First Unitarian Church of Omaha

We are pleased to announce November's Share the Plate recipient is Youth Emergency Services. YES is committed to the rights and holistic needs of youth and young adults who face housing insecurity within our community. Contribute to our Share the Plate ministry: secure.myvanco.com/YGZR/campaig...

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First Unitarian's UU the Vote Team and members were thrilled to take part in Saturday's No Kings 2.0 Rally. Enjoy the photos and the speech given by Seminarian Melissa Gibson, youtu.be/xwcJmcATJs0. What a beautiful day for joy and good trouble!

The Heart & Hand Online Auction is open and ready for your bids! There are over 100 offerings that range from tickets, events, homemade goods, houseplants, and so much more! Don't miss out. Take a moment to LIKE, COMMENT, and/or SHARE! Check out the details at tinyurl.com/2025hearthand!

Top center is a teal and green banner with “In Good Faith” in large white letters, a yellow microphone illustration on the right, and the subtitle “Stories from the Association.” Below, on the left, is large quote in black font with white background blocks behind each line. The quote reads: “One of the reasons that the UU faith…has been such a good fit for me is that the core values of justice-seeking — what I call love in action — is core to everything that [we]…believe and do.” Below this is white attribution text: “- Laurie Carafone Unitarian Universalist & Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.” On the right is a photo of Laurie Carafone, smiling, with short hair, dark glasses, a black blazer and dark top,. Along the right edge of the photo is a small white caption credit: “Image courtesy Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.” At the bottom right corner of the graphic, the text “http://UUA.ORG ” appears in white.

UU Laurie Carafone recently took on a new role as Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the org behind “Nuns on the Bus.” Her story lifts up the power and possibility of interfaith justice work.

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October 05, 2025 - “The Uplifting Movies of Oscar Micheaux” by Rev. Dennis McCarty YouTube video by First Unitarian Church of Omaha

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First Unitarian Church of Omaha Welcome to First Unitarian Church of Omaha. We affirm people from all religious backgrounds. We also welcome people from every ethnicity. As a church we promote rationality, spirituality, and the sear...

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A graphic with a black background and a rainbow-colored heart made of diffused light in the center. At the top, a blue rectangle contains the white text “UUWorld.” Centered on the image is a large white quote in bold text: “We want queer youth to know they are whole and they are loved, just as they are.” Beneath the quote, smaller white text reads: “– Carey McDonald, UUA Executive Vice President.” At the bottom left is the Unitarian Universalist flaming chalice logo filled with horizontal rainbow stripes. Along the bottom, white text reads: “UUWorld.org.”

Conversion therapy is harmful & discredited. The UUA joined faith partners in urging the Supreme Court to uphold Colorado’s ban. Queer youth deserve protection, dignity & love—always. Read more: http://bit.ly/47dnriF

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First Unitarian is pleased to announce Omaha for Us as our July Share the Plate recipient. @omahaforus.bsky.social

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THIS SUNDAY! Your chance to hear from and talk with a climate scientist! Join us at 9 am, before the church service, in the Common Room. Tell a friend! Climate Up Close is a team of climate scientists committed to making the essentials of climate science accessible to a broad audience.

You’ll see a new neighbor in front of the church for the next week or so. Repair and repainting of our infamous steeple starts today!

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A social media graphic titled Resistance Through Assistance features a quote in black typewriter-style font on a light beige background. The title is written in red cursive with a yellow highlight. The quote reads: “Offering compassion and concrete help in response to fear and disruptive power... is something that many of us can do. It is a profoundly simple thing to put love at the center. If resistance to injustice takes the form of offering assistance to those most in need, almost all of us can help our neighbors.” – Zeb Green In the bottom left corner is a red heart made of two overlapping line-drawn hearts. In the bottom right corner is the red and orange Unitarian Universalist Association chalice symbol. The URL "UUA.ORG " is centered at the bottom of the graphic.

A prayer is written in black typewriter-style font on a light beige background. The red and orange Unitarian Universalist chalice symbol appears in the top right corner. The prayer reads: Beloved Spirit, May we remember our shared humanity to all people. In remembrance, may our hearts be kindled to a deep love. May this love inspire us to reach beyond walls and barriers to provide care, and to shield all our neighbors from hate and oppression. – Zeb Green At the bottom of the graphic is a red continuous-line illustration of a heart being formed between two open hands, one reaching from the left and the other from the right. The URL "UUA.ORG " appears in black text centered at the bottom.

Justice isn’t only won in courtrooms or marches—it’s built through everyday acts of care. In “Resistance Through Assistance," Zeb Green calls us to put love at the center of resistance.

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Each month, First Unitarian donates half of our collection plate to an organization that aligns with our Unitarian Universalist values. June's Share the Plate recipients is PFLAG. You can donate online at secure.myvanco.com/YGZR/campaig....

It’s time to get out the word about First Unitarian over the airwaves on KIOS Omaha Public Radio. What is the word? CONNECTION. For more details, join us Sunday and/or sign up for our email newsletter, firstuuomaha.org/signup.

All ages potluck for the premiere of "Wisdom of Our Elders." You can get more details on our Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1CHQHe...

This Sunday at Memorial Park. Get to church and then get to protesting!

First Unitarian's Share the Plate recipient for May is Access Period. Our friends at Access Period help combat period poverty by providing free menstrual products in Nebraska. Our bathrooms are stocked! Thank you! @accessperiod.bsky.social

Join us this Sunday, April 6, for our worship service, "Filled with Lovingkindess." We live in divisive times. Can you keep from getting “hooked,” even when others bait you? The Sanctuary Singers share a gift of song. Join us for a musical, meditative reflection.

UU the Vote encourages all available to participate in the "Hands Off" Rally this Saturday, April 5 from 1 to 3 pm. Parking is available at the UNO campus; carpooling is encouraged!

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Mystery Friends 2025 Sign-Up Mystery Friends is an intergenerational penpal program intended to create connections at First Unitarian between children/youth (K-12th grade) and adults. Adult/child penpal pairs will exchange letter...

Mystery Friends is extending their deadline! We need at least two more kiddos/youth to commit. Click the link for details and to sign up!
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This Wednesday, our YES volunteers meet in the church kitchen to prepare a meal for Youth Emergency Services. Join the fun!

Time for some UU Christmas Trivia! Did you know that Unitarian Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in six weeks in 1843? The first printing sold out in less than a week.

Join First Unitarian for our Christmas Eve service this year at 6 pm.

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