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As Unitarian Universalists, we are all comfortable with the way we each march to the beat of our own drummer. But what if you’re having a hard time figuring out your personal beat? That’s what Build Your Own Theology (BYOT) is made around. BYOT is our first Adult Religious Education offering of 2015. During the … Continue reading Build Your Own Theology
Circle Supper sign-ups are underway for the January dinners. Circle Suppers are adult potluck dinners in hosts’ homes and are a great way to get better acquainted with other members and affiliates over good food and conversation. There were seven dinners held in October/November with 70 people signed up to attend. Since then, more people … Continue reading Sign Up Now for Circle Suppers
We are starting the new year out right with our Second Circle Teen Movie Night — some reflection on the past and moving forward into 2015! During November and December, Second Unitarian provided service to the Pine Ridge Reservation by donating items to their young people and elders. We will now explore Native American culture by viewing … Continue reading January Second Circle Teen Movie
Sing for Your Supper! Saturday, January 24, 6 p.m. It’s time to chase away those winter blues! All talented Second Unitarian Church members, affiliates, and visitors (EVERYONE qualifies!) Polish your musical talents (singing, dancing, instrumental), poetry writing, recitation, and dramatic or humorous readings, or whatever you do. This is your opportunity to perform at Second … Continue reading Sing for Your Supper!
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received in January will go to The ARTery. The ARTery uses art to strengthen communities by empowering individuals to break down cultural barriers and improve critical thinking and communication skills. Programs include Dancing Classrooms in schools, Saturday Dance Programs, and Dance Camp. Visit www.ARTeryOmaha.org. To nominate an organization for … Continue reading January Share the Plate: The ARTery
OTOC (Omaha Together One Community) is sponsoring a series of fun and educational evenings at Urban Abbey Coffee House in the Old Market, 1026 Jackson. Everyone is invited to enjoy food, coffee/tea/hot chocolate, and conversation. A portion of all January’s counter sales and packaged coffee sales will be donated to OTOC as their community partner. … Continue reading OTOC Nights at Urban Abbey
One half of Second Unitarian’s offering received on Sundays in December will go to the North Omaha Area Health (NOAH) Clinic. The NOAH clinic provides care to patients regardless of ability to pay, including helping find sources to fund their care. Services include healthy living and cooking information, health screening, exercise, massage therapy, counseling, and support … Continue reading December Share the Plate: North Omaha Health Clinic & Minister’s Discretionary Fund
In December, our congregation is continuing its giving tradition. We will provide gifts to 35 Elders at Pine Ridge Reservation through the Oyate Teca Project. They are looking for similar items as the 100 Item Challenge we did in November, but include gifts seniors might enjoy: • 35 hot cocoa mix packets • 35 candy … Continue reading December Service Learning Project
The Second Circle Movie Night will be exploring race relations in the south during the early 1960s and how it relates today by viewing and discussing The Help. The movie will be shown Sunday, November 16, at 4:30 p.m. Discussion and pizza will immediately follow and will be led by our own Bob Fischbach, movie reviewer … Continue reading November Teen Movie
The 100 Item Challenge Help Second Unitarian Church make an impact for those living on Pine Ridge in one of the poorest counties in the nation. For our November Service Learning Project, we will be collecting donations. We are working through “Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation,” whose goal is to inform others how to help … Continue reading November Service Learning: The 100 Item Challenge
