Worship Changes to Strengthen Community For this week’s worship service, there will be some small changes with the potential to impact how we are together in community. As I am fond of saying: Worship is a celebration of Life and Community. To understand this, it’s helpful to remember that “community” is not just a word … Continue reading Reflecting on Worship Changes
Sunday March 26, 2017 10:45am Dr. Gina Swinney will join us to explore “risk” as she reminds us: Helen Keller said, “Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” If we are to live a daring life, we must be willing to take risks. Risking is scary and offers no … Continue reading Something Ventured; Everything Gained
It’s no secret that the resilience of a strong community, like a strong family, holds up under challenges, the unexpected, and change. It’s equally true that in the midst of difficulties, growing closer to one another is fundamental to helping the whole community develop confidence and trust in one another. And when we open ourselves … Continue reading Growing Community, Connecting More Deeply
On March 12, 2017 Tree of Life Welcomed our 5 newest members during our service on taking a risk to strengthen our community. These folks took a risk to check us out. Now lets give them a warm welcome. Barbara Sedgwick Barbara and her husband, Jon, and fell in love with downtown Woodstock and … Continue reading Tree of Life Welcomes New Members
Sunday March 19, 2017 10:45am Sam Jones, DRE Join us for an All Ages Service on March 19th as we awake from the darkness of winter into the light of spring. What new life is awaiting to grow in you? What can you cultivate and nurture to see the results of by harvest? Special guest, … Continue reading Alive with Spring
Donating Items to Tree of Life Rummage Sale Items we want and need: All your clean, working household items and clothing including: Baby items such as toys, high chairs (if newer and not recalled), yard toys that can be lifted by one person, clothing, feeding items. Bedding/Draperies including sheets, bedspreads, quilts, comforters, blankets, chair or … Continue reading Donating Items to the Rummage Sale
Thursday April 13, 2016 9am- 2pm Regular Price on all items Friday April 14, 2016 9am-2pm Regular Price on all items Saturday April 15, 2016 9am-noon $2 a bag for clothing(we supply the bag) and half off everything else. If you have come to our previous sales, you know we offer great deals on clean, … Continue reading Rummage Sale 2017 is Coming!!!
Sunday March 12, 2017 10:45am Karen Meyer, Marc Stettner and M.E. Tanabe Join us as we welcome new members into our community – this is always a joyful celebration. For our morning message, speakers from Member Care, Membership Development, and Worship Arts will offer us thoughts on the strengths of our community. And they’ll explore … Continue reading What Are We Willing to Risk to Strengthen Community?
Poets in Resistance Reading Mixes Art and Activism McHenry—The Social Justice Team of the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry. will sponsor Poets in Resistance, a public reading and rally on Friday, March 10 at 7 pm. Over a dozen poets from high … Continue reading Poets in Resistance Update
Woodstock—Main Street Patriots, an amalgam of Tea Party supporters, anti-immigrant activists, the new alt-right, and supporters of Donald Trump are planning a so-called Spirit of American Rallies all across the country. The only Illinois rally is scheduled this Saturday, March 4, on the Square in Woodstock at Noon. In response a Hate Has No Home … Continue reading Hate Has No Home Activists Plan Counter Event to Woodstock Spirit of America Rally
