The Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road, is holding a Cookie Walk & Holiday Decoration Sale Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mrs. Claus will welcome shoppers all day – and live music from our woodwind ensemble will be featured. This fundraiser will offer homemade holiday cookies and … Continue reading Mrs. Claus to Visit Tree of Life Cookie Walk Dec. 14
In addition to delicious holiday cookies, we will be selling gently-used Christmas / Holiday decorations at the Cookie Walk and Holiday Decoration Sale coming up on Saturday, December 14. We welcome donations of everything from artificial Christmas trees to wreaths, tree trimming, dishware, garland, tablecloths, and, of course, all kinds of Santa Clauses! Also: wrapping paper, greeting … Continue reading Holiday Decorations needed for Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 14
Charles Troy’s Presentation of “The Creation of The Wizard of Oz” Saturday, November 17, 1:30pm In honor of the 85th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz”, acclaimed musical theater historian Charles will perform his highly entertaining and brilliantly-crafted show “The Creation of The Wizard of Oz”. The presentation combines original graphics, audio tracks, video clips, … Continue reading Let’s Have Fun Together
The Social Justice Team will be meeting on Thursday, November 14 at 7PM. Now more than ever we need to stand together and get ready to work! Please join us as we continue our work toward a more just society. Love is at our center. We meet at Starbucks on Elm Street in McHenry (4305 W. Elm … Continue reading Social Justice Now More Than Ever
This TOL fund-raiser will help supplement our congregational budget and will provide support for Compassion for Campers as well. The Cookie Walk is coming up Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Karen Meyer welcomes cookie shoppers to a past Cookie Walk Do you have holiday decorations you no longer need? You can … Continue reading Our Cookie Walk and Holiday Rummage Sale Returns Saturday, December 14, 2024
Hello companions on the journey, Dear ones, We are living in historic and challenging times, and this is indeed a historic week. I want to take a moment to remind all of us, once again, that none of us are alone. We are connected, through mystery and miracle, through our shared ministry, to the universe … Continue reading Before, During and After Election Day
Annual Service Auction Fundraiser returns Saturday, October 19, 2024 6pm-9:30pm Silent Auction and Live Auction items available both online and in person! Hors d’oeuvres and open bar (with fun non-alcoholic options) with purchase of ticket. Admission tickets are $10 each. Children are free. Here is the timeline: 6pm Doors open – browse the silent auction, purchase … Continue reading Join us Tomorrow for a Bounty of Parties & Gifts!
New, part-time Choir Director, Joyce DeWitt, welcomes everyone to share their interest in making music. Two choirs will be formed: Singing Choir Ringing Choir Look for the Choir Interest sign-up sheet outside the sanctuary or fill it out here Or simply Email Joyce today! MUSIC@TreeOfLifeUU.org
Mindfulness program is adding a practice of movement and breath on the 2nd Monday evening of each month at 7pm beginning October 14. The sessions are 45 minutes. Together we’ll focus on simple qi gong, louhan, and tai chi exercises. All movement is easy and can also be performed while seated. M.E. Tanabe will lead this program for all bodies. You … Continue reading Something NEW for Mindfulness Practice
We’re trying something new! On Sundays when our Youth Quest and Children’s Spirit Play classes are not meeting, we invite all members to experience our worship service in our Creativity Café area, located in the Fireplace room adjacent to the sanctuary. From here you will be able to see and hear the worship service, sing … Continue reading Announcing Creativity Café
