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What does it mean?

It means participating in the life of a congregation where we celebrate our diversity and rejoice in our similarities. At Emerson Unitarian Universalist Chapel, we welcome all who choose to walk with us in the spirit of love and fellowship, and in the search for truth and meaning. Together we create our traditions and combine the strands of all our lives to form the life and energy of our spiritual home. It means fulfilling the mission and ministry of the Chapel with our gifts of participation, service, fellowship, and financial support.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Emerson

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As a vibrant and growing church, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Chapel has been providing a spiritual community of tolerance and liberal religion in west St. Louis County since 1984. A brief history or Emerson UU Chapel.

2009-2010 Chapel Leadership

~effective January 1, 2009~

Emerson's Bylaws and, can't get to a congregational meeting? Don't let your vote go unheard. Proxy Form. More information about Emerson's Board and our governance at Members&Board.


Board of Trustees

Camille Herman - President
Open - President Elect
Nancy Russell - Vice-President
Marilyn Ortinau - Vice-President Elect
Melissa Grizzle - Treasurer
Rebecca Langrall - Secretary
Larry Foresman - Member-at-large
Charlie Lewis - Member-at-large
Jim Lyonsfield - Member-at-large
Rev. Krista Taves - Minister


Committee Chairs

Allen Schwab & Nancy Russell- Adult Religious Education
Dorothy Newell - Committee On Ministry
Open - Finance
Stan Herman - Audit
Stan Herman - Building
Sally Armontrout - Grounds
Jeff Gidday & Marilyn Ortinau - Welcoming
Carol Jose - Care and Concern
Barb Brown - PR/Marketing/Communications
Open - Religious Education
Rev. Claudia Hall - Worship
Phyllis MacLaren and Kevin Horth - Music