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
Every month Tree of Life explores a theme provided by Soul Matters. This month’s theme is Belonging. We will explore what it means to Belong and to be a people of Belonging in our worship services, our small groups, and in our religious education classes. You will find posts on our Facebook page about Belonging. … Continue reading Welcome to Our Month of Belonging
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
Faith Forward: From Visitor to Leader is a guided path for Unitarian Universalists to follow in their congregations, helping them navigate from building connections early on, to finding their sense of belonging as a member, to serving as a leader and boldly living their faith. It was developed by First Unitarian Church of Dallas, and … Continue reading Faith Forward Comes to Tree of Life
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.
Sunday, September 15, 2019, 10:45am As all rivers run to the sea, water is our great connector. In this service you are invited to share water in one of four ways: in awareness of scarcity; in recognition of change; as a symbol of the “storms” in our lives; in thanks for the “wellsprings” that bring … Continue reading We Draw From Many Wells: Water Communion September 15, 2019
Sunday, September 15, 2019, noon to 3pm Following our Water Communion service on September 15th, we will be having our annual church picnic on the lawn. We will be serving pulled pork sandwiches (hot dogs will also be available). The rest of the meal will be potluck — please bring a side dish or dessert … Continue reading Annual Welcome Back Picnic
No matter how much turmoil might be present in our lives, there almost always is enough order for us to hold an amount of expectation for how life will unfold: we turn on the faucet and water will pour out, the arrival of dawn will begin each day with light, sugar will taste sweet, and … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Expectation
Sunday, September 8, 2019 10:45am Guest Speaker, Lou Ness “…“Oh, Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them,” exclaimed Anne. “You mayn’t get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them. Mrs. Lynde says, ‘Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall … Continue reading What Do You Expect!
We are faced with great challenges as isolation, anger, and pain surround us with their 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. But … Continue reading Tree of Life: Rooted in love, extending that love to all of humanity
