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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
There will be no choir Wednesday, November 23rd.
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
Many of the problems in our country and in our world today are founded on hatred and ignorance. A very important aspect of Buddhism is called Metta, which means lovingkindness. In Metta meditation, one sends wishes of love and happiness – first to oneself, then to those you love, and then to those who hate you or … Continue reading Meditation Group
We will continue to collect KIOS donations until November 15th. Second Unitarian can bundle your KIOS Public Radio contribution with other KIOS donations to purchase ad spots for our church. Last year we raised over $1500 – which equated to a Friday afternoon ad for almost a whole year! To date we have collected $1100! Can … Continue reading KIOS FUNDRAISER
November’s Worship theme is Gratitude. Gratitude certainly is the quality of being thankful. More dynamically, it is also the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. That is, when we are the receivers of kindness in any way, gratitude is also about being ready to return that kindness, as well as appreciate it. … Continue reading November Worship
