Life as We Know It

Sunday, February 4, 2018 10:45am M.E. Tanabe It’s always an inspiration to see the life of a flower take root and blossom in pavement cracks and on rocky slopes. We could view this display as the outcome of tremendous struggle – a survival against great odds – but from another perspective, this is also a … Continue reading Life as We Know It

Poetry, because…

Sunday, January 21, 2018 10:45am In a few words, a poem can tell a story, express an​ emotion, ​or convey ​a ​big idea. Th​is morning members of the​ Tree of Life Poetry Group will share their thoughts on why poetry is important to ​each of them​, and share some of their own poems, as well … Continue reading Poetry, because…

Heart Mindfulness Retreat and Workshop

Saturday, February 10, 12:45 – 4:30 pm                                                                                    Advance registration is necessary   Individual:    $20 if paid in advance ($25 if at the retreat)   Family (2 or more people):  $30 ($40 if at retreat) Scholarships are available Come, take a break from winter – and maybe even bump up your levels of serotonin.   Although frequently imagined to … Continue reading Heart Mindfulness Retreat and Workshop

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

In worship and chalice circles we are exploring the value of holding “intention” – for our community and for us as individuals.   Through the Soul Matters curriculum, we are invited to consider how “intentions” are different from “goals”.  We are offered ideas for considering how intention is a form of alignment. In Phillip Moffitt’s The … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Intention

Imagine That!

Sunday January 14, 2018 10:45am Rev. Tom Wendt Our life experience and actions are typically in line with what we are imagining. If we imagine an anticipated event as fearful, then that will be our experience of it. If we imagine it as joyful, then that will be our experience. Our imagination has great impact … Continue reading Imagine That!

Come Sing a Song With Me

Sunday January 7, 2017 10:45am Tricia Alexander and M.E. Tanabe Music! What a wonderful way to begin the New Year at TOL – celebrating our community through singing! Tricia Alexander is joining us to lead in singing songs of the heart. We’ll be sharing songs for voices of all ages and sharing the joy of … Continue reading Come Sing a Song With Me

Sharing the Gift of Hope

Sunday, December 24, 2017, 7:00 pm With carols and candlelight we celebrate the joy of Christmas in our lives and community. This communal joy renews and reminds us of the powerful hope that we can share with others. The service ends with lighting candles and singing Silent Night. There will be no morning service that … Continue reading Sharing the Gift of Hope