Sunday, November 19 – 10:00 am

“Bread Sunday” – Rev. Krista Taves 

Unitarian Universalists have a very special tradition that takes place in most of our congregations on the Sunday before Thanksgiving called Bread Communion, Bread Sunday or Bread Service, depending on the congregation. We invite everyone to bring bread or baking that has special meaning for you. It could come from your ethnic or racial background, a special recipe, a family tradition, or even a bread or baking that you and/or your family really enjoy. It could be home baking, it could be from your favorite bakery, and if that’s Schnucks or Dierbergs, great!  

Eliot Chapel also has a particular spin on our service, introduced by Minister Emeritus Rev. John Robinson, of wearing clothing that is from your tradition or ethnicity. Some people do, some don’t. It’s completely up to you.  

During the service, we invite you to bring your food forward and say just a few words about why it’s special for you. You leave your baking at the front and then after the service, we enjoy what everyone brought during Coffee Hour.  

You do not need to be a member to participate. It could be your first Sunday if you’ve been wanting to check us out. Our table is always open and we will be happy to welcome you.  

If you are joining us online and want to participate, please send us what you would have read in the service if you were here, maximum 40 words, to ktaves@eliotchapel.org with “Bread Sunday” in the subject line. 

It is always a very full service. Plan to come early to get a seat in the sanctuary. The service is livestreamed in Adams Hall where we will have overflow seating.  

Join us on Sunday, November 19 at 10:00 am in our Sanctuary or online! 

Featured musicians: Nadia Maddex; Eliot Chapel Choir; David Nalesnik, piano.

Thanksgiving Collection

The Thanksgiving collection is your opportunity to contribute to Eliot’s partner church, St. Martin, in Romania’s Transylvania region. The money collected at the Bread Sunday service will be used to provide a weekly loaf of bread to impoverished and elderly parishioners of St. Martin Unitarian Church. The Romanian version of Social Security gives a very minimal amount to farmers that haven’t earned wages.

• Online: Click here. Make sure “Partner Church” is your chosen fund.
• By Mail: Please write “Bread Sunday” 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 $(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 indicate "Partner Church" in the memo portion.

Religious Education & Youth Group

There are no Religious Education (RE) classes or youth group activities on November 19. Children aged four (4) and older are encouraged to attend the Bread Service with their family.

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 (4th & 5th grade), and youth activities will resume on Sunday, December 3. To learn more about this fall’s Religious Education (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

Pastoral Care Associates – 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

Please Remember

Church News

Helping Each Other

The Week Ahead

Next Week's Service

Shared Plate

ourEliot

Monday, November 20 

A Course in Miracles – 7:00 pm via Zoom

Tuesday, November 21 

Women’s Alliance – 9:45 am in Adams Hall

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

EUC Board Meeting – 6:30 pm in Adams Hall

Madrigal Actors Rehearsal – 6:30 pm in Room 001

Earth-Based Spirituality Covenant Group – 7:00 pm via Zoom

Wednesday, November 22 

Welcome Team – 7:00 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Thursday, November 23 

The church offices are closed for Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 24 

The church offices are closed today.

Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001

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.

Please Remember

Please remember Jeanne Olson's family. Jeanne’s mother passed away peacefully with Jeanne at her side on Thursday, November 16.

Deadlines for Next Week

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday next week, we will have early deadlines for communications at Eliot Chapel. Plan to send any submissions for This Week at Eliot to news@eliotchapel.com by noon on Monday, November 20.

Do You Want a Head Start on Being Nice, Not Naughty?

Then begin the 2023 holiday season by spending an evening with family and friends and supporting Eliot Chapel at the same time!

Be guests of Queen Elizabeth I in the Grete Hall of Eliot Castle and enjoy beautiful music, silly comedy, tasty Yule log, and an all-around festive evening! 

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS FUNDRAISER for your beloved Eliot Chapel by joining us at the 46th Annual Madrigal on November 30, December 1, or December 2. Floor and balcony seats are still available – reserve yours today! See the links below or the Madrigal table in Adams Hall following the service. THANK YOU!

Madrigal Invitation | Madrigal Reservation

Quilts for Bread Sunday

If you shared quilts for Bread Sunday, please plan to pick them up after the service or next week from the Front Office.

A New Home for Ana

The Immigration Justice Team has been blessed to know Ana for over two years. We have seen firsthand the progress that she has made in many areas of her life: completion of a cyber security class, learning English, finding a job which turned from part time to full time earlier this year, getting her driver's license and a car. She has been working diligently to reach her goals step by step, and now she is ready to take the next big one: moving into her own apartment.

Let's get Ana off to a good start and help her make a home of her own. Among the things she would need are:

• couch
• small washer and dryer
• cookware and tableware
• bedding for a queen size bed, towels, etc.

Please email immigration@eliotchapel.org if you can help her furnish her home.

Thank you for your generous heart!

Safety at Bergfried

For your safety, we ask that you refrain from visiting Bergfried during the upcoming deer hunting seasons. The main hunting window is now through Tuesday, November 21 but there are smaller seasons until the end of the year. We do expect hunters on the property during those intervals. Outside those dates, we recommend wearing a bright color (blaze orange recommended) from now to January 2 as an extra precaution.

Donations Sought

Furniture is needed for our new Pastoral Care Room. Room 103 in the office tower is being turned into a Pastoral Care Room. Ideally, we would like a couch, two armchairs, and a coffee table for this room. If you have furniture in good condition and would like to donate it, please contact frontoffice@eliotchapel.org. 

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!

The Eliot Geek Squad to the Rescue – Yet Again!  

The Eliot Geek Squad is a group of Eliot friends who will help you figure out how to navigate Eliot’s website, edit your profile on EliotConnects (Realm), assist you in getting your photo onto the Eliot Directory, help you figure out how to sign up for events and classes, use QR Codes, and find solutions to your technology questions. We are setting up Geek Squad Coaches in the Garden Room area on the first and third Sundays after service in November and December to help you with your questions. It is helpful to have the devices you use (your phone, iPad, laptop computer) with you so you can practice with a Geek Squad coach. And get immediate help at geeksquad@eliotchapel.org. 

Women's Alliance

Please join Women's Alliance on Tuesday, November 21, at 9:45 am in Adams Hall and on Zoom. After coffee and refreshments, Eliot member Robert Boyd will be joining us to discuss his recently published novel, Cohea's Tower. For more information, contact womensalliance@eliotchapel.org.

Join us for

Vigil for Hope & Healing

Tuesday, November 21

at 4:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.

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.