Sunday November 6, 2016 10:45am Sam Jones DRE Join us on November 6th for our ALL AGES SERVICE called “6 Word Journey” We are all invited/challenged to come prepared to succinctly describe our spiritual/religious journeys in 6 words. Parents are encouraged to help their children come up with their own. Sharing is optional, but there … Continue reading Six Word Journey
Click on the arrow below to listen to the Coffee with Questions discussion from October 23, 2016 and plan to join us for our next discussion on October 30th at 9:15am.
On Sunday October 16, 2016 Russ Marks led a discussion on autobiography. Click on the sound file below to listen.
Sunday October 30, 2016 10:45am In this annual celebration inspired by the traditions of Mexico and other nations and peoples, we make time and space to befriend death and remember our beloved dead. Please bring a picture or memento to share.
Sunday October 23, 2016 10:45am Rev. Sharon Dittmar During the celebration of Jewish High Holy Days, which have just concluded, our Jewish friends reflect on their behavior and actions of the past year and consider who they might have accidentally or intentionally harmed. Everyone could benefit from such reflection. Tree of Life has just experienced … Continue reading We Begin Again
Pete Seeger calls him “some kind of a magician”. Jim is a composer and musical activist. For more than three decades, Jim Scott has made it his business to create and perform music that celebrates the earth. His songs and poetry have inspired and educated audiences around the world. He has developed presentations for every … Continue reading Jim Scott in Concert October 28, 2016
Click on the arrow above to hear the Coffee with Questions discussion from September 25, 2016.
Sunday October 16, 2016 10:45am In keeping with our World Religions theme, join our Religious Education Director, Sam Jones, along with Craig Krandel of the McHenry County Jewish Congregation in Ridgefield, as we learn about and honor a fall harvest Jewish tradition. Weather permitting, we will have a portion of the service outside near our … Continue reading Celebrating Sukkot
Sunday October 9, 2016 10:45am Led by the Worship Arts Team When our hearts are wounded by the challenges of life, often our joys and hopes are displaced and we are left with confusion. By identifying our hurt, we create space for healing and remembering that we are within community, we can look for support … Continue reading What Helps Healing Happen
Sunday October 2, 2016 Rev. Sean Dennison Life is a journey and sometimes we travel together and sometimes we travel apart. The most important thing is to keep moving toward hope and healing. In his last sermon as minister of Tree of Life, Rev. Sean will celebrate how far we’ve come and wish us well.
