A Prayer for Peace
We will be sharing songs and readings of hope and concern and focus on healing our broken world.
Category: Social Justice
Bring Us Your Bread Tabs
Don’t put those plastic bread tabs in the landfill. Instead, help turn them into wheelchairs for children. These inexpensive chairs can be replaced easily as the child grows. We are collecting the tabs in our coat closet. Look for the plastic bear hanging over the lost and found. Get your friends and neighbors in on … Continue reading Bring Us Your Bread Tabs
A Woman Called Harriet
A Woman Called Harriet: Seven Who Slayed the Dragon of SlaveryA presentation by Gloria Van Hof, researcher, author and educator Saturday April 29th – 11:00 amA hybrid event – online via Zoom – click here to registerOr In person at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road, McHenry(please RSVP to info@mcccprochoice.org if attending in … Continue reading A Woman Called Harriet
What Compassion for Campers need most now
Compassion for Campers, our program to support the homeless and housing insecure, is struggling to keep up with the need. You can help with a direct donation of the following items: High protein canned goods, with pop open tops. Men and women’s deodorant Larger body wipes Hair brushes Coffee creamer Instant coffee Coloring books and … Continue reading What Compassion for Campers need most now
Forum on Facts Not Fiction About Illinois Safe-T Act and Bail Reform
A recording of this program is now available along with the chat file and a poster that was mentioned by an attendee. Pre Trial Fairness Presentation We will host an on-line forum to discuss the truth about the controversial Illinois Safe-T Act and Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act an end to automatic cash bail this Saturday, … Continue reading Forum on Facts Not Fiction About Illinois Safe-T Act and Bail Reform
Tree of Life UU Congregation and Live4Lali Offer free Narcan Training and Kits
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Live4Lali will be provide Free Narcan kits and training at the church, 5603 West Bull Valley Road in McHenry on Saturday afternoon October 8 at 2 pm. Live4Lali is the organization that works to reduce stigma and prevent substance use disorder among individuals, families, and communities, and minimize … Continue reading Tree of Life UU Congregation and Live4Lali Offer free Narcan Training and Kits
Jail Brakers hosts Expungement Event
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 5-7pm in Tree of Life’s sanctuary, Jail Brakers in coordination with Prairie State Legal Services will host a sealing and expungement presentation. Dinner will be provided. Please wear a mask. Registration is required.
Documentary on Jewish Rescuers Martha and Rev. Waitstill Sharp via Zoom
Two Who Dared: The Sharps Story, a documentary film about the Unitarian couple who rescued Jews in Prague and France during World War II will be shown on Zoom this Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 pm by the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry, Illinois. The film will be introduced by the congregation’s interim … Continue reading Documentary on Jewish Rescuers Martha and Rev. Waitstill Sharp via Zoom
Compassion for Campers News
Our most recent participation in the Community Empowerment Shower collaborative service event at Willow Crystal Lake, 100 S. Main on June 16 was a big success. Empower Shower is a one-stop service which include showers, laundry facilities, haircuts, food, housing and rental info, utility assistance, and gift cards in addition to Compassion for Campers supplies. Participating … Continue reading Compassion for Campers News
Environmental Justice Through Food: Connecting the dots between our UU values and the Food Shed Co-op initiative in McHenry County
Many members of Tree of Life UU Congregation are owner-members of the Food Shed Co-op, a community owned grocery store coming soon near McHenry County College. What do your fellow congregants know that you don’t know? Come to a Zoom presentation on Friday, April 30th at 7 PM to find out. Explore what the Food Shed Co-op … Continue reading Environmental Justice Through Food: Connecting the dots between our UU values and the Food Shed Co-op initiative in McHenry County