Wild Things and Sacred Texts – Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
What do you make of the recent controversy about Dr. Seuss and the removal of six of his books from publication? Children’s stories are a powerful cultural force and have great meaning for us. Rev. Barbara will share her passion for children’s stories and the way they become sacred texts for us.
Our service video will be available at 10:00 am at eliotchapel.org and will remain here all week. You can also find it directly on Eliot Chapel's YouTube channel.
Order of Service:
Welcome – Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
Prelude: Medley of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” by Randy Newman and Fred Rogers – Gail Hintz, piano
Opening Words
Chalice Lighting
Opening Hymn: “Now I Recall My Childhood” – Sarah Price, vocal & Dr. David Nalesnik, piano
A Time for All Ages
Prayer and Meditation
An Invitation to Giving – Rev. Krista Taves, Eliot Chapel & Ben Sanders, MCU
Offertory: “Evening Prayer” from Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck – Gail Hintz, piano
Sermon: “Wild Things and Sacred Texts” – Rev. Barbara H. Gadon
Closing Hymn: “We Are…” – Sarah Price, vocal & Gail Hintz, piano
Closing Words
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Every Sunday, Eliot Chapel shares half of the offertory with an organization in the community whose work reflects our shared values. This is one way that we care for our community and our neighbors. We are very pleased that May’s recipient is Metropolitan Congregations United. The mission of MCU is to harness the moral authority of St. Louis congregations to work for justice. MCU puts faith into action by developing leaders who move their congregations, organizations, and communities to change public policy for the common good. You may donate in multiple ways: Use the QR code to the left to be taken directly to our giving form. Mail a check to Eliot Chapel (address at the bottom of this page); be sure to put “MCU” in the memo line. Or text Eliot SHAREDPLATE $3 to 73256. A link in the reply text will take you to our secure database web page where you can complete your transaction. Please note, "SharedPlate" must be entered as one word to reach that preferred option. Choose your preferred amount; $3 is the minimum for online giving. See our Giving page for more information.
May 9, 2021
