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First Hour – The Immigrant Legal Center program

Join us July 9th at 9 am for First Hour. Our presenter will be Second Unitarian member Monica Meier, Director of Social Work at ILC. Monica will share more information on ILC’s important programming for unaccompanied children who have crossed the border into the United States.

Support Our Public Schools

When: Wednesday, July 19th at 6:30 pm Where: Second Unitarian sanctuary or by zoom Please plan to hear Tim Royers, 2016 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, talk about how implementing new law LB753 will harm all public schools in Nebraska. We will have petitions to repeal this law if you chose. If you have already … Continue reading Support Our Public Schools

“Just the Basics” for Newcomers

Join Michaela Weiss and Anita Jeck from the Connection Team this Sunday, July 9th for a 30-minute introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this church. We will gather in Rev. Juniper’s office about 15 minutes after the worship service. Grab yourself a beverage and come with your questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Share the Plate July and August – Immigrant Legal Center’s Unaccompanied Children’s Program

Every month Second Unitarian donates one half of our offering to a local non-profit organization. The Share the Plate partner for the months of July & August will be the Immigrant Legal Center (ILC) program for unaccompanied children (UCs). Unaccompanied children are youth who have crossed the border into the United States on their own. … Continue reading Share the Plate July and August – Immigrant Legal Center’s Unaccompanied Children’s Program

Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport – Omaha Together One Community (OTOC)

For 30 years, Omaha Together One Community (OTOC), has been developing and organizing leaders to work together with public officials, in confronting the inequalities in Omaha and Douglas County to strengthen our community. We are proud of our accomplishments from the past year: Conducting research on mental health accessibility and identifying three areas of significant … Continue reading Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport – Omaha Together One Community (OTOC)

Celebrate Pride!

We are looking forward to the Annual Heartland Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday, July 15th. Second Unitarian Church invites you to join in the fun! Here’s some things to know: Getting there:  ORBT: We will have a group led by Kathy Bell leaving from the Westroads ORBT stop at 8:30 a.m. If you don’t … Continue reading Celebrate Pride!

Actions of Immediate Witness

UU General Assembly is how congregations get together to worship, meet one another, learn about issues that congregations are actively supporting or opposing, and vote on business that impacts all congregations. Several key votes are held before GA officially starts – this year, June 21st. “Actions of Immediate Witness” are voted early. AIWs are issues that are so … Continue reading Actions of Immediate Witness

BYOB Picnic

Come join fellow 2U’s to a BYOB picnic Saturday, July 8th at 6 p.m. Bring: Brown Bag or meal Beverage of your choice Blanket or lawn chair On Saturday night, July 8 at 6 p.m., come socialize with other 2U’s for an evening of food, fellowship and fun on the garden level/basement lawn for “breaking bread” … Continue reading BYOB Picnic