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
Personal notes of good bye, good luck and well wishes for Rev. Cyndi can be mailed to the church for her last Sunday, August 30th. Send to the church – 3012 S. 119th St. Omaha Ne, 68144 – addressed to “Jaime for Rev. Cyndi” so that Jaime will know what it is. Jaime will gather … Continue reading Goodbye cards for Rev. Cyndi!!!
~ the Unitarian Universalist Association One week ago, a rare derecho swept through Iowa. Called “inland hurricanes” by some, these storms bring with them 100+ mph winds and arrive so quickly that people do not have much warning. According to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund team, people lost their homes or cars to falling trees. … Continue reading After derecho, Iowa UUs need your help – UUA Disaster Relief