Every year during May, the McHenry County Department of Health partners with local organizations for “Operation Dropbox,” collecting donations for Veterans Path to Hope to support veterans in McHenry County. About 3,000 veterans and families benefit from this drive. This year, Tree of Life is a Dropbox site! Help us fill the box. · Canned Goods Progresso and … Continue reading Operation Dropbox at Tree of Life
C4C (Compassion for Campers) is at Community Resource Days at Willow Crystal Lake, 100 South Main Street on the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm. C4C is one of over 25 agencies at Willow. Our next distribution is Friday, May 18 and then on Friday, June 6. Please … Continue reading Support Compassion for Campers (and Jail Brakers) at Ride to Leave a Light On
Our dear, long-time member, Don Beyer, husband of Judy Beyer, passed away Thursday morning with Judy and his daughter Melanie by his side. Don was our organist and instrumental in raising money for the organ back in our building in Woodstock. His gift of music and good humor will be missed by the entire McHenry … Continue reading Sad News
We are looking for a Part-time Church Administrator for 12-14 hours/week. Position title: Part-time Church Administrator Location:Tree of Life Unitarian Congregation 5603 Bull Valley Road; McHenry, IL Hours:Approximately 12-14 hours / week;10am – 2pm on three – four days per week with some flexibility. Pay: $18 / hour Job Description:This position provides administrative support for … Continue reading We are Hiring!
We will be offering the course, Transgender Inclusion in Congregations, again this spring. This in-depth program is for individuals and groups who want to take their knowledge and skills to the next level in terms of trans identity and how to build congregations that are fully inclusive and affirming of the full breadth of gender diversity. Over six sessions … Continue reading Transgender Inclusion in Congregations returns! Registration now open!
You are invited to join us as we explore different ways of being mindful – growing a heart-awareness of our daily lives and deeper presence to others and to all Life. Since group practice is a supplement to living mindfully, whether you join us or not, please consider taking time to gift yourself with periods of stillness and … Continue reading Mindfulness Practice at Tree of Life
The Wailin’ Mahalias will perform at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry for Sunday worship, April 6, at 10:45 am. The theme of this special musical service will be The Magical Mystery: Joy. For the Wailin’ Mahalias, music becomes a mission. Their songs celebrate spirit, love, and the … Continue reading The Wailin’ Mahalias Bring Soulful Music to Worship
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation is honored to host a screening of MAJOR! which explores the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. MAJOR! will be shown on Saturday, March … Continue reading MAJOR! Documentary Screening
Does playing music inspire you? Perhaps melodies lift your spirit. Perhaps breath control helps you achieve mindfulness. Perhaps playing in a group provides a fun way to meet and interact with people. Whatever your reason, we welcome you to join us in song. Please contact Julie Huddle (jhuddle95@gmail.com) for details on meeting times.
Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:00pm-1:30pm Our Faith Forward Inquirers Series returns April 13th after the service. Inquirers is a series of sessions that introduce newcomers to Unitarian Universalism and our congregation. We are relaunching this as four 90 minute sessions held one session about once a month on a rotating schedule. Session One will cover … Continue reading Inquirers Returns!
