Sunday, November 26 – 10:00 am

“Reminding Ourselves That We Live in a Generous

and Grace-filled World” – Rev. Krista Taves  

We often are tempted to embrace scarcity as a prime reality. Not enough love, not enough time, not enough money, just not enough. Let us remind ourselves that generosity and grace surround us.  

Featured musicians: Mary Nistler, piano; Mel Priese, songleader; David Nalesnik, piano.

Religious Education & Youth Group

There are no Religious Education (RE) classes or youth group activities on Sunday, November 26. Children should attend the worship service with their family. Activity bags are available at each sanctuary entrance.

The nursery is open for childcare during the 10:00 service for our youngest UUs who need more freedom of movement.

Religious Education classes, Our Whole Lives (5th/6th grade), and youth activities will resume on Sunday, December 3. To learn more about this fall’s RE program, please contact Scott Stewart at scott@eliotchapel.org.

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour is an important tradition of fellowship at Eliot Chapel, taking place in Adams Hall immediately after the worship service on Sunday. It's a time to catch up with fellow members and friends and to greet newcomers. Please join us!

We keep this tradition of hospitality alive by taking turns hosting. This is a simple task (instructions are available in a binder in the kitchen) and a great way to serve and connect. Check the SignUpGenius for coffee hour volunteers and sign up to host Coffee Hour on a Sunday morning after the service! If you need help using SignUpGenius, please contact Rebecca Schuder at hospitality@eliotchapel.org and she will help you get signed up.

Coffee, Conversation, and Connections

Find Coffee, Conversation, and Connections on Zoom at 12:30 pm every Sunday! You are invited to join us online for conversation after the service! We'll take a few minutes to say hello and let people settle in, then we'll go around the room to check in and welcome newcomers. Look for "Eliot on Zoom" in your email on Sunday morning; it will include a link to join us for Coffee, Conversation, and Connections. If you're not on our mailing list, sign up here. We look forward to seeing you!

Sunday at a Glance

Sunday Worship – 10:00 am in the Sanctuary

Coffee Hour – 11:00 am in Adams Hall

Geek Squad Coaching – 11:00 am in the Garden Room area of Adams Hall

Positive Psychology Covenant Group – 11:30 am in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Young Adult Group – 11:45 am in the Triplett Room

Madrigal Actors Rehearsal – 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Coffee, Conversation, and Connections – 12:30 pm via Zoom

In This Week at Eliot

This Week's Events & Meetings

Church News

Helping Each Other

The Week Ahead

Next Week's Service

Shared Plate

ourEliot

Monday, November 27 

Madrigal – All Day in the Sanctuary

A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm via Zoom

Tuesday, November 28 

Madrigal will be in many spaces at Eliot throughout the day. 

Vigil for Hope & Healing – 4:00 pm on the front lawn

Stewardship Team – 6:00 pm in Room 006

Immigration Justice Team – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall & via Zoom

Wednesday, November 29 

Madrigal will be in many spaces at Eliot throughout the day. 

Thursday, November 30 

Madrigal will be in many spaces at Eliot throughout the day. 

Madrigal – 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary

Friday, December 1  

Madrigal will be in many spaces at Eliot throughout the day. 

Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001

Madrigal – 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary

As we have new staff in the front office scheduling your events and meetings, it is more important than ever to make contact to get on the calendar and then to check your entry for accuracy!

Planning a meeting or event? Start with our Room & Event Request Form! Group leaders, have you set up an area for your group in Realm? You have a secure place to chat and share documents and photos. Contact Debby Lovell to set up your group.

Do You Really Want to Miss This Year's Madrigal?

We certainly hope not! A handful of seats are still available. Please see the links below or the Madrigal table in Adams Hall following the service, and support Eliot Chapel in this annual fundraiser! Thank You!

Madrigal Invitation | Madrigal Reservation

Do you have two hours to help Madrigal in an easy task? Then please volunteer to be a Table Setter! Two are still needed on Thursday, November 30 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Please contact Karen Gottschalk or see the Madrigal Table in Adams Hall after the service. Thank You!

Still Time to Support the Elderly in Our Partner Church

If you were unable to attend the Bread Service on Sunday or forgot your checkbook, you can still donate to our Partner Church Bread Program which provides a loaf of bread each week to about 100 elderly or infirm parishioners. We hope to raise $3,500 which is the amount we have sent the last several years. Send checks to Eliot Chapel with "Partner Church" on the memo line, or use the online form and choose "Partner Church" as your fund. Make your donation or make sure your check arrives by December 8. 

Thanks so much, 

Partner Church Team

Do You Look for Friends in the Eliot Directory?

Would you like to see others in the Eliot Directory?

Do you want to be in the Eliot Directory? 

Please check in with the Geek Squad after church and we will show you how!  We’ll help you confirm and update your contact into, and even help you take your picture to add to the directory!

Just bring your smartphone or other device and your Realm password and meet us in the Garden Room off Adams Hall. No worries if you don’t remember your Realm password, we’ll help you change it! Need help quickly? Contact us at geeksquad@eliotchapel.org!

New Member Signing: December 10 After the Service

Are you considering joining Eliot Chapel as a member? The membership book will be available to sign after the service on the second Sunday of the month. Please contact welcome@eliotchapel.org at least a week in advance if you are interested in becoming a member.

We Care for Each Other

The Pastoral Care Team is comprised of supportive, caring individuals who will actively listen and spend time with you as you share issues that are causing you concern, pain, or anxiety. The people on the team have been UUA trained and are under the supervision of Rev. Krista. If you have a pastoral care need, please email pastoralcare@eliotchapel.org. 

The Eliot Ride Team provides rides to church and to medical appointments for Eliot members and friends who cannot drive themselves. If you need a ride, email ineedaride@eliotchapel.org with your name, your address, where you need to go, and the date and time needed. We will be in touch to make arrangements. 

The Eliot Meal Train provides meals to Eliot members and friends who need some love and care. For example, we will provide meals for those who have recently lost a loved one or are recovering from medical care. If you would like to request meals or offer to provide meals, please email mealtrain@eliotchapel.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you.

At Eliot Chapel, we care for our earth and our building! One way you can express this is by joining the Eliot Recycling Team! This committee is responsible for taking the recycling from Eliot to the Kirkwood Recycling Depository at 350 S. Taylor Avenue each week. Sign up for a week that works for you and plan to grab the recycling after service to drop it off. Thanks for being part of the team!

Providing receptions after a Celebration of Life is another way we care for each other at Eliot Chapel. The Reception Team sets up, serves, and cleans up after these receptions. If you can be available once in a while to help, please email receptions@eliotchapel.org. Your efforts will be appreciated!

Welcome to the Eliot Chapel Volunteer Village!

What village? The village it takes to raise a church! We all want our beloved church to thrive and grow. To do so, we need many villagers who will share the work. Maybe you prefer the geese analogy suggested at the worship service on Ingathering Sunday: “Sharing leadership, taking care of the fallen, and honking from behind.” Regardless, it is imperative that everyone steps up to bring Eliot Chapel forward and there are so many ways to participate. Sign up here to be part of it; then grab a gold volunteer sticker for your name tag if you already volunteer or if you sign up now!

Join us for

Vigil for Hope & Healing

Tuesday, November 28

at 4:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.

Immigration Justice Meeting

Another year is coming to a close in the ever-changing world of immigration. Much of the news focuses on the negative but the research shows a much more positive picture. Come to our meeting on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm in Adams Hall.  We will review a fresh-off-the press report on how immigrants have a significant role in the nation’s and our state’s wellbeing. We will also continue shaping our line-up of events and programs for the winter and spring semester. Come, join us, everyone is invited! If you can't make the meeting at Eliot, join us on Zoom! Connection information will be listed in the Eliot on Zoom email on Sunday.

Sunday, December 3 – 10:00 am

“Mystery for Rationalists” – Rev. Krista Taves 

Sharing the Offering

Every Sunday, Eliot Chapel shares half of the offertory with an organization in the community whose work reflects our shared values. This is one way that we care for our community and our neighbors. In November, we're sharing our offering with Kirk Care.

Kirk Care is a non-profit organization formed to help the needy living within the boundaries of the Kirkwood R-7 School District. A hometown ministry, Kirk Care collects funds and food donations from area churches, businesses, civic organizations, and individuals and distributes these resources to families in need. They provide food deliveries (maintained at their local pantry), assistance with utility bills, funding for school supplies to be given out by Kirkwood R-7 school counselors, and Christmas food and gift box distribution to client families. Learn more about Kirk Care at kirkcare.org.

Let us be good neighbors. Let us be a generous people. You can give in one of three ways:

• Online: Click here. Make sure “Shared Plate” is your chosen fund.
• By Mail: Please write “Kirk Care” in the memo line of your check and mail it to Eliot Unitarian Chapel, 100 South Taylor Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122. 
• By Text: Text "Eliot SharedPlate $(enter the amount)" to 73256. A link in the reply text will take you to our secure database webpage where you can complete your transaction. Please note, "SharedPlate" must be entered as one word to reach that preferred option.