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Monday, July 15 at 7pm in the Common Room. We will watch Chariots of Fire. Click here for the Facebook event. 

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Monday, July 29 at 7pm in the Common Room. We will watch 20 Days in Mariupol. Click here for the Facebook event. 

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Monday, August 5 at 7pm in the Common Room. We will two movies: Power and Beyond Bars. Click here for the Facebook event. 

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Film Showing:  Two Blue Lines will be shown on Thursday, July 18 at 7pm in the Common Room. This film showing will be facilitated by church members Sharon Conlon and Elaine Wells. "Shot over a period of 25 years, Two Blue Lines examines the human and political situation of Palestinian people from the years prior to the creation of Israel to the present. By primarily featuring the narratives of Israelis whose positions run counter to their country’s official policy, filmmaker Tom Hayes provides a portrait of the ongoing conflict not often depicted in mainstream media." For 1st & 2nd UUs, who may not be familiar with the topic, it’s a good introduction. It may hold more credibility because Jews and Jewish Israelis are the speakers. The film came out in 2015. Go here to view the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8m2pErVQjc

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Hey, West O UUs! First Unitarian invites you for coffee and conversation on Friday, July 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at MoonRise Gallery, located at 2812 N Main St in Elkhorn. They're staying open late just for us! This is a great opportunity for those who make the trek to Midtown (or who often don't make it) to enjoy some UU fellowship in their own backyard! Open to members and friends. No need to RSVP. Feel free to come and go, we'll see you there! Co-hosted by Member Jack Round and Membership Coordinator Melissa Gibson. Questions? Concerns? Contact Melissa at coordinator@firstuuomaha.org.​

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July CUUPS Divination Night

Friday, July 19 from 7 to 9pm in Common Room. Mary Kay Peters will be in the Common Room with a friend or two studying a Norse Goddesses Rune Set and Oracle Deck. Stop by and bring a deck with you or listen to and learn about Norse myth and lore of the Elder Futhark. Questions? Email CUUPS@firstuuomaha.org 

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Game Night - a monthly event. Next gathering: Saturday, July 20.  Join us for game night.  All are invited to join in the fun.  Bring snacks and board games. We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at 4pm in the Common Room.  Questions? Email: aha@firstuuomaha.org

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Pathways to Membership: Sunday, July 21 at 8am in the Common Room.

Visitors and friends are invited to our newly refreshed Pathways to Membership, a class to explore First Unitarian and Unitarian Universalism. In two hours, Membership Coordinator Melissa Gibson will brief you on the ins and outs of our church and denomination and, when you're ready, you can complete the membership process.

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RSVP by July 17 via SignUpGenius, https://tinyurl.com/PathwaysJuly2024. Childcare available upon request. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact Melissa at coordinator@firstuuomaha.org.

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Making Friends with Conflict: Sunday, July 21, 2-4pm in the Common Room. Free Refreshments served. Life without conflict would be pretty boring and darn near impossible. So, how do we learn new ways of dealing with conflicts? Join us for a 2-hour workshop to explore individual conflict resolution styles and understanding how and when different styles are needed and important.  With Omaha AVP's engaging and experiential facilitation, everyone's a learner and everyone's a teacher as we come together in fun and understanding.  RSVP omahaavp@gmail.com or text Suzanne King 832.723.6630.

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Save the Date! Karaoke Night & Ice Cream Social

Saturday, July 27 at 5pm in the Common Room. Freewill offering; Ice cream & drinks; Dairy-free options; Childcare available. All are invited! Sing along & enjoy sweet treats!  Please sign up for childcare here: https://bit.ly/karaokenight2024

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​The Evolution of God Book Study Group:  This book explores how human conceptions of God have changed from the time of hunter-gatherers through the development of monotheism, Christianity, and Islam. New members are welcome at any time! We meet at 9:30am on the 4th Sunday of the month. Schedule: On July 28th we will read the last section, Part 5. Questions? Email Jody Petrow at jspetrow@gmail.com

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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: August 11.  Please direct any questions to Catherine Plumlee at catplumtree@gmail.com

 

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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: August 14.  Please email questions to Sheri Conner at ksvortex@msn.com

Books for this year: 

August - The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara

September - Foster by Claire Keegan

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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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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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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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Book Club:  We will gather again on Monday, August 26 via Zoom to share what we read over the summer. We do not meet in July. Our September book selection is An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin.  Everyone is welcome to join the Book Club. Questions? Reach out to Dave Richardson at drichardson821@gmail.com

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