“ …I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” — Henry D. Thoreau On August 11th after worship, Tree of Life is hosting a community opportunity to create ceramic seeds of hope as a memorial to all those who have died … Continue reading Seeds of Hope
Saturday, June 22, 2019 10-11am at the Woodstock Library We are holding a special Story Time and Craft event to speak directly to the experience of those with incarcerated loved ones. Hope you will join us in sharing this special event with youth and families coping with having a loved one in prison or jail. … Continue reading Our Story
FARM TOUR ON June 30, 2019 Please join your Green Sanctuary Team for an Afternoon at the Natural Farm Stand in Richmond. We will tour the farm and talk about organic farming, soil conservation,and small farm challenges. We will meet at Ginger Blossom, 3016 Illinois Rt 173, Richmond, Ill. on June 30, 2019, at 2PM. … Continue reading Farm Tour
Sunday, April 28, 2019 10:45am The Green Sanctuary and Music Committees have collaborated on a special service to honor Unitarian Universalist’s seventh principle to maintain and develop a strong connection with mother earth and the web of life. The musical group, Something Different, will play their own nature- inspired compositions, with Pat Smith and Karen … Continue reading Green Sanctuary and Something Different
Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation A panel discussion and Q&A session Wednesday, March 6, 2019 7-9pm Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation 5603 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050 Panel featuring: Dr. John Perryman A board-certified pediatrician living in St. Charles, IL. and practicing in Roscoe. … Continue reading Let’s Talk About: Medicare for All
General Assembly is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to send voting delegates. Tree of Life is entitled to 3 voting delegates this year but we encourage you to go even if … Continue reading Be a part of it all
Rev. Misha Sanders Sunday, January 20, 2019, 10:45am We will consider some of the words of Martin Luther King Jr. and wonder together about their creative possibilities in our our own lives and communities. Rev. Misha Sanders served this congregation as an intern minister and we are thrilled to welcome her back as a fully … Continue reading Creative Maladjustment
Monday, December 24, 2018 7:00 pm The Almost Rev. Kevin DeBeck Come celebrate Christmas Eve at Tree of Life with stories and hymns from the season. The service ends by candlelight. A special offering will be taken to support our minister’s discretionary fund. This fund allows our minister to provide private financial assistance to our … Continue reading “The Tale of Christmas, Told in Story and Song “
Sunday, December 23, 2018 10:45am Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation is happy to announce our upcoming Christmas concert. On Sunday the 23rd at 10:45 am, the TOL Choir, First Notes youth ensemble, and guest musicians from around the Chicago area will present a winter cycle by John Rutter for choir and ensemble alongside beloved … Continue reading Holiday Choir Concert Service
This holiday season, Tree of Life will have some special services to mark this holiday filled season. Sunday, December 16, 2018 10:45am Season of Lights Holiday Pageant with the Religious Education children and youth. Our students have been learning about many Festivals of Lights from around the world. Please join us on December 16th as … Continue reading Holiday Services at Tree of Life
