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Church leaders and staff will be issued new building access codes beginning Sunday, August 3, before both services. Weather permitting, a member of the Building & Grounds Committee will be seated on the bench by the front door issuing the codes the first two Sundays of August. These codes allow access to the front and … Continue reading New Church Entry Codes
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in August will go to No More Empty Pots. No More Empty Pots is a grassroots non-profit corporation connecting individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency of local urban and rural communities. Their vision is to support communities in becoming self-sufficient and food secure through collaboration, education, stewardship, and … Continue reading August Share the Plate: No More Empty Pots
UPDATE: Thank you for your generosity! Many of the items on Rev. Frieda’s Wish List have been obtained (see below). If you offered a contribution, Joan Benziger will be in touch with you to coordinate getting items to Frieda. THANKS to the generosity of Joan Benziger, Julie Kirn, Pam Curtiss-Smith, Molly Kliment-Jenkins, Gwen Eurich, Lynn … Continue reading Help Welcome Our Interim Minister
Second Unitarian is a founding member of OTOC (Omaha Together One Community), the local congregation-based community organization. Training sessions during the summer let you know how to make Omaha a better place to live by carrying out actions based on shared faith values. You can attend any or all sessions. The series continues on Monday, … Continue reading OTOC “Cycle of Organizing” Training
Rev. Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow, our speakers this Sunday July 20 and next Wednesday evening July 23, are looking for some great midwestern home hospitality for July 19 – 23. Obviously, we need to find someone very quickly, but, as Connie shared, “We are very easy to house, and happily feed ourselves if we can have access … Continue reading Home Hospitality for Our Speakers
After a couple months hiatus, we are gathering youth going into 7th grade on up to watch a movie and discuss it over pizza. This month’s movie, October Sky, will be shown in the sanctuary on Sunday, July 20, at 4:30 p.m. The follow-up discussion will be led by Bob Fischbach, movie reviewer for the Omaha … Continue reading Second Circle Teen Movie July 20
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in July will go to the Women’s Center for Advancement, whose mission is to help women and their families stay safe…grow strong. At critical times, they provide critical help. Together with their volunteers, they serve more than 20,000 community residents each year through agency based programs, crisis hotline, … Continue reading July Share the Plate: Women’s Center for Advancement
“Evidential Inspiration and Realistic Hope” with Rev. Michael Dowd: Second Unitarian Church, Sanctuary Wednesday, July 23, 7 – 8:45 p.m. Childcare will be provided. This program, geared for adults and teens, expands on material Dowd’s bestselling, bridge-building book, Thank God for Evolution: How the Marriage of Science and Religion Will Transform Your Life and Our World, which was endorsed by 6 … Continue reading Evidential Inspiration & Realistic Hope July 23
The Endowment Committee is hosting the annual Full Circle dinner this year on Sunday, July 13. It will be held at Don Mundy’s residence. Full Circle members will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other refreshments followed by a sit down dinner. Invitations will be forthcoming. Full Circle is our honorary association of those who have … Continue reading “Full Circle” Dinner
A free fun program, “Chemistry and Physics on Wheels,” will be presented Tuesday, July 8, 1:00 p.m., at Second Unitarian Church of Omaha by Captain CAPOW (Dr. Dan Sullivan, Science Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska at Omaha). This exciting program mixes science and magic while emphasizing safety and responsibility. “Chemistry and Physics on Wheels” is … Continue reading Retirees’ Group (and All Ages!) for July
