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Upcoming Events

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3F Book Bonanza Group:  This group meets monthly at 7pm in the Merritt Lounge on the second Wednesday of the month. ​Next meeting: March 13. Please email questions to Sheri Conner at ksvortex@msn.com

Books for this year: 

March - Pomegranate by Helen Lee

April - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

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UUA Direction-Discussion Group Zooms!
Thursday, March 14 at 7pm, online only via Zoom 

Our UUA Direction-Discussion Group’s topic is the proposed changes to Article 2 of the UUA bylaws. The changes will affect the nature of UU-ism. Are you aware of the details of the changes? Are you in favor of the proposed changes? Are you opposed to the proposed changes? Are you just not interested and assume it won’t matter to you? Are you unsure? All are invited to bring your questions, comments, and opinions. A congregational vote on this issue will be on the agenda of our Annual Meeting on May 5. We all need to be knowledgeable. Come Zoom with us! The Zoom link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuomahareligiouseducation

Here are some searchable sources of opinions throughout the denomination: UU Fifth Principle Project, UU Save the Seven Principles, North American Unitarian Association, an email discussion group: UU Inter-congregational discussion list – group,  UUA Commission on Institutional Change Report  ”Widening the Circle of Concern”, “Article II Study Report”, and a book: “Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism”   Questions may come to:  jaimealexander@cox.net

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CUUPS Circle Meeting: Friday, March 15

Come join the CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) group at 7pm on Friday, March 15 in the Common Room for our Ostara Ritual. It's a celebration of the official start of the Spring season! We will be learning about Ostara, dying eggs, talking about what we wish to manifest this year, and enjoying our wonderful community! Bring a dish, snacks, or drinks to share, if you are able!  Questions? Email cuups@firstuuomaha.org

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Family & Friends Game Night:  Join us on Saturday, March 16 at 4pm in the Common Room. All are welcome. Questions? Email aha@firstuuomaha.org 

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Come Join Our Circle of Sharing (March dates)​

These small groups are open to all! Monthly themes, readahead materials aka “packets,” and additional information can be found on the Sharing Circle area of the church website: www.firstuuomaha.org/sharingcircles

March theme: Cultivating Relationships 

Less depth session: Sunday, March 10 in the Merritt Lounge, 1150am-1pm. 

Full session: Sunday, March 24 in the Merritt Lounge, 1150am-1:50pm.

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Teams Meeting: Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30pm in the Common Room. 
Church leaders and volunteers are invited to attend this potluck meeting. We will discuss annual reports which are due April 1st, the Team Fair which will follow the May 19th Sunday service, and check in about how our teams are doing. Doors will open at 5pm for those who wish to record a story at the video station in the Common Room. Questions? Email MTC@firstuuomaha.org

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The Evolution of God: Book Study Group -  NEW GROUP

Join us for a book study on The Evolution of God by Robert Wright.  This book explores how human conceptions of God have changed over time.  As society has evolved from hunter-gatherers into more complex social systems, our concept of God has changed.  The book starts by looking at primitive gods, and then looks specifically at the development of Abrahamic monotheism, evolving understandings of Jesus and the Christian faith, and the changes in understanding of Islam. Jody Petrow will lead this group. 

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We will meet at 9:30am in the Common Room on the 4th Sunday of each month.  Our first meeting is Sunday, March 24th to discuss Part 1. On April 28th, we'll discuss part 2; May 26th--Part 3; June 23rd--Part 4, and on July 28 we would read the last section, Part 5.

 

Questions? Email Jody at jspetrow@gmail.com 

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People's Film Festival Screenings:

Monday, March 18 at 7pm in the Common Room.  We will watch the first two episodes of Genius: Einstein, a biography. Click here for the Facebook event. 

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Monday, March 25 at 7pm in the Common Room. We will watch the last two episodes of Genius: Einstein. Click here for the Facebook event. ​​

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Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation:  Insight Meditation hosted by the Mindfulness Outreach Initiative (a Nebraska 501c3) will meet on most Sundays at 4pm in the Common Room. The meditation will last about 40 minutes and there will be time for conversation and questions as well. Church member Mark Wiesman will host or Dave Reed. If you have questions, please contact Mark at oceanica3@cox.net or the church office. Click here to learn more.

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Be Here Now, Mindfulness as a path to connection is 2 hour workshop, exploring mindfulness and the importance of being present in the moment by using simple AVP nonviolence practices.
In this mini-workshop we:

  • Begin the journey of mindfulness and thoughtfulness

  • Discover how to capture your thoughts

  • Examine those thoughts and

  • Share those thoughts

When: Sun, Mar 24, 2024, 2pm – 4pm or
Sat, Apr 13, 2024, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: First Unitarian Church
Cost: Free. Refreshments served
Please register:
March 24 Be Here Now
April 13 Be Here Now
or email Suzanne King omahaavp@gmail.com

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The First Unitarian Book Club:  Our next meeting is Monday, March 25 at 7pm on Zoom.  We will discuss Light of Days by Judy Batalion.  Questions? Email Dave: drichardson821@gmail.com

Future books & meeting dates:

4/29/24: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson 

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CUUPS Book Circle: Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30pm in the Merritt Lounge.  This month we're reading "The Witch's Book of Spellcraft: A Practical Guide to Connecting with the Magick of Candles, Crystals, Plants, and Herbs" by Jason Mankey, Matt Cavalli, Amanda Lynn, and Ari Mankey. Read pages 111-177. Questions? Email CUUPS@firstuuomaha.org

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CommUUnity Night:  We meet at 6pm in the Common Room the 1st Friday of each month. Our next meeting is Friday, April 5.  If you haven’t participated before, CommUUnity Night is a fun, laid-back all church event. We gather for a potluck and we don't worry about who is bringing what. Kids are free to play. If you're too busy to bring something, don't worry. All we really want is YOUU! 

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Fiber Arts Night:  Do you crochet? Knit? Sew? Embroider? Count stitches?  Do you like to play with yarn, fabric or string? If so, come join the First U Fiber Arts Night. We meet in the church basement to chat, share ideas, and work on our individual projects. Come share your talent with others, learn from each other, and get to know your fellow fiber artists. We meet the second Sunday of each month in the Common Room from 6pm to 9pm. Next meeting:  April 14  Please direct any questions to Catherine Plumlee at catplumtree@gmail.com 

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Children's Religious Education Team Meeting:  The Children's RE Team Meeting has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 14th at 9:30am in the Merritt Lounge, please contact dre@firstuuomaha.org for more details.

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Online First Steps: Interested in membership in First Unitarian? Join us for a virtual First Steps meeting via Zoom on Sunday, April 14 at 12 noon. This is an informal meeting, where you will chat with other newcomers and our membership coordinator, Melissa Gibson, and learn about the church, Unitarian Universalism, and our membership process. Please have the Zoom app/software downloaded on your device (available at no charge at zoom.us), we will start promptly at 12 noon. See you then! Join here: https://tinyurl.com/FirstStepsApril

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Save the date!  Roll the Dice on Volunteering: Join Us at Our Monopoly-themed Team Fair on May 19th!  Are you ready to make a real difference in your community and have some fun while doing it? Then join us at our Monopoly-themed Team Fair on May 19th, following the Choir Concert Service, at noon in the Common Room.
At our fair, you'll have the chance to meet and interact with several amazing volunteer teams, each dedicated to a specific cause or project in our church. By attending our fair, you'll not only have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others, but you'll also gain new skills, make new friends, and improve your own life (volunteering has been proven to increase a person’s fulfillment). And most importantly, you'll have fun while making a meaningful impact in your community!  Questions? Email MTC@firstuuomaha.org to reach the organizers of this event. 

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The Compassionate Communication Group:  Hybrid meetings will be on first and third Tuesdays at 7pm in the Common Room.  (Contact Suzanne King nvcsuz@gmail.com for Zoom link) During our practices, we learn to transform the thinking, language and moralistic judgments that keep you from the enriching relationships and start to resolve conflicts with more ease, learn to ask for what you want in ways that ensure you’ll receive it, begin to hear the true needs of others with less effort, strengthen your personal and professional relationships and start living to your full potential.  Everyone is welcome. No prior experience needed.  

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Bridge Group: This group meets at noon in the Common Room on the first, third, and fifth Sundays for about two hours of play.    If you know how to play, please join us. If you want to learn, join us. Talk to one of us -- Scott Kemper (scott.kemper@gmail.com, 402-981-7819), Tim Duggan,  Doug McIntosh and his wife Marie. All are welcome! 

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Save the date! Each month the Douglas County Historical Society sponsors a program called "Second Sunday."  It consists of a presentation focusing on some aspect of local history. Our church has been selected to do the presentation on Sunday, July 14th at 2pm at the church.
The program is tentatively titled:
A Midtown Masterpiece: The History of the First Unitarian Church of Omaha
Attendance at Second Sundays is normally around 35 to 50 people. Ordinarily, the DCHS charges non-members $5. We have arranged for church members to attend for free. We think this is a great opportunity to show off our church and let Omahans know more about us and our 155-year history in Omaha.
 
Bob Perrin and Dave Richardson will present the program. Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14th at 2pm in the Sanctuary.

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