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Spring Church Cleanup Day for Saturday, April 4th from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. We will have plenty of tasks for everyone! Weather permitting, much of our focus will be on getting the church yard in shape for the growing season to make our landscape gardens beautiful with flowers and ornamental plants. We also plan to … Continue reading Spring Church Cleanup Saturday, April 4th
As Unitarian Universalists, we live out our values. “Deeds not creeds” is the motto we proclaim. Attending the March 28th rally is one of the many ways we can show our support for justice and equity for all, carried through a strong democracy that values the rights of everyone and always keeping Love at the center … Continue reading Join us for a sign making party and The No Kings 3 Rally!
Interested in exploring membership at 2U church? Join us at our Pathways Series on Saturday, April 4 from 1- 3:00 PM and Saturday, April 11 from 1 – 3:30 PM We will be discussing our spiritual journeys, UU history and membership at 2U church. All newcomers and members are welcome. If interested, please contact the … Continue reading Pathways Series
Are you an introvert and approaching people during coffee hour isn’t your thing? Join us march 29th for After Hour. Since we haven’t had much participation over Zoom, After Hour will be in-person only. We meet downstairs at 11:45 on the last Sunday of the month to engage more deeply with the service. But it’s … Continue reading March 29th is After Hour (in-person ONLY)
Spring is coming! If you love getting your hands in the dirt, please read on. We are starting a group the “Garden of Connection” that will work to beautify the church grounds with the help of a couple of Master Gardeners, Molly Kliment- Jenkins and Mary Anna Anderson. They will help us develop a long … Continue reading Garden of Connection
Wheel of the Year – Ostara at Standing Bear Lake Friday, March 20th at 5:30PM Join friends from 2nd Unitarian and First United Methodist as we resume our Wild Worship series with the arrival of Spring! Friday, March 20th at 5:30PM we will return to Standing Bear Lake Waterfront in observance of Ostara and the … Continue reading Wheel of the Year Ostara Ceremony at Standing Bear Lake
Singer-songwriter and Eco-activist Jim Scott Sunday, March 29th at 7 pm suggested donation $20 Jim Scott has made it his business to create and perform music that celebrates peace, justice and the earth with lyrical melodies and memorable verses. Years of activism are reflected in Jim’s work. His songs, poetry and short stories address issues of … Continue reading Jim Scott Joins us March 29th at 7 p.m.
Second Unitarian’s Share the Plate recipient for March and April 2026 is Food Bank for the Heartland. Founded in 1981, the Food Bank’s mission is, “To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.” The Food Bank serves 93 counties in Nebraska and western Iowa through more than … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for March & April
Plan to attend a pledge event of your own choosing! It’s not too late to register! (Actually, it’s never too late, but registering early helps our party planners.) See the list of fun events below. All in-person events will be held at church. To register, use this link. Fun, Food, & Fellowship! Icebreaker Brunch – Friday the … Continue reading March is Pledge Drive Month!
The May Day Festival will be Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start now to set aside donations for the Joyful Flea Market (think items that spark joy – sort of a “curated” yard sale). Games, puzzles, toys, and children’s books welcome. Gardeners can start thinking about perennials to be divided and … Continue reading Spring is coming – and so is the 2nd Annual 2U May Day Festival!
