The worship theme for November is
Attention.
Sunday, November 10 – 9:30 and 11:00 am
“Love Beyond Polarization” – Ted and Cindy Lau, lay leaders
Political polarization is enabled by stereotyping and distrust of the opponent, but can be healed through spiritual practices of love. Come hear Noel Burke tell a story about childhood stereotypes, Ted Lau talk about a theology of science in response to his son's disbelief in evolution, and Cindy Lau lead us in a loving-kindness meditation.
Featured Musicians: Children’s Chalice Choir; Eliot Choir
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Sharing the Offering
In
November, we will be sharing our offering with
Kirk Care. Kirk Care is a hometown ministry, directed and staffed by lay people from the churches within the R-7 school district, including Eliot Chapel. Formed by the Kirkwood Ministerial Alliance, Kirk Care is a non-profit organization that provides food to those in need and will also help with utility costs and school supplies. Churches, schools, individuals, and many civic organizations in the area contribute food and/or money to Kirk Care and take an active role in providing services to those in need in our community. Kirk Care respects the worth of everybody, including their clients, volunteers, donors, contractors, and community partners in everything they do. They are fully committed and understand the time the volunteers and partners give them, the talents they share, and the funds they invest. Please give what you can to help our local families!
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 in kindergarten through 6th grade attend the first 15 minutes of the worship service. Nursery children (age 4 and younger) and youth in 7th-12th grade go directly to their class.
Sunday at a Glance
Eliot Choir – 8:30 am on the chancel in the Sanctuary
Children’s Chalice Choir – 9:00 am in the Music Room
YEA! Young Eliot Adults – 12:30 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Madrigal Actors – 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
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Church Offices Closed
The church offices will be closed on
Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
GA Registration Is Open!
General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists for conducting business of the Association, exploring the theological underpinnings of our faith, and leaning fully into our mission and principles. UUs will explore the theme
Rooted, Inspired & Ready
Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Providence, Rhode Island. This year, the UUA has opened registration early, extending the early bird registration period, and is offering a new payment plan. Registration and GA details are at
uua.org/ga/registration.
What’s Next?
Please plan to attend UU Stewardship Consultant Rachel Maxwell’s presentation on
Sunday, November 17 at 12:30 pm in Adams Hall. She will present her initial observations and recommendations to our entire congregation and answer your questions. Light snacks and childcare will be provided.
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Pageant Service: Sign-Up Is OPEN
The annual youth-led Christmas Pageant Service is scheduled for
Saturday afternoon, December 14 with a dessert & hot chocolate reception to follow in Adams Hall. The Pageant Service will be at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Rehearsal will be earlier in the afternoon (one's exact rehearsal time depends on their role). Huge thanks to
Alissa Rowan and members of the
Senior High Youth Group for leading this year’s festivities.
Children and youth ages four and older are invited to participate in this Eliot holiday tradition.
Sign-ups are due by December 1. To sign up, or for more information, contact Scott Stewart at
scott@eliotchapel.org.
Bread Service
Eliot will have three traditional bread services the weekend before Thanksgiving at 5:00 pm on
Saturday, November 23 and at 9:30 and 11:00 am on
Sunday, November 24. If you would like to bring bread to one of the services, please sign up on the bulletin board. We also invite you to share quilts for decoration in the Sanctuary. Contact Flo Reaves at
quilts@eliotchapel.org with questions. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend Bread Services with their family. Nursery care will be provided for our youngest UUs during the 9:30 and 11:00 services on Sunday for those needing more freedom of movement. See all the details in the
November newsletter.
Spirit in Practice Offered in November and December
The Spirit in Practice series is an introduction or “sampler” of spiritual practices that you might consider including in your daily/weekly/monthly routine. While it is not necessary to attend all sessions since they do not build on each other, the Task Force urges you to attend as many as you can. Please sign up for sessions you expect to attend, so that the session leaders can plan accordingly. Look for sign-up sheet and takeaway flyers in the hallway or
sign up online now. Life Practices is the topic of the next session on
Wednesday, November 20.
Get Your Madrigal Tickets and Volunteer
Our annual fundraising festival of theater, music, and merriment leading into the holiday season will be held on
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, December 5 – 7. Reservations are available now but don’t delay! Saturday night sold out almost immediately, but seats remain for Thursday and Friday.
Go to Eliot’s website for more information and to access the reservation form.
It takes many volunteers to stage this fundraiser that welcomes and entertains guests from within and beyond the Eliot Chapel community. Look for members of the Madrigal team in Adams Hall after each Sunday service through November to sign up for one of the many roles that collectively ensure a wonderful experience for all who attend. For questions, contact Ken Denson at
madrigal@eliotchapel.org.
Opportunities with Room at the Inn
Room at the Inn has some opportunities to support their important ministry to the homeless in St. Louis County. The Room day shelter is located off St. Charles Rock Road in a lovely industrial park. They currently have a number of volunteer needs. They would like someone to answer the telephones at their site throughout the week. Their hours are about 8:00-5:00 daily, but they would appreciate a shift of four hours at various times during the week. They also would love to have someone come and read books to young children staying in the shelter. This could be filled by a high school student or adult. They also need drivers to drive their own car and take clients to various appointments during the day. Contact
rati@eliotchapel.org if you'd like to get involved.
Volunteer for Democracy!
We are seeking more signature collectors to get a voters’ rights ballot initiative on the November 2020 ballot.Contact us now at
democracy@eliotchapel.org to get involved. Eliot Chapel was represented at Twin Oaks City Hall (District 99) during Tuesday's election, collecting signatures for Medicaid Expansion and thanking people for coming out to vote. Every small connection with voters and potential voters can make a difference. The November 2020 election is less than 365 days from now! What will you do to make that difference?
Eliot Chapel Goes to Washington
Alex Garcia has been in sanctuary at Maplewood UCC for 775 days. Eliot Chapel is proud to announce that member Paula Fulks will be in Washington, D.C. next week with a nationwide team of supporters to fight for the right of Alex’s family to stay together. We will NOT allow Congress to forget about these families during impeachment activity.
You don't have to go as far as D.C. to make a difference for immigration. There are a number of opportunities right here in St. Louis. Contact
immigration@eliotchapel.org to find out how YOU can get involved!
All Reads
All Read groups are meeting in November and December. If you are interested in joining the discussion, contact Mary Meihaus at
allread@eliotchapel.org to check on available space and to sign up. Read more about the
All Read selected titles on Eliot’s website. We are reading
Democracy in Chains by Nancy MacLean.
Waking Up White by Debby Irving will remain as our racial justice book selection and is recommended as an introduction to understanding white privilege.
Children’s Clothing Drive for KAEChP:
Kirkwood Area Every Child Promise
KAEChP provides a variety of services to assure that all children and families in the Kirkwood school district communities are ready for success in Kindergarten. Among these services is Promise Place. Promise Place is a room at the Webster Groves Christian Church which has clothes for children. Clothes are organized by size and type. KAEChP has a need for more clothing items for sizes 2T-4T (fall/winter and spring/summer). Promise Place usually takes new clothes but will take used clothes that are in very good shape with no stains or tears. Also, gift cards (Aldi, Walmart, gas, Uber/Lyft) are much appreciated. These are given to families as needed throughout the school year. Watch for a donation box outside Adams Hall. Thank you for your support! Special thanks to all the ECNS families who have brought in donations!
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Please be aware:
Care of Your Minister After Lung Transplant
I am now taking medications to suppress my immune system to avoid rejecting my brand-new lungs. This makes me very vulnerable to viruses, especially in crowds of people. Here are some precautions I will need to take and need your help with. Instead of doing the receiving line and the coffee hour, I will remain on the chancel near the pulpit after worship. If you would like to talk with me, please come up, but please also keep some distance. If you are sick, even with a tiny cold, I ask you to stay home from church if I am preaching that day. If you have come to church and find yourself coughing, sneezing, etc., please sit in the back. As I've said earlier, I need to avoid shaking hands with and hugging people. This is wisdom I have received from people who have been transplanted years ago, and are thriving today. Thank you for your continued care of me.
– Rev. Barbara
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Eliot Eats! at Amigos Cantina
Mark your calendar for
Wednesday, November 20 when Eliot Chapel will have a fundraising day at
Amigos Cantina in Kirkwood! Join the Eliot community for great food and a fun time. Mention Eliot Chapel ALL DAY to benefit the church.
Parking Spot Raffle
Tickets are now on sale each Sunday in Adams Hall for December for only $10 per chance. Thanks to everyone who has participated!
Holiday Spending
Travel and Thanksgiving go together like pumpkin and pie! Your holiday travel plans can benefit Eliot Chapel if you’re
signed up for iGive. Are you staying home and roasting the turkey? Be sure you use your Schnucks eScrip card! Pick up the info you need outside the front office at Eliot Chapel. And thanks!
(If you signed up for iGive in October during the bonus period, don’t forget to make your purchase to get Eliot an extra $10!)
A Passive Giving Opportunity
Looking for an easy way to Defeat the Deficit at Eliot? Eliot Chapel gets a $100 referral bonus for each new client to our lawn care company,
Quiet Village Landscaping. If you're in search of a lawn care company or know someone who is, check out Quiet Village and tell them Eliot sent you!
Weather Policy Reminder
While Eliot Chapel strives to be open and available, there are times when it is unsafe to do so. In inclement or extreme weather, the decision may be made to close the church and cancel activities. Check the Chapel’s voicemail, the
website,
Facebook, local media (KMOV, KSDK, KDNL, Fox2, and STLToday/Post-Dispatch), and also in REALM for information regarding the cancellation or late start for Sunday and RE services, group meetings, and office closings. Decisions to cancel Sunday worship services will be made the day before. All members, friends, and staff are urged to use discretion when making choices about traveling in times of hazardous weather conditions.
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Please Remember
Please remember
Julie Triplett
as she recovers from a medical procedure she underwent earlier this week. She is back at home.
Please remember
Ken Dodds
as he continues to struggle with illness.
Please remember
the family of Eliot member Joy Engel
who recently passed away.
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Monday, November 11
Church offices are closed for Veterans Day
Stauber All Read – 6:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm in Room 001
Mace Covenant Group – 7:00 pm off-site
Tuesday, November 12
Ruger All Read – 11:00 am in the Frederick-Gray Room
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 5:00 pm outside Eliot
Board Meeting – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Eliot Choir – 7:00 pm in the Music Room
Madrigal Greenleaf – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesday, November 13
Meneely Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Bergfried Room
Madrigal Actors – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Women's Chorale – 7:00 pm in the Music Room
Thursday, November 14
Grief Group – 3:00 pm in the DuBois Library
Room at the Inn – 5:30 pm in Adams Hall and Rooms 001-006
Humanist Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Friday, November 15
Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Adams Hall
Knitting Group – 1:00 pm in the DuBois Library
Saturday, November 16
McIntosh Memorial Service – 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary
RE Mini Lock-In – 6:00 pm in the RE area
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Get REALM and EliotConnects Help!
YEA! (Young Eliot Adults) will provide a REALM help desk in Adams Hall on
Sunday, November 10 during coffee hour if you’d like to ask questions or bring in your laptop or mobile device to get hands-on help.
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope and Healing #260
Tuesday, November 12
at 5:00 pm outside Eliot.
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Grief Group
Grief Group will meet in the DuBois Library on
Thursday, November 14 at 3:00 pm. If you have experienced loss, you are welcome to join us.
December Newsletter Deadline
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Click on the links below to learn more about the events listed and to sign up, or
check the newsletter
for more details.
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Next Steps with Rachel Maxwell
Sunday, November 17
12:30 pm in Adams Hall
After a weekend of engagement, UU Stewardship Consultant Rachel Maxwell will present her initial observations and recommendations to our entire congregation and will answer your questions. Light snacks (cheese and crackers, fruit) and childcare will be provided. Please make room in your schedule to participate so that we will get the most out of our weekend with Rachel.
November SJA Assembly: Democracy and Government
Tuesday, November 19
7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Voter engagement is the topic of the November SJA Assembly. The speaker will be DeMarco Davidson, leader of Integrated Voter Engagement at MCU, Metropolitan Congregations United. He will inform our audience of critical voting issues that need immediate community action before the November 2020 election and how we can effectively work for change. Who doesn’t want major change in our government? Come learn what YOU can do. Let’s get fired up and act – this is no time for sitting out!
Eliot Eats! at Amigos Cantina
Wednesday, November 20
All Day at Amigos Cantina
Join your friends for tradition and flavor as Eliot Eats! at Amigos Cantina in the heart of Kirkwood! Amigos features traditional cuisine in their relaxed, Mexican-inspired dining room with the warm colors of terra cotta and the sounds of salsa music in the air. See the menu on their website at
amigoskirkwood.com. Don’t forget to mention Eliot Chapel – Amigos will return 10% of their sales throughout the day!
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Sunday, November 17 – 9:30 & 11:00 am
“Compassion Fatigue: Being Present to the World" – Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
Compassion fatigue is a term coined for medical professionals overwhelmed by the emotion and pain they are around with their patients. They have difficulty feeling the sort of empathy that drew them to their work. There is so much happening in the world – threats to abortion rights, police brutality, immigrant families still separated from one another. How do we respond? How do we care for ourselves and not look away from what matters?
Featured Musicians: Greenleaf Singers; Chamber Singers
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