“We come carried by ancestors who refused the silence of despair and dared to sing a new song. Their courage whispers through us still. Today, we resist by showing up—together. We resist by keeping faith with what is not yet. Our gathering is itself an act of sacred dissent.” (Rev. Michelle Collins) Come join us … Continue reading Voices in Resistance
What does it mean for us to be people of imagination, hope, and possibility during uncertain and difficult times? Let us embrace and hold both reality and possibility together. During this Sunday’s worship service, we will participate in our annual fire communion ceremony, a practice of letting go and setting new intention as we begin … Continue reading Embracing Possibility: Annual Fire Communion Ceremony
The Spiritual Practice of Having Fun. The hard work of our personal Spiritual Practices is serious stuff until it isn’t. And when it isn’t serious what does it look like? And if it’s always serious, what fun is that? Spiritual practices are about enhancing our everyday lives so that we may flourish, and it is … Continue reading The Spiritual Practice of Having Fun
Due to a technical glitch the first part of the service was not recorded. Tree of Life and Prairie Circle UU Congregations’ annual holiday musical celebration is Sunday, December 21 at 10:30am. This year’s concert features both secular and sacred music with vocal and bell choirs, woodwinds ensemble, and guest musicians. All are welcome to … Continue reading Annual Holiday Concert: Winter Peace and Holiday Joy
Where do we find hope in these times of brokenness, uncertainty, and darkness? What does it look like…how do we nourish it? How do we turn our sparks of hope into powerful beacons of light? Children are invited to begin with their families in the service and then go to WonderLab activities after the story … Continue reading All the Light of Hope
Believe it or not, Christmas Day did not become a federal holiday in the United States until 1870. Prior to then, the celebration of Christmas was discouraged. This Sunday we will revisit the role that early Unitarians and Universalists had in shaping the history of the Christmas holiday in America. An exploration of UU history, … Continue reading Inventing Christmas: How Unitarian Universalists Shaped the American Holiday
Due to the snow storm, the service below has been cancelled. We will try to reschedule it soon. The hard work of our personal Spiritual Practices is serious stuff until it isn’t. And when it isn’t serious what does it look like? And if it’s always serious, what fun is that? Spiritual practices are about … Continue reading Cancelled- The Spiritual Practice of Having Fun
Come celebrate the mystery and miracle of the season and beyond through carols, music, poetry, song, and community. Our annual candlelight service is a time for wondering, a time for singing, a time for holding the sacred with one another. This year’s celebration of Holidays and Holy Days will highlight and underscore Mary’s heart, soul, … Continue reading A Weary World Rejoices: A Christmas Eve Celebration for All
Author, botanist, and Indigenous scientist Robin Wall Kimmer blends traditional Indigenous knowledge with botany to appreciate lessons offered from the plant world. In her third book, The Serviceberry, she considers how this plentiful sweet berry contributes to the natural world and teaches us about reciprocity, gratitude, community, and flourishing. Join us this Sunday in exploring … Continue reading Generating The Gift Economy: Reflections from the Serviceberry
“Embracing Shadows: On the Threshold of Hope” Join us on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. as we gather to honor the turning of the Wheel of the Year and the sacred balance of darkness and light. Our Winter Solstice Gathering invites you to reflect, release, and renew as we journey together through the longest … Continue reading Winter Solstice Gathering
