About 20 people participated in the conversation. There were two main purposes of the conversation: to share the results of the pledge drive and provide a summary of the notes taken at the pledge socials Results of the Pledge Drive (These figures have been updated for this report to reflect the pledges that have been … Continue reading March Congregational Conversation
Hello All Members and Friends of Tree of Life, We all had a great time with the Auction in the fall and now we are looking to more fun in the spring with a big church rummage sale. While rummage sales can be a lot of work, they can be very profitable, a service to … Continue reading Rummage Sale
Sometimes we think welcoming diversity is some kind of noble choice, but really it is a necessity to healthy systems, including congregations.
We kick off a new kind of Sunday morning together this week. First we will gather for a brief worship service, then participate in service opportunities both at Tree of Life and in the community. We will gather afterwards for a potluck lunch and celebration.
We have all searched for religion that is accepting and welcoming. Many have come from various religious backgrounds. Let us take a moment to celebrate the diversity of where we have come from and where we are now.
To kick off our participation in a new program dealing with disability justice, Rev. Sean and the “OPEN” committee will call us to celebrate and welcome people of all abilities to journey in community together.
A prophetic challenge is to be welcoming of ‘the other’ – the idea, belief or person who is a stranger to us – even when, or especially when, we do not wish to do so. We will be powerful in expressing our unity when individuals can embrace the person who differs from them. Are we … Continue reading March 2–Radical Hospitality
Congregational Conversation Part 2 Our Congregational Conversation on January 26 covered a lot of ground. In my previous article, I reported on the discussions around financial news and worship arts. Other topics of discussion concerned our ministers. Intern Minister As chair of the intern minister committee that supports Ja, Kaz stated they are using UUA … Continue reading From the Board
Each year the Unitarian Universalist Association chooses a book for congregations to read together. The annual Common Read is selected to fit with a specific Unitarian Universalist ideal. This year’s theme is Economic Justice and the Common Read is Behind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman. Our Green Sanctuary and Social Justice Committees will be … Continue reading Intern Insights: UU Common Read
Congregational Conversation, Part 1 On January 26, the Board held the first of its monthly Congregational Conversations after Sunday services. The Worship Arts Committee partnered with the Board for this conversation. Eighteen people attended and we talked for more than an hour! Because we covered so much ground, the summary of our conversation will be … Continue reading From the Board
