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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?
Featured musicians: Tim Gardner, tenor; David Nalesnik, piano; Beth Curtiss, songleader.
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Religious Education & Youth Group
The 2023-2024 Religious Education and Youth Program continues this Sunday, March 17.
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In This Week at Eliot
This Week's Events & Meetings
Congregational News
Helping Each Other
Classes at Eliot Chapel
The Week Ahead
Down the Road
Next Week's Service
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Sunday, March 17
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
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, March 18
SJA Steering Committee – 7:00 pm in Adams Hall
Tuesday, March 19
Women’s Alliance – 9:45 am in Adams Hall
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 5:00 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, March 20
Wellspring – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Nominating Committee – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Thursday, March 21
Wellspring – 9:30 am in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room
Shifting from Role to Soul – 10:30 am in Room 001
Transitions Support Group – 7:00 pm in the DuBois Library
Friday, March 22
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
Congratulations to Zoe and Justin Heaton on the birth of Caroline Mae on February 7, 2024!
Please keep the Sanders family in your thoughts and prayers. Connie Sanders, a former member, is in hospice.
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Delegates for Regional Assembly Sought
Our Mid-America Regional Assembly is fast approaching. If you would like to represent Eliot Unitarian Chapel as a delegate, please reach out to Rev. Krista Taves at ktaves@eliotchapel.org. "Threads That Connect, Stories That Inspire" will be the theme both online and at the First Unitarian Society of Madison, WI on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20.
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Temporary Change to Deadlines
Due to a staff vacation, we will have changes to some deadlines. Items for the April 5 This Week at Eliot and the April 7 order of service are now due April 1 at 10:00 am. Any other administrative or communications needs from April 1 to 10, such as room and event reservations, Zoom or Realm requests, website changes, flyers, etc., should be submitted by March 25. Thank you.
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Forward Together
It’s not too late to submit your pledge to be entered into the drawing on March 25 for a $300 gift card to the St. Louis Cardinals! It's easy to fill out your pledge form online! We are striving for 100% participation of all our pledging units.
We're on the way to meeting our current year goals of having a balanced budget and ensuring our staff is paid fairly. We have received 107 pledges totaling $360,424 as of Friday, March 15.
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Eliot Talent Show
Come one, come all! Have we got a show for you!! Please join us at 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 6 for a celebratory meal hosted by the Pledge Drive Team, followed by a fun showcase of Eliot talent in the Sanctuary. Please RSVP at talentshow@eliotchapel.org by March 31.
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Directory Fair with the Geek Squad
Would you like help with updating your info in the Directory so that Service Team leaders can reach you easily? Adding your photos so others can find you more easily? If so, you are in luck! After both services on Sunday, March 31, Geek Squad members will be set up in the Garden Room and the Library to help with both tasks. RSVP here to reserve your spot and join us for refreshments at Eliot’s first Directory Fair!
PLEASE NOTE: Your REALM PASSWORD and your EMAIL PASSWORD are REQUIRED in order for us to help.
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The Right to Read
Friday, March 29 at 7:00 pm in Adams Hall at Eliot Chapel
The Right to Read shares stories of an activist, a teacher and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. This powerful film tackles the fundamental social justice issue of why children aren’t learning to read once they get to school and what we can do about it. Following the film there will be a discussion about the literacy landscape of St. Louis and a Q&A with Lisa Greening.
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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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Live Life in Color Trivia Night
Eliot’s Trivia Night, one of the biggest fundraising events of the year, takes place on Saturday, 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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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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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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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.
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The Nominating Committee is hosting coffee on Sunday, March 17 – St. Patrick's Day. Come meet us!
Sign up to volunteer for Coffee Hour
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Women's Weekend Bake Sale
Check out the bake sale goodies on Sunday in Adams Hall to benefit the Women's Weekend Scholarship Fund! Learn more about Women's Weekend!
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Spring into Action with SJA
Spring into action this month! Come by the Social Justice in Action table in Adams Hall each Sunday in March to see how you can become involved. We need people to sign postcards encouraging people to vote, be trained so they can obtain signatures to lift the abortion ban, and advocate for or against Missouri bills under consideration. We hope to see you Sunday!
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Women's Alliance
Women's Alliance will meet Tuesday, March 19 at 9:45 am for coffee and refreshments. This meeting will be highlighting "arts and crafts" made by our members. Some of these works include handmade quilts, knitted objects, cross stitch, books, and art work. Come and join the fun! This meeting will NOT be on Zoom.
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope & Healing
Tuesday, March 19
at 5:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.
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Transitions Support Group
The Transitions Support Group is for anyone who is experiencing a significant life transition. The meetings are facilitated by Carl Serbell and Lou Salvin on the first and third Thursdays of the month, 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the DuBois Library. Please email transitions@eliotchapel.org if you want to learn more or receive the reminder emails. The next meeting is March 21.
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Sunday, March 24 – 9:45 & 11:15 am
Transformation: Don't Try it Alone – Rev. Dee Evans
Personal transformation is often presented as something we do through goal setting. Social transformation is often viewed the same way. What if we flipped the script? What if we said transformation depends upon being in community and only comes through community?
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