You are invited to join the LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation Committee, next meeting Tuesday, November 12, at 7 p.m., at Ferial Pearson’s home. Come and help support people who identify as LGBTQ and issues they face. Contact Tammy Hunter, Mary Anne Chisholm, or Ferial Pearson with questions.

The Open Arms Transgender Youth Group meets Saturday, November 16, from noon to 2 at the church, for a potluck and sharing.  Come and help the group be supportive to our youth.  Contact Tammy Hunter, Mary Anne Chisholm, or Ferial Pearson with questions.  

Economist James K. Galbraith said in his recent Holland Lecture that Social Security may well, once again, be threatened as Congress attempts to negotiate the current financial impasse. Pat Hart, a member of Second Unitarian Church, is an Iowa representative to Social Security Ambassadors, a state-based nonpartisan initiative being coordinated nationally by the Center for … Continue reading Retirees’ Group November

It has been a long-standing tradition here at Second Unitarian to share a Thanksgiving meal the weekend before Thanksgiving Day.   This year our Thanksgiving dinner will be on Saturday, November 23, at 6 p.m. Please bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert that can serve 10-12 people. Fellowship will provide turkey and beverages. Donation is $5 … Continue reading Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 23

Building and Grounds has scheduled Fall Church Yard Cleanup Days on the mornings of Saturdays, November 2,and December 7, from 8:00 a.m. to noon to rake leaves and clean out the flower beds for winter. In case of bad weather, we’ll reschedule since no indoor work is planned. Refreshments will be provided. During October we … Continue reading Fall Church Cleanup Days

The Open Arms Transgender Youth Group meets Saturday, October 19, from noon to 2 p.m. at the church, for a potluck and sharing. Come and help the group be supportive to our youth. Contact Tammy Hunter, Mary Anne Chisholm, or Ferial Pearson with questions.

There is construction on the west side of the church. Workers are repairing the southwest window well that is bowing inward and are repairing the steps and landing to the Minister’s Office. Please be careful around the areas of construction as there will be equipment and other obstructions in the area.

Please note that our October Family Service Learning Project is scheduled a week early. The Lifespan Religious Growth & Learning Committee invites you to join in the Keep Omaha Beautiful Inc. Youth Fall Clean Up 2013 on Sunday, October 20. We will gather at 10:30 a.m. on the north side of Standing Bear Lake, 132nd … Continue reading Family Service Learning Project Oct 20

Lunch for Newcomers will be held at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 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

A Webinar “Leading a Congregation During Times of Anxiety” presented by Nancy Heege, Congregational Life Consultant, Unitarian Universalist Association MidAmerica Region, will be shown on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. Description of the program says: “When congregations experience transition or change, they tend to get anxious. In this webinar we’ll look at … Continue reading “Leading During Anxiety” Webinar