Eliot Institute creates and supports an intentional, inclusive community of celebration, friendship, and joy with opportunities for exploration, spirituality, and growth for Unitarian Universalists, their families and friends.
Spring 2021 Newsletter
President’s Message
Spring has sprung, vaccinations are happening apace, and things are looking up! The Eliot Board is hard at work, planning for the time when we can gather again in person and marching ahead towards our long-range strategic goals.
Administrator's Corner
Eliot is a magical place that is more than the sum of its parts. Bev shows us six sweet and satisfying ways to keep the spirit of Eliot in our hearts and community, even when we can’t be together at Seabeck.
GiveBIG Fundraising Campaign
This spring brings new hope, and there is much to do as we plan for Camp Eliot to spring anew. Find out what’s afoot and how you can help, as well as an update on donations so far!
Treasurer’s Report - Finance Committee
The good news: we’re still in the black after a “weird and tough year” and some more. New Treasurer Seth Moran lays it all out and explains how we can prepare for the unknowns ahead.
Virtual Winter Eliot 2020 Highlights
This year’s virtual Winter Eliot brought joy, laughter, art, music, and some new experiences that could only happen on Zoom: a Pet Parade and a group bedtime story!
Eliot Returns to Seabeck for Creative Arts Eliot 2021!
Intrepid and fully vaxxed Elioteers will have the opportunity to attend our first camp at Seabeck since 2019. Find out what’s in store and how CA will be social, yet socially distanced.
Message from Creative Arts Eliot 2021 Deans
Barbara and Jacob ten Hove invite you to be part of Creative Arts 2021, gathering in the circle of community to explore your artist within.
Message from Virtual August Eliot 2021 Deans
Deans Jennifer Leitner & Lauren Mac Neill tempt us with promises of a great program on post-pandemic life plus PEP talks and peace boats.
Message from Virtual July Eliot 2021 Deans
This year’s theme will be “Inner Rythm.” Deans Cami, Grace, and May give us some previews, including a program on collective action, a Queer Caucus, and . . . (wait for it) MineCraft!
Camper Profiles
Get to know fellow campers! Maddie Britnell tells how the pandemic has brought new appreciation of her Eliot family. Amy Elliot appreciates the kindness of the Eliot community, and Cole Pressler reminds us of the sound of music everywhere and the special smells of Seabeck.
Ballot Information: Slate of Nominations
Read all about this year's nominees for the Eliot board and nominating committee.
This reprinted article from Usable Knowledge at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has great strategies for talking about consent with kids of all ages.
Resources for Managing Stress & Trauma During the Pandemic & Beyond
A list of resources to help us stay balanced, connected, and well.
What’s Happening Behind the Scenes: Committee Updates
Fun for All Ages: Eliot Themed Coloring Page & Puzzles
Eliot fun for all ages. It’s the next best thing to being there!
Eliot's Eagle Eye
This spring the Eagle brings tidings of wedding bells, a well-earned retirement, new Eliot generations, and a loving good-bye.
Eliot Memories
Eliot is a community of memory and hope. In this year of distances, enjoy these thoughts and photos of the joy that unites us, and please keep sending us your favorite memories.
GiveBIG Fundraising Campaign
Please visit our spring GiveBIG fundraising site at by clicking on the GiveBIG logo to enjoy videos and testimonials from your fellow Elioteers and to donate as you are moved and able. The official dates for the GiveBIG spring drive are May 4–5, but early donations are welcome and appreciated!