Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the church building will have limited onsite activity until further notice. Learn what we are doing about Covid and Community.
Dear TOLUUC Community,
The recent CDC updates, which loosen recommendations regarding wearing a mask and socially distancing for fully vaccinated people, have naturally led to increased attention to when our congregation can meet in person. We are all hungry to gather once more as a community. … read more.
We need your help!
Hip, hip, hurray, we’re ready to start mulching! Calling all volunteers to assist in this final push to make our playscape a reality.
This Saturday, September 18: Chainsaw Day 9am-3pm
Need: People to bring chainsaws and have at least some experience using them.
Main Job: Prepping … read more.
RE Calendar
9/19/21 Opening Day of RE
10/10/21 No RE Indigenous Persons Day (Columbus Day weekend)
11/28/21 No RE Thanksgiving weekend (some digital work may be done on the pageant as need and availability dictates)
12/12/21-1/2/2022 No RE (tentative) Winter Break
Happy Fall, and welcome back to the Religious Education … read more.
The COVID team has been tasked by the Board of Trustees to guide recommendations regarding official church activities, including in-person services and meeting of church-sponsored committees and groups. The COVID team is composed of three members: a medical doctor, a nurse and a social worker. … read more.
When a pandemic forces a church to instantly transform itself into an online organization, what is there for a board to do, beyond reacting to COVID related issues? For Tree of Life, the answer may surprise you. We’ve been very busy with a myriad of … read more.
Those who know me well know that I’m a huge fan of science fiction. I love imaginative explorations of how the world might look with major technological and societal changes. Science fiction – like most good writing – is a gift created to open our … read more.
Dear Community,
We are delighted to begin holding our first early morning services this Sunday, August 8, 2021.
What do I need to know to attend?
In light of the continuing Covid-19 crisis and in recognition of our deep need for opportunities to gather in person, we are … read more.
Our most recent participation in the Community Empowerment Shower collaborative service event at Willow Crystal Lake, 100 S. Main on June 16 was a big success. Empower Shower is a one-stop service which include showers, laundry facilities, haircuts, food, housing and rental info, utility … read more.
We are delighted to announce that starting August 8th we plan to begin
holding 9am “Short and Sweet” services outside on the grounds at Tree of
Life. These services will be simpler than the regular service. The
service will be followed by our regular service on Zoom at … read more.
We are seeking a Musical Director/Accompanist for the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry!
These two roles could be separated as well.
Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash
Do you have a wide range of musical interests from classical to pop?
Join us! We love a diverse … read more.
I typically use these monthly posts to reflect a bit on the Soul Matters theme for the month, but over the summer, there are no Soul Matters themes. Ministers and congregations must choose their own topics to explore independently. That can be freeing! But I’ll be honest – … read more.
