August 24–Growing Deep by the River of Life
We will center our time together around our annual Water Communion Ceremony. You are invited to bring water from your summer adventures (internal or external) to share.
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Minister’s Mind: Growth
This month we launch a new partnership with several nearby congregations. Just like the past two years, we will have monthly themes to help guide us in worship and congregational life. But this year, we will be using the same themes as congregations in Rockford, Rockton, Elgin, and DeKalb (as well as others in Chicago … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Growth
Guitar Concert Friday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
Internationally-touring guitarists will be performing, blending musical styles as diverse as Beethoven symphonies, progressive rock, jazz, and unique takes on well-known covers. Opening for Bert Lams and Tom Griesgraber will be the Greater Midwest Guitar Circle, an ensemble of acoustic guitarists from throughout the Chicagoland area. Tickets are available for $18 advance/$20 at the door. … Continue reading Guitar Concert Friday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
July 27–Religious Tolerance
At times we discount other religions but we must be tolerant of them. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a myriad of religions and religious beliefs to create Unitarian Universalism, which is interdependent on all religions
July 20–The Interdependent Web of All Existence Including a Boxelder Bug
We are all connected. From the lowliest of the species to the highest form. The people, the trees, the whole of the earth is connected in some way. We, my friends, are even connected to the lowly Boxelder bug. Come explore with me how this strange little bug plays a role in our lives. (Ja … Continue reading July 20–The Interdependent Web of All Existence Including a Boxelder Bug
July 13–TBD
Come be surprised! Our topic this month is “Interdependence.”
July 6–Declaration of Interdependence
Interdependence is a fact of life, and our challenge is learning how to live well and meaningfully within this fact. As the country celebrates independence, join us to declare our Interdependence!
Minister’s Mind: Commitment to Action
This month we continue our exploration of our Statement of Purpose with a focus on the next phrase: “Commitment to Action.” This is where the rubber hits the road; where ideals are made real; where what we believe begins to matter. Without a Commitment to Action, our values have little effect, to believe without doing … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Commitment to Action
sUUmmer Camp
We at the Tree Of Life are pleased to be able to offer this wonderful summer camp program for the second year in a row for children and youth from Kindergarten to 8th grade (7th and 8th graders are “Junior Counselors”. You do not need to be a member to register, in fact, we encourage … Continue reading sUUmmer Camp
From the Board
Congregational Conversation Part 2 Our Congregational Conversation on January 26 covered a lot of ground. In my previous article, I reported on the discussions around financial news and worship arts. Other topics of discussion concerned our ministers. Intern Minister As chair of the intern minister committee that supports Ja, Kaz stated they are using UUA … Continue reading From the Board