Wisdom is a funny word. We often use it interchangeably with the word knowledge. If you search Pixabay for images related to “wisdom”, you’ll find a lot of pictures that feature books, which certainly does reflect that we associate wisdom with what books have to offer. And yet, with a little reflection on knowledge, it’s … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Wisdom
Sunday, March 8, 2020, 10:45am Lou Ness “Oh, Wisdom do you come as the gentle wind on a spring day, the blustery gale that blows across the mighty waters or are you the breathe of the Holy One, whispering in my ear – listen?” Anon. I have been told that confusion is the beginning of … Continue reading The Sage Within
Sunday, March 1, 2020, 10:45am Rev. Michelle Lattanzio What does it mean to be a people of wisdom? Jimi Hendrix is quoted as having said “Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens.” Come along on a journey to explore the places we find wisdom and consider what it means to be a wise person.
Sunday, February 23, 2020, 10:45am Rabbi Maralee Gordon How does one turn one’s initial reaction of “The End” to “Chapter Two” when Chapter One comes to a crashing halt. Hint: “But we’ve always done it that way” and”Who moved my cheese?” are not part of the equation.
What would it be like if our Tree of Life worship service centered entirely around the voices and the experiences of Black Unitarian Universalists? What truths might we hear, however difficult? What might we learn? How might these Black UU leaders teach us to be better allies, better siblings in faith, and even better citizens … Continue reading The Promise and Practice of Our Faith–Black Lives Matter Service Sunday, March 15, 2020 10:45 am. Tree of Life Social Justice Team and Worship Arts Team
a public reading and rally. Friday March 13th 7-10. Tree of Life Sanctuary Mark your calendars now! Ten to twelve poets will be selected representing the widest possible range of voices—all ages, gender identification, races, ethnicities, and spiritualties—and of style—poetry slam, hip-hop, performance art, observational, personal reflection, traditional, rhymed, unrhymed, even academic. The event will … Continue reading Poets in Resistance II
Have you completed the Inquirers Series? Are you seeking a way to deepen your learning and engagement with the congregation? Beyond Inquirers is a five-session series on the Faith Forward Path focused on the congregation and you – offering a deeper understanding of how the congregation works and how you can be part of it. … Continue reading Beyond Inquirers
Roots is a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalist ideas and history, and is recommended for inquirers on our Faith Forward Path. It is offered quarterly Sunday mornings, and the next opportunity to participate is Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 9:15am in the sanctuary. The session will be facilitated by Judy Stettner. Join us as we … Continue reading Roots- Faith Forward
Sunday, February 16, 2020, 10:45am Ray Empeurer speaks about the challenges of climate change, what is being done to combat it, and what we as individuals can contribute to this effort .
It’s always such a miracle to witness the resilience of Life as it manifests in the natural world — emperor penguins tending their eggs through the Antarctic winter, flowers growing out of rock faces, and monarch butterflies that migrate for 3000 miles. We too are a part of the natural world and Life imbues us … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life – Being a Community of Resilience
