As temperatures plummet here in McHenry County, IL, the homeless and unhoused are still sleeping outside, in cars, or in unheated spaces like storage lockers, garages, and vacant buildings. Compassion for Campers, a ministry of Tree of Life, will once again be distributing critical survival equipment at the Community Resource Day at Willow Crystal Lake, … Continue reading Faithify for Compassion for Campers
Greetings! The Board, Music Search Team (Ron Relic, Jesse Bowen, Sheryl Bass, and Jane Richards), and Rev. Jenn are delighted to announce we have hired a new part-time Music Director for Tree of Life!! Please join us in welcoming our returning Music Director, Lilith Ransburg, who has been a part of our life in the … Continue reading Announcing our New Music Director
In the 16th century, Nicolaus Copernicus – an astronomer and mathematician who worked for the Catholic Church – developed a model of the universe that placed the sun at its center. His ideas ran contrary to what those around him believed. They could clearly see with their own eyes that the sun and other heavenly bodies moved … Continue reading The Minister’s Musings on Finding Our Center
Tonight, I am baking a loaf of homemade bread. It’s the start of the Advent season, and I got my wife one of those Advent calendars with little jars of jams and honeys. Of course, while it was a gift for her, I’m counting on her willingness to share with me each morning! I’ve baked … Continue reading Our Minister’s Musings on Wonder
“We all change, when you think about it. We’re all different people all through our lives. And that’s OK, that’s good, you gotta keep moving, so long as you remember all the people that you used to be.” This is a quote from a season-ending episode of Doctor Who. It was the final episode of … Continue reading The Minister’s Musings on Change
Compassion for Campers, our program to support the homeless and housing insecure, is struggling to keep up with the need. You can help with a direct donation of the following items: High protein canned goods, with pop open tops. Men and women’s deodorant Larger body wipes Hair brushes Coffee creamer Instant coffee Coloring books and … Continue reading What Compassion for Campers need most now
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
Dear Beloved Community, We have exciting news to share! We have officially embarked on the search for our next minister. Our board has agreed with the board of the Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Grayslake (PCUUC) to conduct a joint search for a full-time minister who will serve both of our congregations on a … Continue reading Exciting News About Our Future
We Are REALLY Celebrating! This Sunday, September 11, after our Water Communion celebration, we will celebrate in perhaps our most favorite way by sharing a meal together. During our 10 years in McHenry we’ve had many challenges and successes and it’s time to celebrate all that’s still most wonderful: being together in community. Please … Continue reading This Sunday’s Picnic is Upgraded to a Potluck Party
A few days ago, I had our 17-month-old daughter, Addy, out at the church. She was exploring the grounds while carrying a rock she’d found near the building. When it was time to go, I showed Addy how to set the rock down on the ground. But before we could start heading toward the car, she went back … Continue reading Do You Belong?
