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Sunday, February 18 – 9:45 & 11:15 am
“Choosing Love as a Justice Response” – Rev. Krista Taves
Featured musicians: Dillon Carl, tenor; Alayna Epps, soprano; Alex Johnson, bass; Nadia Maddex, soprano; Veronica Rice, alto; Austin Sharrif, tenor; Eliot Chapel Choir; David Nalesnik, piano.
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Religious Education & Youth Group
The 2023-2024 Religious Education and Youth Program continues this Sunday, February 18.
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In This Week at Eliot
This Week's Events & Meetings
Please Remember
Congregational News
Helping Each Other
The Week Ahead
Down the Road
Next Week's Service
ourEliot
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Sunday, February 18
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
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
Women's Weekend Planning – 12:45 pm in Room 001
Coffee, Conversation, and Connections – 1:00 pm via Zoom
Friends of Music Concert – 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Monday, February 19
The church offices are closed for the Presidents Day holiday.
Tuesday, February 20
Women's Alliance – 9:45 am in Adams Hall and via Zoom
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 4:00 pm on the front lawn
EUC Board Meeting – 6:30 pm in Adams Hall
Earth-Based Spirituality Covenant Group – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Wednesday, February 21
Wellspring – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Nominating Committee – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Friday, February 23
Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001
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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. | |
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Please Remember
Please remember Marilyn Fallert, longtime Eliot member, and the family of Richard Joseph Fallert. Dick, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2024 with family nearby. He is survived by his wife Marilyn and five children, James Fallert (Linda), Jean Goldsberry (James), Mary Wehlacz (Gayle), David Fallert (Lorelei), and Lynn Young (Patrick), as well as 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
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THE PLANNED SHOWING OF THE RIGHT TO READ TONIGHT, 2/16/24, AT ELIOT CHAPEL HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. STAY TUNED FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE.
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Ministerial Vote: Sunday, March 3, 2024
What an exciting time to be a part of Eliot Chapel! A ministerial vote is a historical moment in any congregation. We want to let you know all of the ways you can participate in this communal process.
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Conversations with Rev. Krista
Take an opportunity to meet with Rev. Krista before the vote on March 3! You can find the full schedule of meetings and events on our website. Please plan to attend at least one! Contact the Search Committee at searchteam@eliotchapel.org if you have questions or trouble signing up.
This week, attend Coffee, Conversation, and Connections on Zoom at 1:00 pm on Sunday to chat with Krista. You'll find in link in Sunday's "Eliot on Zoom" email.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the events!
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Covenant Group Signup: Two New Groups Forming
Covenant groups have been a vital part of Eliot for 21 years. If you want to learn more about Eliot's thriving covenant groups, stop by Adams Hall this Sunday where you can talk to group facilitators about the benefits of belonging to a group.
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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
Do you have your tickets? Get them here now for this fun event on April 27 at the Crestwood Community Center! And have you thought about what you could contribute to that evening's auction? A special treasure, a handmade item, or a cool experience are just a few ideas! Email trivia@eliotchapel.org and let us know!
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Immigration: Asylum 101
Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 pm
Come join us in Adams Hall for a lunch of chili and cornbread while learning about asylum seekers and the journey involved. A Zoom option will also be available. Our community partner, IFCLA (Interfaith Committee on Latin America), will lead this event. PLEASE REGISTER HERE
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All Eliot Women: Save the Date
Eliot Chapel's Women's Weekend
Mark May 17, 18, and 19 down for Eliot Chapel's Women's Weekend at Toddhall Retreat Center in Columbia, Illinois (25 minutes from Eliot). Choose to attend Saturday only, Friday evening through Saturday, or Friday evening through Sunday morning (with plenty of time to make it to Eliot for the service and annual congregational meeting). Registration will begin mid-March. Look for more information in the coming weeks!
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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 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!
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Starting Point
An Introduction to
the Unitarian Universalist Journey
This four-part series offers those considering Unitarian Universalism as a spiritual path the opportunity to experience UUism through a small group experience. You will learn about our faith tradition, explore your own spiritual journey, and connect with others who are also seeking a spiritual home or faith. Longtime members and friends seeking a small group experience are also welcome. Amy Stark will facilitate the series which will take place during second service in Room 001 on Sundays in February from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. Childcare will be available.
Sunday, February 18
Session 3: Our Journey Together – The Three Paths of Unitarian Universalism, Part 1
Sunday, February 25
Session 4: The Three Paths, Part 2 and Finding Your Journey Group
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St. Louis Area UU Classes Offered This Spring | |
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.
Create Your Own Theology
Offered by Rev. Claudia Hall, Minister of the Metro East Unitarian Universalist Congregation | Monday, March 18 and 25 | 6-7:30 pm | on Zoom
Using material from "A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-first Century" by Revs. John Buehrens and Rebecca Parker, this class will help you walk through what you believe, why you believe it, and how all the parts of your beliefs come together to create a system of values and meaning for your life.
Email Rev. Claudia at dr.claudia.hall@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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Friends of Music Concert: Arianna String Quartet
On Sunday, February 18, the world renowned Arianna String Quartet will again grace our Sanctuary with their heavenly music at the second concert of the Friends of Music's season. Experience string quartet music at its finest in our sanctuary, in Adams Hall, or on livestream beginning at 3:00 pm. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the doors.
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Church Offices Closed
The Eliot Chapel offices will be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. The offices will reopen Tuesday at 10:00 am.
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Women's Alliance
Please join Women's Alliance on Tuesday, February 20 at 9:45 am in Adams Hall. After coffee and refreshments, Eliot member Clint Blandford will present a slide program on a trip he took on the Trans-Siberian Railroad from Beijing to St. Petersburg in 2009. All are welcome!
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope & Healing
Tuesday, February 20
at 4:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.
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Sunday, February 25 – 9:45 & 11:15 am
“Creating Sanctuary” – George Grimm-Howell
Guest UU minister George Grimm-Howell will reflect on the powerful role our liberal faith has in creating sanctuary and safety for those who society has othered.
About our guest speaker: George Grimm-Howell, a Unitarian Universalist minister, is a graduate of the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a current member of the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis. George has served congregations in Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri, with a particular focus on socially conscious art and themes of relationship and inclusion. He will be ordained in St. Louis this June.
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