Join Chaplain Dave and all of us at Tree of Life UU Congregation in an exploration of small as powerful, bold, and beautiful in our lives, within our congregations and communities, and in our movement toward justice.
As part of our Coming of Age program, a group of volunteers traveled to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to work with the Re-member program to create beds, stairs, ramps, and outhouses and to skirt trailers to conserve heat in the harsh winters. Join us as we hear stories and share what we’ve learned!
On June 11th join us on the square in Woodstock. Let us embrace the theme of delight together by joining in the celebration of LGBTQ people. Tree of Life will gather for a short worship service on Forest Ave (by Dean Street) for a brief blessing as we line up for the parade. Please arrive at … Continue reading Delightful Pride: Worship on the Square
Gun violence fills our news. This week the shootings piled on one another and this year has seen over forty mass shootings already. As our county considers declaring McHenry county a Gun Sanctuary join us as we explore what is sacred in our country and how love calls us to act. After the service enjoy … Continue reading The Sacred and The Sanctuary
This week the Side With Love campaign kicks off. Dr. King once said “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” What does it mean to stick with love in the face of all that is going on in our world? Did you miss this service? You can … Continue reading To Stick with Love
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is most commonly known for his “I Have a Dream Speech.” In what ways have we avoided hearing the real message of his life and ministry by focusing on soundbites? How do we avoid finding our center by focusing on sound bites in our own lives? After the service enjoy … Continue reading More Than A Dream
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
We will witness a worship service by the Side with Love folks from the Unitarian Universalist Association featuring stirring music, deep-hearted reflection, and moving testimonies from a range of UU leaders. We will also take our Second Sunday collection for Home of the Sparrow. They provide Hope, Opportunity, and Support that empowers women and children … Continue reading Side with Love Sunday; What if I Only Had 30 Days to Love?
You are invited to take a “Zoom field trip” for a service at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. Their speaker that morning will be Rev. Ken Turner.Rev. Turner will be working off this Dr. King quote: “Faith is taking the first step when you don’t see the whole staircase.” The service begins at 11:00. Zoom … Continue reading Faith in the Unseen
How do we find the energy to address the challenges this world brings to us? What can cultivating wonder offer in our lives? A Faith for Climate Service. Speaker: Worship Arts Team Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Sandy Eckert Story for All Ages: Earth at the Interplanetary Conference by Aaron McEmrys Hymn: All … Continue reading Wonder
