In his book, Savor, Buddhist monk and author Thich Nhat Hanh writes, “We all have bad days when everything seems to go wrong. After such a long day, we feel tired, discouraged, and down. We might have an urge to have some comfort food – a pint of ice cream, say, or some chocolate chip … Continue reading Meditation Reincarnated January

If you are interested in your child being a part of the upcoming OWL class, a mandatory parent meeting for OWL is at First Unitarian (31st & Harney) on Wednesday, January 22, from 7:00-8:30. One parent must attend in order to sign a permission slip. OWL, a sexuality education curricula, helps participants make informed and responsible decisions … Continue reading Our Whole Lives (OWL) Session

It’s time to chase away those winter blues! All talented Second Unitarian Church members, affiliates, and visitors!  Polish your musical talents (singing, dancing, instrumental), poetry writing, recitation, and dramatic or humorous readings, or whatever you do. This is your opportunity to perform at Second Unitarian’s annual SING FOR YOUR SUPPER, this year on Saturday, February … Continue reading Sing for Your Supper February 1

Music is an integral part of life as we celebrate, when we grieve, when we worship, as we march together for a cause. But were you aware of the power of music in medicine? Music Therapy is a clinical and evidence based therapy similar to occupational and physical therapy. And there are good results for … Continue reading “The Power of Music” Workshop January 29

Second Unitarian Church – Social Justice Summit, Saturday, January 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offsite at Project Harmony, 11949 Q Street.  RSVP here. Working for justice in our world is a principal way for Unitarian Universalists to express their faith. Second Unitarian Church has a rich legacy of justice-making.  You are called… This … Continue reading Social Justice Summit 1/18

Retirees’ Group meets Tuesday, January 14, at 1:00 p.m. to view a 76-minute DVD, “Two Who Dared.” In February, 1939, Waitstill and Martha Sharp left for Czechoslovakia on a dangerous mission to save imperiled human lives. What drove this young Unitarian minister and his wife, from Wellesley, Massachusetts, to put the well being of strangers … Continue reading Retirees’ Group January 14

Second Unitarian Church of Omaha participates in the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Social Witness process.  This process is how our denomination arrives at consensus on articulating our position on major issues.  It’s called the Social Witness process because we, as congregations as well as the national office, call attention to social and economic inequities. Congregations mark … Continue reading Our Vote on UUA Study Issues January 26

If you are hitting the clearance sales and come across some cheap fleece, please pick up some for our blankets. Each blanket needs two coordinating pieces of fleece about 1.5 yards long. We made nine blankets for Project Harmony on December 29 and would love to make more at our next Service Learning Project on … Continue reading Project Harmony Blankets Call for More Fleece!

Join us for worship on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24! Our 4 p.m. worship will be a family-friendly service as children and adults prepare for the fun and festivities of Christmas. Join us for an exciting, energetic worship filled with songs and stories! If you prefer the quieter, more contemplative services, our 6 p.m. worship … Continue reading Christmas Eve Services 2013

In his book, Savor, Buddhist monk and author Thich Nhat Hanh writes, “We all have bad days when everything seems to go wrong. After such a long day, we feel tired, discouraged, and down. We might have an urge to have some comfort food – a pint of ice cream, say, or some chocolate chip … Continue reading Meditation Reincarnated December