Friday May 25
7:00pm Roy Zimmerman Concert
Sunday May 27
9:00am Choir Practice
9:15am Coffee w/Questions
10:45am Service
12:20pm Mindfulness
Thursday May 24
1:30pm Mindfulness
7:00pm McHenry County Pride
Saturday June 2
7:00pm Jim Scott Concert
All Committee Meetings are open and you are welcome to attend.
Our Board Members:
Carrie MacDonald - President
president@treeoflifeuu.o
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Kaz Kazlusky - Treasurer
kaz.sue@comcast.net
Mike Stough - Secretary
mikestough87@comcast.net
Pat Costigan - Trustee
Rebecca Heisler- Trustee
Patrick Kerin- Trustee
Carol Alfus- At Large
Office Hours:
Monday 10-2
Wednesday 10-2
Thursday 10-2
Friday 10-2
Others by appointment
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Click Here to see the latest Board Minutes
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 Out of the Box - Creating from the Unknown
Sunday, May 27, 2018,
10:45 am
Lou Ness
Humans are creating every second of everyday, it is our doubt, fear of failure and the need to look good that stop us from being extraordinary. Our world is calling for creative, outrageous and yes, even disruptive ideas and actions to salvage what is sacred to us and worth saving.
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 A Vision to Bless the World
Sunday, June 3, 2018,
10:45 am
What kind of life and world do we want to see for our children and grandchildren? Using great heart and courage, what kind of world could we create that would be a reflection of our faith? Today we introduce the "vision box" as the opportunity for you to share your vision to help us all grow a vision as a blessing.
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Our Barn Service will be held on Sunday, June 10, at the Tinklers' barn - 11314 McConnell Road, Woodstock. The service originated in the 70s at the barn of member Helen Wright, hence the name! The tradition underwent many transformations until the Tinklers' barn became available. It has always been one of the highlights of the church year.
The service will begin at 10:45 as usual and we ask you to bring a flower or two for our traditional flower wheel. Lastly, after the service we will have a potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. We will furnish water, iced tea, and lemonade. Help is needed setting up the tables as well as dismantling them. We will be sending out an email next week with all the wonderful ways that you can volunteer!
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From the Treasurer
A big thank-you goes out to all the members who stayed after church to listen to the explanation and ask questions about the 2018-19 proposed TOLUUC budget. I have included a copy of the budget here along with budget notes for those who couldn't make the meeting. As I mentioned, the Board would like to, hopefully, have the majority of discussion concerning the budget completed by the June 3rd annual business meeting. To that end, please feel free to email me (
kaz.sue@comcast.net) or call/text me at (815) 341-3009 with any questions/concerns/suggestions you might have concerning the 2018-19 budget from now through Friday, June 1. At that point, I will be asking for final Board approval of the budget and prepare it for presentation to you to vote on June 3rd. Thanks! Kaz
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It's Sunday, Let's Go to Church! 
Volunteers needed
for the 2018-19 school year! We are excited to announce that next year's RE students will be joining in the congregation-wide Soul Matters discussions. They will be using the same themes we're sharing in our Chalice Circles and Worship Services. RE is looking for Sunday morning volunteers to facilitate these discussions and the activities that go with them. Both new and experienced teachers welcome!
We are also looking for volunteers to teach the Our Whole Lives curriculum, a comprehensive lifespan sexuality education program which we offer because we believe that honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. We provide extensive training and support to these vital teachers. More information can be found here: https://www.uua.org/re/owl
Please consider serving our congregation and our children in these rewarding endeavors. Contact Heather at DRE@treeoflifeuu.org for more information.
An activity group for LGBTQ teens meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7-9PM, in the downstairs youth room. The time of the meeting coincides with the meeting of McHenry PTI (Parents of Transgender Individuals).
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Women's Book Club New Date
Sunday, June 3, 2018 7pm
Our next gathering will be on Sunday June 3, 2018 at Judy Whitaker's house (8660 Belfield Rd, Crystal Lake). We are reading and discussing a work of historical fiction called A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016, Viking, paperback is 462 pp.). Description: "When, in 1922, he is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the count is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel's doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him a doorway into a much larger world of emotional discovery." The book has been described as "beautifully written and leaving you feeling expansive and engaged in life." The local libraries have regular print, large print, eBook, and audio book copies available. It retails for around $14 if you want to purchase a copy. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, Therese Hart, via email (theresehrt@yahoo.com) or in the Women's Circle group on Facebook, thanks!
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Roy Zimmerman Concert - ReZist! Friday, May 25th at 7:00pm
Tonight!!!
Cost: $20 or pay what you can
Tickets will be sold at the door.
ReZist is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman's original songs, a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice. "Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression," says Roy, "because in calling out the world's absurdities and laughing in their face, I'm affirming the real possibility for change."
Roy's songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime, and his videos have garnered tens of millions of views. He has recorded for Warner/Reprise Records. He's shared stages with Bill Maher, Ellen DeGeneres, Holly Near, Robin Williams, Arlo Guthrie, John Oliver, Kate Clinton and George Carlin, and tours the country constantly with his wife and co-writer Melanie Harby. Click this link for more information and to sample Roy's music
https://treeoflifeuu.org/2018/04/04/roy-zimmerman-in-concert-at-tree-of-life/
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Gather the Spirit - A Raising of Voices with Jim Scott
Saturday, June 2 at 7:00pm
Jim brings a warmth and authenticity that turns any size audience into an intimate gathering. His lyrical melodies, well-crafted words, guitar mastery and humorous surprises invite all to get involved with the songs and ideals he raises. It's a raising of voices and of spirits as Jim leads songs of earth, peace, community, love and just fun - for everyone to join in. A lifelong UU with songs in our Hymnbooks (Gather the Spirit), Jim's visited over 700 UU churches in 3 decades of travels. He played for years with the Paul Winter Consort and was co-composer of their celebrated Missa Gaia/Earth Mass. Jim's enchanting manner and conviction moved folk legend, Pete Seeger, to call him "Some kind of magician."
There's a real call to activism - with Jim's new get-out-the-vote song "The World Needs Your Voice," his re-writing of James Durst's anti-gun song, "What We Don't Need" and his eco-anthem "We Are the Earth" - plus many songs from his new album. You can hear the first two on Jim's website front page
www.Jimscottmusic.com
Tickets at the door: $20 each or pay what you can.
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FAITHBRIDGE INTERFAITH FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, JUNE 25TH, 5:45 - 7:30, 742 East Park Ave., Libertyville.
FaithBridge is sponsoring an interfaith service project and has scheduled an event time. Come join your neighbors from the McHenry County faith community as we work together to pack food to be shipped to areas in need. You can find more information here
https://www.fmsc.org/about-us or talk to M. E. Tanabe. There are flyers and a signup sheet in the fellowship room.
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Coffee with Questions
Topic: Increasing the size of our congregation
Leader: Stan Liszka
Time: Sunday, May 27, 2018, 9:15 AM
Location: Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation
5603 West Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (815) 322-2464
Stan Liszka will lead a discussion on increasing the size of our congregation
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Community Care Committee
Joys and Concerns shared during the service will be printed in the Happenings and Bulletin unless there is a request made to the office or community care committee to withhold.
Paula Yensen was happy to announce that her daughter, Jamie, graduated from divinity school and has finished her internship at Morristown Unitarian Fellowship.
Sandra Bartholmey was pleased
Bob Jackson brought his grandson to Coffee with Questions.
Ivy Sitoski reported her friend, John, has been released from the hospital and is now undergoing rehab. She is grateful for all of the prayers and healing thoughts on his behalf.
Ann Tirk jumped up and showed us her back surgery was a success. She mentioned that if you leave your front door open sometimes chocolate cookies show up! She thanked all for the support.
Judy Mullen has been hospitalized and is on a ventilator in ICU.
Forrest was happy to share that his right ear is "back to baseline" hearing.
Paul Krieg's father,
Art, suffered a stroke last week. He is doing pretty well at Centegra in Huntley, and would welcome visitors.
The Burns family is celebrating two graduations this year.
Nora has finished her high school studies, and the family just got back from Albuquerque,NM, where
Emma received her Bachelor's degree-a double major in Spanish and Latin American Studies and a minor in Portguese!
Lori Ransburg said it was a joy to play along with the First Notes kids, and encouraged them to keep growing in music!
Patrick Murfin is proud of his grandson, who is the new assistant manager-in-training at the gas station where they both work. Patrick said this promotion will make his grandson his boss!
Judy Ayres' son, Darren, just completed his MBA, and has landed a new job in Fresno, CA. While Judy is proud of her son, she will miss having him close by.
Marcia Johnson was thrilled to announce that she is retired!
Whit Sears was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday 5/23 with an infection and is on IV antibiotics and expects a full and quick recovery.
From
Gale Harris and
Deb Glaubke:
We have some great news to share. Our grandson, Matthew Glaubke, has been drafted by the Chicago Cubs for it's Southern California Chicago Cubs Scout Team, which is a developmental league for high school boys. Lots of excitement!
Driver needed from Cary! If you would be available to provide transportation on Sunday mornings to and from Cary, please contact caring@treeoflifeuu.org.
If you are looking for a ride to church, please contact Pat Costigan, our Transportation Coordinator, who is matching people in need of rides with others who are willing to provide them.
Drivers to and from Sunday services needed! Do you drive through Crystal Lake on your way to services in Sunday? Let Pat Costigan know. We try to keep the commitment to once per month and can be creative! Please email:
caring@treeoflifeuu.org
Cary Drivers?
We have a person from Cary who would like a ride to services on Sundays. Please contact Pat Costigan at (Church email??) if you are able to help out. The schedule is at your convenience and usually only one time per month, unless you can do more!
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Chairs for Sale 
Chair descriptions:
Like new, lightly used chairs from Donahue furniture in Woodstock for sale. Purchased June 2017 and only used for 3 months.
Blue Recliner: Flexsteel Comfort Zone electric recliner. Retailed for $1200. $700 OBO.
Tan Arm Chair: Retailed for $900. $500 OBO.
Call Emily Hecht at (312) 414-7798
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Contacts
Judy Stettner
Office Administrator
Janet Burns
Religious Education Chairperson
Forrest Ransburg
Director of Music
Carrie MacDonald
Board President
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