“I am a fragment of a mirror whose whole shape I do not know. Nevertheless, with what I have I can reflect light into the dark places of this world and change some things.” I reflect on this statement from Robert Fulghum, challenging us all to resist futility thinking—the thought that because we can’t do everything, we won’t do anything.
Our guest speaker Jim Gould taught Philosophy at MCC for 35 years. In retirement he’s active in disability advocacy and immigrant protection.
- Guest Speaker: Jim Gould
- Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen
After the service everyone is invited for coffee and conversation. Worship services are at 10am at Tree of Life UU Congregation 8505 Church Street (in Ridgefield) Crystal Lake, within a multi-congregational shared church building.
In accordance with CDC guidance, masks and vaccination are optional. We will ask you to sign in with your contact information for possible contact tracing. We ask you let us know if you find you have a COVID infection within a week of attending a service.
To Attend Online – We conduct our services live on the Zoom platform to allow for a more interactive experience. You will need to have the free Zoom app on your device and have it updated to the latest version. www.zoom.us
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Meeting ID: 828 9547 4284 – Passcode: 989473
The Membership Development Committee has launched the new Connection Card program to strengthen our connections as a community. Each week you will have the opportunity to fill out the current card, answer questions and prompts, share your thoughts, and update the Membership Committee on how you’re doing. This card is for everyone. The more regularly you fill out the cards the better we can support your growth at Tree of Life.
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A note from the UUANI Board:
The Fierce Urgency of Now- Calling all UUs
On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, thousands will gather in Chicago for The Fierce Urgency of Now: A National March into Marquette Park, a historic multi-faith mobilization for voting rights, freedom from mass criminalization, economic justice, and a future rooted in dignity for all. the Unitarian Universalist Action Network of Illinois (UUANI) and Side With Love are both co-sponsoring this event and inviting all UU’s to attend.
Sixty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Chicago Freedom Movement marched into Marquette Park to confront segregation, redlining, and organized racial violence. Today, we are called to continue that unfinished work as communities across the country face renewed attacks on voting rights, expanding systems of criminalization and detention, and deepening economic inequality.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, August 1 in Chicago. We will gather at 63rd & Kedzie, march toward Marquette Park, and continue with post-march activations from 1:00-5:00 PM.
Register here: http://fierceurgency.now