Sunday October 16, 2016 10:45am In keeping with our World Religions theme, join our Religious Education Director, Sam Jones, along with Craig Krandel of the McHenry County Jewish Congregation in Ridgefield, as we learn about and honor a fall harvest Jewish tradition. Weather permitting, we will have a portion of the service outside near our … Continue reading Celebrating Sukkot
Sunday October 9, 2016 10:45am Led by the Worship Arts Team When our hearts are wounded by the challenges of life, often our joys and hopes are displaced and we are left with confusion. By identifying our hurt, we create space for healing and remembering that we are within community, we can look for support … Continue reading What Helps Healing Happen
Sunday October 2, 2016 Rev. Sean Dennison Life is a journey and sometimes we travel together and sometimes we travel apart. The most important thing is to keep moving toward hope and healing. In his last sermon as minister of Tree of Life, Rev. Sean will celebrate how far we’ve come and wish us well.
This is a hard post to write. I have been privileged to serve Tree of Life since August 2012. It has been a real joy to be part of this congregation’s development at such a pivotal time. Your lay leaders and I have worked hard over the past four years to professionalize the administrative life, … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Endings & Healing
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Click on the arrow above to listen to the Coffee with Questions discussion from Sunday September 4, 2016 about Paul Tillich and Sin and Separation moderated by Russ Marks.
You can click on the audio file above to listen to the Coffee with Questions discussion lead by Russ Marks regarding Paul Tillich and Climate Change on August 28, 2016. These discussions are open to the public and are held at 9:15am most Sunday mornings at Tree of Life. We invite you to join us.
Click on the track above to hear the Coffee with Questions discussion on Sunday August 14, 2016. Better yet, join us this Sunday August 28th at 9:15am as the group discusses Topic: Paul Tillich and Climate Change Presenter: Russ Marks {Formated by Bob Jackson] CHILDCARE AVAILABLE ON EMAIL REQUEST TO SAM JONES samjones@ameritech.net I am … Continue reading Coffee with Questions Intellectual Confusion and Clarity
Sunday September 25, 2016 10:45am Rev. Sean Parker Dennison There is a lot going on in our nation and the world. Some of it is heart-breaking, some of it is frightening, and some of it is hopeful. What are our responsibilities as citizens? What if we considered our citizenship a covenant? Should our politics and … Continue reading Covenant and Citizenship
Sunday September 18, 2016 10:45am Larry Dille Larry and Ann Dille are moving to Arizona this fall. On September 18, Larry will be giving his “swan song” remarks. Larry and Ann have been active members since 1972. During those years, they have witnessed the Church meet the challenges of member growth and financial stability, while … Continue reading From 1 to 512 in 10 Weeks
