April is here and it’s already been wild. Thundersnow and blustery winds, sunshine and daffodils–sometimes at the same time! Living in the prairie midwest is exciting, beautiful, and sometimes strange. The seasons are a paradox of predictability and surprise. There is never a lack of things to experience, witness, and talk about in our little … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Creation
Music is really the heart of Tree of Life. Our nearly thirty-member choir loves to sing all kinds of music. The talent in our congregation is deep and wide, from bluegrass to opera to rock to classical. We have three Haystacks Coffee Houses a year and have launched “The Church of ______” –Sunday services that … Continue reading We are Searching for a new Music Director
Liberation is a word we may hear often, but may or may not think much about. Women’s Liberation, political liberation, even Liberation Theology may come to mind, but may seem distant issues and not part of our own personal lives. This month, we ask ourselves “What does it mean to be a people of liberation?” … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Liberation
From Misha Sanders: After spending all of January commuting to and from downtown Chicago, I can tell you that I am very excited to welcome Spring! I have been happy to get back into the groove of life here at ToL, after having been mostly absent from worship and office time for a month. It … Continue reading An Update from Our Interns
Here is a list of 2016 Winter Spring Events happening at Tree of Life. This list is just part of the exciting ways you can get involved in the life of the congregation.
I had to laugh when I saw that the Soul Matters theme for January was resistance. So much is changing–in the world, in our lives, and at Tree of Life–and resistance is so often our response to change. It’s a good thing, I think, for us to take a look at resistance and try to … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Resistance
Thursday, December 17th, 2015 7 p.m. at Tree of Life During the holidays, we often encounter expectations of jolliness and cheer that may not ring true. The pressure to act merry can make this time of year difficult. Grief, depression, poverty, and difficult family situations are just some of the things that can … Continue reading Special “Blue December” Midweek Service
December is a month full of expectations. For some, those expectations are an inspiration and a joy. For others, this season includes much disappointment and sadness. In the busy rush of the season, I often find myself remembering the words of Rev.Mark Belletini who wrote, “Take care of yourselves as bodies, for you are a … Continue reading Minister’s Mind–Expectation
Who are your ancestors? Who are the people who have made you who you are? Can you name your biological ancestors? Your spiritual ones? Our theme for November is “Ancestry” and it has already stirred these questions and more in me. Thinking of my biological ancestors is most often an opening for gratitude. I remember … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Ancestry
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