Retirees Group is meeting this Tuesday, September 13th at 1:00 with a guest speaker who is presenting about the Death Penalty in Nebraska. This will be a very informative and interesting presentation! Here is information about the program: You are invited to Retirees Group for a presentation focused on Retaining the Repeal of the Death … Continue reading Retirees’ Group – Retain the Repeal
The 2015 Nebraska Legislature passed LB268 to eliminate the death penalty and change the maximum penalty for first degree murder to life in prison. But the question will be on Nebraska’s November 8 general election ballot. Come to Lunch and Learn after service on Sunday, September 25th to find out why, facts about the death … Continue reading Lunch and Learn: Death Penalty on November Ballot
On September 18th at 4:30, our 7 – 12 graders will view and discuss “Dear Zachary”. The film maker, Kurt Kuenne, decided to interview numerous relatives, friends, and associates of Andrew Bagby, his friend who was murdered. The film he made was intended to incorporate their loving remembrances that would serve as a cinematic scrapbook … Continue reading Teen Movie Night September 18th!
In order to keep the congregation more informed, the date that newsletter submissions are due is changing. It is difficult for the committees to know what is going to happen in the next month, when the month you are in is only half over! Submissions will now be due on the 25th of each month.* … Continue reading The Date for Newsletter Submissions is Changing
A companion book to the PBS film. Available from Beacon Press on September 6th The Story of an American Couple Who Saved Hundreds from Nazi Persecution. Defying the Nazis is a story of simple people finding strength they had no idea they possessed. It is the story of individuals standing up to unthinkable evil. It is a story … Continue reading Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War by Artemis Joukowsky
Have you heard about circle suppers? Are you interested in participating? Look for someone with a clipboard during coffee hour and sign up – or check at the Welcome Desk. Circle suppers are potluck dinners held at a host’s home for 8 to 12 people and are a great way to get to know members … Continue reading Circle Suppers
Our Fall Church Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th from 8:00 am to Noon. There will be plenty of tasks for everyone! Keeping our church in tip top shape is a BIG job, and we need everyone’s help! Please note the event on your calendar, and we hope many of you can help, even … Continue reading Save the Date – Fall Church Cleanup, Saturday, October 8th
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in September will go to Compassion in Action / R.A.W.D.A.W.G.S. A faith based, non-profit organization, Compassion in Action serves individuals confined in the state correctional facilities and families affected by incarceration. They also facilitate the RAW DAWGS Youth Corps Gang Prevention Program for boys 5 to 13. To … Continue reading September Share the Plate: Compassion in Action
Through the efforts of both Omaha UU congregations, we have a great supply of facilitators at all levels to provide OWL to our members and friends! Since we offered elementary OWL at Second Unitarian last year, First is taking the lead this year to catch the rest of the children who were not able to … Continue reading OWL – Our Whole Lives Life Span Sexuality Education
YRUU is going to start on Wednesday, September 7th. Joe White will continue as a secondary Youth Advisor and Carolyn Miller will step into a primary Youth Advisor role. Please give them a big “Thank You!” The role of the Youth Advisor takes a weekly time commitment, and is an important ministry for our congregations. … Continue reading YRUU starts September 7th at 7 p.m.