Sunday, March 10 – 9:45 & 11:15 am

“Transformation and Ramadan” – Rev. Krista Taves  

On March 11, Muslims begin Ramadan, a month of fasting, feasting, and generosity. What can we take from this celebration to become better people? 

Religious Education & Youth Group

The 2023-2024 Religious Education and Youth Program continues this Sunday, March 10.

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Sunday, March 10 

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

Exploring Spirituality Covenant Group – 11:00 am

in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Worship Service – 11:15 am in the Sanctuary

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

Geek Squad – 12:15 pm in the Garden Room

Women's Weekend Planning – 12:45 pm in Room 001

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

Immigration Book Read – 1:30 pm in Room 006

Monday, March 11 

Environmental Justice Team – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall

Tuesday, March 12 

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

Wednesday, March 13 

Building and Grounds Team – 2:00 pm

Creative Spirituality Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Solecki/Boettcher Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall

Thursday, March 14 

Welcome Team – 6:30 pm

Soul Writing Covenant Group – 6:30 pm in Room 006

Humanist Covenant Group – 7:00 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Friday, March 15 

Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001

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.

Ministerial Vote Results

The Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that on Sunday, March 3, the congregation overwhelmingly voted to affirm the recommendation of the Ministerial Search Committee to call Rev. Krista Taves as Eliot Unitarian Chapel's next settled minister. We rejoice as we look forward to Rev. Krista's ministry. 

Heartfelt gratitude goes to the members of the Search Committee – Bob Boyd, Janis Cox, Tanya Hull, Carl Serbell, and Rob van Alstyne – who shepherded the search process this past year.

Forward Together

The Pledge Drive formally kicked off on March 3 and already we have received 75 pledges totaling $239,876 as of Friday, March 8. If you haven’t made your pledge yet, fill out your pledge form online. It’s easy and if you make a pledge by midnight on March 24, you will be entered into a drawing for a $300 St. Louis Cardinals gift card! Take your family to a game and enjoy brats and Cracker Jack! The Geek Squad is available after the second service on Sunday, March 10 should you need help with the form.

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Child Dedication Ceremony: Sunday, May 5 at 9:45

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 celebrate this ritual on Sunday, May 5 during the 9:45 am service.

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The Nominating Committee is hosting coffee on Sunday, March 17 – St. Patrick's Day. Come meet us!

Community Connections events are underway! Have you signed up yet? Did you know you can sign up for TWO events this year? There are still openings in fun gatherings like Chili and Cards (March 23), Hootenanny (March 24), two different hikes (March 30 & April 6), and a Hyper Tile Party (April 12)!

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Eliot's Got Talent!

Tune your ukulele, brush up your Shakespeare, or get out those juggling balls — Eliot is having a talent show on Saturday, April 6. Watch for members of the FUN! Team and their talent show name tags in Adams Hall during coffee hour or email talentshow@eliotchapel.org to sign up for a performance or just to let us know you're coming to watch and join in the meal.

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Live Life in Color Trivia Night

Eliot’s Trivia Night, one of the biggest fundraising events of the year, takes place on April 27. Discover all the ways you can participate, from purchasing tickets to donating auction items to volunteering. We hope to see you there!

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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. 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!

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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So You Think You Can Preach! 

Offered by Rev. Krista Taves

Monday, April 1, 8, 29, & May 6

6:30 - 8:30 pm at Eliot and online

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to stand at the pulpit offering a message, this is your chance. You will learn basic worship theory, sermon writing strategies, and how to craft a thematically unified worship service. You will end the series with a service ready to offer your congregation! You must attend all 4 sessions. Class Limit of 14. Register here.

See all available classes on our website.

Geek Squad Available

The Geek Squad will be in the Garden Room after the second service on Sunday, March 10. They'd be glad to help you with your paperless pledge or technical issues.

Meet a Heroine. Meet a Powerful Financier.

Meet an Undocumented Immigrant.

The Eliot Immigration Justice Team invites you to join us in an All Read of My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive by J­ulissa Arce. Join us to discuss the book on Sunday, March 10 at 1:00 pm in Room 006. Sign up with an email to immigration@eliotchapel.org using the subject line “All Read 2024.”

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Join us for

Vigil for Hope & Healing

Tuesday, March 12

at 4:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.

The Right to Read – Film, March 29

The Men's Advance – May 2 - 5

Women's Weekend – May 17 - 19

Click on the title to see full information about these events.

Sunday, March 17 – 9:45 & 11:15 am

“Moving at the Speed of Trust” – Rev. Krista Taves  

There are good reasons to have a sense of urgency in our time. Climate change, the challenges to our democracy, and elusiveness of peace, to name a few, certainly demand our attention and care. But what if the way to beloved community is to slow down to the speed of trust?