For the first time in history, Nebraska lawmakers this Spring passed a bill to deny citizens their right to vote on an issue that was put on the ballot through a successful referendum petition by the people last Fall. Many of us at Second Unitarian signed that petition. The unprecedented move by lawmakers is of … Continue reading Support Our Schools Petition – Round Two
Many of you may have heard diverse perspectives about the recent escalation of violence in Palestine’s Gaza Strip. However, you may have felt uncertain or ill-equipped to understand the historical context and engage in rational discussion about this topic. Since 1948, the people of Palestine have experienced countless forms of oppression, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing. … Continue reading First Hour June 9th- documentary “How Israel Was Created”
This is the annual congregational meeting of Second Unitarian Church to vote on proposed bylaw changes, operating budget, endowment fund distribution, nominations to the Board of Trustees, Stewardship, Nominations & Leadership Development, and delegates to the UUA General Assembly. ZOOM Link We require a quorum of 35% of eligible voters in attendance (in-person and Zoom) … Continue reading ANNUAL MEETING Saturday, June 1st at 9 a.m. Zoom only
This is the annual congregational meeting of Second Unitarian Church to vote on proposed bylaw changes, operating budget, endowment fund distribution, nominations to the Board of Trustees, Stewardship, Nominations & Leadership Development, and delegates to the UUA General Assembly. We require a quorum of 35% of eligible voters in attendance (in-person and Zoom) for voting … Continue reading Annual Meeting is June 1st
Pluralism is also listed as a UU value in the proposed changes to Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Bylaws, Principles and Purposes. According to the definition proposed in Article II, pluralism means: We celebrate that we are all sacred beings diverse in culture, experience and theology. We covenant to learn from one another … Continue reading Soul Matters theme for May: Pluralism
Minister Call Meeting – 9:30 a.m. The motion will be presented to call Rev. Juniper Meadows as our settled minister. Voting will occur online – with results announced Sunday morning. A quorum of 35% of eligible voters in attendance (in-person and Zoom) is required for voting to proceed. Please notify Board of Trustees Secretary, Molly … Continue reading Members: Please attend our May 18th meetings
We will welcome Mosaic’s Nic Batterton as our guest speaker. Mosaic in Omaha is our Share the Plate Partner for May & June. We welcome Nic Batterton, Executive Director of Mosaic in Omaha to our church on Sunday. Nic will share how Mosaic recognizes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities desire and deserve greater … Continue reading May 19th First Hour
Join us Sunday, May 12th for a 30-minute introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this church. We will meet at the welcome desk about 15 minutes after the worship service. Grab yourself a beverage and come with your questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Our church has had the great fortune of having Rev. Juniper Meadows as our contract minister for the past two years. In contract ministry, the contract is between the minister and the Board of Trustees. It is limited in its term – usually one to two years. A settled minister is one who has been … Continue reading Settled Ministry Update – May 2, 2024