This month’s Service Learning Project will be providing a “housewarming” kit to youth who have aged out of the foster care system. It will be held at Second Unitarian Church in the lower level. We will start our activities Sunday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m., breaking into teams to tackle all the materials that are … Continue reading March Service Learnng Project: On The Threshold of Their Future

Hunger for Justice MidAmerica UUA Regional Assembly in Topeka, Kansas The registration deadline for Regional Assembly is Monday, March 31. This is a final reminder about the Topeka gathering of the first MidAmerica UUA Regional Assembly, April 11-13, 2014. Please visit the MidAmerican UUA website and click on the Topeka Assembly button for more details … Continue reading “Hunger for Justice” MidAmerica UUA Conference Update

You are invited to join the Second Circle Teen Movie group at a fundraiser for the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).  The fundraiser is a screening of the movie “Geography Club” (PG-13) at Aksarben Cinema, Thursday, March 27.  The movie runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and we will meet at Jones Bros. … Continue reading Fundraiser for GLSEN March 27

Are you gearing up for some spring cleaning? Please save your donation items and books for the YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists)! The youth are planning a Garage Sale and Book Sale on Saturday, May 3, at First Unitarian Church, and they would appreciate any and all donated items. Proceeds will assist greatly in funding … Continue reading YRUU Garage Sale/Book Sale

You are invited to Omaha Together One Community’s (OTOC) annual Spring Fundraiser at Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, on Saturday, March 29, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. The fun evening features tasty appetizers, a variety of yummy gelato, soft drinks (cash bar for wine and beer), live music and entertainment, a wide … Continue reading OTOC Spring Fundraiser

It’s time to register for the annual Unitarian Universalist regional conference.  This year’s gathering in Topeka, Kansas, April 11-13, features worship, workshops, social witness, and fellowship.  The host hotel is the Ramada Hotel, $81/night. Details are at  http://www.midamericauua.org/events/regional-assembly/topeka Highlights include: Pre-conference Social Justice workshop, Friday afternoon at the Brown vs Board of Education National Historic … Continue reading MidAmerica Regional Conference 2014

The Green Sanctuary subgroup of Social Justice needs individuals or families to help: – put pea seeds into small packages before Earth Day Omaha – hand out the seed packets at Earth Day Omaha on Saturday, April 19 – chat with passers-by at our Earth Day Omaha booth, afternoon of April 19, in Elmwood Park.  … Continue reading Earth Day Omaha 2014

When we moved out on our own for the very first time, how many of us took with us a little piece of home? Mom’s old pots & pans, the ugly couch from the basement, a cozy blanket from Grandma’s house… The March Learning Service Project needs your donations of new and gently used household … Continue reading March Service Learning Project

The March Second Circle Teen Movie is “The Truman Show” starring Jim Carrey. The teens will be joined by Bob Fischbach, Second Unitarian Church member and entertainment reviewer for the Omaha World-Herald.  They  will continue their viewing and meaningful discussions of movies on Sunday, March 23 (a week later than usual) at 4:30 p.m. in … Continue reading March Teen Movie: “The Truman Show”

Looking for some interesting places or events near Omaha? The well-traveled, well-spoken Darrel Draper will facilitate a presentation on Day Trips, Tuesday, March 11, at 1:00 p.m. Bring your experiences of interesting places that can be reached in a few hours of driving—historical, exotic, fun, or scenic.  Everyone is welcome!