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Sunday, October 18 – 9:45 & 11:15 am
Small Courage, Big Change – Rev. Krista Taves
You don't need to part the Red Sea to be courageous. Sometimes courage is just responding to a text, apologizing first, or being kind in the face of fear. Come discover how tiny steps topple giants.
Featured Musicians: Eliot Chapel Double Quartet
October Worship Services
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Dunlap-Nutt Family Ministry – Compassion in Action
Collection for Home Essentials
This month our most needed items are still feminine hygiene pads for teens, laundry detergent for sensitive skin, Huggies size 7 diapers, and pull ups size 5-6. The donation bin is in Adams Hall beneath the table to the right of the library. Donations are collected and delivered weekly. Thank you for your continuing kindness and care!
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Please Remember
There will be a Celebration of Life for Jan Kilgen in the Eliot Chapel Sanctuary on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm. You may access the livestream here.
Bob Chamberlin had surgery on Monday, October 12 at St. Mary's Hospital. He is expected to be discharged in 3-5 days. Bob would welcome hearing from well-wishers.
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New Adult Enrichment Programming Is Here
Adult Enrichment has many offerings this year, both new and classic. Join us for these programs that start in October!
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Meets Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 am
Death Cafe is an opportunity to discuss ideas, thoughts, concerns, or feelings about death. It is not a grief group, but rather a chance to increase awareness of death so we can live more fully. Meeting also takes place November 12.
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October 23-25
Women's Weekend at Bergfried is a relaxed weekend of just being together. Come for the whole weekend, one night, or during the day on Saturday. Come make a new friend!
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Groups meet at Eliot and via Zoom!
NEW! Common Ground Covenant Groups are designed for new members and friends who are ready for the covenant group experience. They are one of the best ways to explore your spirituality, experience Unitarian Universalism in action, make friends, and serve the community.
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Ring With Us on Christmas Eve!
Calling all handbell players and those who want to learn - the Chalice Chimes Handbell Choir is recruiting! We are a team percussion ensemble, and we work together to play melody & harmony on Eliot’s beautiful set of handbells every year during the Christmas Eve services. The Chalice Chimes is proud to be an intergenerational ensemble, and we welcome adults plus children & youth in 4th grade and older. We’re looking for one or two more people - and we’d love for one of them to be you! There is no audition. Ability to read music is helpful but not required. As long as you can keep a steady beat, count to four, and follow directions, we will teach you what you need to know. We will rehearse on Thursdays from November 5 through December 17 (except Thanksgiving Day, of course) from 7-8:30 pm, and we’ll play in the 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm Christmas Eve services. If you’re interested, please contact Beth Curtiss at handbells@eliotchapel.org.
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Rental at Bergfried: Privacy, Please
The Bergfried cottage and campground is reserved from October 15 to 18. No recreational activities should be planned on the south side of the property this weekend. The north side is still available for recreational purposes. Thank you!
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Bidding Farewell
As you know, our Director of Business Administration Brian Franklin will be leaving us effective October 31. He is returning to Illinois to be closer to his family and to support his father. If you would like to wish Brian well before he goes, you are warmly invited to a brown bag lunch in Adams Hall at 11:45 am on Wednesday, October 21.
There will be a card for Brian on the Pastoral Care table in Adams Hall on Sunday. Please add your thanks and well wishes. We also will be collecting for a farewell gift for Brian. If you would like to donate, you may do so in the front office.
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Immigration Justice Team Quarterly Convening Coming Up!
Keeping up with everything happening on immigration issues can be a challenge! At our first quarterly Immigration Justice Team convening on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 pm (in person or on Zoom), we’ll provide an overview of current immigration-related activities in the St. Louis area and nationally. We’ll also share updates on our completed, ongoing, and upcoming projects.
There are opportunities for everyone to get involved, whether you have a little time to offer or want to take on a larger role. Join us to learn more, connect with others, and find a way to make a difference!
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Parking Spot Raffle
We're pleased to share that Ann Lemon is the winner for November – congrats, Ann! Raffle tickets for December 2026 are now available here until November 14. If you have set up a recurring monthly purchase of raffle tickets, you will also be entered into next month's drawing. Winter is coming! Take a chance on a great parking spot!
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Eliot’s Chalice Choir
All children and youth are welcome! Dates for the Fall 2026 performance are:
Rehearsal Dates: October 25, November 1, November 8
Rehearsal Time: 9:00-9:30 AM in Room 001, lower level
Performance: November 8, 2026, Prelude for Worship Service
Children need to be able to read the lyrics OR have the commitment of someone who can help them memorize the words to the songs. The worship band will accompany the choir for this performance. Please indicate interest to Nancy Spargo and Melinda Monroe at chalicechoir@eliotchapel.org by October 23, 2026.
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Another Parents Night Out!
The Parents Night Out in September was a great success! Caregivers and kids had a great time. We're doing it again on Saturday, October 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Parents: Sign up your kids, and make some fun plans for yourself! Sign up here
If needed, we will open the nursery this month.
Do you want to get to know some kids at Eliot? Do you miss having little people in your life? Please volunteer here to have some fun with some great kiddos!
Email us at parentsnight@eliotchapel.org for questions or more information.
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Eliot Families, Get Ready for Some Halloween Fun!
We’re excited to announce our next Family Ministry Fall event: Halloween Trick-or-Treat! The picnic was a great success, and we look forward to gathering again for a morning of treats, costumes, and community.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Sunday, October 25
11:00 AM (following the first service)
Adams Hall
Children are encouraged to wear their favorite costume and trick-or-treat around Adams Hall. Volunteers will host tables and hand out nut-free candy. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Eliot families and celebrate together. We hope you will join us!
If you would like to help with setup, and/or host a table, please sign up here: Eliot Chapel Trick-or-Treat Volunteer. We need a couple more volunteers for setup assistance. If you have youth who would like to help host a youth group table, we would love to have them participate! If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna Beck, our Family Ministry Coordinator, at abeck@eliotchapel.org.
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Welcome Team Training
There will be an annual Welcome Team Training October 25 from 12:45-1:45 pm in Room 001 for all Welcome Team Members. If you are a member of Eliot, new Welcome Team members are invited. Please contact welcome@eliotchapel.org if you would like to find out more about our team.
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Calling All Eliot Artists!
The Annual Holiday Boutique will be held on December 6 after both services. Last year was a hit with lots of great artists selling their wares, like Christmas decorations, painted wine glasses, lamps and jewelry. As a part of a fundraiser, artists are asked to donate 50% of their profits to Eliot Chapel. Sign up on the bulletin board outside Adams Hall.
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Adams Hall Rental – Privacy Please
On Monday evenings at Eliot Chapel, we are hosting an outside support group in Adams Hall from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. This group has requested privacy during its meetings so we ask anyone using the building on Monday evenings to refrain from visiting Adams Hall. You may use the nursery school hallway to access the rest of the building. Thank you for your consideration.
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SPARC: Ghost Stories and Guitars
The SPARC group is gathering for Ghost Stories and Guitars TONIGHT, October 16 at 6:00 pm for a bonfire, music (all instruments welcome), storytelling and more. To get the location address, send an email to sparc@eliotchapel.org.
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A Special Attitudinal Healing Saturday Gathering
October 17 Mini Workshop, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Adams Hall
What Are We Healing in Attitudinal Healing? Hint: It’s Not About “Having a Better
Attitude.”
The name Attitudinal Healing can sound a little like someone has decided we need to fix our attitude. But what if “attitude” means something much deeper—the inner posture from which we meet life? Join Attitudinal Healing St. Louis on October 17 for an experiential three-hour mini-workshop exploring how the ways we habitually judge,
brace, resist, control, or expect the worst can shape our experience, and how awareness and willingness can open another way of seeing.
Through conversation, reflection, and small-group exploration of the Twelve Principles of Attitudinal Healing, we’ll discover practical ways to meet ourselves, other people, and an often noisy and uncertain world with more peace and less fear. No previous experience with Attitudinal Healing is needed, and longtime participants may
discover a fresh way of understanding a familiar practice.
Come curious—you may discover the liberating realization that, although you cannot
always choose what happens, you have far more power by choosing how you meet
yourself, others, and the world with more peace, less fear, and a greater sense of
freedom and ease in your daily life.
SIGN UP HERE
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No Kings Day in Kirkwood
Join some Eliot members for a No Kings Day protest on Saturday, October 17 in front of Kirkwood City Hall at 12:00 pm. There will be some signs available or bring your own. This will be a little less intense than some of the big events.
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Recycle at Eliot
With the price of copper at a record high, this is a great time to clean out all that copper-containing junk that you've been keeping for years because you might need it "someday." Through October 18 you can drop off copper wire or pipe, motors, transformers, ballasts, plumbing fixtures, silver plate utensils, etc. at Eliot and it will be recycled with the proceeds going to Eliot. Use the buckets on the east side of the shed, next to the back parking lot, for your donations. Contact the front office with questions and someone will reach out to you.
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Questions? Questions?
Do you have questions about Unitarian Universalism or Eliot Chapel? Meet Rev. Dee or a Welcome Team Member on Sunday after each service in the front of the Sanctuary by the pulpit. There is no registration required. This short meeting takes place the third Sunday of the month.
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MTUG Emergency Pantry Drive
The pantry at MTUG (Metro Trans Umbrella Group) has run perilously low and we are hoping to give them a boost. Please plan to bring a donation this Sunday to contribute to helping people in our community. Drop your items off in the designated area in Adams Hall.
Here's the list of food needs for MTUG's pantry:
- Canned veggies (green beans, corn, carrots, mixed veggies)
- Canned soup
- Canned beans
- Canned proteins (tuna, chicken)
- Canned fruit/fruit cups
- Fruit snacks
- Boxed mac and cheese (deluxe that doesn't require milk and butter is better)
- Ramen
- Oatmeal
- Shelf-stable milk (dairy and plant-based)
- Pasta sauce
- Dry pasta
If you are interested in donating toiletries, they also need products for textured/BIPOC hair, such as edge control cream or gel, shampoo with coconut or tea tree oil, hair bonnets, etc. Thank you!
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Quiet Connection Group: An Alternative to Coffee Hour
Sunday at 11:00 am in Room 105
Is the socialization experience in Adams Hall difficult for you? Do you find it hard to make small talk especially with all the background noise? Come try out Eliot Chapel’s Quiet Connection Group. Its purpose is to get to know one another in a quiet, safe, healthy and non-threatening way. Talking/sharing is optional – you can just listen if you want to. Questions? Email quietconnection@eliotchapel.org. Facilitated by member Kurt Bauer.
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Mindfulness Meditation – Canceled This Week
Meditation is canceled this week due to a scheduling conflict. We will return next week. Thank you for understanding.
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia (A&D) Support Group is open to new members, and we will restart on Sunday, October 18 at 12:30 pm in Room 004. Find info and the registration link on our website.
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Women’s Connection
Women’s Connection is a way for those who identify as women to be in community. New this year, our gatherings will be no stress, no preparation needed, with no registration or attendance requirements. This Sunday is our first meeting! Please show up in Room 001 at 2:00 pm to help us brainstorm topics and activities for the year! Please email womensconnection@eliotchapel.org with any questions.
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Women's Alliance
Women's Alliance will meet Tuesday, October 20 at 9:45 am in Adams Hall for part two of Rich Heuermann's talk on astronomy. This gathering's coordinator is Ann Marie Hutson.
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Welcome Team Training – October 25
Family Ministry Halloween Trick-or-Treat – October 25
Thanksgiving Day Potluck – November 26
Annual Holiday Boutique – December 6
Trivia Night – April 9
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Sunday, October 25 – 9:45 & 11:15 am
When Courage Gets Loud – Rev. Krista Taves
Sometimes a small step won't cut it. Some moments demand big, bold, knees-knocking faith. Come discover what to do when life says "go," and your legs say "absolutely not."
Featured Musicians: Eliot Chapel Choir
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