Awe and its attendant wonder carry us beyond ourselves – we experience it as we are drawn to take in the immensity of the cosmos, the thrill of new life, the solitude of nature, and all that’s truly beautiful. In such moments, joy arises from our fleeting immersion in a life that is bigger than … Continue reading Being a Community of Awe (and Wonder)
Thanks to John Murphy, camp children, and TOLUUC members, we now have some benches at our front entrance. The benches are made out of recycled bottle caps and are rainbow colored to indicate our welcome to all people. We have the opportunity to get a picnic bench made out of the same material and involve … Continue reading Benches Improve Our Entrance
We are so grateful for all cookie donations to the TOLUUC Cookie Walk & Holiday Sale coming up Saturday, December 14! We’ve got a few tips if you’re looking for some help in choosing a recipe. Over the years and doing research into “Cookie Walk Best Practices,” we have found out a few things about … Continue reading Cookie Donations for TOLUUC Cookie Walk & Holiday Sale
Sunday, December 1, 2019, 10:45am M.E. Tanabe “… physicists tell us that contemplation of the vast universe doesn’t make them feel smaller, it makes them realize the larger story of which they are a part – that we are stardust and from the vastness we came. To be a people of awe is not so … Continue reading Awe in Life – with “tidings of comfort and joy”
Sunday, November 24, 2019, 10:45am Rabbi Maralee Gordon Recently returned from the latest of her twice yearly visits to Israel, Rabbi Gordon will speak about Israeli/Palestinian projects, organizations, businesses and schools in which Jews and Arabs interact, the results, and suggestions for us all.
Every month Tree of Life explores a theme provided by Soul Matters. This month’s theme is Attention. We will explore what it means to be attentive and to be a people of attention in our worship services, our small groups, and in our religious education classes. You will find posts on our Facebook page about … Continue reading Welcome to Our Month of Attention
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is this Friday, November 8, 2019 at 6pm and you really don’t want to miss it. Join us for a night of fun bidding, raffles, open bar, snacks, and entertainment. We don’t even charge an entry fee. Check out our extensive catalog and even start bidding here. www.auctria.com/auction/TOLUUCServiceAuction2019 Want … Continue reading Fall FUUNdraiser This Friday!
Moving into the holidays….. what a wonderful time for a pause! During this season we often find ourselves with many obligations — frequently accompanied by unexpected challenges and disappointments. High expectations during the holiday season can leave us feeling over-extended, stressed, or disconnected. So let’s take time for a pause for centering ourselves and … Continue reading Holiday Pause for Self Kindness
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 10:45am Rev. Michelle Lattanzio “Attention, Please!” What does it mean to be a people of attention? Together, let us consider how we build our lives using attention as a spiritual practice.
To welcome this month’s theme, we have the words of these [ life] artists for our reflection: Georgia O’Keeffe~ Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a friend takes time. ~ If you take a flower in your hand and … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Attention
