October 2010

On Miracles & MindfulnessFrom Interim Minister David Keyes

Dear Friends,

I’m supposed to be a minister, which essentially means “to serve.”

And when that is written large, we see that the mission of the church is likewise “toserve.” Many of you, I know already, have spent years lovingly and wholeheartedly serv-ing the church. But what has Eliot Chapel done for you lately?

Yes, I think I can hear your answers: Eliot has given me friendship, community, asense of belonging, ethical grounding, a moral compass for my children, and genuinehuman connection in a world of increasing techno-isolation. But is that all there is? Toget your full component of joy, meaning, and belonging along with the feeling that youare growing in the spirit and that your life is being transformed, maybe I need to serveyou in new ways; maybe Eliot Chapel can serve you in new ways.

Two are on tap. One is MIRACLE SUNDAY, October 24.You will be glad you came. This church needs to raise thousands ofdollars quickly to continue its ministry. More importantly, you needto experience the spiritual practice of being a part of a community ofgenerosity. “That would be a miracle,” you may be thinking. Well,exactly. Come and create a miracle. I predict you will feel well-served, and in a fresh, new way.

The week before Miracle Sunday I want to serve you byleading a spiritual practice retreat. We will gather on Saturday,October 16, in an inspirational setting for a day of renewal, re-freshment, and rededication to being mindful of the wonders of the world that surroundus; a day of connection to the inspirations readily available. Living by Heart is a practiceinitiated by two people who have been dear to me. You’ll find it non-threatening, well-grounded, and worthwhile.

As I am honored by your warm reception, so it is that I am moved to serve you inthese ways.

Best,David

Miracle Sunday Guest PreacherThe Rev. Dr. Thandeka

Photo by MerrelD. Booker, Jr.

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Religious Education (RE) News

The 2010-2011 Religious Education program year officially began onSeptember 12, when Eliot Chapel welcomed over 170 children and youthfor the first day of fall classes and youth groups. We currently have 226children and youth registered in the program. The attendance during theinitial weeks of the year has been high. We are looking forward to a ter-rific year.

October is a busy month. The intergenerational Pumpkin Pals programfor children in grades K-5 is always a big hit at Eliot. Adult memberswho do not have children in the program are encouraged to participate.This is a terrific way to meet some neat children and get to know otherEliot families. Gift exchanges between children and their pals will beOctober 3, October 10, and October 17. The program culminates withthe annual Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 22 from 6:00-8:00, whichall children and adults in the Pumpkin Pals program attend. If you knowyou will miss a Sunday during the month, please leave gifts/notes inadvance with Scott or Christie, and we’ll make sure your pal gets it.

October will also be a busy month for the Junior High and Senior Highprograms. The Junior High youth and families are looking forward to apotluck picnic at Lisa Wilhelms’ home on Sunday, Oct. 10 after church.A big thank you to Lisa Wilhelms and Teresa Reeves for their efforts athosting and organizing this event. The youth and advisors are also mak-ing preparations for their first lock-in on Friday, Oct. 29. The SeniorHigh youth are looking forward to attending the district youth convention(CON) from October 22-24 in Rockford, IL. Eliot Chapel will have 16youth and three advisors present at this event, which includes youth fromall over the Central Midwest District.

Chalice Lighting OpportunityThere is a new opportunity for children in 1st-5th grade to participate inthe sanctuary worship service. Each Sunday, a child will light the chaliceat the beginning of the 9:30 or 11:00 service. We are beginning this newpractice immediately. If your child is interested in lighting the chalice,he or she may sign up in person on the signup sheet that is posted on theReligious Education bulletin board (now located across from the Cokemachine), or you may email Scott Stewart or Christie Lee atchildren@eliotchapel.org and we will assign him or her a date.

Thanks to all the teachers, youth advisors, parents, families, children, andyouth who have helped get the year off to such a great start.

See you at Eliot.~ Scott Stewart, Religious Education Director

Christie Lee, Religious Education Assistantchildren@eliotchapel.org

Mission Statement

Eliot Chapel,

a Unitarian Universalist

community,

gathers to foster

free religious thought,

nurture spiritual growth,

and act for social justice.

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Music Notes

Coming Up …

Oct. 3: Prelude will be sung by theChildren’s Chalice Choir. Chamber Choirwill sing “The Path You Walk Upon” byUU Dalton. Chorale will sing “O Lux

Beatissima” by Helvey. Offertory will be providedby Jennifer Stewart, flute.

Oct. 10: Prelude and offertory will be provided byKathie Price and Rich Heuermann. ChamberChoir will sing “I Am Willing” by Holly Near. Cho-rale will sing “Be Ours a Religion" by UU Tom Ben-jamin.

Oct. 17: Prelude and offertory will be played onbassoon by Eliot Member Ann Fessenden. Bothchoirs will sing “Treasure” by Graham.

Oct. 24: MIRACLE SUNDAY; Special music willinclude Children’s Chalice Choir. Combined choirswill sing “Credo” by Mark Hayes with small orches-tra.

Oct. 31: Prelude and offertory will be sung by InnerVoices. Chamber Choir will sing “Healing Waters”by Clif Hardin. Chorale will sing “Shut de Do” byStonehill.

Eliot Handbells are a unique, challenging way tohave fun. Be a part of this musical team. Great quali-ty time for parents and kids. Led by Nancy Collis,they play at the Christmas Eve services. Practice is7:00 on Thursday evenings. For more info contactNancy.

Friends of Music ConcertSunday, Oct. 3

The first Friends of Music concert of the season willbe Sunday, Oct. 3 at 3:00 pm in the Eliot ChapelSanctuary. This free concert will feature the gloriousSonata for Cello and Piano by Frederick Chopin,performed by cellist James Nacy and pianist DianaUmali as well as music for brass ensemble, includ-ing the Symphony for Brass by Victor Ewald and abrass quintet, performed by members of the St.Louis Wind Symphony.

Soulstice CaféSunday, Oct. 24

The first Soulstice Café of the season will take placeon Sunday, Oct. 24, here at Eliot. Doors open at7:00, music starts at 7:30. This event will feature Ke-vin So, one of the most exciting and powerful singersand songwriters to emerge from the Boston musicscene. Making a name for himself as a boundary-stretching singer and songwriter, So's original blendof pop, rhythm and blues, and hip-hop has garneredattention and much praise.

Kevin, a Chinese American born and raised in great-er Boston, attended the University of Southern Cali-fornia for a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies. Fansall over the world have caught on to So's lyricaltruths and his knack for engaging people through hismusic, intense storytelling, and foot stomping per-formances. He has been nominated eight times forthe Boston Music Awards and has opened for someof the industry's best known acts including JoeCocker, Randy Newman, Richie Havens and DarWilliams. To find out more about Kevin So, pleasevisit his official website: www.kevinso.com.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door; $5 Stu-dent price. Special desserts and free-trade beverageswill be available. To reserve tickets call Jan at 314-821-0911. Sponsored by the Music Committee.

Calendar Sale

The Eliot Music Committee will hold its annual ca-lendar sale on two Sundays, October 24 and Octo-ber 31. Calendars featuring pictures of a variety ofsubject, including moons, planets, flowers, waterfall,artists and cars will be available after both services.Prices range from $6.00 to $14.99. All proceeds gotowards funding and supporting Eliot’s music pro-gram.

~Jan Chamberlin, Music Director314-662-2947, music@eliotchapel.org

Congratulations to Kathy & MartyRobart on the birth of their daughter,Aimeé, born September 16.

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New Minister of Pastoral Care

Last week the Board voted to make me part of thestaff as Minister of Pastoral Care. I’ll do many ofthe things I’ve always done, but now I’ll be respon-sible for coordinating all pastoral care during the in-terim period. In that role I’ll be coordinating the ac-tivities of the Caring Committee and the Pastoral As-sociates. I’ll also make pastoral visits myself and beavailable for pastoral counseling—or just a good talkwith anyone who wants it. In addition, I’ll be help-ing Rev. Dr. Keyes with the Sunday services occa-sionally and also leading worship myself from timeto time. I will also lead family worship services inAdams Hall three times a year and often take Child-ren’s Chapel, in addition to serving on the new TaskForce for Children’s Worship. That’s a lot to do, butI can only do much of it if all of you keep me in-formed about who needs help amongst us. Don’thesitate to call me at home or talk to me on Sundays.I’m thrilled to be on staff for the first time since1994, when I was an intern!

~Rev. Dr. Susan Videen

You are invited to…

A Spiritual Practice for Religious Liberals

Living by Heart Retreatwith Eliot Chapel’s Interim Minister David Keyes

Saturday, Oct. 169:00 am to 4:00 pmPere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center inGrafton, IL

Come for a day of relaxation and refreshment andlearn a spiritual practice that you can easily carryinto your everyday life. There will be time of greet-ing friends, new and old; singing; quiet meditationand silence; walking and journaling. Centerpiece ofthe retreat will be the “Living by Heart” video fea-turing senior sage Harry Schofield, long-time mi-nister of First Unitarian in San Francisco, in conver-sation with Laurel Hallman, recent candidate forUUA president. Together, they developed a spiritualpractice that emphasizes daily engagement with na-ture and inspirational writings – a time to take suchinspirations into your heart. Over the past 20 years,

hundreds of Unitarians have studied, adopted, andadapted the practice.

You will be greeted with morning refreshments andwill be served a satisfying lunch. To cover costs, acontribution of $25 is requested, but will not be re-quired.

Pre-registration by October 12 is essential. Toregister, e-mail transitionteam@eliotchapel.org.

Eliot Chapel Welcome

On Sunday, September 5, Eliot Chapel welcomednew Interim Minister Rev. Dr. David Keyes andhis wife, Judy Keyes, to St. Louis and to Eliot.David and Judy and Eliot members gathered inAdams Hall for a welcome reception and a chanceto get to know each other.

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Help Wanted

Several volunteers are needed to assume the leader-ship role(s) for the Guest at Your Table program atEliot Chapel. Guest at Your Table is an outreacheffort from the Unitarian Universalist Service Com-mittee (UUSC) designed to raise money and aware-ness about the UUSC’s efforts at advancing humanrights throughout the world. This volunteer role in-cludes the assembly and distribution of boxes, tabu-lating the returns, and planning a public acknowled-gement of the church’s contributions to this program.For a complete position description or to sign up,please contact the Director of Religious Education,Scott Stewart, at children@eliotchapel.org or314-821-0911.

Child Dedications

All children who have yet to be dedicated, and theirfamilies, are welcome to request a dedication cere-mony on Sunday, Dec. 12 (Pageant Sunday) at9:30 or 11:00. This service is a ceremony whichwelcomes the child into the family and the congrega-tion, acknowledges the child’s name, and offersblessings. Please call 314-821-0911 or email the Re-ligious Education Director, Scott Stewart, atchildren@eliotchapel.org to sign up.

On September 12, 2010, Reverend Dr. David Keyes wasofficially installed as Eliot Chapel’s Interim Minister. Itwas an uplifting Ingathering Sunday at Eliot, with arecord attendance in the Sanctuary. The following is anexcerpt from the Ceremony of Temporary Installation:

Temporary Installation of theInterim Minister

Brent Vaughn - Chair, Board of Trustees:Unlike a settled minister, who is called by and entersinto an abiding covenant with the congregation, aninterim minister is selected by the Board to lead in atime of transition.

Recognizing that the Reverend Dr. David Keyesbrings more than a quarter-century of ministerial ex-perience, has served in six of our denomination’slargest churches, has been specially trained and ac-credited as an interim minister, is frequently called

upon to teach and mentor other interim ministers,and is internationally recognized as a leader of ourreligious movement, on behalf of the Board, I ampleased to introduce him to the congregation, and toinvite him to serve as interim pastor, teacher andpreacher to Eliot Unitarian Chapel.

Further recognizing that interim ministry is a specia-lized calling,requiring special training and temperament,is limited to no more than two years of service underany circumstances,that you must begin saying goodbye even as you be-gin your service here,and that you, therefore, can tell us the truth as yousee it, and need not butter us up,we welcome you also to serve as coach, cheerleader,constructive critic, organizational development guru,and financial consultant to this congregation.

David, are you willing and eager to accept this call-ing?Rev. David Keyes:With pride and humility, and as I am given strengthby all that is Holy, I am.Brent, I now entrust to you this walking stick, visiblesign of my vocation, which is to serve in time oftransition, and then to travel on. Please keep it safe,and handy, so that it may be returned to me in a fewmonths when my journey will take me down the roadto a new destination.

Brent Vaughn: Will the congregation please rise?

I now ask all members and friends of this church:Are you ready now, in the spirit of the covenant ofthis congregation and the principles of our faith, towelcome David, and to pledge to him your supportas we work together to build community, foster freereligious thought, nurture spiritual growth, and actfor justice?

If so, please answer “We are!”

The clergy here present will now offer David theRight Hand of Fellowship, as may we all at the con-clusion of the service.

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Committee news

Board Notes

We have been working with the facilitator, Susan M.Smith, District Executive for the Southwestern Un-itarian Universalist Conference, for the October 8-9transition startup retreat mentioned in last month’snewsletter. We weighed the benefits of various activ-ities that we could tackle in the limited time that shecould be with us. Other events also had already beenplanned for that weekend at Eliot that would bothlimit access to the space we would need for a largergroup and would also interfere with congregants’desire to attend other worthwhile events. It was de-cided, then, that the focus will be to coach the Board,Transition Team and staff. We appreciate your con-tinued patience as we work behind the scenes to pre-pare for Eliot's future.

Bergfried Committee

Greetings fellow members andfriends of Eliot. Once again we arein the change from summer to falland the annual Eliot Fall Campoutis upon us, October 8 through Oc-tober 10. We are fortunate at

Bergfried to have a large variety of trees and shrubswhich provide, on average, six weeks of fall foliagebeginning in mid-September. This year shouldprove to have some great colors as our weather con-ditions have been rather temperate. On Sunday wewill have an outdoor service at 11:00 am followedby a “pot luck” BBQ. Even if you can’t make it outfor the entire weekend, feel free to join us during theday. On a side note, Oktoberfest is taking place inHermann, MO.

The Bergfried Committee usually meets on thesecond Sunday of each month in the Bergfried Roomat 12:30 pm. The meetings are open to all membersand friends. If you would like to be a member of thecommittee or would just like to learn a little moreabout the property, please feel free to join us. Thenext meeting will take place on the October 17, thethird Sunday, at 12:30. I look forward to seeingsome new faces.

As part of our continuing efforts to improveBergfried, we are looking for some bunk beds to putin the cottage. If anyone has some they are no long-er using and would like to donate them as a charita-ble contribution, please contact either myself or thefront office and I will come and pick them up fromyou. Thanks.

As always, please feel free to drop me an email orcall me if you have any questions about Bergfried.

~Kelly Birmes, Chairbergfried@eliotchapel.org

Fair Trade

We hope that everyone has been get-ting back into the Fair Trade groove.As an extra enticement, we willshortly be getting some new chocolate varieties: 65%dark chocolate from Ecuador, and Chocolate Cara-mel Crunch with Sea Salt.

Our coffee of the month for October will be fromGuatemala, and is a medium-light roast known for itsclean finish and crisp acidity. We look forward toseeing you in Adams Hall. As always, you can placespecial orders at the table or via email atfair-trade@eliotchapel.org. A menu of available va-rieties can be picked up at the table, or sent via emailupon request.

If you are interested in getting more involved in FairTrade at Eliot, we have a need for someone willingto sell once a month after the second service. Pleasecontact Dave Seidensticker for more information orto volunteer.

~Dave Seidenstickerfair-trade@eliotchapel.org

Flower CommitteeCelebrate a Milestone or Honor Someone Special

Every Sunday the Flower Committee displays abeautiful arrangement to enhance our worship ser-vices. This year we are inviting Members andFriends of Eliot to display one floral arrangement(live or artificial) in honor of or in memory of a

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loved one, or in celebration of a milestone. A specialnote of the occasion will be then listed in the Sundayservice program.

Please contact the church office or Carolyn Burke,Chair, and give us six weeks in advance or longernotice with your request.

~Contact: Carolyn Burkeflowers@eliotchapel.org

Library Committee

The annual Eliot Book Fair is comingthe weekend of March 11, 12 &13,2011. We are accepting used books ingood condition. Hardbacks, trade pa-

perbacks and mass market paperbacks of all genresare welcome. We have a special section for child-ren’s and young adult books as well. This year weare not accepting encyclopedias, textbooks, comput-er manuals, magazines or audiovisuals (audiotapes,videotapes, DVDs, CDs, records etc.). This will bestrictly a book fair. We will accept audio books onDVD. Please place your donated books on the floorinside the adult library.

New Books in the LibraryThanks to Steven Bain for donating The Future ofFaith by Harvey Cox. This is a book Steven used forhis summer service. Another new book is one hig-hlighted in the latest issue of "UU World" called,Walking in Others' Shoes: Stories from the EarlyYears of the Partner Church Movement by GretchenThomas. Additionally, a UUA book on interim min-istry, entitled Temporary Shepherds, and a binder,entitled, “The Janus Workbook” are available. Ifyou have a request for either the adult or children'slibraries, please fill out a request form found in theDu Bois Library.

~Sue Blandfordlibrary@eliotchapel.org

Madrigal

Tickets start at $20 per person.

Pick up an order form atchurch, or go towww.eliotchapelmadrigal.orgto view the order form or callKaren Gottschalk.

Volunteers are needed formany positions such as set-up/clean-up, servers, food

preparation and more. Look for the sign-up table inAdams Hall.

Partner Church News

Some of you expressed an interest in traveling toRomania with an Eliot group next summer, 2011.Our plan is to put together a possible ten-day tripitinerary with approximate cost by this December.At that point, we will see who is definitely interest-ed, and we will arrange a January meeting to refinethe dates and details according to the desires of thosegoing. If you have questions, contact Sue or ClintBlandford.

The Honour of Your Presence isrequested by Queen Elizabeth to the

35th AnnualMadrigal Dinner TheaterThursday through SaturdayDecember 2, 3 and 4, 2010

Eliot Unitarian Chapel

There will be singing, entertainment andmerriment, along with a three-course meal on the main floor of the Eliot Castle.

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Making a Difference

Room at the Inn

Room at the Inn Mission Statement:“Sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence,Room at the Inn provides emergency shelter and astabilizing support system to women and families inneed in St Louis County, using a collaborative, inter-faith effort of congregations and organizationsthroughout the St Louis Region.”

Eliot has been an integral part of this program for 17years, hosting up to 10 guests on Thursday nights.There are many ways you as an individual can help.1) We need cooks, launderers and hosts to fill theblank slots on our fall sign-up sheets. 2) Donationscan be sent directly to Room at the Inn (seewww.RoomSTL.org) and any donation of $250 ormore is eligible for a 50% credit on your MissouriState income tax. An example of how this moneymay be used is to help pay for clients’ transportationto job interviews and medical appointments. 3)RATI also has some specific needs – umbrellas, fe-minine hygiene products, 8, 13, 30 or 39-gallon trashbags, and soft, not bulky, slippers. If you would liketo donate any of these items, you can deliver them tothe church on a Thursday evening for the driver todeliver to RATI on Friday morning. 4) And lastly,you can participate in the fundraising trivia nighton October 9 for $15/person by calling 314-522-6842 or emailing karen.schriefer@att.net.

~ Contacts: Bill and Joan Clarke,RATI@eliotchapel.org

Meetings & Events

Women’s Alliance

The Women’s Alliance at Eliot Cha-pel meets three times a month. Allare welcome. Coffee and refresh-ments are available after 9:30 am.

The meetings begin at 10:00 am.

Women’s Alliance October meetings:Tuesday, Oct. 5 – Book Discussion: The Geogra-phy of Bliss by Eric Weiner. Discussion Leader:Debrah Stanford

Tuesday, Oct. 19 – November Puppy Mill Ballotand Initiative; Presenter: Nancy Grove, MissouriAlliance for Animal Legislation; Coordinator: Dot-ty Storer

Tuesday, Oct. 26 – Wine Country Gardens Lunchand Field Trip. Coordinator: Beth Rossow

Singletarians

The next Singletarians planning meeting is October10 at 12:30. Please join us in room 005 at Eliot aswe discuss new events for the group.

Circle Suppers

Circle Suppers are the long-time Eliot tradition ofpot-luck social gatherings for members/friends – atthe homes of Eliot members. The two upcoming au-tumn dates are Saturday, October 23 and Satur-day, November 6. Sign up at the table in AdamsHall or the front office for the date of your choice,indicating your preference for being either hostinghome or guest. You will also indicate the dish youwill contribute, if you have a preference. You willreceive a confirmation phone call during the weekprior to the event. Deadline for signups will be theSunday prior to the Circle Supper date. Please callDonna Bossow for more information.

Membership Book SigningSunday, Oct. 3

If you're ready to make it official, Sunday, Oct.3will be the first opportunity of the year to join EliotChapel by signing the Membership Book. Pleasecome to the Junior High room (formerly Children'sChapel) immediately after either service. There is asmall amount of paperwork that we suggest youhave filled out beforehand. Forms can be found inthe Guest Center. A member of the Welcome Teamwill be in the rear of the sanctuary after the serviceto offer directions.

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IONS Events at EliotFriday, Oct. 8 – Lecture

Event: The Living Classroom, a lecture.Dr. Christopher Bache will tell the storybehind his book, The Living Classroom,and describe episodes of synchronicityin the classroom.

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Location: Eliot Chapel Sanctuary

Dr. Bache combines scientific research with personalaccounts collected over thirty years to examine sub-tle influences or cognitive resonances that spring upbetween teachers and students in the classroom.These subtle influences are often overlooked by tra-ditional academics, but occur too frequently to bedismissed as mere coincidence. He then explores theemergence of fields of consciousness and the impor-tance of field theory to education.

For more information on Chris Bach, please visithttp://www.enlightennext.org/magazine/bios/chris-bache.asp.

Saturday, Oct. 9 - Workshop

Event: Practical Strategies from the LivingClassroom, with Dr. Christopher Bache

Time: Registration and snacks: 8:30 – 8:58 amWorkshop: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Eliot Chapel, Adams Hall

Chris Bache's Saturday morning workshop will focuson practical strategies educators and group facilita-tors can use to work with fields of consciousness intheir classrooms and with other intentional groups.The cost of the workshop is $45.

Additional information about these events andWorkshop Registration forms are available fromHelen McIntosh.

More Poetry for HealingWednesdays, Oct. 13 – Nov. 17

Because the Poetry for Healing workshop receivedsuch a great response and support from the Eliotcommunity, I’ve planned a second, six-week ses-sion. If you'd like more information or have ques-tions, please feel free to call me or email me. I'vealso developed a curriculum for teens, focused onissues related to identity and development of self. Ifyou know a teen who might be interested, pleasecontact me directly. Thanks again for all your sup-port!

Poetry for Healing and Personal Growth

Who: Individuals over 21 years old, limited tosix per group

When: October 13 through November 17Six consecutive Wednesday evenings,6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: Eliot Unitarian ChapelFee: Discount for Eliot members - $120 for

six weeksFacilitator: Katy Miller, MSW, LCSW

We will focus on poetry as a tool for healing, whetherthat is physical, emotional or spiritual healing, butthis is not a therapy group. Rather, it is a writinggroup with an intent toward the healing, creative ca-pacity of poetry. Any level of writer/poet is wel-come. Even if you have never written a poem, but areinterested in giving it a try. This will be a supportive,nurturing environment -and hopefully fun too!

Family Hayride & BonfireFriday, Oct. 15

The Family Support & Outreach Committee(FSOC) is sponsoring a Family Hayride & Bonfirein Forest Park on Friday, October 15. The wagonswill depart at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $6 per person.Tickets may be purchased in Adams Hall on Octo-ber 3 and October 10. There are a limited numberof tickets available, sold on a first-come first-servedbasis. Attending families should bring their ownsupplies for smores at the bonfire. For more infor-mation, please contact Family Support & OutreachCommittee member Kelly Storck.

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Fall Work PartySaturday, Oct. 16

Eliot Chapel’s Fall Work Party will take place onSaturday, Oct. 16, beginning at 9:00 am. Volun-teers will do basic indoor and outdoor clean-up andrepairs. This is a great opportunity to spend sometime with Eliot members and help keep the churchin good, working order for all of the fall and winterevents. The sign-up form can be found on the bul-letin board outside the Sanctuary.

New Member DinnerSunday, Oct. 17

Everyone is invited to a get-to-know-you semi-potluck dinner on Sunday, Oct. 17, 5:00 to 7:00.We will provide chili and veggie alternative. Child-care will be provided if requested by Sunday, Oct.10. (Kids eat, too!) Look for the sign-up sheet on thebulletin board outside Adams Hall. Come and meetand greet, and learn how to get involved at Eliot.

New U ClassSaturday, Oct. 23

The first New U class will be offered on Saturday,Oct. 23, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you're wanting tolearn more about the basics of our faith and of EliotChapel with Interim Minister David Keyes, this classis for you. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Youwill find the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board out-side Adams Hall.

CROP WalkSunday, Oct. 24

The annual St. Louis Metro CROP Walk (Communi-ties Responding to Overcome Poverty) is set for Sun-day, October 24 in Forest Park. Registration beginsat 1:00 pm and the walk kicks off at 2:30 pm. The in-terfaith group CROP has run these events nationwidesince 1947, to end hunger here and abroad. Each yearEliot, GATE and the Social Action Committee partic-ipate. This year our congregation's goal is $2,000. Wecan meet our goal with Eliot members and friendswho want a fun, easy way to participate in social jus-tice. Pets, children, strollers, and smiles are all wel-

come! You can even raise money on the web; checkout our team page at www.cropwalkonline.org.

Drop by our table in Adams Hall and register towalk or donate. For more info, please contact AmyStark. For information about 4th, 5th or 6th gradeparticipation, please contact Lisa Beck or SusanTwombly.

Women's Spirituality RetreatSaturday, Nov. 6

On November 6 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, a wom-en's spirituality retreat will be held in Adams Hall.Come join us as we relax, reflect, sing, dance, eat, andenjoy celebrating the Sacred/Divine Femi-nine. Activities will include a communal breakfast,ceremonies (including maiden/mother/crone), medita-tion, music, art, and discussions of the God-dess. Recommended items to bring include a blanketor rug to lie on for meditation, a drum/rattle or hand-held percussion instrument for music, and food toshare for our communal breakfast. While the retreat isfree, a love donation of canned good or similar item toKirk Care House is appreciated. Registration is re-quested in order to ensure enough supplies for all.Please contact Lynn Murphy to register. A sign-uptable will be available starting in October in AdamsHall.

Save the Date:Winter Solstice CelebrationSunday, Dec. 19

On December 19, a Winter Solstice program willbe held in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm. It will besponsored by the Eliot Drum Circle and includesongs, drumming, and ritual to honor the WinterSolstice. All are welcome. For further informationcontact Lynn Murphy.

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Housekeeping

Thanks

Thank you goes out to the anonymous donors of twonew ovens in the Eliot Chapel kitchen. We aregrateful for your generosity.

Stay Current withWeekly Bulletins from Eliot

Every Friday the Eliot Chapel weekly email goes outwith the latest Eliot news. A new weekly messagefrom Interim Minister Rev. David Keyes is alsosent to everyone signed up for the weekly email.If you are not receiving these emails, sign up now:email the church office atfrontoffice@eliotchapel.org to subscribe

Read All About It

The Fall issue of UU World magazine features anarticle on the 2010 General Assembly and a photo ofsome of the kids in the children’s choir. Seventy-four children, ages 10 to 12, spent the week at achildren’s choir camp before offering a concert andperforming in the Closing Ceremony. The choir wasdirected by Janeal Krehbiel and organized by EliotChapel’s own Jan Chamberlin. Congratulations toJan on a job well done and thank you for the manyhours you gave to this job.

Check the Calendar

If you are planning an event at Eliot or an event forEliot members or you just want to know what’sgoing on, please remember to check the Eliot calen-dar on the website at www.eliotchapel.org. Go toNews & Events and look for Calendar along the bot-tom navigation. Click on the calendar link for an up-to-the minute look at events happening at Eliot.

Transition Team Service

In August, the Eliot Transition Team put together aSunday service to introduce themselves and discussthe work of the Transition Team. A copy of this ser-vice will be available in booklet form in the GuestCenter. If you want to learn more about transitions

and what the Transition Team does, we invite you topick up a copy.

Electronic Giving

Eliot Chapel wants to remind you that we offer elec-tronic giving as a way to automate your pledge giv-ing. Electronic giving offers convenience for youand donation consistency for our church.

There are several ways to set up electronic dona-tions:

You can visit the church website atwww.eliotchapel.org, locate the “Donate”link and follow the instructions.

You can also pick up an authorization form(“How to Make EFT Pledge Payments” bro-chure) in the Guest Center at Eliot.

Or, simply call the church at 314-821-0911and ask to speak to Charles Lewis, the OfficeManager, to make the arrangements.

Please consider electronic giving. If you need addi-tional information, please contact the church.

From our Members, Friends &Neighbors

Re-Discovering Jesus and ourCommunities of HopeNational Revival and Spiritual RetreatOct. 14-17Horizon UU Church, Carrollton, TX

Open to all, Christian or not, UU or not, all who seekan experience of lifting the spirit, encountering thelatest thought about Jesus and about progressive re-ligion and the future of church and community, andmaking connections with others.

Keynote lectures by Historical Jesus Scholar Dr.Brandon Scott of the Jesus Seminar, and by FormerPresident of the UUA and author Rev. JohnBuehrens. Retreat includes dynamic worship andworkshops by the keynote lecturers. Find more in-formation at www.uuchristian.org/revival.

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SUNDAY, OCT. 3, 2010 – 9:30 & 11:00 A.M."Wake Now My Vision" - Interim Minister David Keyes

From time to time, it's good to ask ourselves: "What is my mission in life? What is my ministry?"Prelude will be sung by the Children’s Chalice Choir. Offertory by Jennifer Stewart, flute.

SUNDAY, OCT. 10, 2010 – 9:30 & 11:00 A.M."Belonging" - Interim Minister David Keyes

Where do you belong? To whom do you belong?And what does it mean to wrap oneself in the Belonging Blanket of a liberal church?

Prelude and offertory will be provided by Kathie Price and Rich Heuermann.

SUNDAY, OCT. 17, 2010 – 9:30 & 11:00 A.M."There Will Your Heart Be Also" - Interim Minister David Keyes

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore a spiritual practice you may never have dreamed was exactly that.Prelude and offertory will be played on bassoon by Ann Fessenden.

SUNDAY, OCT. 24, 2010 – 9:30 & 11:00 A.M.MIRACLE SUNDAY – The Rev. Dr. Thandeka, Guest Preacher

A day of joyous celebration for the whole church, with spectacular music, a special message, and other treats TBA.At the conclusion of the services, there will be an opportunity to rededicate yourself to the mission of Eliot Chapel,

and to contribute to a very rational miracle.Special music by the Children’s Chalice Choir and more.

SUNDAY, OCT. 31, 2010 – 9:30 & 11:00 A.M.All Saints/All Souls Sunday, “Forgive and Forget?” - The Rev. Dr. Susan Videen, Minister of Pastoral Care

Desmond Tutu said, “Without forgiveness, there is no future.” It may take years to forgive someone. Maybe a lifetime. Or maybewe never will bring ourselves to say, “I’m sorry.” Having forgiven, then to forget an insult or hurt must sometimes feel impossible.

How do we do it? How have others done it? What is our future at Eliot Chapel?Prelude and offertory will be sung by Inner Voices.

Dated material. Please deliver by October 1, 2010

Rev. Dr. David Keyes, Interim Minister

Rev. Dr. Susan Videen, Minister of Pastoral Care

Rev. Richard Haynes, Community Minister

Rev. John H. Robinson, Minister Emeritus

Scott Stewart, Religious Education Director

Christie Lee, Religious Education Assistant

Jan Chamberlin, Music Director

Dr. Leon Burke III, Choir Director

Sue Goldford, Sherre Waggoner, Pianists

Charles Lewis, Office Manager

Terri Burtin, Publications Assistant

Jamacia Stanfield, Administrative Assistant

Marvin Grice, Weekday Custodian

Ed Liebman, Sunday Custodian

Myron Simms, Facilities Assistant

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