Learn how to engage others in creating positive changes for our congregation, community, and school district. Omaha Together One Community (OTOC) will hold a workshop to introduce the basic practices of organizing on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church Parish Center (69th and Blondo). Find out how you can … Continue reading Introduction to Faith Based Organizing Workshop
So, you’re asking yourself, “Self, how am I going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?” Well, your Religious Growth and Learning Committee has a great idea: come to our Curriculum Fiesta! It’s in the Sanctuary, Monday, May 5 (CINCO DE MAYO!), from 6 to 8:30 p.m. We’ll have a taco/nacho/taco salad bar and non-alcoholic, zero calorie … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Curriculum Fiesta
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in May will go to Girls Inc. Founded in 1975 as Girls Club, Girls Incorporated of Omaha is the place for girls age 5 through 18, inspiring all girls to be “strong, smart and bold.” Girls Inc. has centers in North Omaha and South Omaha, with art rooms, … Continue reading May Share the Plate: Girls Inc.
If you are interested in participating in the following Research Project, please contact Bryan Stone directly at bpstone@bu.edu or visit www.bu.edu/cpt/fft. My name is Bryan Stone, and I am a professor, researcher, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Boston University School of Theology. I am writing to ask for your help in an important national research … Continue reading “Finding Faith Today” Research Project
Everyone at last weekend’s Unitarian Universalist Association MidAmerica Region annual conference came back inspired to grab the arc of the moral universe and bend it toward justice. Watch keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Paul Rasor, the Sunday worship service, music, and other events to raise our collective conscience and energy: http://www.midamericauua.org/events/regional-assembly/1651-regional-assembly-2014-videos The March Against Bullying drew … Continue reading “Hunger for Justice!” Conference Highlights
Our Second Circle Teen Movie will be Sunday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Join us to view and discuss the movie “In and Out.” Our own Bob Fischbach, movie reviewer from the Omaha World-Herald, will lead the discussion. A free will donation will be taken for pizza. “In and Out” stars Kevin … Continue reading Teen Movie for April: “In and Out”
Following Rev. Sarah Gettie McNeill’s sermon on April 13, on the topic of “Living Fully, Dying Well,” we will be offering a workshop, “Considering the Conversation,” on ways you can not only make those final decisions for yourself, but also ways to communicate them clearly so that your wishes are carried out. Please plan on … Continue reading Considering the Conversation
Join us for a public talk on the Practice of Mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, presented by Brother Chu Chan Huy, Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., in the Second Unitarian Church sanctuary. The practice of mindfulness helps us develop our capacity to dwell happily in the present moment and to find peace … Continue reading The Practice of Mindfulness
Even if you haven’t registered for the MidAmerica Regional Assembly in Topeka, you can watch several of the events through the weekend on your computer screen at home. The Business Meeting of the MidAmerica Region Coming to you from Bloomington, Indiana Use this link: http://www.uubloomington.org/worship/livestream.html Saturday, April 12 10:30-11:45 a.m. Central MidAmerica Region Business meeting, … Continue reading Watch MidAmerica Regional Conference at Home
The Retirees’ Group will meet Tuesday, April 8, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Al Devitt, Pharmacist at Kohll’s Pharmacy and Home Care in Millard will be presenting information on services available from your pharmacist. Everyone is welcome!