For just over ten years the Tree of Life congregation has actively supported marriage equality in McHenry County (and beyond!) On Sunday, June 8th at 10:45 a.m. we will celebrate with the happy couples as they join their lives in LEGAL marriage. Rev. Sean will officiate and the service will be followed by a reception … Continue reading June 8th, 2014–Love Makes a Way!
I am down to the last few weeks of my internship with both Tree of Life, the congregation and Rev. Sean. This has been a wonderful experience for me and I have so many people to thank for helping me navigate through these last nine months. It is with great sadness that I will be … Continue reading Intern Insights: Leaving
Last week I lost a very important person in my life. I was not the only one to suffer this loss. One of our sister churches lost their minister and the members of that congregation lost their leader and friend. Rev. Georgette Wonders had been the minister at Bradford Community Church UU in Kenosha, WI, … Continue reading Intern Insights: Together as UUs
This month we continue our exploration of our Statement of Purpose with a focus on the next phrase: “Commitment to Action.” This is where the rubber hits the road; where ideals are made real; where what we believe begins to matter. Without a Commitment to Action, our values have little effect, to believe without doing … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Commitment to Action
Join us for an all-ages service celebrating Easter, Spring, and the renewal of Hope. There will also be a canned food hunt (like an Easter Egg hunt, but with donated canned food) to benefit the local food pantry. Every child who participates will receive a prize!
In the Passover story, the need to flee oppression is so urgent that the people cannot even wait for their bread to rise. What part of our mission and work in the world is that urgent? What inspires and energizes us for action?
To begin our reflection on our Commitment to Action, Rev. Sean speaks on Holy Boldness and the need to take risks to live out our faith.
Sometimes we think welcoming diversity is some kind of noble choice, but really it is a necessity to healthy systems, including congregations.
We kick off a new kind of Sunday morning together this week. First we will gather for a brief worship service, then participate in service opportunities both at Tree of Life and in the community. We will gather afterwards for a potluck lunch and celebration.
We have all searched for religion that is accepting and welcoming. Many have come from various religious backgrounds. Let us take a moment to celebrate the diversity of where we have come from and where we are now.
