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Liberating Love in a Plastic World: Self-Actualization and the Barbie Movie (Video)

January 21, 2024 at 10:30 am Rev. Juniper Meadows

Despite the legitimate criticism directed at the source material, the Barbie Movie wound up being not only a box office hit but a tremendous testament to the power of self-love, a shockingly deep treatment on the social construction of womanhood and femininity, and something of a vehicle for our UU values as the director herself, … Continue reading Liberating Love in a Plastic World: Self-Actualization and the Barbie Movie (Video)

Love In Action: Martin Luther King (Video)

January 14, 2024 at 10:30 am Rev. Juniper Meadows

Due to the predicted dangerous temperature / windchill, this Sunday’s Worship Service will be held via Zoom only. Our faith as we know it today first found its roots in the struggle for civil rights led by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 15th the United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading Love In Action: Martin Luther King (Video)

Dimensions of Love: Justice, Mercy, Grace

January 7, 2024 at 10:30 am Ariel O'Donnel

We will focus on how these concepts apply to the current state of our communities, culture, and world climate.

The Mystery of a New Year (Video)

December 31, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Juniper Meadows

We’ve weathered a lot together this calendar year. From shouting down heinous legislation to the Hallelujah of the Pride parade, from navigating the complexity of the human heart to welcoming so many new friends into our community, 2023 has been a time of growth for us here at 2U Omaha. Here on the precipice of … Continue reading The Mystery of a New Year (Video)

Blue Christmas on Zoom

December 25, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Juniper Meadows

Due to the snow, we will not be meeting in person this morning but will be meeting online. “As much as I’d like to hold an in-person Blue Christmas service, the best way to respect the safety of our leaders and meet the needs of folks who want community this morning is to move things … Continue reading Blue Christmas on Zoom

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

December 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm Rev. Juniper Meadows

All are invited to join us in the evening for a special Christmas Eve candlelight service, a time to reflect on advent, anticipation, and the miracle of peace, liberty, and love waiting to be born.

Christmas Breakfast & Pageant

December 24, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Juniper Meadows

Join 2nd Unitarian for a light continental breakfast and our special No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant! We’ll be asking for folks to join in the fun and play a part in the production. Let’s embrace Imperfection and the beautiful mess of being together in this special service lifting up the story of the Nativity.

Solstice and the Secret of Fire

December 17, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Juniper Meadows

The middle of winter draws down upon us. The days grow darkest now. It is in this season of cold shadows that the mysteries of fire become most apparent. Warmth. Light. Community. While we may not be huddling around the fire for survival, let us remember that many yet do, and that we all come … Continue reading Solstice and the Secret of Fire

Hanukkah: Don’t Let The Light Go Out

December 10, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Juniper Meadows

In these days of growing antisemitism we here at 2U Omaha rise with our Jewish friends in defiance of the evils of hate and the coldness of cruelty. As the menorah stayed burning for the Jewish people so long ago, as it remains burning today, let us keep a flame alive in our heart. We … Continue reading Hanukkah: Don’t Let The Light Go Out

What Do We Make of the Mystery?

December 3, 2023 at 10:30 am Deb Gibson

Through the ages, humanity has told many colorful stories to explain the mysteries of the cosmos. Some people still believe the stories told by our ancestors and take them as literal truth. Some see them as stories that hold a symbolic truth. What do we do as science continues to unravel the mysteries and push … Continue reading What Do We Make of the Mystery?

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