Dear Beloved Tree of Life Community, As you know, two days ago Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away after a long battle with cancer. This has come as a painful shock to many of us. Justice Ginsberg lived a life that changed our world. A central figure in the legal battle for … Continue reading On the Loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Our 8’S are Wild fundraiser has begun and we have an update for you. First, a reminder of what the challenges are: The 8’s ARE WILD! Tree of Life Triathlon Team includes three athletes from our congregation, Karen Meyer, Randy Meyer and Peter Tinkler. Each are challenging themselves to help raise money for Tree of … Continue reading Week One of 8’S are Wild
Your Tree of Life Dream Team has come upwith the BEST fundraising event EVER !…and we’re callin’ it8’S ARE WILD!To find out ALL about it, Watch this Video
Your Tree of Life Dream Team has come up with the BEST fundraising event EVER ! …and we’re callin’ it 8’S ARE WILD! Check out this video that will tell you all about this upcoming event.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7TzVum4st0&feature=youtu.be
McHenry—The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers will continue to distribute camping gear and supplies to the homeless. Three more offerings are scheduled in Crystal Lake, McHenry, and Woodstock in August and September. Additional distributions may be scheduled later as needed. from 3:30 to 5 pm. at St, Ann’s Episcopal Church, 503 … Continue reading Faith Leaders Schedule Homeless Camping Gear Distributions
Did you miss the service on June 7th with Rabbi Maralee Gordon? Here is the recording. Equation for Justice video
The pandemic and its challenges exposed a raw edge of the uncertainty of life, inviting us to look more clearly at how our life is shared with others. The ongoing tragedy of racism also calls us to examine the deep brokenness of the humanity we share with others. In our faith, we are called to … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Compassion
The Tree of Life Social Justice Team extends a special invitation to join us for George Floyd Memorial Parking Lot Vigil in conjunction with other McHenry County congregational gatherings sponsored by the Faith Leaders of McHenry County on Monday, June 8 at 7pm in our parking lot. Social distancing will be observed and participants are … Continue reading Prayer Vigil Monday, June 8, 2020
After several months of an intense search process, we are thrilled to announce that Reverend Jennifer Gracen has accepted a 2 year full-time interim minister position with Tree of Life! Rev. Jenn, as she refers to herself, earned her Masters of Divinity from Andover-Newton Theological School in Massachusetts. She then served as an intern minister … Continue reading Meet Rev. Jenn
Did you miss our service on Sunday? Lucky you! Here is the recording. CLICK HERE Michael Dowd will be back with us Friday, May 15, 2020 at 7pm. CLICK HERE to join us then.
