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In 2015 Nebraska lawmakers voted to replace Nebraska’s death penalty with mandatory life imprisonment. They passed LB268. Getting rid of Nebraska’s death penalty came up in our congregation during Listening Sessions last fall. The Listening Sessions were part of our local congregation-based community organizing, Omaha Together One Community (OTOC). The question is now on the … Continue reading Social Justice Alert: Retain LB268
Just a few more weeks until Rev. Cyndi Simpson joins us! Her first Sunday with us will be August 28th. Here’s a glimpse into the Search Team’s first impressions of our new minister! The Search Team was impressed by Cyndi’s energy and eloquence in our interviews over Skype. Further conversations with her references only confirmed that our … Continue reading Rev. Cyndi Update
OTOC encourages everyone to hear one of these national speakers who are coming to Nebraska in support of RETAINing the end of the death penalty. This question is on the November 8 ballot. From July 17 through July 24 former death row inmates who have been exonerated, relatives of crime victims who have sought to … Continue reading Journey of Hope: From Violence to Healing speaking tour in Nebraska
One half of 2U’s offering collected in July will go to the Community Alliance. Community Alliance, especially its day program, helps mentally ill persons recover by offering concrete support in the form of food and housing assistance for those who need it, medication assistance, and counseling. They also teach classes on subjects ranging from managing … Continue reading July Share the Plate: Community Alliance
Rev. Cyndi Simpson has already met (via skype) with Music and Worship to plan the Fall worship schedule. She has found an apartment, and has her boxes are nearly packed and ready. She will move to Omaha in just a few weeks! Her start date is August 15th. Check out the July newsletter for more info … Continue reading Rev. Cyndi Simpson Will Be Here Soon!
This summer, we are electing to skip separate Sunday education classes for our children and youth. Children aged 6 and under are welcome to hang out in the garden level with the nursery children if they are more comfortable doing so, but all children are welcome in the sanctuary during the regular service. We hope … Continue reading The Kids Are Taking the Summer Off
Starting Wednesday, June 15th we invite you to come to church and make a prayer flag. Our hope is that people will be able to process through some of their feelings, while working to make a symbol that we can hang outside to show 2U’s support of the LGBTQ community. We would like to make … Continue reading A Tribute to Orlando
Thank you to everyone who helped with this arduous task! Why is this important? The Standing Rules of the Board of Trustees serve as governance for the Board and Committees that describe the processes by which the groups will function and interact. This is very important for a church like ours where the members are … Continue reading The Standing Rules Have Been Updated
In order to be reimbursed using your 2015-16 Operating Expense budget money, signed check request forms must be to the Office Administration by Monday, June 27. Check request forms can be found HERE or on the OA’s office door. Completed requests can be put in the red folder on the OA’s office door or email … Continue reading Attention Committee Chairs!
Our littlest UU’s need more adults and teens to play with! In addition to Sunday services, there are social or church business events where childcare is offered at the church. We need a wider pool of people to ask to supervise (and play with) the children so their parents can participate with the events. More … Continue reading Play AND Make Families More Welcome
