Sunday, December 1, 2019, 10:45am M.E. Tanabe “… physicists tell us that contemplation of the vast universe doesn’t make them feel smaller, it makes them realize the larger story of which they are a part – that we are stardust and from the vastness we came. To be a people of awe is not so … Continue reading Awe in Life – with “tidings of comfort and joy”
Sunday, November 24, 2019, 10:45am Rabbi Maralee Gordon Recently returned from the latest of her twice yearly visits to Israel, Rabbi Gordon will speak about Israeli/Palestinian projects, organizations, businesses and schools in which Jews and Arabs interact, the results, and suggestions for us all.
Every month Tree of Life explores a theme provided by Soul Matters. This month’s theme is Attention. We will explore what it means to be attentive and to be a people of attention in our worship services, our small groups, and in our religious education classes. You will find posts on our Facebook page about … Continue reading Welcome to Our Month of Attention
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is this Friday, November 8, 2019 at 6pm and you really don’t want to miss it. Join us for a night of fun bidding, raffles, open bar, snacks, and entertainment. We don’t even charge an entry fee. Check out our extensive catalog and even start bidding here. www.auctria.com/auction/TOLUUCServiceAuction2019 Want … Continue reading Fall FUUNdraiser This Friday!
Moving into the holidays….. what a wonderful time for a pause! During this season we often find ourselves with many obligations — frequently accompanied by unexpected challenges and disappointments. High expectations during the holiday season can leave us feeling over-extended, stressed, or disconnected. So let’s take time for a pause for centering ourselves and … Continue reading Holiday Pause for Self Kindness
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 10:45am Rev. Michelle Lattanzio “Attention, Please!” What does it mean to be a people of attention? Together, let us consider how we build our lives using attention as a spiritual practice.
To welcome this month’s theme, we have the words of these [ life] artists for our reflection: Georgia O’Keeffe~ Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a friend takes time. ~ If you take a flower in your hand and … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Attention
Sunday, November 10, 2019, 10:45am Bill Zigrone, guest speaker Humanism appears to be growing implicitly in the younger generations. There is a strong trend away from conservatism and religion, that is not necessarily explained by secular and humanist activism. The more educated and less patriarchal society becomes, the more empathy and tolerance becomes the norm. … Continue reading The Rise and Promise of Humanism
Sunday, October 27, 2019, 10:45am Rev. Michelle Lattanzio In this season of harvest and reflection, we gather together in community to enjoy the fruits of our labors and to reflect upon our journey through the growing season. Our harvest comes from the roots of our communities, in terms of seeds and of ancestral wisdom. Let … Continue reading Autumnal Reflections and Beloved Belonging
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 10:45am Lou Ness The Wendall Berry Poem, “Peace of the Wild Thing,” gives us a pathway to finding hope and peace in times of great turmoil and yes, even in times when the stakes are not high. Join me for a conversation on being true to self when the world pushes … Continue reading The Times They Are a Changing
