Category: Events

A Woman Called Harriet

A Woman Called Harriet:  Seven Who Slayed the Dragon of SlaveryA presentation by Gloria Van Hof, researcher, author and educator Saturday April 29th – 11:00 amA hybrid event – online via Zoom – click here to registerOr In person at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road, McHenry(please RSVP to info@mcccprochoice.org if attending in … Continue reading A Woman Called Harriet

Forum on Facts Not Fiction About Illinois Safe-T Act and Bail Reform 

A recording of this program is now available along with the chat file and a poster that was mentioned by an attendee. Pre Trial Fairness Presentation We will host an on-line forum to discuss the truth about the controversial Illinois Safe-T Act and Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act an end to automatic cash bail this Saturday, … Continue reading Forum on Facts Not Fiction About Illinois Safe-T Act and Bail Reform 

Tree of Life UU Congregation and Live4Lali Offer free Narcan Training and Kits 

Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Live4Lali will be provide Free Narcan kits and training at the church, 5603 West Bull Valley Road in McHenry on Saturday afternoon October 8 at 2 pm.  Live4Lali is the organization that works to reduce stigma and prevent substance use disorder among individuals, families, and communities, and minimize … Continue reading Tree of Life UU Congregation and Live4Lali Offer free Narcan Training and Kits 

Mindfulness Practice at Tree of Life on a New Platform

Our mindfulness practice offers a sampling of different exercises to bring deeper awareness to our daily living and to explore our connection to others and to all Life. Group practice can be a powerful supplement to living mindfully, even with just occasional participation. Our time together is a pause to untangle ourselves from the busyness … Continue reading Mindfulness Practice at Tree of Life on a New Platform

Documentary on Jewish Rescuers Martha and Rev. Waitstill Sharp via Zoom

Two Who Dared: The Sharps Story, a documentary film about the Unitarian couple who rescued Jews in Prague and France during World War II will be shown on Zoom this Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 pm by the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry, Illinois.  The film will be introduced by the congregation’s interim … Continue reading Documentary on Jewish Rescuers Martha and Rev. Waitstill Sharp via Zoom

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 30, 2021, 3:30-5:30pm In the parking lot of Tree of Life All ages are welcomed- that means teens and adults too! You are encouraged to decorate your car and come in costume for a festive good time. Come to trick! Come to treat! Adults are encouraged to bring candy or small prizes to hand … Continue reading Trunk or Treat

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, June 6, 2021

According to our bylaws and in keeping with our 5th Principle, the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large, we will hold our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 6th at noon. All friends and members of the congregation are encouraged to attend with … Continue reading Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, June 6, 2021

Environmental Justice Through Food: Connecting the dots between our UU values and the Food Shed Co-op initiative in McHenry County

Many members of Tree of Life UU Congregation are owner-members of the Food Shed Co-op, a community owned grocery store coming soon near McHenry County College. What do your fellow congregants know that you don’t know? Come to a Zoom presentation on Friday, April 30th at 7 PM to find out. Explore what the Food Shed Co-op … Continue reading Environmental Justice Through Food: Connecting the dots between our UU values and the Food Shed Co-op initiative in McHenry County

Mindfulness Cancelled

We are sorry to have to cancel all Mindfulness sessions at this time due to illness. We are wishing our group leader a quick and complete recovery and hope to bring back Mindfulness in the future.