We often talk about the importance of listening, but the “art of telling” is just as vital. How do we understand our own stories well enough to share them? It can be vulnerable—even scary—to decide what to voice and what to hold in sacred silence. We will explore these themes through Nonviolent Communication and the … Continue reading The Art of Listening, The Art of Telling
There are several places in sacred literature devoted to a list of who fathered whom. It would not be uncommon for a modern reader to simply skip over those lists and say quietly to themselves, “Who cares?” In the New Testament of the Bible, Matthew lists the earthly lineage of Jesus with a surprising twist. … Continue reading The Begats
“What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” asks the poet Mary Oliver in the final line of her poem The Summer Day. Perhaps we can also ask ourselves, what will we do with our wild and precious church community and our wild precious church life? This Sunday we will explore where our … Continue reading Our Wild and Precious Church Life
Love calls us on. Hope calls us on. Faith calls us on. Life calls us on. Join us Easter Sunday as we celebrate the beauty of the earth, the power of transformation, and living with joy and justice. Chaplain Dave along with our combined Prairie Circle and Tree of Life Choirs will guide our sibling … Continue reading Life Calls Us On
Join us on Sunday, March 29 for a service of music and poetry by members of Tree of Life in celebration of the coming of Spring. Several local poets, two musical groups, a piano soloist and the Tree of Life Choir will enhance our worship experience. Bring your friends and come celebrate Spring with music and … Continue reading A Patchwork Spring Celebration
One of the most profound and influential questions in our civilization has been to ask, “Who is my neighbor?” Each of the monotheisms asks this question and how it is answered has defined our shared history for millennia. From Aristotle’s philosophy to Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan, ‘The Neighbor Question’ continues to impact everything from … Continue reading The Neighbor Question
Kristal Larson is the Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Center Lake County, an organization committed to making Lake County a place for LGBTQ+ identifying persons and their families a place to feel welcome and thrive in their personal and professional lives. She blends her passion for social impact with her lived queer experience to increase … Continue reading Spirituality and Gender Non-Conformity Throughout History
From standing side by side with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr to running for president, civil rights icon Jesse Jackson was a political and moral force When he was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in 26 years ago, he was referred to as “the conscience of our nation”. What lessons does the life … Continue reading Keep Hope Alive: Lessons from Jesse Jackson
From standing side by side with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr to running for president, civil rights icon Jesse Jackson was a political and moral force When he was awarded the presidential medal of freedom in 26 years ago, he was referred to as “the conscience of our nation”. What lessons does the life … Continue reading Keep Hope Alive: Lessons from Jesse Jackson
Please click into this service to get the correct online link. We celebrate the well-lived life of our long-time member Dave Dreyer who passed away peacefully and pain free Monday, January 19, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. Dave’s generosity, kindness, and humor knew no bounds whether here at Tree of Life, at PADS, … Continue reading David Dreyer Memorial Service
