Due to the weather forecast, your Second Unitarian leadership has decided to cancel tonight’s Fourth Friday and potluck. Your free and responsible search for truth (and delicious food) will have to be an individual journey tonight! Please, stay safe and stay aware of the weather. Hope to see you May 24th for our next Fourth Friday Fellowship at 6 p.m. for fun, food, and fellowship centered on spirituality. All ages are welcome, as we have a little something for everyone. This is a potluck, so please bring something to share. See you there! The post Canceled – April Fourth Friday Fellowship app ..read more

Spring is beautiful! The church yard is coming back to life. Flowers and trees are in bloom, and even the dandelions are thriving! Building & Grounds has scheduled a Spring Church Cleanup Day for Saturday, May 4th from 8:00 am to Noon. We will have plenty of tasks for everyone! Our big task will be building the small patio using pavers in that area between the handicap ramp and the building. This photo shows the patio site and some of the preliminary work Rick Bell and others have done. We even have chairs and a table to assemble for the site. Here are some of the other tasks we hope to ..read more

Join us this Sunday, April14th for a 30-minute introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this church. We will meet at the welcome desk about 15 minutes after the worship service. Grab yourself a beverage and come with your questions. We look forward to seeing you! The post “Just the Basics” for Newcomers appeared first on Second Unitarian Church of Omaha ..read more

Black Votes Matter Annual Civil Rights Tour – presentation by Krystal Fox and five students Please join us at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 14th in person or by Zoom to learn more about past and future Civil Rights Tours. The Black Votes Matter Institute of Community Engagement – 7th Annual Civil Rights Tour is our Share the Plate partner for March and April. We are pleased to welcome Krystal Fox, one of the tour leaders and five past tour participants who will share their experiences from this educational and inspirational tour. “The true purpose of this tour is to connect young people to the history ..read more

The next “step” in our Contract to Call process is small group meetings of the membership. Please select a date and time that works best for you and sign up here. Plan about an hour for the meeting. Here are your choices: Sunday, April 14th, 12:00 noon (in-person only: light snack provided) Wednesday, April 17th 6:30pm (Zoom only) Saturday, April 20th, 9:30am (In-person only)   To prepare for this small group meeting, these are the 4 questions we’ll be considering: What is working well in our religious community? What is our shared ministry accomplishing? Or, to say it another way ..read more

Join us this Friday, March 22nd at 6 p.m. for fun, food, and fellowship centered on spirituality. All ages are welcome, as we have a little something for everyone. This is a potluck, so please bring something to share. See you there! The post Fourth Friday Fellowship is this Friday, March 22nd! appeared first on Second Unitarian Church of Omaha ..read more

On Feb. 28, 2024, Second Unitarian Church hosted a Protect Our Rights presentation and training session on how each of us can help protect abortion rights in Nebraska. Recorded in the video below, the evening’s speakers included: Vicki Pratt, Second Unitarian member. Presented a “Grounding and History of UU Involvement in Reproductive Rights.” Allie Berry, a project manager for Protect Our Rights. Explained the “Protect Our Rights” ballot initiative, different ways to share your support, and finding common ground when talking about this initiative. It’s time to protect the right to abort ..read more

Easter is March 31st. What better time to have some all ages fellowship and fun?! Grab your favorite Easter hat and join us for our Worship Service. We want to see those hats whether you are in person or on zoom! Easter Egg Hunt after the service Treats Fun And fun for all ages! The post Join us for Easter festivities appeared first on Second Unitarian Church of Omaha ..read more

Please join us for Protect Our Rights volunteer summits in Omaha on April 7th, and virtually on April 10th! These will be a great opportunity to learn more about protecting abortion in Nebraska, how to get involved, and meet other volunteers. Omaha: Sunday, April 7th from 2 to 4 p.m. at Luli Creative House – RSVP here Virtual: Wednesday, April 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom – RSVP here Upcoming Volunteer Events: We have created a new way to view all of the events and volunteer opportunities to get involved in our efforts. Make sure to check out our Events Calendar. The post Protect Our ..read more

Omaha Together One Community’s Spring Fundraiser is Sunday, April 28th, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. New location: Firefighter’s Hall, 6005 Grover St. Please reserve this time on your calendar to enjoy appetizers, desserts, music, and the silent auction while chatting with members from various denominations in OTOC. Purchase your tickets here. The post OTOC’s Spring Fundraiser appeared first on Second Unitarian Church of Omaha ..read more