The worship theme for November is
Memory
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Sunday, November 11 - 9:30 and 11:00 am
Armistice, Veterans and Remembrance – Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
On November 11, 1918, people all over the world celebrated the end of “the war to end all wars.” In the century that followed, the meaning of this day has changed significantly, especially in America. What does this tell us about our expectations for peace, the way we honor those who served and our relationships with other countries?
Featured Musicians: Choirs of Unity Temple UU and Eliot Chapel
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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. 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 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 classes.
Notes:
The Junior High Group (7th & 8th Grade) meets from 10:00-12:00 this morning for a movie session
(Mean Girls).
The Senior High Youth Group (9th-12th Grade) meets from 10:00-12:00 this morning for a movie session exploring youth & immigration
(I Learn America).
Sunday at a Glance
Combined Choirs Warm-Up – 8:30 am in the Sanctuary
Children’s Chalice Choir – 10:35-10:55 am in the Music Room
Inquirers Series – 11:00 am in the Triplett Room
Young Adult Group – 12:30 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Madrigal Cast Rehearsal – 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Rubin Covenant Group – 2:00 pm off-site
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Please remember
Steve Greene, Angela Cook, Malcia, and Sean
on the loss of Steve’s father,
Thomas Greene.
Please remember
the family of Elizabeth Long, Cathy Fueglein’s sister.
On Sunday, November 4,
Libby’s amazing husband
passed away, surrounded by family and loved ones.
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Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, we invite you to bring a photo of yourself in uniform if you are a veteran. We’ll have a table in Adams Hall for display.
Bring your photo with you on Sunday, November 11 or drop it off in the front office ahead of time.
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Bread Sunday
We’ll celebrate three bread services next weekend at 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 17 and at 9:30 and 11:00 am on Sunday, November 18. Sign-ups to share bread for all three services are on the board in the hall between Adams Hall and the Sanctuary. If you’d like to share a quilt for decoration during the services, deliver it to the church office no later than noon on Wednesday, November 14. Contact Flo Reaves at
quilts@eliotchapel.org
with any questions.
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All-Read Session Added
"Justice on Earth" is our current All Read. If you couldn't commit to a 3-session discussion group, but would still like to read and discuss it, we will have a single session on Sunday, December 9, from 12:30 to 2:00 at Eliot Chapel. Sign up at the SJA table in Adams Hall after this weeks service, or email
socialjustice@eliotchapel.org.
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VOLUNTEER CORNER
Feather Dusting and Window Washing
Volunteer for the Brigades! Carolyn Burke and Ann Marie Hutson will lead volunteers in sprucing up the Sanctuary and beyond in preparation for the holiday season. See them in Adams Hall after services this Sunday.
Blow, Winds!
We're looking for a volunteer to blow leaves and pine needles off the sidewalks around the church, particularly on the access ramp and in the Memorial Garden. We have the leaf blower; you provide muscle power, enthusiasm, and a spare hour or so. Friday or Saturday is preferred so things are nice and clear for Sunday. Please contact the Front Office at
frontoffice@eliotchapel.org or call 314-821-0911.
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Child Dedications
A much-loved ritual in Unitarian Universalist congregations is the welcoming and dedication of infants and young children as part of a Sunday worship service. We are currently planning to include this ritual on Sunday, December 2 during the 9:30 service.
Families where one or both parents are actively participating as members of Eliot Chapel are invited to meet with Rev. Barbara Gadon to discuss the meaning of the ceremony and the possibility of having your baby or young children included. For more information about the ceremony, Eliot membership, or to set up a meeting with Rev. Barbara, please send an email to
children@eliotchapel.org
no later than November 15.
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Annual Christmas Pageant Registration Now OPEN
This year’s festivities take place on Saturday, December 8. Participation in the service is open to all children who are at least four (4) years old at the current time. To sign up OR for more information, please
contact Scott Stewart.
Tentative Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 8
2:30 pm
Pageant Rehearsal for Children & Youth
(Exact rehearsal time depends on your Pageant role. Some roles require an earlier rehearsal time. Families will be notified of their exact rehearsal time once it’s finalized.)
4:30 pm
Pageant service in the Sanctuary
5:15 pm
Holiday Dessert & Hot Chocolate Reception in Adams Hall
A special thanks to this year’s Christmas Pageant Director Team, which is led by co-director Alissa Rowan, and members of the Senior High Youth Group for leading this year’s service and festivities.
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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 is
Worship and the Liturgical Year.
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December Newsletter Deadline
The deadline for the December issue of
Greenleaves is
Thursday, November 15. Please send any items to
news@eliotchapel.org.
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Monday, November 12
Church offices are closed today for Veterans Day.
A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm in Room 001
Tuesday, November 13
Attitudinal Healing 10-Week Course – 10:00 am in the Frederick-Gray Room
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 5:00 pm outside Eliot
Board of Trustees Meeting – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Madrigal/Greenleaf Rehearsal – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Handbells – 7:30 pm in the Music Room
Wednesday, November 14
Changing Systems/Changing Ourselves – 6:00 pm in Adams Hall
Bridges – 7:00 pm in the Frederick-Gray Room
Madrigal Cast Rehearsal – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Meneely Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Bergfried Room
Women's Chorale – 7:30 pm in the Music Room
Thursday, November 15
December Newsletter Deadline
Grief Group – 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Room at the Inn – 5:30 pm in Adams Hall and Rooms 001-006
Justice on Earth All-Read – 7:00 pm in the Bergfried Room
Peace and Tolerance Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Friday, November 16
Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Adams Hall
Knitting Group – 1:00 pm in the DuBois Library
Quilt Hanging for Bread Services – 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Saturday, November 17
WE CAN – 12:30 pm in Rooms 001/002
Women’s Chorale – 4:30 pm in the Music Room
Bread Service – 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary
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Aging with Attitude Workshop
Saturday, November 10 from 9:00 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 and presented by trained facilitators from Attitudinal Healing St. Louis. Please join us for this wonderful time of giving and receiving. There is no charge for the workshop but donations will be graciously accepted. Reserve your spot at the Attitudinal Healing St. Louis’ website:
www.ahstlouis.org.
There will be a link to this event on the home page. There will also be a sign-up sheet on the Eliot Chapel bulletin board.
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Repair & Forgiveness in Marriage
Saturday, November 10 at 6:30 pm in Adams Hall
Learn to listen and enrich your marriage. Better Marriages-Gateway Chapter is offering a free educational program with family therapist Tim Galvin for registered participants.
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ELIOT CHAPEL & UNITY TEMPLE UU
JOINT BENEFIT CHOIR CONCERT
Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 pm in the Eliot Chapel Sanctuary
The forty-voice Unity Temple UU Choir of Oak Park, IL will be singing a concert at Eliot Chapel Saturday evening, and the Eliot Choirs will join with them on some of the pieces. This massive event will raise money to help the Eliot Choirs travel to Oak Park and sing at Unity Temple next March! Don’t miss this exciting musical opportunity! Bring your friends! Suggested donation at the door: $20.
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Partner Church Dinner
Saturday, November 10 at 5:30 pm at First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
You are invited to the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis' Partner Church Dinner on Saturday, November 10, beginning at 5:30 with appetizers. With the theme, “It Takes a Village,” this year's Partner Church Dinner will feature First Church's partner church village of Csokfalva, Transylvania, Romania, its history, food, and dancing. This will be an evening you won't want to miss! Cost at the door: Adults: $25; Young Adults (15-35): $10; Children under 15: free.
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Ready for Membership?
Sunday, November 11 at 10:30 am and 12:00 pm in Rev. Jim's Office
Rev. Jim is available to meet in his office on Sunday after each service (10:30 am and 12:00 pm) with anyone interested in signing the membership book. If you have questions about membership, you're also welcome to attend.
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Madrigal Table
Sunday, November 11 at 10:30 am and 12:00 pm in Adams Hall
Visit the Madrigal Volunteer and Reservation Table in Adams Hall this Sunday! Reserve your places at one of the three performances, sign up for one of the easy but crucial tasks to make the evening special for all our guests, or do both! You'll find members of the Madrigal Team in Adams Hall after both services on Sundays through November 25. You may also
download a reservation form
from Eliot's website.
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope and Healing #208
Tuesday, November 13
at 5:00 pm outside Eliot.
(Please note time change.)
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End of Life Webinar
Tuesday, November 13 at 7:45 pm
MidAmerica Region UUA presents a webinar on Tuesday, November 13 to prompt conversations around your end of life wishes. 90% of Americans think it is important to talk with their loved ones and doctors about what matters most to them about end of life care. Yet fewer than 30% have done it. Some say it is scary. Or they just don’t know how to start the conversation. In this webinar, Rosemary Lloyd will share examples of how congregations can introduce the tender topics of advance care planning and care at the end of life. Using preaching, pastoral care, programming, and free tools from The Conversation Project, faith communities can help normalize having these crucial and intimate conversations so that loved ones aren’t left in the dark about your wishes.
Sign up today!
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Webinar Series "Changing Systems/Changing Ourselves"
Anti-Racist Practice for Sanctuary, Accompaniment & Resistance
Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00 pm in Adams Hall
Eliot Chapel will reprise this new program from the UUA and the AFSC, "Changing Systems/Changing Ourselves: Anti-Racist Practice for Sanctuary, Accompaniment & Resistance," 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. We'll meet in Adams Hall on Wednesdays, November 14 and 28, and December 5, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. You may attend even if you missed session one on November 7. Please RSVP to
immigration@eliotchapel.org
and put “Changing Systems” in the subject line to ensure access to preparatory materials and communications.
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St Louis Coalition for Sanctuary Meeting
Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 pm at Christ Church (Maplewood) United Church of Christ
The St Louis Coalition for Sanctuary will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 pm to discuss the future of the New Sanctuary Movement in St. Louis. Eliot is a founding member of the Coalition, which consists of a number of faith-based organizations in the metro area. In light of the horrific acts of hatred and terror we have experienced in the last 10 days, the upcoming Coalition meeting is one opportunity to gather with others and to keep moving towards "a just world for all." Questions? Email
immigration@eliotchapel.org
and put “Sanctuary Coalition” in the subject line.
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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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Environmental Justice/Green Sanctuary Team Meeting
Monday, November 19
7:00 pm in Room 005
Eliot Chapel is Greening! The lights are being switched to LEDs, the plastic is being replaced with paper/compostables, and the staff are busy planning other simple changes to save money and the environment. Want to join in the fun and find more ways to combat climate change and make our planet a safer place for all living beings? The Environmental Justice/Green Sanctuary team meets on Monday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in room 005. We are always seeking new members and new ideas. For more information, contact
environmentjustice@eliotchapel.org.
ICE Accompaniment Project Training
Tuesday, November 20
6:00 pm
at the Cardinal Rigali Center
Many of our neighbors are forced to appear at regular check-ins during their immigration case. Accompanying individuals to these check-ins offers a space of community and comfort during traumatic times. Participants find this simple act of witness both moving and remarkably effective at building bridges between our community of privilege and the immigrant population our government mistreats so badly. The need is great, the rewards substantial. Attending a training does not obligate you to participate in the program.
The next training takes place at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr., St Louis 63129. Contact
immigration@eliotchapel.org
with questions.
Immigration Justice Meeting
Tuesday, November 27
7:00 pm in Room 006
The Team will meet in Room 006 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on November 27.
Recently you have seen emails with various and conflicting dates for the next Immigration Justice Team meeting. We apologize for the confusion, a complication apparently due to election fever. We will not meet in December.
We will meet on the fourth Tuesday in January, the 22nd, and each succeeding month’s fourth Tuesday.
Annual Holiday Bazaar
Sundays, December 9 and 16
If you're interested in having a table to peddle your goods at Eliot’s Annual Holiday Bazaar, please contact Christie in the front office at 314-821-0911 or email
frontoffice@eliotchapel.org
by December 13.
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Saturday, November 17 – 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 18 – 9:30 and 11:00 am
“Bread Communion: Family Recipes” – Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
Food tells a story - about family connections, culture, belonging and memory. What do your family recipes say? You are invited to join in our annual tradition of bread or grain that represents your heritage.
Featured Musicians: Clan Shenanigans & Women’s Chorale (Saturday); Clan Shenanigans & Eliot Choir (Sunday)
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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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