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We care about You – And Your Safety! Join us on August 27th after the Worship Service

Last month, Officer Jason Cvitanov, who is a senior ranked Omaha Police Academy instructor toured our church and gave us several tips to keep the church safer. At that time, he volunteered to come (on his own time) and lead the congregation through a “Situation Awareness” exercise. It is well known that you will freeze … Continue reading We care about You – And Your Safety! Join us on August 27th after the Worship Service

Drive Thru Petition Signing

Here’s a convenient way to sign the petition to repeal LB753, the new Nebraska law that gives money to private schools – come to our church parking lot. We’ll have petitions for Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster counties. No need to enter the church. Where: Second Unitarian Church, 3012 South 119th St When: Friday, July 28; 10:00 am … Continue reading Drive Thru Petition Signing

2023 PRIDE Parade and Festival Uplifting and Record-Breaking

More than 40 fun-loving 2U folks gathered to march in the 2023 Heartland PRIDE “Love Out Loud” Parade. We found ourselves in great company with a record-breaking 190 groups marching in the parade, with thousands watching! It was especially uplifting this year to see so much support and love for our LGBTQIA2S+ community. Both the … Continue reading 2023 PRIDE Parade and Festival Uplifting and Record-Breaking

AED Trainings coming up

Please plan on a very short training of the AED (automated external defibrillator) on either July 30th or August 6th directly after the worship service. An AED is used to help those experiencing cardiac arrest. We hope we will never have to use this device, but all of us should be prepared. Please plan to attend … Continue reading AED Trainings coming up

Dig out your books!

It’s not too early to start thinking about the book sale in September! If you have any books or DVDs you’re thinking about giving away, hang on to them! We will start collecting the books in September. It’s a good opportunity to clear out your old books and perhaps find more!

First Hour – The Immigrant Legal Center program

Join us July 9th at 9 am for First Hour. Our presenter will be Second Unitarian member Monica Meier, Director of Social Work at ILC. Monica will share more information on ILC’s important programming for unaccompanied children who have crossed the border into the United States.

Support Our Public Schools

When: Wednesday, July 19th at 6:30 pm Where: Second Unitarian sanctuary or by zoom Please plan to hear Tim Royers, 2016 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, talk about how implementing new law LB753 will harm all public schools in Nebraska. We will have petitions to repeal this law if you chose. If you have already … Continue reading Support Our Public Schools

“Just the Basics” for Newcomers

Join Michaela Weiss and Anita Jeck from the Connection Team this Sunday, July 9th for a 30-minute introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this church. We will gather in Rev. Juniper’s office about 15 minutes after the worship service. Grab yourself a beverage and come with your questions. We look forward to seeing you!