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
All are welcome to join us in celebration of the season, a season of heart and hope. This year’s holiday concert features music both secular and sacred with vocal and bell choirs from both Tree of Life and Prairie Circle UU Congregations, TOL woodwind ensemble, and guest musicians. This is a joint worship service of … Continue reading Winter Holiday Concert: Of Heart and Hope
The growing edge is that space of possibility between what is and what is not yet. Join Chaplain Dave and Tree of Life in celebrating and exploring that space of active hope and transformation in our lives, our congregation, and our community.
Our Christmas Eve candlelight service is a joyful celebration of Life and Community. Join us at 7pm in person or online.
Please join us for reflective readings and music. Bring a hope and a snack to share. Warm beverages will be provided.
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
Click here to get the link to join us tonight. Join us for this lessons and carols service as we explore the hope found in this night. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Music: Ken Johnson Problems with Zoom? You are in Zoom but can’t hear anything? You can hear but you can’t see? You can’t open … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service
Singer/songwriter Peter Mayer returns (virtually) to Tree of Life! Join us for a special music-centered service with Peter Mayer who will offer us reflections on and songs of hope and renewal. This service will include a song for the young and young at heart, and Peter will teach us a song for the blessing.
Guest Speaker, Lou Ness “There’s never nothing going on, there are no ordinary moments,” Socrates in Peaceful Warrior. What are your takeaways from Covid-19, quarantine and public unrest? There are pearls of wisdom and nuggets of truth emerging through adversity. How we allow ourselves to be transformed in this moment is on us. Join us … Continue reading When a Gift is Really a Gift
