Sometimes we fall for the lie that we have to do it all and do it all ourselves. The concept of grace helps us remember that so many times, what we most need is community. Rev. Sean explores grace as a communal idea.
Lou Ness serves as director of Rockford’s Shelter Care Ministries and is also an Episcopal Deacon. She spent two months walking the 930+ miles from Rockford to our nation’s capital to deliver a message of compassion for the poor and homeless. “I know that the impoverished families we serve need a voice. When one of … Continue reading Lessons from the March–November 16, 2014
We are very excited to present our second Service Sunday on November 9. Service Sunday starts at the usual worship time of 10:45. We will have a short, 30 minute service and then fan out into the community to provide service for about 2 1/2 hours. We will then reconvene at the church for a … Continue reading Service Sunday–November 9, 2014
The Day of the Dead and the Christian holy days of this time (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days) are meant to be a way for relationships and connections to be renewed, even across the barrier of death. In this All-ages service we recall our beloved dead and renew our commitment to life and to … Continue reading Dancing With Memories–November 2, 2014
Tree of Life UU Ghoulishly Good Auction November 1, 2014 October 19 That’s the date your auction donations need to be turned in so they can be included in the catalog. Your donations are needed!! This is a service/events/nice things auction. Need some ideas? How about these? Pet sitting/walking Maid or butler services Wine tasting … Continue reading Ghoulishly Good Service Auction 2014
Personal Financial Planning Seminar As a service to the congregation, the Endowment Fund Committee is putting on a Personal Financial Planning seminar, to be held next Sunday immediately after the Service. The Committee is very interested in your future financial well-being. Paul Krieg, Ed Robbins, and Peter Tinkler will be performing a skit. The cast … Continue reading Endowment Fund Financial Planning Presentation
What does “renewal” mean? It’s pretty simple in some ways and not simple at all in others. The prefix “re-” means “again.” So “renew” means “new again.” Which means our task for October is to return to newness. Simple, but not. Maybe we need to think for a moment about what it is like to … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Renewal
What does it mean to be a people of renewal? October_2014_Renewal
The Women’s Drumming Circle will not meet November 7th so you can all join us at Haystacks Coffee House and Jam that night.
On November 1, 2014 at 7 o’clock in the evening, the frightening fun will begin! The whole family is invited to our biggest FUNraiser of the year, our Ghoulishly Good Auction! Along with some thrills and chills, the evening will include these phantasmagoric events: Live (or is it Undead?) Auction Silent Auction 50/50 Raffle Hors … Continue reading Ghoulishly Good Auction
