The field of restoration ecology provides intentional principles, practices, and processes for recovery, repair, and healing damaged and degraded ecosystems. Can we apply similar principles to human ecosystems, to our lives, and to our communities? Join Chaplain Dave and our Tree of Life community as we explore restoration and repair of our selves, our spirit, … Continue reading Lessons from Restoration Ecology
We are so used to taking sides on any issue or situation. This blinds us to complexities and compassion. Rabbi Gordon will share a different way to frame this. After this service, all are invited to stay for coffee and conversation. We will offer an orientation to Worship Arts Through the Year. At 4pm, come … Continue reading Can We Talk About Israel and Palestine?
Why do some apologies feel genuine and sincere while others ring hollow? We will explore what it means to truly make amends.
Unitarian Universalism is a life giving, life saving, religious tradition. Have we built invisible barriers that prevent people from being a part of our communities? Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen Chalice Lighter: Carol Alfus After the service we will have online and in person social time. Did you miss this service? You … Continue reading Invisible Barriers
On this Second Sunday when we give part of our offering away we explore what it means to choose to bless the world. As this is the second Sunday of the month, we will share our offering with Youth and Family Services of McHenry County Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leaders: Sue Kazlusky and Lora … Continue reading Choose To Bless
Our nation has grown increasingly divided over the last few decades. How can we talk to those with whom we disagree? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky After the service we will have coffee hour social time in breakout rooms. We offer Faith Forward Inquirers for newcomers using the same link 12:15-1:15pm. We … Continue reading Crossing the Aisle
Between our birth and our death we cross many thresholds in our lives. Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Ron Relic The first service is at 9:00am Sunday, October 31, 2021. This service will be held outside on our church grounds. This will be a shortened service. We ask that all attending be masked regardless of vaccination … Continue reading On the Threshold
We are a congregation that welcomes all. In any community of people traveling through life together we will find exciting possibilities as well as unexpected challenges. How do we navigate both? Speaker: Rev Jennifer Gracen Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen Story for All Ages: The Jug and the Rock by Faye Morgensen – Told by Rev. … Continue reading Caravans and Broken Vows
