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Most members are from the near-west suburb of Oak Park. The remainder
come from Chicago and near and far Chicago suburbs. We attract people
because of our unique spirit, our friendliness, our diversity, and our
long history of social justice work. We are diverse in many ways: In
age, members and friends range from babies through about 95;
economically, union members and professionals mix in regular
fellowship. Many read the current press and follow international issues
and engage actively in social justice movements. See Social Action .
Everyone is welcomed and appreciated as an individual, whether in a
family or other living arrangement. As a UU Welcoming Congregation, we
intentionally welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons.
Our minister conducts ceremonies of civil union in our sanctuary.
Most members participate on committees supporting the congregation’s
goals and addressing needs, such as, developing program, supporting the
minister, caring for ill members, planning events, or, simply,
promoting inquiry and fellowship. See Committees .
Occasionally, we have lay-led services, drawing on the rich resource of
talents, interests and experiences found in our congregation.
You can expect us to pay little attention to style, and much attention
to substance. We will be interested in who you are, welcome you with
whatever gifts and quirks you bring and whatever your current
circumstances.You will find that we don't look much like TV stars or a
TV church, but we do look a lot like America with its economic and
racial diversity.
Our size allows people to get to know other members well, grow together
in spirit, and share views on life and the larger world. See Spirit .
More on the congregation at History and Membership .
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