January 7, 2021 Dear Tree of Life Community, How are you doing? Earlier this week, many of us were watching with anticipation and perhaps anxiety as the long-awaited special election in Georgia concluded. Yesterday we woke to the news that Congress had started the (usually boring) process of certifying the Electoral College votes. By early … Continue reading Regarding the events of January 6, 2021
As some of you have discovered through our online Tree of Life gamenights over the past few months, I love playing games. I am especiallyfond of games that involve group storytelling. When this COVID-19pandemic began, I put out a call to my clergy colleagues to see ifothers might be interested in forming a weekly “Dungeons … Continue reading Minister’s Musings on Imagination
Please join us in supporting these two very worthy programs as you practice Generosity. https://conta.cc/3fS9fPs
Considering the religious education needs of the children and familiesof our congregation as we move forward through both the transitionprocess of an interim ministry and the uncertainties of the pandemic,and in recognition of the outstanding service Heather Madaus hasprovided to our religious education program over the past several years,the Board decided to ask Heather if … Continue reading Staff Changes in Works
Indoor winter Compassion for Campers distribution will have three locations— First United Methodist Church, 3717 Main Street, McHenry (enter basement from rear parking lot) Warp Corps, 114 North Benton Street, Woodstock (enter marked door on Jackson Street side) First Church, 236 West Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake (enter marked door only) First United Methodist Church, … Continue reading Compassion for Campers Indoor Winter Distribution
After eight weeks, all three athletes have completed their 8’s Are Wild! – a Triathlon challenges! Thank you so much for supporting Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise over $7,000, making it one of our most successful fundraisers in recent memory. On November 1, you will be receiving … Continue reading 8s are Wild Ends
After seven weeks, two of our three athletes have completed their challenges and our third is very close. One week to go and the Dream Team’s 8’s Are Wild! – a Triathlon fundraiser will be completed. Please take a look at the Week 7 Scoreboard to see the progress of Karen, Peter and Randy. On … Continue reading Week 7 of 8s are Wild!
With just two weeks left, Karen, Randy and Peter are ahead of pace to complete their challenges. Please checks this weeks Scoreboard for up-to-date results.
Our three athletes are well ahead of pace to finish their swimming, running and biking challenges. Please take a look at this weeks Scoreboard to check their progress. Thank you to every one that supported this fundraiser. You have done a great job of motivating our athletes.
