Sunday October 30, 2016 10:45am In this annual celebration inspired by the traditions of Mexico and other nations and peoples, we make time and space to befriend death and remember our beloved dead. Please bring a picture or memento to share.
Sunday October 23, 2016 10:45am Rev. Sharon Dittmar During the celebration of Jewish High Holy Days, which have just concluded, our Jewish friends reflect on their behavior and actions of the past year and consider who they might have accidentally or intentionally harmed. Everyone could benefit from such reflection. Tree of Life has just experienced … Continue reading We Begin Again
Pete Seeger calls him “some kind of a magician”. Jim is a composer and musical activist. For more than three decades, Jim Scott has made it his business to create and perform music that celebrates the earth. His songs and poetry have inspired and educated audiences around the world. He has developed presentations for every … Continue reading Jim Scott in Concert October 28, 2016
Click on the arrow above to hear the Coffee with Questions discussion from September 25, 2016.
Sunday October 16, 2016 10:45am In keeping with our World Religions theme, join our Religious Education Director, Sam Jones, along with Craig Krandel of the McHenry County Jewish Congregation in Ridgefield, as we learn about and honor a fall harvest Jewish tradition. Weather permitting, we will have a portion of the service outside near our … Continue reading Celebrating Sukkot
Sunday October 9, 2016 10:45am Led by the Worship Arts Team When our hearts are wounded by the challenges of life, often our joys and hopes are displaced and we are left with confusion. By identifying our hurt, we create space for healing and remembering that we are within community, we can look for support … Continue reading What Helps Healing Happen
This is a hard post to write. I have been privileged to serve Tree of Life since August 2012. It has been a real joy to be part of this congregation’s development at such a pivotal time. Your lay leaders and I have worked hard over the past four years to professionalize the administrative life, … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Endings & Healing
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Click on the arrow above to listen to the Coffee with Questions discussion from Sunday September 4, 2016 about Paul Tillich and Sin and Separation moderated by Russ Marks.
You can click on the audio file above to listen to the Coffee with Questions discussion lead by Russ Marks regarding Paul Tillich and Climate Change on August 28, 2016. These discussions are open to the public and are held at 9:15am most Sunday mornings at Tree of Life. We invite you to join us.
