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Are you curious about the direction of Second Unitarian Church for the next three to five years? The Strategic Planning Committee will be holding presentations that will include the “big ideas” of the Strategic Plan as well as strategies and tactics — and you’re invited to attend. OPTION 1: Sunday, March 16, from 12:45 to … Continue reading Strategic Planning Presentations
The premise of Commitment Sunday is twofold – first, we hope to see as many members and friends of Second Unitarian as possible (which is why we’re gathering at one time in a larger space). Please, invite any and everyone you think might be interested in what will be the liveliest, most uplifting worship experience … Continue reading Commitment Sunday Details
One of our faith’s most extraordinary preachers, The Rev. John Crestwell, is visiting from Annapolis, MD where he serves as the Associate Minister of Outreach and Evangelism. Rev. Crestwell has written two books and contributed chapters in several others and served as the parish minister at a Maryland congregation, helping them become an intentionally diverse … Continue reading Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in March will go to the St. Augustine Indian Mission. The St. Augustine Indian Mission and School in Winnebago, NE, has served the Native American people since 1909. The Mission teaches traditional Native American culture and language, along with a solid core of academic basics, to over 125 … Continue reading March Share the Plate: St. Augustine Indian Mission
Plan to attend a Special Single Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. on March 2 for Commitment Sunday at Beveridge Middle School, 120th & Shirley (between Center and Pacific, parking is on the west side of the school). Special Guest Speaker is The Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr., Assoc. Minister of Outreach, Leadership, and Evangelism at … Continue reading Commitment Sunday March 2
The Second Circle Teen Movie will be Sunday, February 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Please join Omaha World-Herald movie critic Bob Fischbach for viewing and discussion of “Good Will Hunting.” We will also plan movies and meeting times for the next few months. A free will donation will be taken for pizza. “Good … Continue reading Second Circle Teen Movie for February
Information about Hunger for Justice, the MidAmerica Regional Unitarian Universalist Assembly April 11-13 in Topeka, Kansas, is now available at http://www.midamericauua.org/events/regional-assembly/topeka. Learn about the speakers, workshops, worship events, music program, children’s program, youth activities and social action event that are part of the assembly. Registration information will be available on the website shortly.
DJ Yoon will be in Omaha on Monday, February 17. He is one of the three “Core Fasters” who fasted for more than 20 days on the National Mall in 2013 to promote immigration reform.DJ is a leader in the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium in Los Angeles. Meet DJ at two events … Continue reading Meet Immigration Reform Leader Feb. 17
With our focus in February on serving Omaha’s homeless, Religious Growth and Learning is collecting household items to donate to Victory Apartments, newly renovated housing for struggling veterans. Bring cleaning supplies and paper goods for our collection to be delivered at the end of February.
Religious Growth and Learning is collecting grocery-type plastic bags for the February Service Learning Project. We will be preparing the bags and weaving them into sleeping mats for homeless veterans on Sunday, February 23. Please help by bringing bags to the church foyer collection box. Produce bags, newspaper bags, and other plastic wrappings are NOT … Continue reading Plastic Bags Needed for Service Learning Project
