Haystack’s Coffee House Presents Open Mic & Jam Night On Friday, May 8, from 7 – 10 pm, Haystack’s Coffee House will present another Open Mic & Jam Night. The evening will feature local performers showing their skills as folk, R&R, jazz, classical musicians, comedians and poets. All are invited to attend. Bring your friends!! … Continue reading Haystacks Coffee House
For the past few days, I’ve finally begun to believe in Spring again. The snow is mostly melted, I have crocuses blooming in my yard, and the grass is beginning its shift from brown to green. Even though this happens every year, I still find myself responding to the change of seasons like it has … Continue reading Minister’s Mind–Revelation
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
Whew! We’ve made it through another winter, although I do believe that this one seemed less intense than last year. Spring is finally here, even though currently the weather belies this fact. With Spring, comes new beginnings, new life, renewal, change, etc. In our Religious Education program, we too are going to begin something new! … Continue reading Religious Education Under Construction
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
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
Sunday, March 15, 2015 Everyone hits bad times, but some people bounce back faster and stronger. Join author, life coach, and drummer Kevin Donka as he explores some skills that can help make anyone more resilient. Dr. Kevin Donka is known internationally in the fields of health, wellness, self-development and the connection between spirituality and … Continue reading You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For
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.
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 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
