We are trying to plan an ADULT OWL class but need your input! Help the facilitators and DREs determine what Adult OWL to offer, how to structure it, and which topics to present. If you are interested in taking this class, please take a moment to fill out the survey to help us appropriately plan … Continue reading Attention Adults:
It would not be the Holiday Season at 2U if we did not adopt a local family in financial need. We have received the information on our family … 2 adults and 12 children! Please consider donating a gift or a Hy-Vee gift card. Simply choose a tag off the “Angel” tree, pick something up … Continue reading Be A Holiday Angel
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in December will go to the Stephen Center. The Stephen Center partners with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty. Find out more at: stephencenter.org
Calling all 7th through 12th Graders – Join us for Juno The Second Unitarian teens (7-12 graders) will be viewing Juno this month, December 18th at 4:30. Synopsis: Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. Starring Ellen Page, Michael Cera, and Jennifer Garner. A discussion … Continue reading Teen Movie Night for December
Our monthly worship theme is LIGHT. I chose this theme several months ago and am now seeing it in a bit of a new way. Certainly, there are many sacred festivals of light around the world this month – Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule (the Winter Solstice), Diwali, the Loi Krathong (Floating Lotus Candle) Festival in Thailand, … Continue reading A Season of Light
Everyone is invited to this service of remembrance for those who have been lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and of committing ourselves again to justice for people living with HIV/AIDS. Reflecting on what we have learned, seen and felt together over the years, we gather in prayer and song, loss and hope, renewal and solidarity. … Continue reading World Aids Day Remembrance and Justice Service
For the past several years, Retirees Group has celebrated the Holiday Season by lunching at a locally owned restaurant. This year, Retirees Group will meet at Omaha Rockets Kanteen, Tuesday, December 13th at 12:30. Omaha Rockets Kanteen is located in the Lake Point Center at 24th and Lake and is described as a “healthy soul … Continue reading Retirees’ Holiday Lunch
On Thursday, Dec. 8th, Rev. Cyndi will be leading the Pastoral Care Program, “Loss at the Holidays” from 7pm to 8:30pm at Second Unitarian Church. This program covers all types of losses, including death of a family member or friend, loss of job, loss of pet, relocation, and general “holiday blues.” Please join us in … Continue reading Loss at the Holidays
Dear Friends, Blessings on your souls and spirits. I know that many of you are in shock, grieving and frightened. There is much to be concerned about with the results of this election, no matter what your politics are – many unanswered questions and much uncertainty. Here is what is true: If you are distressed … Continue reading Safe & Sacred Space Tonight