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
We will celebrate the earth with Jim’s original songs, readings and personal reflections on Mother Earth or “Gaia” being one living organism. Our “spiritual response” is so timely now, as “the spirit of life on earth is in crisis. Jim’s uplifting songs provide the balance to the wake-up call, leaving us with vision and inspiration … Continue reading Gaia, Mother Earth and the Oneness of Everything – worship service with musician Jim Scott
When times and situations are turbulent, it is natural and understandable to look for an” anchor in the storm” and to crave a sense of certainty. What happens if we ground ourselves in a sense of wonder, curiosity, and gratitude, even in difficult times? Can our spiritual anchor become a faith without certainty? Join Chaplain … Continue reading In Praise of Not Knowing
Lou Ness is finding Gratitude and Hope in the midst of change. Lou Ness, a long-time friend of Tree of Life is the Owner of Forward Effect Coaching and Consulting Developing Leaders and Organizations. Lou is also the Chairwoman of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission, Commandeer of the Woodstock American Legion Post 412, Co-Chair of the … Continue reading The Ending of One Thing, Is the Beginning of the Next Thing
