Rev. Juniper Meadows has served as our minister since May 2022.
The path of pluralism which leads to Beloved Community must be paved by acts of justice, great and small. This is practical work, human work, but it is no less a spiritual undertaking. Not long ago this congregation opted to make the building a more loving place by installing upstairs bathrooms. This Sunday, let us … Continue reading Justice: Privilege, Perception, & The Spiritual Practice of P.R.I. (Video)
As we break into our February theme of Justice, we enter into the days of Imbolc; a traditional Gaelic holiday celebrated by many pagan communities as the time of veneration for Brigid, triple goddess of smithcraft, poetry, and healing. Among her many monikers, this deity has also been known as Brigid Ambue, or Brigid of … Continue reading Imbolc: Brigid Ambue and Restorative Justice (Video)
For the 13th century Beguine mystic and poet Hadewijch of Antwerp, Love is all there is. Love is the ground of being and the only way by which we may truly know the world. What might we glean from such a take on ultimacy? This Sunday, let’s take a plunge into the divine abyss of … Continue reading Liberation and Letting Go: Hadewijch and the Divine Abyss of Love (Video)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
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.
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
