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 – I like the sense of community that comes from a … Continue reading An Independent Summer
How often do we take the timeTo share a joke or silly rhyme?To toss a ball or shout hooray?Our theme at church this month is “Play!” Now to some folks this might seem odd –“You talk of play instead of God?”But as UUs we know it’s fineTo laugh along with The Divine. In fact, we … Continue reading Minister’s Musings on Play
Zoom has made some changes and requires you to consent to being recorded when joining our worship service which we record and post unlisted on YouTube each Monday. This does not mean you will show up in our recording. Only those that unmute themselves to participate in the service, or do so accidentally and interrupt … Continue reading Recording Consent in Zoom
Covid Guidelines for Tree Of Life: Updated August 17, 2022. Based on the CDC’s community level metrics* with data drawn from www.covidactnow.com As Unitarian Universalists we are a covenantal congregation and caring for one another by following these guidelines is integral to gathering. We recognize that we are all individuals who can be expected to … Continue reading Our Transition Back
According to our bylaws and in keeping with our 5th Principle, the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large, we will hold our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 6th at noon. All friends and members of the congregation are encouraged to attend with … Continue reading Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, June 6, 2021
“We are all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?” This is one of my favorite quotes, a classic line from Doctor Who. It reminds me that we are always writing our story, and we have a say in how that story goes. From The Three Little Pigs to The Boy … Continue reading Minister’s Musings on Story
M.E. Tanabe returns with Mindfulness practice. We invite you to join our shared mindfulness practice. Together we sample different exercises to bring deeper awareness to our daily lives and to explore our connection to others and to all Life. Group practice is a supplement to living mindfully. Whether you join us or not, please consider … Continue reading Mindfulness Returns
Many members of Tree of Life UU Congregation are owner-members of the Food Shed Co-op, a community owned grocery store coming soon near McHenry County College. What do your fellow congregants know that you don’t know? Come to a Zoom presentation on Friday, April 30th at 7 PM to find out. Explore what the Food Shed Co-op … Continue reading Environmental Justice Through Food: Connecting the dots between our UU values and the Food Shed Co-op initiative in McHenry County
Each year we ask our members to pledge support to Tree of Life so we may continue to fulfill our four core areas of ministry: Worshiping, Educating, Caring & Connecting, and Community Outreach. This year our pledge drive is running March 28th to April 11th. We invite you to learn more about our ministries below … Continue reading Cherish the Flame at Tree of Life- 2021 Pledge Drive
o become is a life long process.Nothing is constant,not even the self.We evolve in the midst of narratives meant only for someand ways of being made narrow by fear and power.We must, then, have the courage to listen to the truth of our own lives,to the wisdom that comes from within—responding without resistance or need … Continue reading Minister’s Musings on Becoming
