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
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
As we shift into spring the world continues to open up. Today we honor the theme of awakening as Tree of Life opens our building for worship for the first time in over two years. Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Judy Ayres Special Music from our small ensemble choir After … Continue reading Awakening
Our faith values questions more than certainty. What does that look like in our congregation? What questions do YOU bring to our life together? What have you wanted to ask Rev. Jenn? Do you want to know the difference between a Unitarian and a Universalist? What do UUs believe about sin? Why is the sky … Continue reading An Inquiring Faith
How does dragon fighting teach us to talk to one another? When we use “faith” language with one another what if we aren’t actually speaking the same language? As this is the second Sunday of the month, we will take a special offering for Compassion for Campers- a ministry of Tree of Life currently supplying … Continue reading Misjudging Martha
Our annual stewardship kickoff service. How does stewardship relate to faith? What about the loaves and fishes? What would it mean if faith was a verb? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Tom Steffens After the service we will have coffee hour social time in breakout rooms. We conduct our services … Continue reading Renewing Faith
Our nation has grown increasingly divided over the last few decades. How can we talk to those with whom we disagree? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky After the service we will have coffee hour social time in breakout rooms. We offer Faith Forward Inquirers for newcomers using the same link 12:15-1:15pm. We … Continue reading Crossing the Aisle
The Unitarian Universalist Association and its member congregations are undergoing a process to consider revising the seven principles and six sources of Unitarian Universalism. What does it mean to reconsider the principles? What is our responsibility? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen Chalice Lighter: George Kazlusky Reader: Elizabeth Young After the service we … Continue reading The Principles of Change
