We often talk about the importance of listening, but the “art of telling” is just as vital. How do we understand our own stories well enough to share them? It can be vulnerable—even scary—to decide what to voice and what to hold in sacred silence. We will explore these themes through Nonviolent Communication and the … Continue reading The Art of Listening, The Art of Telling
The category of ‘story’ is not one thing but varies depending of diverse factors. Myth is a story but is not the same thing as a legend or fairy tale. A theatrical play tells a story but is not the same as a religious ceremony that reenacts a story. History can be turned into a … Continue reading The Tale of the Story
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
This multigenerational worship service will celebrate each day as a new beginning and as a holy day. Through story, poetry, and song, we will acknowledge and recognize the beginning of the Eastertide season, the International Day of Trans Visibility, and reflect on celebrations local and global.
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
Rachel Naomi Remen has written, “Hidden in all stories is the One Story. The more we listen, the clearer that Story becomes.” What is our experience with this “One Story?” Has your hidden story been heard? Do you ever hear your story in the words of others? This Sunday TOLUUC members explore the joy of … Continue reading The One Story
The Worship Arts team will share their personal reflections on what they have lost in “this COVID time.” We will also take time to remember the members and friends of Tree of Life who passed away during this time. Speaker: Worship Arts Team Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Ron Relic Special Music: Carry the … Continue reading In Memory of What We Have Lost
What part has race played in Unitarian Universalism? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Elizabeth Young Special Music: Cassandra Vohs-Demann Hymn: Billy Seger Did you miss this service? You can watch it here.
Flower Communion is the time of our year when we honor the diversity of our communities. It is a uniquely Unitarian Universalist ceremony. You can learn more about Flower Communion HERE This year we asked that you send us a picture of yourself with flowers for our in service video. As this also fell on … Continue reading Celebration of Diversity
Whose stories are we missing? What if there is another side to the stories we love? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Ron Relic Story for All Ages: Jesus the Storyteller and the Teacher from Spirit Play told by Heather Madaus Chalice Lighter: Peter Tinkler Hymns: Billy Seger Did you miss this service? You can … Continue reading Who Tells Your Story?
