As the wheel of the year turns, we approach Samhain, the cross quarter between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice, it is the traditional time to mourn those lost to our community and speak the names of the honored dead from the past year. We wish to include all members and friends of both … Continue reading Samhain Service on November 1st
October’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 can provide … Continue reading Share the Plate for October – Food Bank for the Heartland
Fall is a beautiful time of the year in Omaha. Temperatures are mild, there isn’t much rain, a great time to tidy up our Church Yard! The building needs some attention, too. Our Fall Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00 am to Noon. We will have plenty of tasks for everyone! … Continue reading Fall Church Cleanup Saturday, October 3rd!
To define our long term ministry needs, we all need to search deep about what our church means to each of us and together define what our purpose is as a spiritual community. What type of ministry will best fit our church? Your Board of Trustees, along with your Leadership Development Team has developed a plan to engage … Continue reading What does Second Unitarian MEAN to you? What is our PURPOSE?
These were among the matters the Board addressed in September: The Board has opted to apply for a minister through UUA’s “targeted ministry” program. This is a program in which a retired or semi-retired minister helps a congregation with specific goals for a short term, (two to six months). The Board has identified worship and … Continue reading Greetings From the Board
Dear Beloved Community: 2020 has certainly proven to be a most challenging and even frightening year. So many people across the country and the world are facing enormous struggles with health, shelter, occupation, food and financial security due to the pandemic and natural disasters. We all fervently hope that these challenges will be short lived in … Continue reading Minister’s Discretionary Fund
We will have our in-gathering Water Communion Service on Sunday, September 13. This service traditionally marks the start of our church year (September – June), as we return from summer travels. However, 2020 is anything but traditional. We’ll be putting together a photo montage (like we did for Flower Communion), so we are asking for … Continue reading Water Communion – Sunday, September 13
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to swing by on Saturday and “chalk the walk” with kind messages and beautiful artwork! It was so nice to see everyone and if you attended the service on Sunday it was clear that Cyndi was feeling our love.
September’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 can provide … Continue reading Share the Plate for September – Food Bank for the Heartland