When times and situations are turbulent, it is natural and understandable to look for an” anchor in the storm” and to crave a sense of certainty. What happens if we ground ourselves in a sense of wonder, curiosity, and gratitude, even in difficult times? Can our spiritual anchor become a faith without certainty? Join Chaplain … Continue reading In Praise of Not Knowing
Lou Ness is finding Gratitude and Hope in the midst of change. Lou Ness, a long-time friend of Tree of Life is the Owner of Forward Effect Coaching and Consulting Developing Leaders and Organizations. Lou is also the Chairwoman of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission, Commandeer of the Woodstock American Legion Post 412, Co-Chair of the … Continue reading The Ending of One Thing, Is the Beginning of the Next Thing
Tricia believes in living a life grounded in 3 simple steps: Being here now, counting our blessings and practicing gratitude – living on purpose AND responding moment to moment AS Harmonic Well BEings. Let’s start this new year together – by co-creating sacred space, remembering who we are. As is usual, Tricia will share some … Continue reading Beginning Again
This service will explore the relationship between gratitude and grief and the opportunities for transformation which come from opening to the whole of life.
This service will explore the way these Jewish holy days in quick succession invigorate our souls.
“Imagine a morning in late November. A coming of winter morning more than twenty yearsago…” Thus begins Truman Capote’s 1956 short story “A Christmas Memory.” Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to enjoy this sweet and heartfelt story of a simpler time and an unlikely pair of friends. Speaker: … Continue reading Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”
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
As 2021 comes to a close, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray offers us some ideas on cultivating gratitude. We’ll consider what we are grateful for from 2021, and what we hope to see in 2022. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Dave Dreyer Special Music: Peter Mayer Our service will be online … Continue reading Gratitude and Hope
Thanksgiving is a time of year when we are encouraged to be thankful for what we have in our life. What might happen if we engage in intentional acts of gratitude in our lives? Join us as we discuss the story of a man who spent a year writing thank you cards, and take the … Continue reading Thank You
Sunday, May 31, 2020, 10:45am Guest Speaker: Lou Ness The Tree of Life family celebrates and sends it Class of 2020 graduates into the world. Consider what lessons and values, you as a community have embedded in their hearts. While celebrating achievement understand this – They step into the next great adventure begins. To join … Continue reading Oh, the Place You Will Go!
