Sunday, April 21 – 9:45 & 11:15 am

"Growing in Divinity" – Rev. Edith A. Love

Please join us this Sunday as our guest Reverend Love will be speaking about our seventh principle in honor of Earth day.

Featured musicians: Rich Heuermann and Kathie Price, guitar and vocals; David Nalesnik, piano; Pam Triplett, songleader.

About our guest speaker: Reverend Edith A. Love is a community minister in Memphis, Tennessee. She longs to see the world below us from the vantage point of the boat in 'Blue Boat Home,' gazing over the edge in wonder, casting questions into the deep . . . .

Religious Education & Youth Group

The 2023-2024 Religious Education and Youth Program continues Sunday, April 21.

Last chance to purchase trivia tickets for Eliot’s trivia night, LIVE LIFE IN COLOR! Join us on Saturday, April 27 at the Crestwood Community Center to test your knowledge on a wide range of topics while having fun with Eliot friends, old and new. Doors open at 6:15 pm. You won’t want to miss this fantastic event! Individuals are welcome and we will assign you to a table of really smart people!

In This Week at Eliot

This Week's Events & Meetings

Please Remember

Congregational News

Helping Each Other

Classes at Eliot Chapel

The Week Ahead

Down the Road

Next Week's Service

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Sunday, April 21 

Nursery – opens at 9:30 am

Worship Service – 9:45 am in the Sanctuary

Coffee Hour – 10:45 am in Adams Hall, after first service

Covenant Group Development Team – 11:00 am in Room 002

Trivia Night Volunteers – 11:00 am in Room 001

Worship Service – 11:15 am in the Sanctuary

Pastoral Care Associates – 11:15 am in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Starting Point – 11:15 am in Room 006

Coffee Hour – 12:15 pm in Adams Hall, after second service

Coffee, Conversation, and Connections – 1:00 pm via Zoom

Friends of Music Concert – 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Monday, April 22 

Seder Dinner – 6:00 pm in Adams Hall

Tuesday, April 23  

Vigil for Hope & Healing – 5:00 pm on the front lawn

Eliot Chapel Recorder Consort – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Immigration Justice Team – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall

Wednesday, April 24  

Choir – 7:00 pm in the Music Room

Friday, April 26 

Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001

Saturday, April 27 

Live Life in Color: Eliot Trivia Night – 6:15 pm at the Crestwood Community Center

Planning a meeting or event? Check the calendar and then start with our new Meeting Space Reservation 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.

Please Remember

Please keep Joanne Prats in your thoughts as she is home recovering from surgery.

We Have a New Tenant!

The Interfaith Committee on Latin America is moving their business office into Room 005 this weekend. The mission of IFCLA is to support the people of Latin America seeking to rebuild their lives in the United States. IFCLA was evicted from the church that housed them because of their support for LGBTQIA+ rights and reproductive justice. They turned to us for help and we were glad to open our doors as an extension of our commitment to immigration reform and immigrant rights. 

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The April 14 Service

Many folks have been interested in the script for the Sunday, April 14 service as we had some challenges sharing the video experience. You can find it here.

Vision Quest at Bergfried in May

The group using the Bergfried property for their Vision Quest kindly requests that people not enter the north side of the property on May 20, 21, 22, and 23. The area on the south side will still be open during that time for recreational purposes.

The Men's Advance

The Men’s Advance welcomes all Eliot members and friends who identify at the male end of the gender spectrum to Bergfried May 2 to 5. Newcomers are especially encouraged to come out to enjoy hiking, camping, camaraderie, a Saturday night feast, and lots of super-secret men's stuff (which looks suspiciously like doing nothing). Get all the details and information on signing up:

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Annual Congregational Meeting

The 2024 Eliot Unitarian Chapel Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, May 19. The agenda for the annual meeting will include the approval of new members to the Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee is pleased to share the new Board nominees as follows:



• Kathy Brunts – 3 year term,
• Jennifer Stauber – 3 year term,
• Matthew Hull – 3 year term, and
• David Cox – 1 year term.

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Forward Together: Canvass Update

As of Friday, April 19, we have pledge commitments of $629,847.60 from 242 pledging units. We're endeavoring to have 100% participation by our current 260 pledging units. Our goals for the current year are to have a balanced budget and ensure our staff is paid fairly. If you have pledged, we thank you for your contribution. If you need to pledge, please do so now!

SAVE THE DATE

Eliot Chapel Clean-Up Day

Please save the date and join the Building and Grounds team for the family-friendly Eliot Chapel Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You will select from a variety of jobs – ones that suit your interest, ability, and skill level.

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Get the Light of Love Tie-Dye T-Shirt!

In celebration of the upcoming Live Life in Color Trivia Night, we are pleased to announce the ultimate in Eliot apparel: the Light of Love Tie-Dye T-shirt! 100% of the price goes to Eliot Chapel! Bob Becker will hand make these gorgeous creations for you but if you would like to, you can make the shirts yourselves!

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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. Grab a gold volunteer sticker for your name tag if you are already a volunteer or if you sign up now!

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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 Eliot Ride Team provides rides to church and to medical appointments for Eliot members and friends who cannot drive themselves. The Eliot Meal Train provides meals to Eliot members and friends who need some love and care. These are just a few examples of the way we care for each other. Please read more to find out how to access care or how to be part of the village that provides the help that someone else needs.

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Coffee Volunteers Needed

Coffee volunteers are needed for these Sundays:

April 28 - 11:15; May 12 - 9:45.

Covenant Groups, Women's Weekend committee members, Bergfried committee, Social Justice committee, Choir (you can do this on Sundays you don't sing), or any group within Eliot can host Coffee Hour. 

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You are welcome to join Starting Point at any time!

Childcare Available! See Details Here

Celebrate Earth Day 2024

Earth Day gives us a chance to focus our attention on the planet on which we live. Are we walking upon it gently, considering the impact of our actions on it? Climate Change is driving emigration across the globe, inciting wars over scarce resources. In Adams Hall this Sunday, the Environmental Justice team will be showcasing problems and solutions at the Social Justice table during Coffee Hour. Stop by to pick up some ideas on what you can do about this pressing issue!

Friends of Music Concert

You're welcome to a free classical concert in Eliot Chapel's Sanctuary on Sunday, April 21 at 3:00 pm. Enjoy works from Brahms, Leo Smit, and Ferenc Farkas as part of the Friends of Music concert season.

Seder Dinner

On Monday, April 22, we'll be hosting a Seder dinner to honor the tradition of Passover which begins that evening. Doors to Adams Hall will open at 6:00 pm and the dinner begins at 6:30. A signup sheet is on the bulletin board outside Adams Hall – let us know what you'll be bringing to share: main dish, side dish, or dessert. Food will need to be kosher in honor of this Jewish tradition. Volunteers are also needed to help set up and clean up afterwards. If you can volunteer, please contact Gail Rock or Lynn Murphy at sederdinner@eliotchapel.org.

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Join us for

Vigil for Hope & Healing

Tuesday, April 23

at 5:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.

Are You "Immigration Curious"?

What are you doing next Tuesday? Want to put all this lovely spring weather to good use? Come to the Immigration Justice Team Meeting on Tuesday, April 23 in Adams Hall at 7:00 pm or join us via Zoom. 

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Women's Weekend – May 17 - 19

Sunday, April 28 – 9:45 & 11:15 am

“Wellspring”

Rev. Krista Taves, Kathy Brunts, Tim Gardner, and Kate Magrath