UUA 2021 General Assembly passed an Action of Immediate Witness to Stop Voter Suppression by taking collective action. To learn more about how to help deepen our faith’s democracy work, join the Faith in Democracy Forum for a rich discussion about faithful democracy work and take action to pass democracy reform on Thursday, July 22 at 6:00pm. … Continue reading UU the Vote
Paula Cole Jones, organizer of the 8th Principle Project, realized after working with many UU congregations that a person can believe they are being a “good UU” and following the 7 Principles without thinking about or dealing with racism and other oppressions at the systemic level. The 8th Principle provides us a path to renew … Continue reading Faith Connections – the 8th Principle – August 2021
Since 1984 Habitat for Humanity Omaha has served more than 1,800 families and individuals through homeownership, home repairs and neighborhood revitalization efforts. It operates two Habitat ReStore home improvement outlets that sell new and used, donated materials at greatly reduced prices. Through the Deconstruction Program, its teams salvage quality, reusable materials from renovations and demolitions, … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity First Hour
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is a grassroots organization that builds and renovates houses, forges community partnerships and breaks down barriers to home ownership. It eliminates vacant lots and abandoned homes in the blighted areas of North and South Omaha while improving the overall appearance of our community. Families in Habitat’s Homeownership Program are required … Continue reading Share the Plate for July and August – Habitat for Humanity
For those who were unable to make the June program, Transylvania & England, our special guest lecturer was Stu Burns. He kindly posted his presentation on the church’s facebook page. If you were unable to attend the first two programs, please feel free to come to this one. It was suggested that we provide homework. … Continue reading UU 101 – Tracing Our Roots Part 3 The Rise & Fall of American Unitarians
Thanks to all who have picked up pollinator seed packets from the deck of the church building at 3012 South 119th Street. We hope you’re enjoying the project! There are still some packets left in the basket, so if you have a plot or area for planting and want to help the environment, please feel free … Continue reading Pollinator Garden Seed Packet
Saturday, June 19th at 10:00 am Register A guest historical expert will discuss the first country to have a Unitarian King & our early UU ancestors in England. For those who requested a timeline of UU history, here is a link that may interest you: UU Time Line (sunysb.edu) Please register to receive … Continue reading Faith Connections UU 101 and Our Roots
These were among the matters the Board addressed at the May 19 meeting: Returning to the Building/Safety Task Force. The Board heard from Ed Bok about the work the Safety Task Force has been doing on safety issues and protocols for returning to the building safely. The date for a return to the building is … Continue reading From the Board – June 2021
Sunday June 13th First Hour 9:00 am Does the future of our country look dark? “What if this darkness is not the darkness of the tomb but the darkness of the womb?” Valarie Kaur asks this question and gives us reasons to feel brave, inspired and committed to “breathe and push” for transformation. She is a civil rights activist, … Continue reading Faith Connections – June 13th First Hour
The Safety Task Force II has completed a plan for returning to the building. Return to Building Plan. The Covid case numbers have been continuing to decline for the past few weeks. To summarize, the number for the week preceding May 10 was 1072, the week preceding May 17 was 729, and the week preceding … Continue reading Safety Task Force Update 6/02