July 13–TBD
Come be surprised! Our topic this month is “Interdependence.”
Category: News
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
Intern Insights: UU Common Read
Each year the Unitarian Universalist Association chooses a book for congregations to read together. The annual Common Read is selected to fit with a specific Unitarian Universalist ideal. This year’s theme is Economic Justice and the Common Read is Behind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman. Our Green Sanctuary and Social Justice Committees will be … Continue reading Intern Insights: UU Common Read
From the Board
Congregational Conversation, Part 1 On January 26, the Board held the first of its monthly Congregational Conversations after Sunday services. The Worship Arts Committee partnered with the Board for this conversation. Eighteen people attended and we talked for more than an hour! Because we covered so much ground, the summary of our conversation will be … Continue reading From the Board
Intern Insights: Half Time
We are quickly approaching the middle of winter. Honestly, it is half over and that is a wonderful thing. As a congregation, we have made a few plays prior to the snow slowing us down, we have gone into the huddle when the wind began to blow and we scored a few points when Rev. … Continue reading Intern Insights: Half Time
Congregational Conversations
There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams. Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. ~Margaret Wheatley, from “Turning to One Another” Dear Friends, As 2014 begins, your … Continue reading Congregational Conversations
Minister’s Mind: Freedom in Faith
For the next few months, our themes will explore the words and phrases of our Statement of Purpose, which we say each week when we’re together: We journey as a family toward spiritual growth, freedom in faith, celebration of diversity, commitment to action, devotion to each other, the community and the Earth. This month, we’ll … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Freedom in Faith