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Second Unitarian is proud to be participating in Omaha Gives!, the 24-hour community-wide charitable challenge organized by the Omaha Community Foundation. The online giving will take place May 23rd from midnight to midnight. Mark your calendars because we will need your help! We will be joining more than 1000 local nonprofits to raise money and … Continue reading Save the date for Omaha Gives – May 23rd
Please join us Tuesday, May 8th, 1 – 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary for a presentation by Julie Kalkowski of the Financial Hope Collaborative at Creighton University. Julie’s presentation is titled “Financial Realities in America” and she is a wealth of information about family finances in the U.S., particularly lower income Americans. Through the Financial … Continue reading 2UUsday Circle is May 8th
The League of Women Voters is a non-governmental non-profit organization dedicated to educating voters with non-partisan information. The League encourages all eligible residents to register and vote in the upcoming primary election on May 15th. The League of Women Voters of Nebraska has released its on-line Voters Guide at http://www.vote411.org/. Please log on for election information specific … Continue reading Looking for a good resource on candidates?
Join us May 6th Town Hall meeting immediately following services (11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.). The topic for the Town Hall will be By-law changes proposed by the Board of Trustees. Child Care will be available so that parents can attend the Town Hall. Lunch will be on your own. Click here to read the … Continue reading Town Hall Meeting May 6th
from the UUA Mid America Region It’s been five years since the Chalice Lighter programs of the former Heartland, Central Midwest, and Prairie Star districts were combined to form the MidAmerica Region Chalice Lighters Program. In that time, congregations from around the region have received thousands of dollars in grants funded by your generosity. The … Continue reading Spring 2018 Chalice Lighter Call!
On April 15th, we will be having a very special worship service titled The Promise and The Practice. The service will be composed entirely of elements – sermon, opening words, closing words, readings, hymns – by Unitarian Universalist people of color. This service will not be addressing white supremacy in our faith through learning, but … Continue reading The Promise and The Practice Worship Service
Every month Second Unitarian donates one half of our offering to a local non-profit organization. This month we will “share the plate” with Financial Hope Collaborative. The Financial Success Program (FSP), the main program of the Financial Hope Collaborative, is a 100% grant funded financial education platform. It is a year-long comprehensive financial education and … Continue reading April Share the Plate: Financial Hope Collaborative
Rev. Simpson is offering a unique adult faith development opportunity via the wonderful curriculum – The Shared Pulpit. This is an eight-session class on developing your own sermon. A large part of the curriculum is learning about worship in general, as well as what makes for a good sermon. If you think you might have one … Continue reading The Shared Pulpit – Adult Faith Development Opportunity
Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 8th, as the Property Improvement Team we be unveiling the bathroom design right after the service. Our own Justin Short will be reviewing the architect’s drawings.
All are welcome to join us Tuesday, April 10th at 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary for a presentation by Mary Anna Anderson about the Andersons’ experiences at the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Mary Anna and Clyde were not merely parade viewers, they were behind the scenes and assisted in the decoration of a float. Come … Continue reading 2UUsday Circle
