This Town Hall meeting is sponsored by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance which is our August Share the Plate recipient/collaborator. Saturday, August 27 – 12 noon – Black & Blue Town Hall Meeting: Moving the Dial Toward Healthy Engagement Hosted by Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) Howard Kennedy Elementary, 2906 N. 30th St. Pastor Tony E. Sanders, … Continue reading Town Hall Meeting hosted by Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
The teens will meet August 21st, 4:00 p.m. at 2U to view and discuss Zootopia and how it relates to our Second UU Principle: “Justice, equity and compassion in human relations”. We will also be selecting movies for the year ahead. Please join us for snacks, pizza (free-will offering taken) and a great discussion led … Continue reading Teen Movie Night – TONIGHT August 21st – 4:00p.m.
If you are a parent or interested in helping our children and youth out in the lower level one or two Sundays a month, please let Molly Kliment-Jenkins, our Director of Religious Education, know! Also, if you have an older teen who may be interested in helping out in the spirit play or intermediate (formerly … Continue reading We are looking for a few good UUs to help out.
Have you been dying of curiosity to meet our new minister? Sitting on pins and needles as you count the days? Well, the wait is almost over! August 28th is Rev Cyndi’s first sermon here at 2U. Following the service, there will be a Welcome Reception, so that you can introduce yourself and start getting … Continue reading Welcome Reception for Reverend Cyndi Simpson
The annual book sale is coming up next month! Do you have any books you’ve read, and need a good reason to clear out? We are asking for donations! We have a little pile started @ the church under the coat rack. The book sale will be September 25th and October 2nd with a rain … Continue reading Annual Book Sale
One half of 2U’s offering collected in August will go to the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA). IMA is dedicated to improving the lives of Omahans and, more specifically, minority populations especially in north Omaha. This coalition of ministers and churches works collaboratively to address issues related to civil rights, employment, education, safety, and voter participation. … Continue reading August Share the Plate: Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
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
