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

The Board of Trustees March meeting has been rescheduled and will not be on the usual third Wednesday. The Board is meeting instead on March 28 at 1:30 via Zoom. Anyone interested in attending should contact a Board member for a Zoom link. This year’s Board is: Sue Aschinger (Chairperson), Ed Bok (Vice Chairperson), Pam Curtiss-Smith, … Continue reading Board Meeting time rescheduled

In February we paid the bank enough of our Bathroom Addition Line of Credit to eliminate the $2,600 interest expense budgeted for 2020-21! This cost savings is the result of everyone’s timely and generous giving to the Capital Campaign. THANK YOU! by Finance Coordinating Council

The Faith Connections Team, consisting of Cheri Cody, JoAnne Draper, Anita Jeck, Karen Hux, Clyde Anderson, Mary Rudy, Steve Abraham, Carolyn Miller and Pam Curtiss-Smith (plus other interested persons who have participated at varying levels) is moving forward with planning adult engagement and education programs for members and friends of 2U. We are finding an abundance of … Continue reading Faith Connections