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We’re grateful for your Stewardship pledge payments that maintain our faith worship services, programs, staff, and building. As you’re thinking about 2022 charitable donations please keep our congregation in mind. To see all of your 2022 donations on your calendar year Contributions Statement, cash or check must be received at church by close of business … Continue reading End of Year Charitable Giving
Join Rev. Juniper, members of the Open Arms Trans Social, and local leader for trans visibility and equality for a vigil honoring the lives of trans people lost to violence this past year. The service is November 20th at First Unitarian (3114 Harney Street) and begins at 6 p.m.
Friday, November 18th at 6 p.m. the Religious Naturalists of Unitarian Universalism (RNUU) Discussion Group will meet at Second Unitarian. Join Rev. Juniper Meadows in an exploration of embodied, earthly theologies, Religious Naturalism, Atheopaganism and Earth Centered Spiritualties. Learn more about RNUU and Religious Naturalism.
Chalica is fast-approaching! For those of you who don’t know or may have forgotten… Chalica is a week-long celebration of our Unitarian Universalist Principles. The holiday first emerged in 2005 out of a wish to have a holiday organized around Unitarian Universalist values. Chalica begins on the first Monday in December and lasts seven days. … Continue reading Chalica 2022
Most of us don’t have to think about racism, but many in our community must think about it every single day while navigating their lives. This easy to read and entertaining book relates what it is like to face endless racist encounters, large and small – right here in Omaha, Nebraska. Learn more about this … Continue reading Book Discussion December 11th First Hour: You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey – Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar
The Thanksgiving Dinner tradition at Second Unitarian is returning after 2 years of absence due to Covid. It will be on Saturday, November 19th at 6 p.m. The Board of Trustees consulted with our member, Dr. Nancy Vander Sluis, and the following is her recommendation: There is a ton of stuff out there: the new BQ.1 variant … Continue reading Thanksgiving Dinner – November 19th
Every month Second Unitarian donates one half of our offering to a local non-profit organization. November and December’s Share the Plate recipient is the Siena Francis House. Founded in 1975, the Siena Francis House’s ultimate goal is to end homelessness by helping our clients achieve permanent, stable housing out in the community. In support of … Continue reading Share the Plate for November and December – Siena Francis House
Join us this Sunday, November 13th at 9 a.m. in person or via Zoom. Our speaker for First Hour will be Maxwell Morgan, the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Siena Francis House. The Siena Francis House is our Share the Plate partner for November and December. Find out more by attending our First Hour. Click … Continue reading First Hour is this Sunday the 13th – Siena Francis House
Our 5th Principle states that we affirm: “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Any measure that puts up hurdles or restricts any citizen’s right to participate in the democratic process violates this principle. Initiative 432, on the ballot for Nebraskans this November, … Continue reading Learn why we need to say NO to Voter ID on Sunday October 23rd’s First Hour
If you are planning to contribute to KIOS, you may do so through Second Unitarian. We will bundle all KIOS donations and purchase ad spots for our church. Last year we were able to purchase ads on “All Things Considered” for 52 weeks! There are two ways to give! You can make your donation here. Or … Continue reading KIOS donations = 2U publicity
