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The Eight Most Important Estate Planning Questions Everyone is invited to the next TUUsday Circle, Tuesday, February 12th at 1 p.m. for a presentation entitled “The Eight Most Important Estate Planning Questions”. In addition to information relevant to estate planning, the presentation will include information on Powers of Attorney – both property and medical. The … Continue reading TUUsday Circle – February 12th
Second Unitarian is an active member of OTOC (Omaha Together One Community). During February, Urban Abbey coffee house and book store at 1026 Jackson in the Old Market will donate a portion of counter sales to support OTOC. Come to Urban Abbey to learn about our current work. Tuesday February 5th, 6:45 p.m. Solitary Confinement’s Impact on Mental … Continue reading OTOC Month at Urban Abbey
You are invited to join us for POPs (Parents of Preschoolers) Potluck Night on Saturday, February 9th at Second Unitarian. POPs is open to parents from First and Second Unitarian communities. And don’t be fooled by the name – POPs is for ALL parents really, regardless of your children’s ages. Please bring a dish to share … Continue reading POPS Potluck
Join our RE kids in their new project to collect items for the Nebraska Humane Society. The kids call it the Furry, Feathery Friends Collection. This social action project allows our children and youth to live their commitment to the 7th principle – the interdependent web of all existence, which means we care for every … Continue reading Furry, Feathery Friends Collection through Feb. 10th
Or perhaps your first question is, “What is Small Group Ministry?” These are ongoing and covenanted groups of around 10 participants, led by trained members of our own congregation, following UU “Soul Matters” materials. Do you ever leave worship wishing for more? Well, these materials follow the monthly worship themes and provide activities that participants … Continue reading Are You Interested in Small Group Ministry?
On December 23rd, directly after our worship service our Giving Tree gifts were driven to the Refugee Empowerment Center of Omaha. Thank you Joan Benziger for volunteering to deliver them. While the center placed only a conservative request, the 2U congregation showed up in multitude with gloves, blankets, socks, gift cards, bus passes, clothes, and … Continue reading Abundance for Refugees, Thank you!
The Sheltering Tree builds affordable housing communities for persons over 18, with developmental disabilities. This helps them to pursue their hopes and dreams. The Sheltering Tree creates home like environments in apartment style communities with secure, supervised living to aid these adults to achieve maximum independence, lead productive lives, build friendships and belong and contribute … Continue reading January and February Share the Plate: The Sheltering Tree
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund helps provide emergency financial assistance to members of the Second Unitarian community, primarily for utility bills, groceries, rent, and medical needs. ~ the Social Justice Committee
from the Finance Coordinating Council With the holidays approaching, the church has a nice selection of Free Trade products for sale that make excellent holiday gifts – coffee, teas, chocolate bars, and more. And you can pay with your credit card! We can also accept credit card payments for pledge and offering payments, memorial gifts, … Continue reading Don’t forget, 2U can accept plastic!
by Jillian Post, DRE Let’s Try This Again! Due to cancelled services last week, the start of our project was delayed. After services this Sunday, December 9th, you will see a small decorated tree in the 2U lobby. On this tree, you will find ornaments that the RE children and youth have colored and decorated. … Continue reading The Giving Tree project begins
