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

Your Faith Connections Team is pleased to announce that we are hosting two Zoom sessions offering you the chance to view the enjoyable short video “We Are Unitarian Universalists” and spend time sharing stories about our experiences and journeys along the path that brought us together at 2U. You can choose a time that fits your schedule – Sun. … Continue reading Faith Connections – UU 101 and Our Stories

I have been marveling at the weather lately. Have you? I’m waking earlier and have even spent a couple of evenings relaxing outside. I am cautiously excited. Last spring hit us like a ton of bricks. I was finishing my last semester at UNO and I had started my new job as your DRE just a … Continue reading A note from the DRE:

Our little free pantry provides non-perishable meals, snacks and personal items to folks in the neighborhood and beyond. And the pantry is a big draw for our area! Many folks have been visiting. In fact, so many people are visiting that it is hard to keep up with the need. If you are able to … Continue reading Our Little Free Pantry is helping many in the community