Sunday, June 17, 2018 M.E. Tanabe When we recognize our blessings and feel how they fill us, we make space for blessings to overflow onto others. Henri J. M Nowen shares these thoughts on the power of offering a blessing: To give someone a blessing is the most significant affirmation we can offer. It is … Continue reading To Be a Blessing
Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Blessing The “sacred lotus” flower originated in southern Asia and Australia. Because it grows in muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty and fragrance, it has been used as a symbol of purity since before the time of the Buddha. … Continue reading Being a Community of Blessing
Jim Scott, folk singer, composer and musical activist, returns to the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, on Saturday June 2 at 7 pm with a new program, “Gather the Spirit—A Raising of Voices.” Scott, who last performed at Tree of Life in 2016 with his tribute to his inspiration … Continue reading Folk Musician and Activist Jim Scott Returns to Tree of Life UU Congregation
Sunday, June 10, 2018, 10:45am Our Barn Service will be held on Sunday, June 10, at the Tinklers’ barn – 11314 McConnell Road, Woodstock. The service originated in the 70s at the barn of member Helen Wright, hence the name! The tradition underwent many transformations until the Tinklers’ barn became available. It has always been … Continue reading Barn Service 2018
Sunday, June 3, 2018, 10:45am M. E. Tanabe What kind of life and world do we want to see for our children and grandchildren? Using great heart and courage, what kind of world could we create that would be a reflection of our faith? Today we introduce the “vision box” as the opportunity for you … Continue reading A Vision to Bless the World
Our annual meeting will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 immediately following our shortened service. Click on the following link to learn more https://conta.cc/2GP5nvv
Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Being a Community of Creativity Within the order and design of nature the experience of life and change is constantly unfolding around us — Nature and Life continually flow in acts of creation. And every sound or movement you make enters the world as part of that flow. Just … Continue reading Soul Matters at Tree of Life: Creativity
Thursday, May 3, 2018, 9am-2pm Friday, May 4, 2018, 9am-2pm Saturday, May 5, 2018, 9am-Noon Furniture, clothing, tools, electronics, books, records, toys, jewelry, luggage, linens, office, holiday, pet supplies, and much, much more! Clean and organized! Saturday clothing is $2/bag (we supply bag) and everything else is 1/2 off! No early birds!
Sunday, May 6, 2018, 10:45 am M.E. Tanabe We have the power and freedom to be creative with our surroundings and with what we do and with who we want to be. Just thinking about that possibility can open doors of the imagination. So have you thought about what you might be creating?
Lou Ness has joined the Pastoral Care team at Tree of Life. Lou, ordained in the Episcopal Church as a deacon in 2005 has 15 years of training and formation as a chaplain, completing 2 ½ units of Clinical Pastoral Care (CPE) at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and serving as a police and … Continue reading We welcome Lou Ness
