The Social Justice Team will be meeting on Thursday, November 14 at 7PM. Now more than ever we need to stand together and get ready to work! Please join us as we continue our work toward a more just society. Love is at our center. We meet at Starbucks on Elm Street in McHenry (4305 W. Elm … Continue reading Social Justice Now More Than Ever
This TOL fund-raiser will help supplement our congregational budget and will provide support for Compassion for Campers as well. The Cookie Walk is coming up Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Karen Meyer welcomes cookie shoppers to a past Cookie Walk Do you have holiday decorations you no longer need? You can … Continue reading Our Cookie Walk and Holiday Rummage Sale Returns Saturday, December 14, 2024
Hello companions on the journey, Dear ones, We are living in historic and challenging times, and this is indeed a historic week. I want to take a moment to remind all of us, once again, that none of us are alone. We are connected, through mystery and miracle, through our shared ministry, to the universe … Continue reading Before, During and After Election Day
Annual Service Auction Fundraiser returns Saturday, October 19, 2024 6pm-9:30pm Silent Auction and Live Auction items available both online and in person! Hors d’oeuvres and open bar (with fun non-alcoholic options) with purchase of ticket. Admission tickets are $10 each. Children are free. Here is the timeline: 6pm Doors open – browse the silent auction, purchase … Continue reading Join us Tomorrow for a Bounty of Parties & Gifts!
New, part-time Choir Director, Joyce DeWitt, welcomes everyone to share their interest in making music. Two choirs will be formed: Singing Choir Ringing Choir Look for the Choir Interest sign-up sheet outside the sanctuary or fill it out here Or simply Email Joyce today! MUSIC@TreeOfLifeUU.org
Mindfulness program is adding a practice of movement and breath on the 2nd Monday evening of each month at 7pm beginning October 14. The sessions are 45 minutes. Together we’ll focus on simple qi gong, louhan, and tai chi exercises. All movement is easy and can also be performed while seated. M.E. Tanabe will lead this program for all bodies. You … Continue reading Something NEW for Mindfulness Practice
We’re trying something new! On Sundays when our Youth Quest and Children’s Spirit Play classes are not meeting, we invite all members to experience our worship service in our Creativity Café area, located in the Fireplace room adjacent to the sanctuary. From here you will be able to see and hear the worship service, sing … Continue reading Announcing Creativity Café
Due to very low water levels in Nippersink Creek, we have had to change our first UUs We Show Up group volunteer event to a land based activity. But we have a great one! Join us for Creation Care Saturday, September 21 (same day) 1-4pm at Pleasant Valley Conservation District, 13115 Pleasant Valley Rd, Woodstock, … Continue reading Creation Care is our new UUs We Show Up event
Announcing The Undivided Isle: The Missing Quest This class will run throughout 2024-2025 on select Sundays during our Worship service. In this class, students will become travelers who are presented with challenges and stories about the Undivided Isle and the creatures that live there. They will explore what it takes to work together and to practice using skills … Continue reading Religious Exploration for Children and Youth at Tree of Life
It’s back! Our annual service auction will return Saturday, October 19th 6:00pm-9:30pm with a Plaid Night Celebration! You ‘ve seen the Diamonds and Denim Parties. We are going all in on plaid and the fall harvest out here in McHenry as we raise money to fill our budget gap and support our community. Join us … Continue reading There will be a bounty of parties, gifts and services at our fall Service Auction
