The worship theme for July is
Freedom.
Sunday, July 21 – 10:00 am
“Our Complex Legacy of Religious Freedom” – Rev. Roger Bertschausen
Almost from the beginning, religious freedom has been complicated for Unitarians and Universalists. It still is – in Transylvania, in the US, and elsewhere across the UU world.
Music by Dr. Flo Reaves & Laurel Seidensticker, violin duets.
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Sharing the Offering
In July, Eliot Chapel will share its bounty with the
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank. The Diaper Bank exists to help strengthen low-income families in the St. Louis region by ensuring access to an adequate supply of diapers and by raising awareness about the causes and consequences of diaper need in our community.
More than 1 in 5 St. Louis City families with children under 5 live at or below the federal poverty level. Nearly 10% of St. Louis City families live below 50% of the poverty line, with incomes of less than $10,000/year for a family of 3. It costs approximately $1000 a year to diaper a child. This represents up to 14% of take home income of a parent working at minimum wage. It is obvious that this is a poverty issue in our region. The majority of those in need are families of color.
There are NO public benefit programs (food stamps, WIC program) that allow for the purchase of diapers. The Diaper Bank currently distributes 150,000 diapers a month, helping 40,000 children in our area every year. Volunteers are welcome to help count, wrap and distribute diapers at the diaper bank year-round.
Bottoms up!
Religious Education
Nursery care for children four and younger is available during the 10:00 am service. The Children’s Activity Room (adjacent to the nursery) is also open. The nursery and activity room are open beginning at 9:30 am and are staffed by Noel Burke, Tim Bubb, and Anna Beck.
Sunday at a Glance
Saunders/McVoy Covenant Group – 11:15 am in the Bergfried Room
Eliot Meditation Group – 7:00 pm in the DuBois Library
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Lateral Sewer Repair
Lateral sewer line replacement
might
begin Tuesday, July 23. It is expected to last AT LEAST 3 days, possibly more. It cannot be determined if the project requires more time
until the project is underway. We will keep you updated and apprised. Water will be shut off at Eliot the entire time of the sewer work project. The building will be open, but there will be NO WATER FACILITIES. If your group meets at Eliot next week, please check with the front office and consider if you wish to change your meeting location, dates, or cancel.
Garden Break
Eliot Gardeners will take a short break in their work but you can still sign up on the bulletin board, at the Social Justice table in Adams Hall, or email
environmentjustice@eliotchapel.org
to participate. Plan to return to garden with them on Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 am, then regularly on Wednesday mornings and some Saturdays.
Operation Clean Stream
Join the Environmental Justice Team on Saturday, August 24 for Operation Clean Stream, proudly celebrating 52 years of river stewardship in 2019! The event will take place at various locations throughout the Meramec River Watershed. We hope you will volunteer with us to improve local rivers and open spaces! There are a variety of locations still in need of volunteers. Go to
openspacestl.org
to register for the location of your choice.
Vigil for Hope and Healing Time Change
Please note the time change for the Tuesday Vigil for Hope and Healing: starting July 23, we will hold the vigil from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. due to the summer heat and humidity.
Movie Events at Eliot Chapel
Join the Gateway Chapter of Better Marriages to watch and then discuss
About Time on
Sunday, July 28 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. We have all wanted a second chance to change what we have said or done; the men in this family have that ability. The 2013 film stars Bill Nighy, Rachel McAdams, and Domhnall Gleeson, and is directed by Richard Curtis. You are welcome to bring your own dinner and beverage after 6:00; the movie begins at 7:00.
On
Sunday, August 4, Join the Positive Psychology Covenant Group for a matinee showing of
The Upside. Based on a true story,
The Upside is a heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict who develops a unique friendship with a paralyzed billionaire. Rated PG 13 (cursing, discussion of body parts), it stars Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, and Nicole Kidman. Meet in Adams Hall at noon for this 2-hour movie, plus intermission and guided discussion. You are welcome to bring snacks to share; coffee/tea, lemonade, and water will be provided.
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Lights for Liberty Vigil
The Immigration Justice Team at Eliot Chapel hosted a simple candlelight vigil last Friday, July 12, as part of the global Lights for Liberty e
ven
t to protest the inhumane conditions faced by migrants.
Eliot folks were joined by people from around the community.
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Monday, July 22
A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm in Room 001
Tuesday, July 23
Attitudinal Healing 8-Week Series – 10:-00 am in the Frederick-Gray Room
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 6:00 pm outside Eliot
Wednesday, July 24
There are no events at church today.
Thursday, July 25
Grief Group – 3:00 pm in the DuBois Library
Friday, July 26
Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am off-site
Saturday, July 27
There are no events at church today.
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Sign Card for Our Partner Church
Eliot members Rebecca Taylor, Becky Coalson, and Bill Coalson will be leaving at the end of July to travel in Transylvania, including a visit with the people of our partner church in Nyárádszentmárton
. There will be a greeting card to sign in Adams Hall on
Sundays in July
that will be presented to our partner church by the travelers. Be sure to take the opportunity to sign it and send wishes to our partner church!
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope and Healing #244
Tuesday, July 23
at 6:00 pm outside Eliot.
*Note the new time
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Click on the links below to learn more about the events listed.
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The Aging Voice
Saturday, August 10
10:00 am to 11:30 in Adams Hall
Wonder why you can't sing or speak as well as you used to? Here's your chance to ask an expert – and possibly fix it! Come to the free workshop with our guest presenter, Alice Montgomery, M.S., CCC-SLP. She's a voice therapist who specializes in singing. All are welcome, whether singers or not! Sign up by August 4 on the bulletin board or by emailing
music@eliotchapel.org.
Pride in Our Park
Saturday, August 10
1:00 to 6:00 pm in Meacham Memorial Park
Join in the fun! Enjoy a petting zoo, basketball, Magic House activities, a walkathon, and more! Support Eliot Chapel's outreach tent/booth where there will be bubbles, balloons, bead stringing, play dough, bean bag toss with prizes, and origami. Volunteer to staff the booth by signing up on the bulletin board or e-mailing
socialjustice@eliotchapel.org
. Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association (MNIA) is sponsoring this event as end-of-summer fun for everyone prior to the start of school.
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Sunday, July 28 – 10:00 am
“Lessons in Welcoming” – Rev. Martin Woulfe
How has our understanding of welcoming changed over the years? Do we truly welcome all people, on equal terms, or are some more welcome than others? How can we live out the gospel of “The Larger Hope” in the modern era?
Music by The St. Louis Recorder Consort
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ourEliot@eliotchapel.org.
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