February’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 February – Food Bank for the Heartland
The Board of Trustees and Nominations and Leadership Development Committee would like to say thank you to those who have participated in the process of finding the church’s Meaning and Purpose. We had good, thoughtful conversations at our recent town halls, and we are grateful for those who took the time to join them, but … Continue reading Meaning and Purpose Update January 12th
Today, we watched as unimaginable events unfolded at our nation’s Capitol. So now what? How do we make sense of the what’s happening in our country at this time? Join UU the VOTE and Side with Love tonight, Jan. 6th, as they host “Grounding in Joy and Resolve,” an online national vigil at 6pm – … Continue reading Grounding in Joy and Resolve – Online Vigil Jan. 6th
This month’s Board meeting falls on the same evening as the Presidential Inauguration. To allow Board members the opportunity to watch the ceremonies and celebrations, the meeting has been rescheduled to Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. ~ the Board of Trustees
January’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 January – Food Bank for the Heartland
These were among the matters the Board addressed in December: Our new targeted minister, Rev. Mary Moore, joined the Board for their December meeting and she and Board members got to know each other a little better and we discussed whether there were any loose ends regarding her contract. Board members have been tasked with … Continue reading Greetings From the Board
The Board of Trustees and Nominations and Leadership Development Committee would like to say thank you to those who have participated in the process of finding the church’s Meaning and Purpose. We had good, thoughtful conversations at our recent town halls, and we are grateful for those who took the time to join them, but … Continue reading Meaning and Purpose Update
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