Sunday, April 28 – 9:45 & 11:15 am

"Passover Reflections: A Place for Elijah"

Rev. Krista Taves, Kathy Brunts,

Kate Magrath, and Tim Gardner

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

Shared Plate: the congregation will be donating $2,606.71 to Circle of Concern from the Shared Plate collection in March. Thank you for your generosity!

Religious Education & Youth Group

The 2023-2024 Religious Education and Youth Program continues Sunday, April 28.

Last chance to purchase trivia tickets for Eliot’s trivia night, LIVE LIFE IN COLOR! Join us on Saturday, April 27 at the Crestwood Community Center to test your knowledge on a wide range of topics while having fun with Eliot friends, old and new. Doors open at 6:15 pm. You won’t want to miss this fantastic event! Individuals are welcome and we will assign you to a table of really smart people!

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Sunday, April 28 

Youth Field Trip to Islamic Foundation – 9:15 am off-site

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

Starting Point – 11:15 am in Room 006

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

Positive Psychology Covenant Group – 12:45 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

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

Monday, April 29 

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

Tuesday, April 30  

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

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

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

Wednesday, May 1  

Wellspring – 7:00 pm via Zoom

Parents Covenant Group – 7:30 pm in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Thursday, May 2

Men's Advance – All day at Bergfried

Wellspring – 9:30 am in the Susan Frederick-Gray Room

Transitions Support Group – 7:00 pm in the DuBois Library

Friday, May 3 

Men's Advance – All day at Bergfried

Friday Freethinkers – 10:00 am in Room 001

Saturday, May 4

Men's Advance – All day at Bergfried

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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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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Rev. Krista had a musical pledge announcement!

Have You Heard?

One of our goals for the 2024-2025 pledge drive is 100% participation. We were SO close to meeting this goal! Can you lend us an ear for a moment?

The pledge drive is wrapping up its final numbers for the fiscal year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. Get an update under the fold!  

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Volunteer Spotlight

Signature Gatherers for the Missouri Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment

This week we hold up an important segment of our Social Justice Team – the over 50 Eliot members and friends who were trained to collect signatures for the amendment to be placed on a ballot for Missouri voters to decide the future of women’s health rights in our state. So far Eliot volunteers have collected 1,200 signatures and we are not yet finished!

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Group Rentals at Bergfried: Privacy, Please

We have a group renting the cottage and campsite at Bergfried this weekend, April 26-28, and we ask that you not use the south side of the property for any activities. 

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.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Please note that the Board of Trustees has scheduled our Annual Meeting to take place on the third Sunday of May. This year, that date falls on Sunday, May 19. The annual meeting will be held at 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary on that day.

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Get the Light of Love Tie-Dye T-Shirt!

In celebration of the upcoming Live Life in Color Trivia Night, we are pleased to announce the ultimate in Eliot apparel: the Light of Love Tie-Dye T-shirt! 100% of the price goes to Eliot Chapel! Bob Becker will hand-make these gorgeous creations for you but if you would like to, you can make the shirts yourselves! Order by May

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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

Women's Alliance

Please join Women's Alliance on Tuesday, April 30 at 9:45 am. After coffee and refreshments, noted lecturer Doug Schneider will tell us about utopian communities in St. Louis and beyond. Everyone is welcome!

Join us for

Vigil for Hope & Healing

Tuesday, April 30

at 5:00 pm in front of Eliot Chapel.

Transitions Support Group

The Transitions Support Group is for anyone who is experiencing a significant life transition. Meetings take place on the first and third Thursdays of the month, 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the DuBois Library, and are facilitated by Carl Serbell and Lou Salvin. The next meeting is May 2. Please email transitions@eliotchapel.org if you want to learn more or receive the reminder emails. 

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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 2 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 and information on signing up:

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Women's Weekend – May 17 - 19

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.