Sunday, October 28, 2018 10:45am The Almost Rev. Kevin DeBeck For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Provide Sanctuary?
Sunday October 21, 2018 10:45am For our worship service, Peter Mayer leads us in word and song sharing his insights into Unitarian Universalism and how it connects us spiritually with the world as we experience it and as science provides us a picture. Peter is the composer/songwriter of such beautiful and meaning-filled songs as Blue … Continue reading Celebrating Life Through Music: Refuge; The Church of What We Know
You are not going to want to miss out on these great raffle prizes. The Stewardship Committee at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation will hold a raffle as part of the Fall FUNdraising Auction. 10% of money raised will benefit PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter.) The raffle will start Sunday, October 21 and … Continue reading Fall FUNdraising Auction Raffle Announced
Sunday, October 14, 2018 10:45am The Almost Rev. Kevin DeBeck How does a person make up for a past wrong? What has to be done to get back into covenant with one another? The Almost Rev. Kevin DeBeck looks at what atonement meant for people in ages past and what it means to us today.
Usually we think of “sanctuary” as a place of safety and protection, but in this month’s Soul Matters theme we are invited to consider larger view possibilities. One such view is offered by Parker Palmer: “When I was a kid, “sanctuary” meant only one thing. It was the big room with the stained-glass windows and … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a People of Sanctuary
Greetings everyone. First of all, I want to thank all those who sent me good wishes before I went to Boston to visit the Ministerial Fellowship Committee at the end of September. Your support and good feelings helped me achieve something that I’ve been working toward since starting seminary 4 years ago—becoming a fellowshipped minister … Continue reading October News from Our Minister
We are kicking off our Fall FUNdraising Auction with this fun video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3MMNablKlU Do you want your party on our next video? Now is your chance to let us know about it. Soon we will announce our 5 raffle items that are sure to knock your socks off. Tickets will be $5 each or 5 … Continue reading Fall FUNdraising Auction is Coming!
Sunday, September 23, 2018 10:45am On the occasion of his daughter’s 15th birthday, the Not Yet Rev. Kevin DeBeck talks about the lessons he’s learned from her and how they apply to society as a whole. On this Sunday, our Religious Education program begins again for the church year. We will honor the children moving … Continue reading What My Daughter Has Taught Me
Sunday, September 30, 2018, 10:45am Larry Dille, a member of this Church for over four decades, will deliver the message at our September 30th service. Twenty years ago, Larry chaired the development of our Vision with 100% member participation. Larry will discuss how the words, thoughts, and dreams became a part of our Vision statement. … Continue reading Our Vision – What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Because the chalice is the UU symbol of the sacred aspect of worship and because listening to one another is a sacred act of community, Chalice Circle is the name we use at Tree of Life for this circle format of adult programming. This type of program has been ongoing in our community since 2011. … Continue reading Growing In Community – Soul Matters at Tree of Life
