Topic: Nurturing Beauty

The Beauty of Us

What is beautiful about Tree of Life? How does our community reflect that beauty? This will be a shortened service to allow for a congregational discussion of our budget. Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Kaz Kazlusky After the service we will have a short break before reconvening for the budget discussion, online or in … Continue reading The Beauty of Us

Seeing the Invisible

Where do we find beauty in a world that is so divided, wounded, and suffering? How do we let it speak to us of goodness, joy, wholeness, and strength? Do you keep with you a moment or an experience of beauty? Speaker: M.E. Tanabe Worship Leader: Ron Relic Chalice Lighter: Irene Raven Reader: Sue Kazlusky … Continue reading Seeing the Invisible

Unexpected Beauty

How are we called to step into mothering? When can we embrace these unexpected moments? Our offering this morning will go to CASA of McHenry County which advocates for children in the judicial system. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Patrick Murfin Reader: Beth Hoover After the service we will have … Continue reading Unexpected Beauty

The Beauty of Our Diversity

Join us for our annual Flower Communion. Why does this ritual matter to UUs? Bring your flower (and maybe an extra) and send pictures to Rev Jenn by April 24. Minister@treeoflifeuu.org We are also planning to have a May Pole ceremony after the service and picnic (weather dependent). Bring a picnic lunch and chairs. Masks … Continue reading The Beauty of Our Diversity