You can contact any staff member by using the email links below or calling the church phone at 314-821-0911. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday. Voice mail is available after hours.
Rev. Dr. David Keyes, Interim Minister
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Rev. Keyes is an interim minister who has devoted more than a decade to raising professional standards for interim work and to honing his skills in consulting with congregations in times of transition. Following two settled ministries early in his career, he found his calling in interim work, completing specialized training, and designing and leading training for other interim ministers. Rev. Keyes believes that his most important qualities are those which bring him closer to members of the congregation.
Rev. Terry Davis, Minister of Pastoral Care
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Rev. Davis brings a great deal of experience, enthusiasm and compassion to the role of Minister of Pastoral Care. Working with Eliot’s Care Team and Pastoral Associates, Rev. Davis coordinates pastoral care which includes home and hospital visits, as well as other support. She is also available for short-term pastoral counseling. Helping Eliot members and newcomers feel welcomed and connected within our community is another area of focus for Rev. Davis; she provides guidance and support to our Membership and Hospitality team and to our Covenant Groups, Eliot’s small group ministry program. Finally, as an inspiring minister and worship leader, you can find Rev. Davis taking regular turns in the pulpit on Sunday mornings.
Annie Van Dielen, Student Minister
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Annie is a Master’s of Divinity student at Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, and she will be at Eliot Chapel for the 2011-2012 school year, as part of Eden’s Contextual Education placement program. She is working to develop and hone her pastoral care skills and is working closely with Rev. Davis in that area, in addition to spearheading other initiatives, such as the Wednesday night worship services and young adult gatherings.
Scott Stewart, Director of Religious Education
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Hello. I’m Scott Stewart. I’ve had the delight of serving as Eliot Chapel’s Director of Religious Education since January of 2009. It’s wonderful to watch children, youth, and families of all ages engage in regular fellowship, community building, and spiritual growth opportunities through the Religious Education program. My major duties include, but are not limited to, some of the highlights below:
- Volunteer recruitment and support for the program
- Leading workshops for parents, youth advisors, and volunteers
- Coordinating the Youth Program, including the Our Whole Lives course for youth in Junior High
- Ongoing publicity about program events and activities
- Leadership development & programming with Senior High youth
- Planning and leading occasional worship activities
In my off time, I can usually be found spending time with my wife, Jennifer, and my cat, Rooftop. I enjoy reading, traveling throughout the country, and am an avid fan of the St. Louis Rams, St. Louis Cardinals, and Missouri State Bears.
Christie Lee, Assistant Director of Religious Education
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Hi. I’m Christie Lee, the Religious Education Assistant at Eliot Chapel. I joined the staff in the fall of 2008 and am delighted to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful children, youth, and families here at the chapel. My job includes a wide array of responsibilities, some visible and some behind the scenes, but all of which are aimed at helping the program run smoothly and provide meaningful opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, and community for Eliot children, youth, and families.
Some of my major duties include:
- Supporting our volunteer preschool teachers & nursery workers
- Updating and maintaining bulletin boards
- Correspondence and publicity about program events
- Coordinating special events & activities
- Leading orientations and workshops for volunteer teachers
- Providing leadership for Children’s Chapel
My husband Tony and I have two children, Colleen and Tyler. We are also the proud parents of two dogs, Runo and Bailey, as well as a black cat named Missy. I love to volunteer and have a hard time saying no when asked. I spend as much time with my family as possible and enjoy going to their various activities.
Jan Chamberlin, Music Director
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As the Music Director at Eliot Chapel, it is Jan’s job to make the music happen. She works hard to make sure the music for each service supports the experience for all. Eliot has a diverse music program, including multiple choirs for adults and children. Jan coordinates and works with the leader of the different groups and she arranges for special musical performances and visiting musicians. There’s a musical niche for anyone at Eliot with an interest and Jan can help you find your spot.
Contact Jan about:
- Choral ensembles, instrumental ensembles, music for services
- Joining a choir
- Getting involved in the music life of the congregation
- Music for weddings and memorials
- UU Musicians' Network
Dr. Leon Burke III, Choir Director
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As the Choir Director, Leon’s focus is to bring choral music that enhances our worship experience and assist in worship services. He meets with ministers, staff, and the Music Committee as needed, selects and rehearses music with the choir(s), and appears in worship as the conductor of the choir or as a singer with the choir or as vocal soloist or as a pianist or even as an organist. He often leads the hymns in worship.
Contact Leon for:
- Information about Eliot’s choirs
Charles Lewis, Administrator
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Charles, the full-time Administrator, is responsible for keeping Eliot running on a daily basis. Among his many duties, he handles pledges, deposits, bills, bank statements, payroll, contracts, the church website, running background and driver checks, managing the administrative staff and interacting with Eliot Chapel Nursery School. That’s just a short list of the many things Charlie does to keep Eliot on track.
Contact Charles about:
- Check requests
- Questions about your pledge
- Facilities and financial management
- Questions, comments or suggestions about Eliot's website
Terri Burtin, Publications Assistant
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Terri’s job is to make sure that Eliot visitors and members know what’s going on around the church and can easily find the answers to any of their questions about Eliot. She produces the Sunday Order of Service, Eliot’s monthly newsletter, weekly email announcements and brochures, and handles website updates.
Contact Terri for:
- Newsletter submissions
- Order of Service and weekly email announcement submissions
- Publications questions
- Website suggestions
Jamacia Stanfield, Administrative Assistant
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You can find Jamacia in the church office most weekdays and nearly every Sunday. As Administrative Assistant, she answers phones, maintains the calendar, runs copies, orders supplies, distributes church mail and files the many papers and contracts that come her way. In addition, she acts as a liaison between renting groups and Eliot Chapel by writing contracts, managing payment and scheduling sextons. Mecy is the expert on weddings at Eliot Chapel. She works with brides, grooms and ministers to ensure a wonderful wedding experience.
Contact Jamacia for:
- General or miscellaneous questions
- Room reservations for meetings or events
- Rental of Eliot Chapel facilities
- Wedding arrangements at Eliot Chapel
My name is Noel Burke. I am currently a student at East Central College, where I’m studying music. I am the daughter of Leon Burke III, Eliot’s Choir Director. I have been working with children of all ages at Eliot Chapel for several years in a variety of roles, including childcare provider, teacher, and nursery attendant. I enjoy my role very much and look forward to continued work with Eliot kids.
My name is Ashley Spargo. I'm currently a senior at Webster Groves High School. I plan on going to college next year to study engineering, but have not decided where I will be attending as of yet. Working with young kids is something I really enjoy. I have been working as a camp counselor for the past five years at Camp Webegee during the summer and I look forward to working with Eliot Chapel’s kids in the upcoming months.