will watch and discuss parts of "De-Centering Whiteness in Worship," a webinar created by UU religious professionals of color to help us answer these questions.
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Friends of Music Concert
Sunday, October 21
3:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Don't miss this free classical music concert! The program will include pianist Chiann-yi Yawitz performing the Liszt sonata in B minor and Dr. Stella Markou, soprano.
Free for the love of music! For more information please visit fomcstl.org.
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Merchants of Doubt
Monday, October 22
7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Looking for a scary movie to get in the mood for Halloween? Come see the documentary
Merchants of Doubt
. Inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway,
Merchants of Doubt
takes audiences on a satirically comedic, yet illuminating ride into the heart of conjuring American spin.
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Women’s Alliance Visits Missouri Botanical Garden
Meet at Eliot on
Tuesday, October 23
at 10:00 am to join the docent-led tour of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Lunch will be at the Garden. All Eliot women are welcome to join the Women’s Alliance.
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope and Healing #205
Tuesday, October 23
at 6:00 pm outside Eliot.
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Immigration Justice Team Meeting
Tuesday, October 23
7:00 pm in Room 006
Come to discuss:
- Formation of a reading group
- Legislative advocacy preparation
- Agenda for next StL Coalition for Sanctuary meeting
- “Changing Systems/Changing Ourselves” webinar series”
- Fundraising for sanctuary space
- Vecino training
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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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Humanist Covenant Group
Sunday, October 28
12:30 pm in Room 006
The Humanist Covenant Group will be meeting on the 4th Sunday of every month at Eliot in Room 006.
Green Burial Field Trip to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Monday, October 29
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Travel with us to Bellefontaine to see this beautiful historic cemetery and explore the possibilities it offers for green burial. Registration is required! Please
email here
or sign up on the bulletin board.
NOTE:
Attendance at the October 17 green burial talk is not necessary to participate in the field trip.
Buddhism and Zen
a sit-down conversation with Venerable Haewon
Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 pm
Take this opportunity for relaxed, in-depth conversation about Zen philosophy and practice from an ordained Zen monk, recent Starr King (UU) School for the Ministry graduate and current Doctorate of Ministry Student at Eden Theological Seminary.
Guided Day Trip to Bergfried
Saturday, November 3
Meet at Eliot's parking lot at 9:00 am to caravan/carpool or come out on your own if you like. A Bergfried team member will be there to show you the cottage, lead you on a hike or two, and provide a bit of Bergfried history. Bring sturdy shoes and provisions for the day. All are welcome and those new to Bergfried are especially encouraged. RSVP at bergfriedinfo@eliotchapel.org so we know to expect you.
Within, Among, and Beyond
A Potluck Gathering
Saturday, November 3
5:00 to 7:30 pm in Adams Hall
Please join the Board, your hosts for a fun evening of family, friends, food, and good conversation for all ages. Special musical entertainment provided by Ken Denson. Sign up with a Board member on Sundays or on the bulletin board between the Sanctuary and Adams Hall. Childcare will be provided if requested by October 28.
Changing Systems/Changing Ourselves
Anti-Racist Practice for Sanctuary, Accompaniment & Resistance
Wednesdays, November 7, 14, 28 and December 5
6:00-9:00 pm in Adams Hall
Eliot Chapel will reprise this new program from the UUA and the AFSC to explore how an anti-racist framework can deepen our activism and solidarity work, with a focus on immigrant justice and deportation defense. Course activity includes group discussion during the video showings and homework in between sessions. Attendees are expected to participate in the full course. Please RSVP to
immigration@eliotchapel.org and put “Changing Systems” in the subject line.
Repair & Forgiveness in Marriage
Saturday, November 10
6:30 pm in Adams Hall
Learn to listen. Enrich your marriage. Better Marriages-Gateway chapter is offering a FREE educational program with family therapist Tim Galvin. RSVP to
bettermarriagesforum@gmail.com
.
Aging with Attitude Workshop
Saturday, November 10
9:00 am to 12:30 pm in Adams Hall
Is it possible to embrace aging and the change in our bodies and minds with grace and peace? The answer is “yes!” Your attitude is everything and YOU control it.
Attitudinal Healing St. Louis is offering an exciting, new workshop based on the book “Aging with Attitude” by Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Jampolsky who founded Attitudinal Healing in 1975. The workshop will be presented by trained facilitators from Attitudinal Healing St. Louis. It will include discussion, group exercises and several videos featuring Jerry and his wife, Diane Cirincione. There is no charge for the workshop. Donations will be graciously accepted.
Reserve your spot
at the Attitudinal Healing St. Louis’ website. There will be a link to this event on their home page. There will also be a sign-up sheet on the Eliot Chapel bulletin board.
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October 28 – 9:30 and 11:00 am
“For All the Saints and Sinners” – Rev. Barbara Gadon
How do we grieve and remember the ones we have loved and lost? How do
relationships continue, even after death? Human relationships are complex
and often require grace, forgiveness, and honesty as well as holding onto the
“good” things. Bring a photo or memento to honor a loved one.
Featured
Musicians: Dr. Flo Reaves, violin, & Chamber Singers
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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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