Sunday, May 5 – 9:45 & 11:15 am

“Let the Children Come”

Rev. Krista Taves and Scott Stewart 

In this special service we dedicate ourselves to the children who’ve come into our midst and celebrate our youth transitioning into adulthood. 

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

May's Shared Plate recipient is East Side Heart & Home Family Center.

Religious Education & Youth Group

The 2023-2024 Religious Education and Youth Program continues Sunday, May 5.

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, May 5 

Men's Advance – All day at Bergfried

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

Geek Squad – 10:45 am in the Garden Room

Worship Service – 11:15 am in the Sanctuary

Starting Point – 11:15 am in Room 006

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

Women's Weekend Planning – 12:45 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

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

Monday, May 6 

Kwentus Covenant Group – 10:00 am in the DuBois Library

So You Think You Can Preach! – 6:30 pm in Room 001

Tuesday, May 7  

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

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

Adult RE Planning – 6:30 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

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

SJA Steering Committee – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall

Wednesday, May 8  

Choir Practice – 7:00 pm in the Music Room

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

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

Thursday, May 9 

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

Welcome Team – 6:30 pm via Zoom

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

Friday, May 10 

Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001

Immigration 101 – 6:00 pm in Adams Hall

Saturday, May 11 

Eliot Chapel Spring Clean-Up Day – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Eliot

New Member Potluck – 5:30 pm in Adams Hall

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 remember Carol Porter and the family of Howard Porter. Howard died unexpectedly on April 23 at the age of 80 following cardiac arrest a week prior. Howard was active at Eliot Chapel during the 1990s, especially as a member of Greenleaf and in the music program in general. A Celebration of Life is planned at the Chapel in June. If you would like to reach out to Carol, please do so by email at this time. 

Budget Presentation

A Zoom presentation of the budget for the fiscal year 7/1/24 - 6/30/25 will be held on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm. The discussion will be led by the Board of Trustees Treasurer Susan Bell and Director of Business Administration Brian Franklin. See Sunday's "Eliot on Zoom" email for the Zoom link.

Quarterly Statements Sent

Quarterly statements were emailed today, Friday, May 3. If you don't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you don't see it there, please contact Brian Franklin (email admin@eliotchapel.org or call 314-821-0911 ext. 102).

Annual Congregational Meeting: May 19

Eliot Chapel's annual meeting of members will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 19. Join the Board of Trustees following the second service at 12:15 pm for sandwiches, chips, and drinks in Adams Hall before the start of the meeting. Childcare will be available until 2:00 pm.

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New Member Recognition

Our New Member Recognition will be held during the service on Sunday, May 19 to welcome all who have become members in the last year. If you are considering becoming a member and would like to be included in the Recognition Ceremony please speak to a Welcome Team member on Sunday or email welcome@eliotchapel.org before May 12. Click here for more information on becoming a member.

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Eliot Chapel Clean-Up Day

Please 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 that suit your interest, ability, and skill level.

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Shared Plate Nominations Sought

The Eliot Social Justice in Action Steering Committee welcomes nominations before June 30 for Shared Plate for the 2024-2025 church year. Shared Plate is Eliot’s program to divide Sunday offering and designated online gifts with community organizations that align with our mission. Additional criteria for nominees can be found on the nomination form here.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Eliot's own Cathy Fueglein for her successful entry of her art quilt in the American Quilters Show last month in Paducah, Kentucky. Her entry (left) is entitled "Petals and Wings." All Eliot quilters know what a special honor it is to have one's quilt chosen for this highly esteemed juried show. Congratulations, Cathy!

Volunteer Spotlight

Greeters and Welcome Team

When you walk through the beautiful red front doors of Eliot Chapel, you open your heart to the possibilities of your spiritual past, present, and future. The first people you encounter are our Greeters and Welcome Team members. Their smiles and welcoming words make you feel as if you have arrived home. Under the direction of CJ Potts (pictured), as well as Rev. Krista, these 41 folks give generously of their time week after week.

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Group Rentals at Bergfried: Privacy, Please

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.

SAVE THE DATE

Leadership Recognition

Join us for our annual Leadership Recognition Event on Saturday, June 1. Everyone is welcome! Wine, cheese, and so much more.

SAVE THE DATE

Aging in Place

September 18, 1-2:30 pm

As we age, many of us hope to stay in our homes as long as possible. We welcome Ryan Whittington, Director of Seniors Home Care, a local family operation whose mission is to support seniors and their families achieve the goal of aging in their homes.

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 most Sundays in May! Any group within Eliot can host Coffee Hour and promote their group at the same time! 

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You are welcome to join Starting Point at any time!

Childcare Available! See Details Here

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 3 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:

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Geek Squad

Geek Squad support is available this Sunday after the first service in the Garden Room near Adams Hall.

Women's Weekend

We are having a Women's Weekend meeting on Sunday, May 5 at 12:45 pm to finalize the planning for Women's Weekend, May 17-19, 2024.

Women's Alliance

Women's Alliance will meet at 9:45 am in Adams Hall on Tuesday, May 7. After coffee and refreshments, we will be discussing the book, The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession. This meeting will also be on Zoom. All Eliot women are welcome!

Join us for

Vigil for Hope & Healing

Tuesday, May 7

at 5:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.

Women's Weekend – May 17 - 19

Sunday, May 12 – 9:45 & 11:15 am

“Parenting in Faith” – Rev. Krista Taves