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
The 2020 Garden Tour is coming soon to a yard near you: we have 5 fabulous yards with a variety of features to inspire you! This garden tour is an opportunity for you to see how like-minded folks have applied their love of our mother earth in their personal paradise. Plan for September 12th from 1 … Continue reading Garden Tour Fundraiser
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
RE is hosting Chalk the Walk on Saturday, August 29th! Come by anytime from 12 – 3 p.m. and use the provided chalk to leave messages of love for Rev. Cyndi to see on her way into her last 2u sermon. This is an all ages event! Please email Ashleigh at dre@2uomaha.org with any questions. … Continue reading Chalk the Walk