Category: News

Rummage Sale 2015

Hello All Members and Friends of Tree of Life, We all had a great time with the Auction in the fall and now we are looking to more fun in the spring with a big church rummage sale. While rummage sales can be a lot of work, they can be very profitable, a service to … Continue reading Rummage Sale 2015

Peter Rollins Presentation

Jana Chwalisz  the pastor of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington, IL invites us to an event they are having with philosopher/theologian Peter Rollins on March 20-21. Rollins is a well known and highly respected leader in the field of radical theology. His works are provocative and challenging, and he offers a breath … Continue reading Peter Rollins Presentation

A Chair for My Mother

Sunday March 22, 2015 10:45am All-Ages Service with Sam Jones, DRE and Rev. Sean Parker Dennison Based on the award-winning book by Vera Williams we will learn together about resilience. After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to … Continue reading A Chair for My Mother

Still Something Sings

Sunday March 8, 2015 Rev. Sean Parker Dennison The number one predictor of resilience is hope. Join Rev. Sean as he lifts up Unitarian Universalist sources of hope.

The Storm is Passing Over

Sunday March 1, 2015 10:45am Rev. Sean Parker Dennison Conflict, loss, grief–these are some of the storms of life. Sometimes we hope to avoid them, but perhaps we need these storms to truly understand the fullness of life. Rev. Sean, inspired by the spiritual of the same name, explores how we develop resilience by weathering … Continue reading The Storm is Passing Over

Office Administrator Job Opening

Office Administrator We are a medium size, welcoming, liberal church located in McHenry, IL. We are looking for an Office Administrator to work with our minister, staff, and volunteers to ensure our congregation functions smoothly and efficiently. Part time Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Paid holidays and vacation Key responsibilities: Maintain administrative … Continue reading Office Administrator Job Opening

Minister’s Mind: Faith

“Faith” is one of those words that sometimes give Unitarian Universalists trouble. For those who were told again and again to accept things “on faith” or told that their questions were a sign that they did not have enough faith, the word itself may bring back painful memories, especially in a religious or spiritual context. … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Faith