Our society seems to be disjointed and lacking in common purpose. Much of what our leaders do seems lacking in wisdom. To what extent can we change the world? And what does it mean to try to do so? What chances do we have? Following today’s service, we will have a congregational meeting to select our social impact projects for the year. A light lunch will be provided as well as child care. Please come and hear what is happening and help us make thoughtful decisions.

Today we celebrate the holiday called Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. In Mexico and other Latin American countries, Dia de los Muertos is a day to remember loved ones who have died. There is sadness but also celebration, music, special foods, stories and family gatherings. We are delighted to have the mariachi band, Mariachi Campiranos, join us. You are invited to bring a photo or other object of remembrance to place on the ofrenda during the service. Dia de los Muertos has become a wonderful tradition for us.

Today we celebrate the holiday called Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. In Mexico and other Latin American countries, Dia de los Muertos is a day to remember loved ones who have died. There is sadness but also celebration, music, special foods, stories and family gatherings. We are delighted to have the mariachi band, Mariachi Campiranos, join us. You are invited to bring a photo or other object of remembrance to place on the ofrenda during the service. Dia de los Muertos has become a wonderful tradition for us.

Our UU principles affirm "the worth and dignity of every person," and "justice, equity and compassion in human relations." As the Illinois legislature moves closer to a vote on Marriage Equality, these principles will be sorely tested. Our UU tradition has a clear message to speak on this crucial issue.

Our UU principles affirm "the worth and dignity of every person," and "justice, equity and compassion in human relations." As the Illinois legislature moves closer to a vote on Marriage Equality, these principles will be sorely tested. Our UU tradition has a clear message to speak on this crucial issue.

In recent weeks Pope Francis has made a series of surprising statements about social issues that have gotten the whole world's attention. There is a wonderful scene in Les Miserables that seems to echo a similar action by a church leader. Is the world's largest church heading in a new direction? Pete Driscoll will play selections from the musical. Special Music: Pete Driscoll, piano

In recent weeks Pope Francis has made a series of surprising statements about social issues that have gotten the whole world's attention. There is a wonderful scene in Les Miserables that seems to echo a similar action by a church leader. Is the world's largest church heading in a new direction? Pete Driscoll will play selections from the musical. Special Music: Pete Driscoll, piano

Searching for home is one of the great universal story lines of humanity. From the Odyssey to the children of Israel to Dorothy in the Land of Oz, the world’s great stories remind us that we all are searching

Searching for home is one of the great universal story lines of humanity. From the Odyssey to the children of Israel to Dorothy in the Land of Oz, the world’s great stories remind us that we all are searching

When we seek out a church or any other religious community, we come for different reasons and often with different goals in mind. If we can develop a sense of what paths our friends and neighbors may be following, we can become a more accepting and more effective spiritual community.