On April 15th, we will be having a very special worship service titled The Promise and The Practice. The service will be composed entirely of elements – sermon, opening words, closing words, readings, hymns – by Unitarian Universalist people of color. This service will not be addressing white supremacy in our faith through learning, but … Continue reading The Promise and The Practice Worship Service
Please join Reverend Cyndi Simpson and the Caring Committee on Thursday, February 1st at 7 p.m. for an Imbolc worship service. Imbolc is one of the eight main Pagan Holy Days and begins at sunset on January 31st and ends at sunset on February 1st. It was taken into the European Christian liturgical calendar as … Continue reading Imbolc service
One year into this Administration, here is a good opportunity to show Washington DC and the world that we are still resisting! It will probably not be super cold on Saturday, which is great. I urge everyone who marched last year and those who did not to make your resistance and defiance public at this … Continue reading Women’s March – This SATURDAY!
On April 16th, we will hear of Jesus of Nazareth, whose life and work was to resist Empire from the beginning of his days until his death. If you are a Unitarian Universalist who has experienced pain and wounding from earlier Christian experiences in your life, I urge you not to avoid Easter, but to … Continue reading Easter as a Unitarian Universalist
First Hour Discussions – April 9th, April 16th, May 14th, May 21st and May 28th For Five Sunday mornings during First Hour, Reverend Cyndi will lead a class on Life’s 5 Big Questions. Historically, these questions always have been recognized by philosophers, sages, religious scholars and teachers as important to human beings. They are so … Continue reading Adult Spiritual Exploration – Life’s 5 Big Questions
TODAY, January 31, 2017 – OTOC is supporting leaders of Omaha’s Refugee Resettlement agencies, Lutheran Family Services and Refugee Empowerment Center, organize a prayer vigil in support of refugees on Tuesday, January 31 6:00 p.m. at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing You can park in the Parking Garages for Midtown Crossing for free. This is a … Continue reading Candlelight Vigil
Our monthly worship theme is LIGHT. I chose this theme several months ago and am now seeing it in a bit of a new way. Certainly, there are many sacred festivals of light around the world this month – Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule (the Winter Solstice), Diwali, the Loi Krathong (Floating Lotus Candle) Festival in Thailand, … Continue reading A Season of Light
Everyone is invited to this service of remembrance for those who have been lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and of committing ourselves again to justice for people living with HIV/AIDS. Reflecting on what we have learned, seen and felt together over the years, we gather in prayer and song, loss and hope, renewal and solidarity. … Continue reading World Aids Day Remembrance and Justice Service
Dear Friends, Blessings on your souls and spirits. I know that many of you are in shock, grieving and frightened. There is much to be concerned about with the results of this election, no matter what your politics are – many unanswered questions and much uncertainty. Here is what is true: If you are distressed … Continue reading Safe & Sacred Space Tonight
Our monthly worship theme for October is DEATH. My first sermon with you was on Suffering and my first monthly theme with you is Death! Truly, I am not the Minister of Negative Energy! October is the time of a major seasonal change, from the richness and bounty of Summer to the coolness of Fall. … Continue reading October Worship Theme and Services
