Worship: Tree of Life Church, McHenry County. 150th Anniversary. April 25, 2016 Rev. Dr. Barbara Merritt Reading: Fredrick Buechner from A Room Called Remember We are always remembering. In one sense the past is dead and gone, never to be repeated, over and done with, but in another sense, it is, of course, not done … Continue reading Rev. Dr. Barbara Merritt’s 150th Anniversary Sermon
May 1, 2016 10:45 am Rev. Sean Parker Dennison Today we welcome Everyday Anarchy, a local band, to our sanctuary to immerse us in the power of rock music. Drawing from a wide variety of artists, we will celebrate the music that changed and keeps changing the world.
On March 20, 2016 10:45am Rev. Sean presents Theyologies of Liberation. What is Liberation Theology? Is it relevant to Unitarian Universalism? Can it help us understand what is happening in the world today and how we should respond? Can we find ways to talk about how our commitments to justice are connected to our theology? And … Continue reading Theyologies of Liberation
On March 13, 2016 10:45am Rev. Sean presents Breaking Cages. What keeps you from being completely yourself, completely whole? What would it look like to burst out of these cages into full liberation? How and why do we keep ourselves from being free? Do we hold back to feel safe? What do we miss by … Continue reading Breaking Cages
March 6, 2016 10:45 Rebecca Hinds presents The Courage of Our Questions. Rebecca writes “the fear of embarrassment or vulnerability can often prevent us from asking questions. So what does it take to have the courage to voice our questions? How can living into our curiosity open us to the mystery, to one another, and … Continue reading The Courage of Our Questions
February 28, 2016 n the second of our “The Church of _______” services we explore the power of folk music. Singer-songwriter Joe Jencks joins us to share the power and beauty of contemporary folk music. Learn more about Joe at joejencks.com
February 21, 2016 In this service, we will look at the shadow side of Desire and talk about the ways in which it can be destructive to self and community. We will also look into the qualities of Aspiration, and discover how Aspiration can uplift us and inspire compassion for ourselves, and help create compassionate … Continue reading Desire vs. Aspiration
February 14, 2016 One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package… to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. “Somebody loves you,” the note says. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room… After some time, Mr. Hatch discovers who his secret admirer is, and in doing so, enjoys the biggest … Continue reading Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
February 7, 2016 Desire is a powerful force, but one we don’t often talk about, especially in church. Is desire good? dangerous? inevitable? Come explore with us as Rev. Sean leads the service.
January 31, 2016 Art is not just about self-expression. It has always been a way of reflecting, resisting, and imagining realities. Rev. Sean will explore art as a means of resistance in this service.
