Community Building
Explore our opportunities for social connection, intellectual stimulation, good conversation, and good times.
NEW! Common Ground Covenant Groups are specifically designed for new members and friends and graduates of the Starting Point Program 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.
NEW! A new program coming soon!
NEW! Immigration Justice Book Read has selected
America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Immigration Story by Felipe Torres Medina as our community book read this Fall. Read the book over the summer and join us in September to discuss.
NEW! Memoir Writing involves reading excerpts of memoirs, poems, and sections from The Art of the Memoir by Mary Karr. We will practice free-writing exercises (with optional homework) with the goal of writing and revising our own memoir essays.
NEW! Quiet Connection Group is a facilitated meeting where people can get to know one another and connect in a quiet, safe, healthy, and non-threatening way on Sundays after service.
NEW! Spiritual Book and Film Club is a place to enjoy relaxed, meaningful conversations about books, films, and topics that inspire reflection, curiosity, and spiritual growth as you understand it.
NEW! The Joys and Challenges of Gray Hair offers an opportunity to ponder key questions around aging as we share with and learn from each other in a supportive, four-session Zoom-based setting.
NEW! Women’s Connection brings together those who identify as female to provide support and a safe space to talk about topics of interest to the group.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group is a facilitated group discussion for congregants and friends with Alzheimer’s and other dementias to process emotions and changes related to their condition.
Covenant Groups consist of six to ten people coming together in a circle of trust, in covenant, to share about their lives and about meaningful themes. Learn more at eliotchapel.org/covenant-groups.
Eliot Chapel Choir welcomes you to consider joining Eliot Chapel's music ministry. All levels of musical experience are welcome.
Invitation to Membership offers visitors and prospective members information on how to become involved in our congregation and the path to membership. The 20-minute meeting will be held after the service on the third Sunday of the month.
Men’s Advance invites all Eliot members and friends who identify at the male end of the gender spectrum. Newcomers are especially encouraged to come out to enjoy hiking, camping, camaraderie, a Saturday night feast, and lots of super-secret men's stuff (which looks suspiciously like doing nothing).
Retired UU Men Socializing (RUUMS) is an informal fellowship group that gathers monthly to discuss whatever is on their minds. All Eliot men, including those retired in spirit if not in practice, are welcome.
SPARC (Spiritual and Progressive Adults’ Recreational Collective) is where busy, young(ish) Unitarian Universalist spiritual seekers come together for good vibes once a month.
Starting Point is a four-part series offering those considering Unitarian Universalism as a spiritual path the opportunity to experience UUism through a small group experience. Fall series begins October 5, Winter series begins January 4, and Spring series begins April 12.
Trivia Night is a night of fun, fellowship, and trivia as we raise funds for Eliot Chapel.
Women’s Alliance provides Eliot Unitarian Chapel members and friends the opportunity for friendship, intellectual stimulation, personal growth and civic involvement. It seeks through a variety of programs to be of service to its members, friends and the community.
Women’s Weekend is a time to retreat, relax, and find community among other women. The weekend features a wonderful variety of workshops, Opening and Closing Circle, and time for relaxation and socializing. This retreat is open to all UU women and friends.
Memorial Day weekend at Bergfried offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and make connections with our community. We'll be there Friday-Sunday, May 22-24, 2026
July 4th Weekend at Bergfried is great opportunity for camping, hiking, and fellowship around the shelter fire pit!
Autumn Women’s Weekend at Bergfried is an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed weekend of just being together. Join us on Friday-Sunday, September 19-21 for the whole weekend, one night, or just Saturday.
Family Campout at Bergfried takes place October 11-13 and offers camping and indoor accommodations, hiking, tours, bonfires, good fellowship and much more. Join us for all or part of the weekend.
