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Featured Program

The Reach Out Team is now
The Spiritual Social Action Program

The Aim of the Spiritual Social Action Program is:“To engage the congregation in connecting with members of the community through events and projects to assist those in need, and to offer opportunities for spiritual growth.”

We are here to reach out to others. Donating to one of our projects, volunteering at one of our events, joining our team to be part of the planning are all ways to be included. You’re welcome to attend the Spiritual Social Action Program meetings. See Head’s Up for current times and events.

The Spiritual Social Action Program selects special service projects open to the entire congregation throughout the year. Other projects are active on an ongoing basis. We attempt to balance efforts between local, national and international areas, age specific areas, gender areas, traditional projects and exploring new avenues. We try to support organizations with a structure in place to preclude starting from scratch and to better utilize our resources.

Pantry Donations

Nonperishable food, paper products, cleaning supplies and personal care items are collected in the wire baskets in the café for the use of clients at Holy Family Church Door Ministry and the Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter. Your donations are always appreciated.

Monthly Prayer Service

A monthly worship celebration and prayer service is provided to residents of the Douglas County Health Center. People willing to participate with music, readings, and socializing with the residents are encouraged to contact Charlotte Renze.

Pottowattamie Jail Ministry

Classes teaching women positive ideas for living a healthy, happy, fulfilled life are provided weekly on Saturdays from 1-3 pm. Contact Rae Williams

Loving Actions

Loving Actions is a “gentle” reminder for adults to reach out to their family and/or community...an action that can be practiced all month and implemented forever. For the latest, read the Head’s Up and the signs posted in the café. See Sharon Schwab in the bookstore to share your ideas.

Habitat for Humanity

This portion of the Spiritual Social Action Programworks with Habitat’s Multi-Faith Coalition to renovate, rehabilitate, or recycle a home for a deserving family. Our efforts take 6-12 weeks every summer. The coalition provides physical labor and financial support, giving the Habitat family a leg up into home ownership. With the Multi-Faith Coalition covering these expenses, Habitat for Humanity provides the family with an affordable low interest loan making their dream of home ownership possible. This year, Kyle Pearson will be heading up a team for Unity and encourages everyone to participate. If you can’t swing a hammer, he’ll teach you! Or, the workers are always hungry, so food is a welcome sight if construction is not for you.

Periodic projects

These usually take place on a quarterly basis, often times coinciding with the holidays. Examples of past endeavors follow. Everybody is encouraged to participate whether you’re a team member or not

Unity’s collections of money, food, clothing, toys, blankets, school supplies, stuffed animals and personal care items have benefited numerous agencies with whom we coordinate. We’ve supported NE Aids Project, Salvation Army, Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter, Holy Family Church Door Ministry, Sorenson Residential and Assisted Living Facility, Douglas County Health Center, Mission for All Nations, Samaritan’s Purse, Mystic Fest, Mozambique orphans and St. Joseph nursing home. Gail Gossman or Sandi Jenkins are good ones to call with questions since they’ve worked on many of these events.

Volunteer Classifieds

The following Teams have volunteer positions available. If you are interested, please pick up a volunteer application at the front reception desk. When you have completed your application, bring it to the church office or e-mail Vicki at Vicki@unityomaha.org.

Information Technology

We are hoping to form an Information Technology Team (IT) for website development and maintenance, electronic newsletters, etc. If there is anyone interested, please contact Vicki in the church office at 571-1344. More information will be available soon.

Print Team-Did you know that Unity Church of Omaha has a Print Team?

We are looking for a team leader & team members! Here are some of the things we do:

Weekly Heads Up
Monthly Calendar
Quarterly Spirit Matters

The only requirement is a willingness to serve. Please fill out a volunteer application (located at front desk). When you have completed your application, bring it to the church office or e-mail Vicki at Vicki@unityomaha.org.

Usher Team

The Usher team presents an opportunity to serve Unity Church of Omaha in a service-team role. As an usher, you have a vital role in assisting your minister and co-members of your church in ensuring that worship services are well organized, orderly, and spiritually
inspiring/inviting. Ushers extend hospitality to all who enter our doors. Serving is a reciprocal gift of love arising from a commitment to your church. The usher team is always open to new team members and creative ideas.

The Youth Education Department

Please help our Youth Education Department by volunteering your time and talents 1-2 weekends a month! As a Youth Education teacher you will facilitate lessons (provided by Y.E. Dept.), help coordinate events and plan special service projects, be a coach and role model for our youth. Please contact the church office.

Events Team-Help plan, coordinate and provide assistance. Must be enthusiastic, with excellent attention to details.

Recycling Team-Gather articles from recycling bins and bring to recycling centers 2X’s per month.

Decorating Team-Assist in making our church home beautiful throughout the year!

Usher/Greeter Team-Assists before and during worship service by creating a friendly, loving and inviting atmosphere, while promoting an orderly and comfortable setting.

Pet Ministry-This volunteer team honors our rich and mutually rewarding relationship with animals. They provide education, assistance and coordinate events, such as our annual Pet Blessing Day.

The Hospitality (Café) Team-This team arranges all the delicious goodies that are served after service. You may choose to set up coffee, clean up afterwards, or bring special goodies for our church family to enjoy.

Watch for more opportunities!

Request a Speaker/Workshop

Unity Church welcomes the use of the facilities for Unity sponsored classes, workshops, speakers and other events. If you are interested in having a speaker, workshop or other event, you may drop your proposal at the front desk or send it by mail to Vicki Wilson. Please be sure to include as much information as possible (I.E. tapes or videos of speaker, workshop outline, event purpose, flyers, financial needs, etc.) Also, any suggestions for classes or support groups should be referred to Vicki.

Team Leaders:

Shari Sterenberg
Licensed Unity Teacher
Pet Ministry Team Leader
Lending Library Corrdinator

Patti Kounkel
Cafe Team Leader

Sandi Jenkins.
Reach Out Ministry

Sharon Schwab
Many Paths Bookstore

Dianne Strobel
Technical Production Manager

Gail May
Reception Team Leader

Vicki Wilson
Head Wedding Coordinator

Todd Eurich
IT Administrator