Every year the Unitarian Universalist Association chooses a book for discussion in our congregations. This year’s choice is Breathe – A Letter to My Sons, by Imani Perry. According to the UUA, “Breathe offers a broader meditation on race, gender, and the meaning of a life well lived and is also an unforgettable lesson in Black resistance and … Continue reading Common Read Book Discussion
Soul Matters small groups are covenanted groups that offer an opportunity to delve more deeply into the monthly Soul Matters worship themes. Deep listening is used to share experience of the materials provided by the Soul Matters organization. Second Unitarian has two such groups meeting that are currently full. If others are interested, it is … Continue reading Soul Matters small groups – facilitator training January 9th
Drum roll please……. for the unveiling of “Unitarian Universalism 101″ To Visitors, who would like to know more about our beloved faith, please check out https://2uomaha.org/about-unitarian-universalism as it was designed specifically with you in mind. There are 7 short videos with a total length of 37 minutes & a couple of readings. If you would … Continue reading Unitarian Universalism 101
We’re grateful for your pledge payments that maintain our faith programs, staff, and building. As you’re thinking about end of 2020 charitable donations please keep our congregation in mind. To see all 2020 donations on your calendar year contributions statement, cash or check must be received at church by December 30th. Online payments will be … Continue reading End of Year Charitable Giving
For those of you that are not going to be with family on Christmas Day due to COVID – 19, there will be a ZOOM Christmas Day gathering at NOON to 2:00 pm on Friday, December 25th. Bring your lunch, wine, or whatever you want. Vicki Pratt will be hosting. Email her your reservation by … Continue reading Members: Christmas Day Gathering
Second Unitarian is adopting 3 families to help out this holiday season. The families are from the Omaha Area Sanctuary Network. As with just about everything this year, the gift giving process is different! Here are the steps: Sign up for a gift by clicking one of the links below and browsing the shopping list. … Continue reading Adopt a Family for the Holidays!
December’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 December – Food Bank for the Heartland
These were among the matters the Board addressed in November: The Board and Nominations and Leadership Development committee have met to develop plans for the next phase of the Meaning and Purpose process. Two Town Hall meetings are being scheduled for next month and the team is creating a structure for those meetings. Look for … Continue reading Greetings From the Board
The Membership Team knows the importance of staying connected, especially during COVID. We are resurrecting the Buddy System for those congregants who don’t have family or friends checking on them regularly. IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? If you are feeling isolated for any reason, having a Buddy checking in on you will give you peace of … Continue reading BUDDY SYSTEM
These were among the matters the Board addressed in October: The Board was updated on the Targeted Minister search. As of 10/31/20, one candidate has been interviewed. The Board will reach out to the Social Justice Committee to see if the committee would like to make a request to make use of Minister’s Discretionary Fund … Continue reading Greetings From the Board