The annual WACM coat drive is here and Tree of Life is a collection point. Bring your GENTLY USED cold weather gear to those who need some warmth this winter. Bring all donations to church by Sunday November 5th for the Annual Coat Drive. Children * Men * Women Coats, Jackets, Vests, Thermal Underwear, Boots, … Continue reading Share the Warmth
The Word Players, the new Reader’s theater company at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry has announced the cast for its upcoming presentation of the acclaimed play Chatting With the Tea Party by Rich Orloff on Friday, November 10, at 7 pm at the church, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry. Sue … Continue reading Cast Announced for the Word Players Reader’s Theater Chatting With the Tea Party
Sunday September 17, 2017 10:45am Led by the Tree of Life Social Justice Team This spring, the Unitarian Universalist Association was rocked by the realization that white supremacy is seen even within our liberal religion. Join us as we tackle this uncomfortable reality and look forward to change within each of us. If you want … Continue reading Come Join Us on an Uncomfortable Journey
Proudly providing support to children and their families who struggle with the stigma and challenges of incarceration The If Project Film Screening & Community Discussion SAVE the DATE! Tuesday September 19th, 2017 6:30 p.m. Woodstock Public Library 414 W Judd St, Woodstock, IL 60098 In 2008, Seattle police officer Kim Bogucki walked through the gates … Continue reading Jail Brakers hosts The If Project at Woodstock Public Library
Monday August 14, 2017 8pm-9:30pm As Unitarian Universalists dedicated to democracy, peace, and equality the violent demonstrations by Supremacists in Charlottesville last week were disheartening. Tree of Life Social Justice Team invites you and the McHenry County community to join us tonight for a candlelight vigil as we remember the victims and speak for the … Continue reading A Vigil for Charlottesville – All Creeds, All Colors, All Caring
Illinois ACLU Communications Director, Ed Yonhka, invites the public to join us for a briefing of what is going on as well as a chance to discuss ways people can get involved and support the ACLU’s efforts. This event will give you all the answers you need for any conversation you might have with Congressman … Continue reading Effective Activism with the ACLU
Poets in Resistance Reading Mixes Art and Activism McHenry—The Social Justice Team of the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry. will sponsor Poets in Resistance, a public reading and rally on Friday, March 10 at 7 pm. Over a dozen poets from high … Continue reading Poets in Resistance Update
Woodstock—Main Street Patriots, an amalgam of Tea Party supporters, anti-immigrant activists, the new alt-right, and supporters of Donald Trump are planning a so-called Spirit of American Rallies all across the country. The only Illinois rally is scheduled this Saturday, March 4, on the Square in Woodstock at Noon. In response a Hate Has No Home … Continue reading Hate Has No Home Activists Plan Counter Event to Woodstock Spirit of America Rally
2014 Emmy winning film for News and Documentaries James Balog, a skeptic about climate change headed to the Arctic with a band of young adventurers on assignment with National Geographic. The trip opened his eyes to the biggest story in human history. Balog deploys time lapse cameras across the Arctic to capture the changing landscape, … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Presents Chasing Ice
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, will host the inaugural concert of Rattle the Walls, a Chicago-based group of musical activists, at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 18. The concert will benefit the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU.) Founded by Forest Ransburg, Tree of Life’s music director, Rattle the Walls … Continue reading Rattle the Walls at Tree of Life
