Anyone has felt loneliness. It can be a temporary pang from being alone, the sense of disconnection (even surrounded by others), or feeling misunderstood. Also, loneliness can be chronic or persistent with underlying and systemic causes. Recently the World Health Organization shared that loneliness is a major health challenge of our time, “affecting heart, mind, and even life expectancy.” So, let’s take time to acknowledge the real pain of loneliness. And let’s explore how to soothe and heal loneliness.
Mariela Gonzalez lives in Oswego, Illinois with her spouse Allyson Rowley and stepkid, Sam. They share their home with a Bernese Mountain Dog, Piper and Tabby Cat, Stormy. Mariela enjoys jigsaw puzzles, bonfires, and strong coffee. Mariela is a Humanist Chaplain and Celebrant. She is an ACPE Certified Educator Candidate, supervising chaplain students. At Tree of Life she serves on the Membership Development Committee and LGBTQ+ Welcoming Committee.
- Speaker: Mariela Gonzalez
- Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen
This Sunday our students are invited to participate in Create Cafe with their special adult during the service. After the service, everyone is invited to stay for coffee and conversation. The board will host a town hall meeting in the sanctuary regarding the results of our recent survey.
To Attend in Person
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
Use this link to join us on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 847 0286 6562 Passcode: 929464
Topics: Community, Grief, Possibility, Renewal, Repair, Wellness