What does it mean to offer a blessing or a curse? What is the history of blessings and curses? How can we bless when we want to curse? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leaders: Ron Relic and Lora Cantele Chalice Lighter: Sandy Eckert We are encouraging members to attend this service online for easier participation … Continue reading Bless Your Heart
Memorial Day is a complicated holiday for many of us. How do we honor those who serve without glorifying war? This morning we will hear perspectives on military service and war from a variety of UU voices–ministers, servicemen, and UU chaplains. Speakers: Worship Arts Committee Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe After the service we will have … Continue reading UU Voices on Memorial Day
What is beautiful about Tree of Life? How does our community reflect that beauty? This will be a shortened service to allow for a congregational discussion of our budget. Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Kaz Kazlusky After the service we will have a short break before reconvening for the budget discussion, online or in … Continue reading The Beauty of Us
Where do we find beauty in a world that is so divided, wounded, and suffering? How do we let it speak to us of goodness, joy, wholeness, and strength? Do you keep with you a moment or an experience of beauty? Speaker: M.E. Tanabe Worship Leader: Ron Relic Chalice Lighter: Irene Raven Reader: Sue Kazlusky … Continue reading Seeing the Invisible
How are we called to step into mothering? When can we embrace these unexpected moments? Our offering this morning will go to CASA of McHenry County which advocates for children in the judicial system. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Patrick Murfin Reader: Beth Hoover After the service we will have … Continue reading Unexpected Beauty
Join us for our annual Flower Communion. Why does this ritual matter to UUs? Bring your flower (and maybe an extra) and send pictures to Rev Jenn by April 24. Minister@treeoflifeuu.org We are also planning to have a May Pole ceremony after the service and picnic (weather dependent). Bring a picnic lunch and chairs. Masks … Continue reading The Beauty of Our Diversity
To quote Mary Oliver, “What will you do with your your one wild and precious life?” This question presses on us as morally grounded faith filled people. How do we live everyday as a reflection of the values and beliefs that guide our lives, our thoughts and actions. Does this spiritual warfare matter? Together we … Continue reading Waking- The Art of Intention
Earth Day was on Friday. How are we called to respond to climate change as Unitarian Universalists? Where is hope to be found in the crisis? Speakers: Rev Jenn Gracen and Heather Madaus, Director of Lifespan Learning Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky After the service we will have online coffee hour social time in breakout rooms … Continue reading Called by the Future
Earth Day was on Friday. How are we called to respond to climate change as Unitarian Universalists? Where is hope to be found in the crisis? Speakers: Rev Jenn Gracen and Heather Madaus, Director of Lifespan Learning Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky After the service we will have online coffee hour social time in breakout rooms … Continue reading Called by the Future
Easter is a story of resurrection. What can resurrection mean to Unitarian Universalists? How can each of us have the resurrection we desire? Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe Chalice Lighter: Jess Miller Special Music: Tree of Life Choir After the service we will have online coffee hour social time in breakout rooms … Continue reading The Resurrection You Desire
