The Share the Plate organization for February is Justice for Our Neighbors – Nebraska (JFONNE). One half of our offering for the month of February will be shared with JFON-NE, a metro Omaha-based nonprofit, is a chapter of National Justice For Our Neighbors, a network of 14 state chapters offering more than 35 legal clinics … Continue reading February Share the Plate: Justice for Our Neighbors
Each month Urban Abbey coffee shop in the Old Market donates 10% of counter sales to a like -minded community partner. February it’s OTOC (Omaha Together One Community)! Stop by 10th and Jackson for a treat, plan a get-together with friends, schedule a 2U Committee meeting, or attend an OTOC Issues Café. Issue Café Sessions: … Continue reading Coffee and Learning at Urban Abbey
In these first few weeks of the Trump administration we have witnessed many troubling assaults on the values we embrace as Unitarian Universalists. Our Second Unitarian Church’s mission to “be Authentic, Compassionate and Transformative in our lives, in our faith and in the world” unites us as a congregation and points us toward action that … Continue reading Have you signed the Declaration of Conscience?
TODAY, January 31, 2017 – OTOC is supporting leaders of Omaha’s Refugee Resettlement agencies, Lutheran Family Services and Refugee Empowerment Center, organize a prayer vigil in support of refugees on Tuesday, January 31 6:00 p.m. at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing You can park in the Parking Garages for Midtown Crossing for free. This is a … Continue reading Candlelight Vigil
At this time we need to be, we are called to be: the beacon of hope within our own faith community and beyond. about hope and action vs helplessness and fear. welcoming at this critical time when people are searching for meaning and purpose, determining what that will look like and help each other deepen … Continue reading First Hour Conversations
Polish your musical talents (singing, dancing, etc.), poetry writing, recitation, and dramatic or humorous readings, or whatever you do. This is your opportunity to perform at Second Unitarian’s annual SING FOR YOUR SUPPER, this year on Saturday, January 28. An audience is a must, so please come even if you are not performing – we … Continue reading Sing for Your Supper! Saturday, January 28, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb 4, 9 am – noon. Continental breakfast at 8:30 am. Party room at Whitehall, 127 & Dodge Social Justice Committee is holding a facilitated planning/strategy retreat with Rev. Cyndi to better focus our social justice work. We will be looking at issues but also approaches to work that will make us more effective. All members and friends … Continue reading ALL INVITED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE RETREAT WITH THE MINISTER – REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
As a UU, we know that learning never stops. That’s why for the next few weeks we are trying a different way to RE: the multigenerational Miracles Curriculum. This curriculum is for EVERYONE, not just our younger members. With hands-on activities and stories from our UU sources, you will discover your own agency for miracle-making! … Continue reading Miracles
If you have attended or wish to attend our CUUPS meetings and rituals, bring your calendar to our January planning meeting! We will meet at 6 PM in the common room at First Unitarian Church. Our goal is to meet 8 times next year; one near each Sabbat. We would love to plan out who is leading … Continue reading CUUPS Planning Meeting January 8th at 6pm