Last week Diversified Construction completed the replacement of the deck, stairs, and handicap ramp at the entrance of our Church. It really looks beautiful and welcoming! The decking is made from recycled plastics. The black aluminum railings add a nice touch and are very sturdy. Inside we still have part of the Entryway and South … Continue reading New Entrance Deck and Ramp Completed!

The facilitators of the Open Arms Trans Social Group (OATS) would like to invite interested members and friends of Second Unitarian to become volunteers with our group. OATS is primarily made up of transgender and gender-nonbinary youth and young adults, along with some of their parents and siblings. The group currently meets quarterly via Zoom. … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity!

First Hour on April 11 was a hit! Hope you can join us for the next one – Sunday May 9th – which will have a TED Talk by nationally acclaimed author Valarie Kaur. Still happening this month: APRIL 14 6 pm  A panel discussion Zoom session from 6-7:30 pm “Democracy Today: A Faith Call for Justice … Continue reading Faith Connections

A ‘ReVision’ team was formed in March 2020 to reimagine religious education at Second Unitarian Church. Members include DRE Ashleigh Fuson, Jaime Short, Janet Nichols, Pam Miller-Jenkins, Pete Miller, and Anita Jeck. Through research and discussion, the goal was to envision a program of religious education that was more effective and sustainable than our current … Continue reading Revision of Religious Education

The Safety Task Force II held its first meeting this past weekend. The first meeting was introductory in scope. We are still looking for a couple more members – especially people with medical or scientific backgrounds – and we generated a list of several names. We have reviewed some of the return-to-building plans put out … Continue reading Safety Task Force

April’s Share the Plate recipient is the Food Bank for the Heartland as they are in need of monetary donations. They are also accepting food but stated in a World Herald article that money is more helpful at this point. The Food Bank can better stretch a dollar than a regular consumer can. One dollar … Continue reading Share the Plate for April – Food Bank for the Heartland

The Stewardship Campaign for 2021 – 2022 officially ended on March 28, 2021. Total Pledges received were in the amount of $158,718.00 of our $185,000 goal. Our pledge drive of 2021 showed us the deep commitment of our congregation to be generous even in the face of  unprecedented challenges. As you know, a big part … Continue reading Stewardship Drive Update

The Board of Second Unitarian has begun discussing the eventual return to using our church building for in-person meetings. Serious question must be unpacked in regard to when the Covid pandemic will subside to a point where we feel it is safe to begin coming back into the building. In anticipation of answering these questions, … Continue reading Covid Closing Update

These were among the matters the Board addressed in March: Returning to the Building. The Board is continuing to assess the process of being back in the building. Several members have attended UUA “Returning to In-Person Gatherings” webinars for guidance on the safest options. Included in this process is the possibility of combining Safety Task … Continue reading From the Board – March 2021

Sarah Carter is starting on staff at Second Unitarian in our newly-created position of Technology Coordinator. Sarah is an Education student. She comes to us with an AA in Graphic Design from Santa Fe College, and is currently enrolled in the University of Nebraska at Omaha, working toward a BFA with a K-12 Education Endorsement. … Continue reading Introducing Sarah Carter as our new Technology Coordinator