Friday, April 13, 2018, 7:00 pm Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA tells the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. It features personal stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims’ families. The film exposes how … Continue reading Movie Night – Gun Violence
The Tree of Life Rummage sale is just a month away! Bring your donations to the church Sunday, April 29, 2018, noon to 5 pm. What can you bring? All your answers are here. Donating Items to Tree of Life Rummage Sale Please put a size tag on those clothes. You can use this to print … Continue reading Rummage Sale 2018
ReZist – Funny Songs about Peace and Justice Friday, May 25, 2018, 7:00pm Cost: $20 or pay what you can Tickets will be sold at the door. ReZist is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman’s original songs, a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice. “Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and … Continue reading Roy Zimmerman in Concert at Tree of Life
Family Movie Night Friday, March 23, 2018, 7:00 pm! Hosted by Green Sanctuary we will be showing WALL-E. Kid-friendly and serving snacks and refreshments. We will be watching on our brand new big screen television in the sanctuary! Wall-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends … Continue reading Family Movie Night this Friday
The competition was HOT at our Chili Cook-Off/ Pledge Drive Kickoff Sunday, March 18th but three emerged victoriously. Winners of the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry Chile Cook-off. From left to right Heather Madaus, mild; Karen Meyers, vegetarian and the trophy for most votes overall; and Patrick Kerin, hot. The Cook-off was … Continue reading Chili Cook-Off a Success
Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 7:00 pm Join the Tree of Life Social Justice Team as we screen a 40-minute documentary on our failing health care system and a possible fix. Following the film, we will have a panel of experts present their thoughts and take questions and comments in a moderated format. Click Here to … Continue reading Medicare for All Forum
Join us for this fun and yummy kick off for our annual pledge drive. Everyone is encouraged to attend even if you are brand new to Tree of Life. Here is how it works: 1. Have a great chili recipe? Enter to win the golden ladle trophy! Let Dave Dreyer know the name of your … Continue reading Chili Cook Off Lunch
Sunday, March 18, 2018, 10:45 am Join us for Worship Art’s program for creating a worship experience through music. We’ll host a visit by the Friends of the Gamelan ensemble led by Alex Yoffe. Alex has shared these inspired thoughts: “I am so drawn to this music because of its communal nature: all of the … Continue reading Celebrating Life and Community Through Music: Javanese Music of the Gamelan
A memorial service will be held for Jim Hecht on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 4:00pm. The service will be held at Blue Lotus Temple (the old home of this congregation) 221 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL. All are welcome. Please note that you will need to take your shoes off once you enter the temple. … Continue reading Jim Hecht Memorial Service
Sunday, February 18, 2018 10:45am Worship Service Join us for Worship Art’s program for creating a worship experience through music. Olya Prohorova from Moldova and Erina Koyasu have joined together to create a wonderful sound combination of flute and violin.. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite neighbors and friends to participate in a … Continue reading Celebrating Life and Community Through Music: Eastern Europe and Japan
