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On April 23rd, we will consider the Holocaust in respectful remembrance, but also as the deep lesson against fascism and genocide and hatred that must be its legacy. We must never forget, and we will not allow such dangerous movements to arise again, most especially not in our own country. And the risk of that … Continue reading Holocaust Remembrance
The Second Unitarian teens (7-12 graders) will be viewing Persepolis on Sunday, April 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Synopsis: Persepolis is a French film that was an Oscar nominee for best animated film in 2008 and also won multiple other awards. It is about a precocious and outspoken Iranian girl who grows up during the Islamic Revolution. A discussion … Continue reading Teen Movie Night for April
The four Resistance School training sessions, sponsored by SuitUp Nebraska, the Omaha Womens’ March and 2U can now be watched online! The workshops are available online at www.resistanceschool.com. Find out more info here: https://www.resistanceschool.com/#resist
The Share the Plate organization for April is the Heartland Workers Center. The Heartland Workers Center (HWC) was founded in 2009 after listening to hundreds of stories from workers in meatpacking, construction, restaurants, and cleaning. A vision was born to create a new model of organizing that entails finding and developing leaders, training them on … Continue reading April Share the Plate: Heartland Workers Center
Please join us Tuesday, April 11th from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. for Retirees’ Group. Our presenter will be Janet West, a member of First Unitarian Church on “Unitarian History in Transylvania”. Do you know that Eastern Europe Unitarianism started in Transylvania in 1568? Transylvania, which is now a region of Romania, is steeped in … Continue reading Retirees’ Group – Unitarian History in Transylvania
Last Year we made over $7000! Can we do it again this year?! Second Unitarian is proud to be participating in Omaha Gives!, a 24-hour charitable challenge organized by the Omaha Community Foundation. The online giving holiday will take place May 24 from midnight to midnight. Mark your calendars because we will need your help! … Continue reading Save the date – Omaha Gives May 24th
The Community Garden committee is soliciting applications for the garden plots located north of the church. The plots are the same as previous years: 8 feet by 8 feet, approximately. The expectations for growers are: The crops are to be grown organically. There is a $10 fee associated with each plot to reimburse the church … Continue reading 2017 Community Garden Plots
Have you been visiting our congregation for a while and are wondering about Unitarian Universalism and this church? Have you been a member for any length of time and desire to explore your own spirituality and learn more about our faith? Would you like to meet some wonderful people and spend time with them in … Continue reading EnqUUiring Minds is Back!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 4th for our Annual Congregational Meeting. At least 35% of our membership must be present to conduct business including adopting a budget, electing officers and deciding other important matters. Second Unitarian by-laws state: “The right to vote at congregational meetings shall be extended only to persons who have been designated … Continue reading Help Decide the Future of Your Church. Your vote is needed!
All at 2U are encouraged to attend the Developmental Ministry Kickoff Workshop! This exciting event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18th with a continental breakfast continuing to 1:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the church. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Board@2uomaha.org with childcare and dietary needs.
