Tree of Life UU Ghoulishly Good Auction November 1, 2014 October 19 That’s the date your auction donations need to be turned in so they can be included in the catalog. Your donations are needed!! This is a service/events/nice things auction. Need some ideas? How about these? Pet sitting/walking Maid or butler services Wine tasting … Continue reading Ghoulishly Good Service Auction 2014
Personal Financial Planning Seminar As a service to the congregation, the Endowment Fund Committee is putting on a Personal Financial Planning seminar, to be held next Sunday immediately after the Service. The Committee is very interested in your future financial well-being. Paul Krieg, Ed Robbins, and Peter Tinkler will be performing a skit. The cast … Continue reading Endowment Fund Financial Planning Presentation
The Women’s Drumming Circle will not meet November 7th so you can all join us at Haystacks Coffee House and Jam that night.
Each Sunday we recite our Statement of Purpose as a reminder of all that we strive to do and to be as a community. This Sunday, Rev. Sean will explore the concept of purpose and the need to renew our commitment to our highest ideals. – Rev. Sean Parker Dennison
Recycling may not just be for stuff. Fascinating stories of near death experiences are opening both spiritual and biological questions and stories of the “undead” are everywhere. Rev. Sean will take on the possibilities in this sermon, purchased at last year’s auction by Ed Robbins. – Rev. Sean Parker Dennison with Laurie Barnes
Protecting our environment is not just about green space and organic vegetables, but about acknowledging the complex systems that are only concerned with commodities and consumers. How can working to renew the earth also heal the divisions among people and build a better world for all? – Rev. Sean Parker Dennison
In the Jewish tradition, this is the holiest day of the year–the Day of Atonement. In the spirit of the High Holy Days, we will explore the ideas of covenant, forgiveness, and beginning again. – Rev. Sean Parker Dennison
“Everything’s a Mess…From Adam & Eve to Bill Gates and Antonin Scalia” Is it Preferable to be kept (safe and secure) or to be free (subject to the whims of chance) and take risks? presented by Don Metivier
And How Are the Children? Among the many fabled and accomplished tribes of Africa, no tribe was considered to have warriors more fearsome or more intelligent than the mighty Masai. It’s surprising, then, to learn the traditional greeting passed among the Masai warriors; “Casserian Engeri,” one would always say to each other. And what it … Continue reading Insights from the DRE
Internationally-touring guitarists will be performing, blending musical styles as diverse as Beethoven symphonies, progressive rock, jazz, and unique takes on well-known covers. Opening for Bert Lams and Tom Griesgraber will be the Greater Midwest Guitar Circle, an ensemble of acoustic guitarists from throughout the Chicagoland area. Tickets are available for $18 advance/$20 at the door. … Continue reading Guitar Concert Friday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
