Transforming Ourselves ~ Our Community ~ Our World
West St. Louis County - 73 Strecker Road - Ellisville, MO 63011 - Phone: 636.256.7393
Transforming Ourselves ~ Our Community ~ Our World
West St. Louis County - 73 Strecker Road - Ellisville, MO 63011 - Phone: 636.256.7393
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May 6 10:00A To Speak of Self-Knowledge Rev. Krista Taves Youth Pew Sunday. In this very special service, we honor those who are transitioning from childhood into youth and from youth into adulthood. Their journeys mirror our own, for we are all on a journey of knowing the self as a path to the sacred. Special Music: The Worship Band. Pianist: Todd Painter.
May 6 11:30A Adult Religious Education: Sermon Talk-back led by Karyl Howard Join us after social time in Sanctuary for a discussion of the sermon topic.
May 6 11:30A Adult Religious Education: Adult Religious Education: Adult Forum Discussion: Earth Dance Farms. Love First presents Mandy Brooks of EarthDance Farms. EarthDance is a non-profit organization, with 501c3 status through a partnership with The Open Space Council. Our aim is to grow and inspire local FARMS—Food, Art, Relationships & Music, Sustainably! EarthDance farms at the historical Mueller Organic Farm in Ferguson, MO.
May 6 11:15A Adult Religious Education: Roots Session 1: UU History
May 13 10:00 A The Politics of Motherhood Rev. Krista Taves From the uproar caused by the Komen Foundation decision to cut Planned Parenthood's funding, to proposed legislation around the country that would deny access to contraception and reproductive services, the politics of motherhood are alive, but maybe not so well. What is the liberal religious take on this issue? On Mother's Day, we will honor all mothers by exploring how we honor all women and those who love them. Special Music: Emerson Drummers. Pianist: Todd Painter.
May 13 11:30 A Adult Religious Education: Sermon Talk-back, in our Sactuary Rev. Krista Taves. Stay after social time to discuss belief systems.
May 13 11:30 A Adult Religious Education: Adult Forum Discussion, in our Hearth Room Morgan Keenan of Growing American Youth. Morgan Keenan has been an advisor for Growing American Youth for three years and is their Regional Educational Coordinator.
May 13 11:15 A Adult Religious Education: Roots Session 2: UU Theology
May 20 10:00 A The Devine Seed in All. Rev. Krista Taves. Annual Flower Communion. We hold up the legacy of Unitarian Minister Nobert Capek who died a martyr for our liberal religious tradition during Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. His theology and this communion he created transformed Unitarian Universalism. The heart of the ritual is the exchange of flowers freely given and freely received. Please bring flowers to share. Special Music and Pianist: Todd Painter.
May 20 11:15 A Congregational Meeting, no Adult Religious Education programs this morning. Join us for an all congregational meeting after service.
May 20 11:15 A Childrens' Religious Education MOVIE DAY for all! Children and youth will enjoy a fun morning of movies!
May 27 10:00 A Reflections on The Impact of Memory Upon Our Spiritual Resilience Rev. Barney Kitchen Rev. Barney Kitchen has served United Church of Christ congregations in Minnesota, Delaware, Missouri, Ohio, and New York in rural, suburban, and urban settings. Gratitude, compassion, questions, and curiosity have been essential building blocks for his ongoing faith formation. Now retired, he and his wife, Connie, live in Maryland Heights, MO, and are members of First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, MO. Barney will will explore the ongoing challenges of remembering what we treasure along with our need to dilute, displace, and re-interpret many of our other memories, and the ways in which our spiritual communities can often help restore and maintain a balance within our memory banks. Special Music: Walden Pond. Pianist: Todd Painter.
No Religious Education programs No adult, youth or children programming today.
Read sermons delivered at Emerson Chapel during the past year. This page will provide a link to our archived sermons.
Learn more about Adult or Children/Youth Religious Education programming for this month.
Emerson UU Chapel: A heart-filled community.
Emerson's Sanctuary in the evening (photo credit: Bob Layne)
Emerson Chapel is in SEARCH for a new Director of Religious Education (DRE). Emerson UU Chapel has recently earned Welcoming Congregation status. Nourish Yourself, Nourish Emerson Stonewall Service Video Play Me!! This WEEK at Emerson, "TWAE" (PDF) posted 5/16/12. MAY 2012 Newsletter (large PDF), need a past newsletter? Please join us for worship and fellowship. We welcome all guests ...
Diversity Alliance and Love First offer a bake sale on Sunday, May 20. Grab some nourishment before the Congregational Meeting. Your contributions will help fund Emerson's participation in the St. Louis Pride Parade. We are hoping to raise enough money to be able to get 500+ eco-friendly items to distribute to parade-goers, personalized with information about our liberal religious home in West County. Start saving your pocket change now, and watch for a variety of items for sale on May 20. Thank you in advance for your support!
......Did you miss something from the last TWAE? Last Issue (PDF).
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all the colors, cultures, classes, genders and sexual orientations of the human race.
We believe we are enriched by diversity and everyone's gifts are valued.
