The competition was HOT at our Chili Cook-Off/ Pledge Drive Kickoff Sunday, March 18th but three emerged victoriously. Winners of the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry Chile Cook-off. From left to right Heather Madaus, mild; Karen Meyers, vegetarian and the trophy for most votes overall; and Patrick Kerin, hot. The Cook-off was … Continue reading Chili Cook-Off a Success
Sunday March 25, 2018 10:45am Celebrating Life with a sense of wonder and humility guides us to appreciate the connection to life that we all share. Life is a source of mystery: always a source of possibility and at the same time, impossible to measure. The Worship Arts team will offer readings inviting us to … Continue reading Life in the Balance
Sunday, March 11, 2018, 10:45 am M.E. Tanabe Each week we say the words of our congregational purpose and our statement begins by reminding us we are on a journey….. Bringing awareness and an openness to embrace our unfolding path, we set the groundwork to welcome new meaning in our lives. And, as we travel … Continue reading Journeying Together
Meet one of our Pastoral Care Providers The Board is happy to announce that Rev. Catherine Erwin, pastor at Faith Community United Church of Christ in Prairie Grove has agreed to provide pastoral care to our congregation as needed. She will come to TOL on March 11th toward the end of our service so that … Continue reading Meet Rev. Catherine Erwin
Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 7:00 pm Join the Tree of Life Social Justice Team as we screen a 40-minute documentary on our failing health care system and a possible fix. Following the film, we will have a panel of experts present their thoughts and take questions and comments in a moderated format. Click Here to … Continue reading Medicare for All Forum
Join us for this fun and yummy kick off for our annual pledge drive. Everyone is encouraged to attend even if you are brand new to Tree of Life. Here is how it works: 1. Have a great chili recipe? Enter to win the golden ladle trophy! Let Dave Dreyer know the name of your … Continue reading Chili Cook Off Lunch
Sunday, March 18, 2018, 10:45 am Join us for Worship Art’s program for creating a worship experience through music. We’ll host a visit by the Friends of the Gamelan ensemble led by Alex Yoffe. Alex has shared these inspired thoughts: “I am so drawn to this music because of its communal nature: all of the … Continue reading Celebrating Life and Community Through Music: Javanese Music of the Gamelan
Sunday, March 4, 2018, 10:45am Gina Swinney In a world filled with routines and deadlines, it is easy to feel as though the scales of our lives continually hang out of balance. Often, the time we spend doing what we need to do outweighs doing what we want to do. Frequently, we yearn for times … Continue reading Balanced Life: An Oxymoron
Sunday, February 25, 2018, 10:45am Life is persistent by nature, how many times after devastation or natural disaster have we seen new life spring forth. In spite of opposition, whether it be from factors outside or inside ourselves, most of us persevere to achieve our goals, even if it’s just to get through the day. … Continue reading The Path of Perseverance
A memorial service will be held for Jim Hecht on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 4:00pm. The service will be held at Blue Lotus Temple (the old home of this congregation) 221 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL. All are welcome. Please note that you will need to take your shoes off once you enter the temple. … Continue reading Jim Hecht Memorial Service
