On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 6:00pm, Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, is hosting a public forum examining the history of the campaign to pass the Illinois Pre-Trial Fairness Act and how it actually is being implemented in the criminal justice system despite strong opposition.
We will be sharing songs and readings of hope and concern and focus on healing our broken world.
“No Time to Fail” gives a behind-the-scenes look at the work that went into holding an election amidst a pandemic and highlights election workers’ importance to our democracy. Please join us for a sobering look at how we can make democracy work.
We will have a major fundraising event, Compassion for Campers is Counting on You! on Wednesday, August 30 from 6 to 9 pm at Crystal Lake Brewery, 150 N Main in Crystal Lake. The program will feature C4C client Greg Garrison with original compositions on … read more.
A recording of this program is now available along with the chat file and a poster that was mentioned by an attendee. Pre Trial Fairness Presentation
We will host an on-line forum to discuss the truth about the controversial Illinois Safe-T Act and Illinois Pretrial … read more.
January 7, 2021
Dear Tree of Life Community,
How are you doing? Earlier this week, many of us were watching with anticipation and perhaps anxiety as the long-awaited special election in Georgia concluded. Yesterday we woke to the news that Congress had started the (usually boring) process … read more.
The Tree of Life Social Justice Team extends a special invitation to join us for George Floyd Memorial Parking Lot Vigil in conjunction with other McHenry County congregational gatherings sponsored by the Faith Leaders of McHenry County on Monday, June 8 at 7pm in our … read more.
