Eighteen Things to Say to Belong

Sunday October 13, 2019, 10:45am Rabbi Maralee Gordon Eighteen utterances to say to ourselves and to others to deepen our sense of belonging in our communities. (Eighteen is the numerical value of the Hebrew word, Chai=life) Here is a recording of Rabbi Maralee Gordon’s sermon https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uRTAR2yVvfh_mpkdl7nwD7dwNyukAvLe/view?usp=sharing You can also read her sermon here. https://treeoflifeuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Connecting-through-18-utterances-UU-10-13-19.pdf

Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Belonging

When we hear the word “belonging”,  we think of the places and circumstances where we can be ourselves… where we feel safe and welcomed.   The sense of belonging arises in  situations that nurture us and help us grow into more of ourselves.  Yet, in the picture of ducklings leaping from their nest, we witness a … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Belonging

Expectations Awry

Sunday, September 29, 2019 10:45am Guest Speaker, Gina Swinney As humans we are naturally creative beings. As we create scenarios for our future, we use expectation as one of the stones in our foundation.  Howdoes expectation affect our relationships with others, God and ourselves?  What outcomes can come from expecting too much or too little … Continue reading Expectations Awry

Sandbars, Circuit Riders and the Big Heart of Universalism

Sunday, September 22, 2019, 10:45am Carol Alfus, lay speaker What are the stories behind the Universalist side of our family tree? What meaning does their message of God’s unconditional love have for a people who may not believe in God? Missed the service? Here is a recording of the sermon.