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The worship theme for May is Creativity
Sunday, May 20 - 9:30 and 11:00 am
"Ever-Faithful Gardeners of the Spirit" - Flower Communion
Rev. Barbara H. Gadon and others
May Sarton once wrote, "Help us to be ever faithful gardeners of the spirit, who know that without darkness nothing comes to birth, and without light nothing flowers." To celebrate flower communion, some of Eliot's gardeners will offer stories and lessons from the garden. Don't forget to bring a flower to share! Featured musicians:
Gail Hintz, piano; Eliot Choir.
Our annual congregational meeting will follow this Sunday service
at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
In May, we will share our offering with the Missouri Budget Project, a nonprofit organization that provides independent research and analysis of complex state policy issues to ensure that advocates, policymakers, and the public have the information needed to create sound fiscal projects. Founded in 2004, MBP advocates in favor of fiscally responsible public policies that improve economic opportunities for all Missourians - particularly low- and middle-income families - by providing reliable and objective research, public education and advocacy. For more information, go to www.mobudget.org.
Religious Education
All children and youth in
kindergarten and older
should attend the 9:30 or 11:00 Flower Communion service with their family.
During the
9:30
service, childcare and activities for
preschool children
are available in Room 107. The Nursery is open for
infants and toddlers
.
During the
11:00
service, childcare is available in the nursery for children in
preschool and younger
.
Sunday at a Glance:
Eliot Choir
meets at 9:15 am in the Music Room.
Saunders/McVoy Covenant Group
meets at 12:15 pm in the Bergfried Room.
Annual Meeting is at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
Eliot Meditation Group
meets at 7:00 pm in Adams Hall.
Murphy Covenant Group
meets at 7:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room.
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Church News
We want to see YOU at the
Annual Congregational Meeting this
Sunday, May 20 at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Hear about the Chapel's budget and governance, elect new leaders, and vote on the sanctuary church proposition. A light lunch will be served at noon and childcare will be provided for the meeting.
See the
May newsletter (page 9) for the slate of candidates on the ballot.
At our annual meeting, we will vote on whether to become a sanctuary church for undocumented immigrants. If you have concerns or questions you wish to discuss before the meeting, please
contact Reverend Gadon or email
[email protected]. You can find additional information, including
FAQs, the
Declaration of Sacred Resistance and
Rev. Gadon's sermon of April 15 on the issue, on the Eliot Chapel website.
Honor our 5th UU Principle and be part of the democratic process that charts the course for the Eliot congregation.
Class of 2018:
Congratulations High School Seniors & Families
A special
congratulations to all of Eliot Chapel's high school seniors and their families as they celebrate graduation in the upcoming days.
* Nina Clark (Michelle Clark & Joel Brotherton)
* Ian Pallares
(Lea Ann Baker & Jan Pallares)
* Christopher Twombly
(Curtis & Susan Twombly)
* Sean Greene
(Angela Cook & Steve Greene)
* Tate Jeffries
(Pam & Cordell Jeffries)
* Margaret Butzlaff
(Laura Mullen)
* Jason Boettcher
(Janet Solecki & Flint Boettcher)
* Erik Swenson
(Kim & Doug Swenson)
Kirk Care Needs Your Help!
The pantry for Kirk Care is starting to look BARE! This is the time of year when pantries across the country really start to struggle. It's a double-edged sword. The holiday season, with its food drives, is well over and those stores have been given away. Then, when children no longer have a school lunch, the demand for food at home increases. Currently, there is a need for
chili, canned chicken, fruit, pasta sauce, cereal and peanut butter. Protein sources are important-think "meal." No one has to do everything, but you can do something. Consider putting a bag in your car that will spark a memory to buy one or more of these items that next time you grocery shop. Then, the next time you come to Eliot, just drop off your groceries in the small cart outside of Adam's Hall. And by the way, did you know that if you live in Kirkwood, you can check the Kirk Care box on your utility bill and add an amount to the total?
Nominate a Shared Plate Recipient
The Social Justice Steering Committee has a limited number of slots for shared plate recipients for the 2018-19 church year and welcomes nominations from the congregation by June 30. Preference will be given to local organizations with possibility for Eliot volunteer partnership and with missions aligned with Eliot's social justice priorities.
Make your nominations online.
June 20-24, Kansas City, MO
Come worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for our Association through the democratic process. Register online at
www.uua.org/ga.
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Monday, May 21
A Course in Miracles
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7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Environmental Justice Team - 7:00 pm in Room 005
UU Christian Group - 7:00 pm in the Triplett Room
Tuesday, May 22
Vigil for Hope & Healing - 6:00 pm outside Eliot
Wednesday, May 23
Women's Chorale
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7:30 pm in the Music Room
Thursday, May 24
Comfort All-Read - 1:00 pm in the Triplett Room
Spiritual Development - 7:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Friday, May 25
Friday Freethinkers - 10:00 am in Adams Hall
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Dig weeds and socialize in Fillmore Park!
Come lend a hand in community service as we help to maintain this recently rebuilt and replanted pocket park at 410 S. Fillmore, about half a mile south of Eliot in a multi-racial neighborhood. Eliot folks work together for an hour or two weeding, deadheading if needed, and doing a "once over" for usually minimal trash. Remaining May dates will be
Saturday, May 19 and
Thursday, May 31. June dates are
Saturday, June 9, Thursday, June 21, and
Saturday, June 30; all are at 9:00 a.m. Meet in the shelter. Sign up on the Adams Hall bulletin board, at the Social Justice table, or by emailing Claire Robertson at
[email protected].
Vigil for Hope and Healing #183
Tuesday, May 22
at 6:00 pm
outside Eliot.
Explore Spiritual Development
Explore ways to set intention and make meaning in your life on
Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 pm with the final class of the spring spiritual development course, Intention-Setting & Meaning-Making, led by Cindy Lau. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up on the bulletin board or register at
goo.gl/forms/rMurifQE6FLdrX1d2.
Eliot Family Camp-Out
May 25 - 28
All Eliot members and friends are welcome to come out for any part of this weekend whether you plan to camp or not. There is plenty of hiking, relaxing, and connection to enjoy! The weekend includes the Saturday evening Lewis and Clark Commemorative Bonfire, a Sunday morning worship service at 11:00 am featuring music from Steve Jarrett, and a potluck directly after the service. Sign up for the potluck on the bulletin board. To sign up for the weekend, to reserve a cottage or bunkhouse space, or for any information contact
[email protected].
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Click on links below to learn more about the events listed and sign-up information, or
check the newsletter for more details.
POTLUCK WITH PRIDE!
Saturday, June 2
6:30 pm
Come to a potluck dinner and showing of a Pride movie starting at 6:30 pm in Adams Hall. Bring a dish to share and stay to watch the movie MILK, a gripping movie of the life of the gay politician Harvey Milk who was assassinated. This powerful movie is relevant to today's issues. Sign up on the bulletin board at Eliot to bring a dish.
Interactive Racial Justice E-Course Presented at Eliot
Join us for
Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves: Anti-Racist Practice for Sanctuary, Accompaniment, & Resistance, a four-part, monthly interactive e-course offered by Love Resists and the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). Participants working in small groups will gather for live video and do homework in between sessions. Attendees are expected to participate in the full course.
The Eliot Chapel team will be meeting on the following Tuesdays in Adams Hall:
May 15* - Knowing ourselves: Undoing racism as spiritual practice (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
June 5 - The accompaniment model: Philosophy and best practices (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
July 10 - Case studies: Learning from experience (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
August 7 - Applied practice [attend one or all]: Congregational sanctuary (5:00 - 6:00 pm), Court accompaniment (6:30 - 7:30 pm), Detention/prison visitation (8:00 - 9:00 pm).
*Note that if you wish to join after our start date (May 15) we can make the webinars available for you to catch up. Please RSVP to
[email protected] so the Immigration Justice Team can coordinate course materials.
Attitudinal Healing Workshop
Saturday, June 9
9:30 am -12:30 pm
Participants will learn the 12 Principles of Attitudinal Healing, which are based on the healing power of love, forgiveness, and oneness. This life changing curriculum is based on Gerald Jampolsky's book,
Teach Only Love: The Twelve Principles of Attitudinal Healing, which can be purchased via Amazon or it will be available for purchase at the workshop for $16. The workshop will be facilitated by Corinne Esneault, Carole Glauser, and Julie Morreale, all
Attitudinal Healing International trained facilitators
. Advance registration is required.
There is no fee but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of workshop materials/handouts. To be included please
RSVP by Wednesday, June 6
. There is a sign-up sheet on the church bulletin board or you can RSVP by email to Corinne Esneault.
Gay Games
Saturday, June 9
Come enjoy an evening of food and games using famous LGBT people's names: Village People Poker, Melissa Etheridge Bunco, etc. To add to our theme, please consider bringing food using famous names, too - like Elton John Jello (rainbow-colored). It's all in the spirit of fun and supports Pride. This will be a fund-raiser to assist Promo. For further information or to volunteer to assist, please contact Lynn Murphy.
Summer Solstice Ceremony and Drum Circle
Wednesday, June 20
6:30 pm
You are invited to join together in Adams Hall at 6:30 pm on the day of the Summer Solstice. We will hold a Summer Solstice ceremony and drum circle to celebrate the longest day of the year, the Sun at its highest point, and the season of warmth and energy. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack to share which is associated with the color of the sun. Please bring a drum if you have one. Organizer Lynn Murphy will bring some drums, too. No experience is required.
Walk With Pride
Sunday, June 24
Eliot Chapel will once again participate in this year's Gay Pride Parade downtown. We will walk
together with the other three UU churches in the area to show our support for the LGBT community. Look for a table in Adams Hall in May and June where you can sign up to walk with us that day. More details to follow. A sign up sheet will be available at that time. All are welcome to participate including families and youth. Hope you will be able to join us!
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Sunday, May 27 - 10:00 am
"Obituary" - Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
Anyone who has written an obituary has felt it - the urge to have the world understand and love someone as we did. "Obit," a 2017 film about the New York Times obituary writers, raises interesting questions about what makes a life noteworthy and valuable, and how we remember the dead.
Featured Musicians: Women's Chorale and Dr. David Nalesnik, piano.
Note the last Sunday in May begins our summer worship schedule
with a single service at 10:00 am.
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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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