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Sunday, March 3 – 9:45 & 11:15 am
“We Are Enough” – Rev. Krista Taves
In a society where we are trained to seek perfection and celebrate excess, sometimes enough is the greatest gift in the world.
Featured musicians: Steve Jarrett, guitar; Pam Triplett, songleader; David Nalesnik, piano.
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Religious Education & Youth Group
The 2023-2024 Religious Education and Youth Program continues this Sunday, March 3.
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In This Week at Eliot
This Week's Events & Meetings
Congregational News
Helping Each Other
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Sunday, March 3
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 Support – 10:45 am in the Garden Room
Worship Service – 11:15 am in the Sanctuary
Coffee Hour – 12:15 pm in Adams Hall, after second service
Congregational Meeting – 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Coffee, Conversation, and Connections – 1:00 pm via Zoom
Monday, March 4
Kwentus Covenant Group – 10:00 am in the DuBois Library
Tuesday, March 5
Women’s Alliance – 9:45 am in Adams Hall
Vigil for Hope & Healing – 4:00 pm on the front lawn
Wednesday, March 6
Immigration Book Read – 7:00 pm in Room 006
Wellspring – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Parents Covenant Group – 7:30 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room
Thursday, March 7
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 8
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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Ministerial Vote: Sunday, March 3, 2024
What an exciting time to be a part of Eliot Chapel! On Sunday, our congregation will gather at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary to vote on the recommendation from the Eliot Chapel Ministerial Search Committee to call Reverend Krista Taves as our new settled Lead Minister. We want to let you know all of the ways you can participate in this communal process.
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Forward Together Pledge Drive
The Pledge Drive is going paperless this year! Just go to our website and fill out your pledge form online. If you fill out your 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!
Our goals for the current year are to have a balanced budget, and ensure our staff is paid equitably. To reach this goal, if you are able to increase your pledge, we ask that you consider an increase of 5-10%. If you are not in a position to do so, please remember that we value your financial commitment no matter the size. We are striving for 100% participation by our current 260 pledging units.
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Peanut Reminder
Food allergies can be life threatening. The following rooms at Eliot Chapel are peanut-free & tree nut-free zones at ALL TIMES:
- Nursery & Preschool Rooms (used for children five and younger)
- Room 105, 106, 107, & 108 (used by the Eliot Chapel Nursery School)
- Rooms 001-006 (in the downstairs basement)
- Youth Group Room (across from the RE Office)
- Gray Room (across from the nursery & preschool room)
- Preschool Room & Children’s Library (adjacent to the nursery)
If you have a meeting in these rooms, please note these restrictions that keep everyone safe.
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The Nominating Committee is hosting coffee on Sunday, March 17 – St Patrick's Day. Come meet us!
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Have you signed up for a Community Connections event? Did you know you can sign up for TWO events this year? There are games, music, hikes, foodie events, just friendly socializing, and more! Check out the list and sign up now! | |
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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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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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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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Geek Squad Available
The Geek Squad will be in the Garden Room after the first service on Sunday, March 3. They'd be glad to help you with your paperless pledge or technical issues.
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Women's Alliance
Women's Alliance will be meeting in Adams Hall on Tuesday, March 5 at 9:45 am. After coffee and treats, we will be discussing the book Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Boylan. The meeting will be in person and on Zoom. Come check us out!
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Join us for
Vigil for Hope & Healing
Tuesday, March 5
at 4:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.
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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 Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 pm or Sunday, March 10 at 1:00 pm in Room 006. Sign up this Sunday in Adams Hall during Coffee Hour or email immigration@eliotchapel.org using the subject line “All Read 2024.”
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Transitions Support Group
The Transitions Support Group is for anyone who is experiencing a significant life transition, such as death of a loved one, transitioning relationships, children leaving home, having children, getting married, transitioning gender, changes in career/employment to name a few. This is a place to share your story and give and receive support for the journey we are on. The meetings are facilitated by Carl Serbell and Lou Salvin.
Meetings are 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 Thursday, March 7.
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Sunday, March 3 – 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?
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ourEliot promotes and enables healthy communications as promised to one another through the Congregational Covenant. If you have a compliment, suggestion, or concern that is important to communicate to a responsible party, please email ourEliot@eliotchapel.org.
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