The winter 2013 edition of UUWorld included an article by Kris Willcox crediting Rev. Charles Follen with bringing the tradition of the indoor Christmas tree to the US. A write up in the popular magazine Godey’s Lady’s Book by Harriet Martineau, helped foster this now common practice. Second Unitarian Church of Omaha now has three … Continue reading Holiday Decorating Dec. 6

The Membership Committee is creating a new Ambassador program, to help shepherd new members and returning visitors into our congregation. The time commitment is low, but the impact is so large. In addition to being available to visitors and new members during fellowship activities, Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to mentor new members if … Continue reading Become an Ambassador!

On Sunday, December 15, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., the teens will be watching “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.” Discussion will be led by Bob Fischbach, movie reviewer at the Omaha World-Herald. Snacks will be available and a free will donation will be taken for pizza. This film focuses on family and relates the trials … Continue reading Second Circle Movie Dec. 15

Are you interested in having your child dedicated/blessed as part of the community here at Second Unitarian (click here for a UUA link about child dedications)? On December 15, Rev. Scott will lead a dedication for a family and we wanted to see if other families were interested in participating. Email Rev. Scott to let … Continue reading Child Dedication Dec. 15

Support Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples: During our November Service Learning Project, members and friends of the church signed letters to State Senators to support LB380, allowing both partners in same-sex couples to adopt. If you weren’t with us during the project (or if you were, and feel like signing more), we have a few … Continue reading Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples

Lunch for Newcomers will be held at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, December 8, in the main room downstairs. This small, informal monthly meal is a great opportunity for visitors to become better acquainted with our church and to ask any questions you may have about Unitarian Universalism or this church. Children are welcome! For more information, … Continue reading Lunch for Newcomers Dec

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! This week, I wanted to include a meditation, written by Brian Nelson: When many [people] return to their families for Thanksgiving they are shocked by the changed landscape. The trees are grey, barren, stark. In our memories of cherished places, we tend to picture them at their best, rich … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

For over a year, our church community has worked in the community to help change the world for better while also learning about justice.  Our Service Learning Projects, usually on the last Sunday of the month, are open to all members, friends, and visitors at Second Unitarian – and particularly, we use this as an … Continue reading Service Learning Project Dec-Jan

Rabbi Ariyeh Azriel of Temple Israel, leaders of Omaha Together One Community, Nebraska Appleseed, Catholic Charities and other organizations invite everyone to celebrate the 7th day of Hanukkah at a vigil for immigration reform on Tuesday, December 3, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm at the federal building plaza, 18th and Douglas. We will light the … Continue reading Celebration of Hanukkah and Vigil for Immigration Reform

Please join the LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation Committee for our annual fundraiser for the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP). It will be a party at the home of Dan and Ferial Pearson, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. We will have hearty appetizers, wine, and dessert. Free-will donations to NAP will be gratefully accepted. … Continue reading Nebraska AIDS Project Fundraiser