Author: Tree of Life Office

Community Action Network

Standing in Solidarity with our Immigrant Neighbors Friends,Our immigrant neighbors in McHenry County continue to struggle with loss ofemployment, sudden detainment and deportation of loved ones, and the constant fearand uncertainty the current political climate has amplified. Due to the threats againstthem, many fear leaving their homes and are relying on others for the necessities … Continue reading Community Action Network

Winter Solstice Gathering 

“Embracing Shadows: On the Threshold of Hope” Join us on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. as we gather to honor the turning of the Wheel of the Year and the sacred balance of darkness and light. Our Winter Solstice Gathering invites you to reflect, release, and renew as we journey together through the longest night toward … Continue reading Winter Solstice Gathering 

Unitarian Universalists Issue Landmark Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary People

Rev Sofia Betancourt, current President of the UUA, was the lead author on a joint statement from 10 religious leaders/denominations expressing support for trans, intersex, and nonbinary people.  Attached is an article, which also includes the full statement. Heads of Major American Religious Traditions Issue Landmark Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex and Nonbinary People | Press Releases … Continue reading Unitarian Universalists Issue Landmark Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary People

All Are Welcome to FaithBridge’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Program, “Welcoming the Stranger”, Sunday November 23 at 4pm

Local interfaith organization FaithBridge will host its annual interfaith Thanksgiving program 4pm on Sunday, November 2025, at the First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson Street, Crystal Lake, IL. Speakers from Indigenous, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and Christian traditions will address the topic and theme Welcoming the Stranger: We Are All Immigrants from diverse religious and faith perspectives.  … Continue reading All Are Welcome to FaithBridge’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Program, “Welcoming the Stranger”, Sunday November 23 at 4pm

Join the UUChoir

Now that Halloween’s over and we are moving forward towards Thanksgiving, it is almost time for yoU to join the UUChoir. Our UUChoir & friends will perform at a combined service on Sunday morning, 12/21, at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation. In 2022, after Covid, Beth took over the TOLUUC Holiday Concert and she really enjoy doing … Continue reading Join the UUChoir