International touring musician & UU troubadour Joe Jencks was selected as a Cultural Ambassador by the U.S. State Department in 2010. He toured five Caribbean nations – giving concerts, interviews, and workshops. Blending songs and spoken word narrative, Jencks will lead us in an exploration of what it meant for him to claim the idea … Continue reading An Invitation: Cultural Ambassadors & Diplomats
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?
Join Chaplain Dave and all of us at Tree of Life UU Congregation in an exploration of small as powerful, bold, and beautiful in our lives, within our congregations and communities, and in our movement toward justice.
As part of our Coming of Age program, a group of volunteers traveled to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to work with the Re-member program to create beds, stairs, ramps, and outhouses and to skirt trailers to conserve heat in the harsh winters. Join us as we hear stories and share what we’ve learned!
Courage comes in many shapes and sizes, forms recognizable and subtle. Each of us approaches the world with a different set of lenses and experiences. What may be extraordinary bravery for one person might not even register as a challenge for another. But one thing is true. We can all strengthen our heart muscles in brave space so that we can increasingly live courageous and trust filled lives.
In a week and a half Jews all over the world will gather to observe Passover, to remember the foundation of the Israelite community in redemption from slavery. Telling the story of our roots as an oppressed people opens our hearts to the suffering of others and compels us to act to alleviate their suffering. … Continue reading Vulnerability in the formation of Compassion and Service
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
Come one, come all! Join us for an unrehearsed Christmas pageant and become a part of the Wonder as we experience the traditional story of a baby born in Bethlehem in a whole new way! Please bring a donation for Compassion for Campers to donate to our unhoused family during the story. Please see the … Continue reading Pageant: An Unhoused Christmas
