July 6–Declaration of Interdependence
Interdependence is a fact of life, and our challenge is learning how to live well and meaningfully within this fact. As the country celebrates independence, join us to declare our Interdependence!
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From the Board: Results of Our Congregational Meeting
On June 1st, 2014 we held our annual congregational meeting. It was well-attended and lively. The congregation voted to elect our 2014 – 2015 Officers and Board members: President: Carol Alfus(returning) Vice President: Judy Stettner (newly elected) Treasurer: Sandra Lott (returning) Secretary: Scott Brix (returning) Greg Dionne (newly elected) Gale Harris (returning) George (“Kaz”) Kazlusky … Continue reading From the Board: Results of Our Congregational Meeting
Minister’s Mind: Cabaret Church
About a year and a half ago, several things came together that started me thinking about what “church” might look like in the future. I was seeing article after article and study after study asking the same question: Is the church, as we know it, dying? It’s a tough but important question based on the … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Cabaret Church
Wedding Service
Invocation Dearly Beloved, We have a joyful and profound purpose here today and it is fitting to begin with a moment of reverence, aware of and grateful for the innumerable forces that have made this moment possible. In this moment of promising May each of us be present to love And aware of … Continue reading Wedding Service
June 22–A Playful Life
Studies show that the old saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” is more true than we may have thought. Join us to explore the importance of play to our spiritual, physical, and emotional lives.
June 15th–The Grasp of Your Hand
Sometimes we need an encouraging word, a hand to hold, or someone to tell us, “you can do it!” We will honor fathers and those who have been like fathers to us.
June 8th, 2014–Love Makes a Way!
For just over ten years the Tree of Life congregation has actively supported marriage equality in McHenry County (and beyond!) On Sunday, June 8th at 10:45 a.m. we will celebrate with the happy couples as they join their lives in LEGAL marriage. Rev. Sean will officiate and the service will be followed by a reception … Continue reading June 8th, 2014–Love Makes a Way!
Intern Insights: Leaving
I am down to the last few weeks of my internship with both Tree of Life, the congregation and Rev. Sean. This has been a wonderful experience for me and I have so many people to thank for helping me navigate through these last nine months. It is with great sadness that I will be … Continue reading Intern Insights: Leaving
From The Board: April Congregational Conversation
This month’s conversation was attended by approximately 20 people and covered these topics: Same sex wedding ceremony Rev. Sean announced that the service on June 8 would be devoted to a wedding ceremony for same sex couples. This is one joyous way we can act on our principles and provide a wonderful service for same … Continue reading From The Board: April Congregational Conversation
Intern Insights: Together as UUs
Last week I lost a very important person in my life. I was not the only one to suffer this loss. One of our sister churches lost their minister and the members of that congregation lost their leader and friend. Rev. Georgette Wonders had been the minister at Bradford Community Church UU in Kenosha, WI, … Continue reading Intern Insights: Together as UUs