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Tonight’s Picnic Will be at the Church! Aug. 25th

Due to the extreme heat, tonight’s picnic will be held indoors at the church.  Let’s celebrate the turning of the season together. Join us for a fun Friday evening picnic on August 25th at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share if you are able, but most importantly bring yourself. Plates, flatware, and drinks provided.

Take a walk with us

Join 2U at the Interfaith United We Walk – a 1 mile loop around the Tri-Faith Commons near 132nd and Pacific streets – on Sunday, September 10. What can attendees expect? A 1-mile loop around the Tri-Faith Commons near 132nd and Pacific streets A colorful array of music, poetry, and dance performances Open houses of … Continue reading Take a walk with us

7th-12th graders are invited to participate in our youth group – YRUU

The 2023-24 YRUU year will begin on Aug 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church, with a required* YRUU Orientation for parents, concurrent with an “Icebreakers & Ice Cream Social” meetup for youth! [*If you are unable to attend the parent orientation on Aug 23, but would like your youth to be involved with YRUU, please email dre@2uomaha.org to make alternate arrangements.] YRUU … Continue reading 7th-12th graders are invited to participate in our youth group – YRUU

It’s RE registration time

Parents and guardians, watch your emails for this year’s registration forms for Religious Education & YRUU (youth group) for the 2023 – 24 year. Email Ashleigh, the Director of Religious Education at dre@2uomaha.org with questions or to register.  

We care about You – And Your Safety! Join us on August 27th after the Worship Service

Last month, Officer Jason Cvitanov, who is a senior ranked Omaha Police Academy instructor toured our church and gave us several tips to keep the church safer. At that time, he volunteered to come (on his own time) and lead the congregation through a “Situation Awareness” exercise. It is well known that you will freeze … Continue reading We care about You – And Your Safety! Join us on August 27th after the Worship Service

Drive Thru Petition Signing

Here’s a convenient way to sign the petition to repeal LB753, the new Nebraska law that gives money to private schools – come to our church parking lot. We’ll have petitions for Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster counties. No need to enter the church. Where: Second Unitarian Church, 3012 South 119th St When: Friday, July 28; 10:00 am … Continue reading Drive Thru Petition Signing

2023 PRIDE Parade and Festival Uplifting and Record-Breaking

More than 40 fun-loving 2U folks gathered to march in the 2023 Heartland PRIDE “Love Out Loud” Parade. We found ourselves in great company with a record-breaking 190 groups marching in the parade, with thousands watching! It was especially uplifting this year to see so much support and love for our LGBTQIA2S+ community. Both the … Continue reading 2023 PRIDE Parade and Festival Uplifting and Record-Breaking

AED Trainings coming up

Please plan on a very short training of the AED (automated external defibrillator) on either July 30th or August 6th directly after the worship service. An AED is used to help those experiencing cardiac arrest. We hope we will never have to use this device, but all of us should be prepared. Please plan to attend … Continue reading AED Trainings coming up

Dig out your books!

It’s not too early to start thinking about the book sale in September! If you have any books or DVDs you’re thinking about giving away, hang on to them! We will start collecting the books in September. It’s a good opportunity to clear out your old books and perhaps find more!