Each day seems to bring rapid changes, in our congregation, in our UU denomination, and in the world around us. Join Chaplain Dave and our Tree of Life UU Congregation as we name and reflect on these changes, and re-center ourselves for the journey ahead. After this service, all are invited to stay for coffee … Continue reading Now What?
Brene Brown says “vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.” It is hard to be vulnerable, to be authentic, in a culture that calls us to be anything else. What are the challenges and gifts of vulnerability? We will take a special collection for Jail Brakers. After the service enjoy enjoy a potluck lunch … Continue reading Becoming Real
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
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
