September 15–The Power of Community
Join our new Intern Minister, Ja Rickard, for a service exploring the power of community in our lives and in the world.
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September 8–Powerful Beyond Measure
As we begin a new church year, we will begin to explore the topic of “power.” Do we need it? Should it scare us? Is some power beneficial? Rev. Sean will lead the service.
September 1–Daily Meaning, Daily Bread
Join us this Labor Day Weekend for an exploration of what makes work meaningful ~ the mundane details, emotional truths and existential questioning ~ using narratives from Studs Terkel’s book, Working.
Ordinary, Everyday Mindfulness
Ordinary, Everyday Mindfulness We’ve all experienced moments of wonder and bliss: a beautiful sunset engages our rapt attention, an act of loving kindness fills us with joy, a nighttime breeze bathes us in deep peace. And then the moment is gone and in its place is an ever so small longing to have another … Continue reading Ordinary, Everyday Mindfulness
Haystacks Presents Andy Cohen and Friends
On Saturday, September 7 at 7:00pm, blues artist, Andy Cohen returns to kickoff our Haystacks concert series with an evening of entertainment that will benefit the Monic Children’s Center in Jinja, Uganda. he will be joined by fellow blues artists Donna Herula and Andrew Calhoun. Andy Cohen is a fellow Unitarian Universalist from Memphis who … Continue reading Haystacks Presents Andy Cohen and Friends
Welcome Our New Intern Minister
Rev. Sean and the Board of Trustees are excited to announce that we will welcome an Intern Minister to our congregation for the 2013 – 14 church year. (September 1 – June 1) Ja Rickard, a student at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, will be our Intern Minister. Ja (pronounced “jay”) is originally from … Continue reading Welcome Our New Intern Minister
Service Auction Fundraiser
Hi members and friends of Tree of Life UUC This is an important reading so stick with it to the end! The Stewardship Committee is going to have a Service Auction Fundraiser on November 2, 2013. If you’re not sure what a service auction is, here’s the skinny: A service auction is an auction where … Continue reading Service Auction Fundraiser
From the Director of Religious Education
In July, my son Jacob and I had another wonderful experience at the Midwest Unitarian Universalist Summer Assembly, otherwise known as MUUSA. The camp used to take place in Lake Geneva, but for the past 5 years, takes place in Potosi Missouri. I highly recommend it, whether you have children, are empty nesters, or are … Continue reading From the Director of Religious Education
“Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor”
“Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.” ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Dear Friends, In the last few weeks, the Board has been made aware of an opportunity to obtain grant money for the church, which would enable us to make some improvements to our building. We are in the process of applying … Continue reading “Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor”
The Minister’s Mind: Radical Welcome
The poet, T.S. Elliot, in his long poem, “The Rock,” asks: When the Stranger says: “What is the meaning of this City?” Do you huddle close together because you love each other? What will you answer? “We all dwell together To make money from each other?” or “This is community?” I’ve always loved this question … Continue reading The Minister’s Mind: Radical Welcome