Tree of Life:Rooted in love, extending that love to all of humanity

Our lives now face great challenges as isolation, uncertainty, anger, and pain surround us with brokenness.  Our faith calls us to serve and offer love to neighbors that we often can’t even begin to understand  — we are called to be present with a welcoming, radical hospitality (love) that is hard to even imagine.  Beyond recognition, we need a lot holding us up to face the staggering challenges of restoring  wholeness and bringing healing.     Living up to … Continue reading Tree of Life:Rooted in love, extending that love to all of humanity

Staff Changes in Works

Considering the religious education needs of the children and familiesof our congregation as we move forward through both the transitionprocess of an interim ministry and the uncertainties of the pandemic,and in recognition of the outstanding service Heather Madaus hasprovided to our religious education program over the past several years,the Board decided to ask Heather if … Continue reading Staff Changes in Works

Compassion for Campers Indoor Winter Distribution

Indoor winter Compassion for Campers distribution will have three locations— First United Methodist Church, 3717 Main Street, McHenry (enter basement from rear parking lot) Warp Corps, 114 North Benton Street, Woodstock (enter marked door on Jackson Street side) First Church, 236 West Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake (enter marked door only) First United Methodist Church, … Continue reading Compassion for Campers Indoor Winter Distribution

Minister Musings on Healing

For our theme of “healing” this month, I thought I’d invite my wife, Virginia, to share her thoughts as a health educator: Unitarian Universalists and other liberal religious traditions don’t practice the “faith healings” found in some churches.  Most of us don’t believe that church rituals and prayers alone will cure us of infirmities.  But … Continue reading Minister Musings on Healing

8s are Wild Ends

After eight weeks, all three athletes have completed their 8’s Are Wild! – a Triathlon challenges! Thank you so much for supporting Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise over $7,000, making it one of our most successful fundraisers in recent memory. On November 1, you will be receiving … Continue reading 8s are Wild Ends