You are the salt of the Earth. You are the Light of the world. Matthew 5: 13,14
You are the salt of the Earth. You are the Light of the world. Matthew 5: 13,14
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FUMC has a long history of empowering members to use our voices to stand up for values of inclusion, diversity, racial justice, caring for the planet, and social justice. There has never been a more critical time to amplify our witness. The FUMC Salt and Light team is here to help YOU find YOUR own way of standing up for our democracy and being a ripple of hope.
Ripples Recap
Ripples Recap
"We don't have a heart for war! Blessed are the peacemakers. Here are our values." These words outlined heart messages of values we, of First UMC/Omaha, hope our congressional delegation will bring to their work. Values such as integrity, empathy, respect for immigrants, truth and due process. These hearts will be delivered to the Omaha offices of Senator Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts and Don Bacon. Thank you to all who added their values to the hearts!
Our hearts were delivered by members of the Salt and Light Team to Senator Fischer, Senator Ricketts, and Congressman Don Bacon's offices.
One Million Rising Trainings
One Million Rising Trainings
One Million Rising online trainings for nonviolent resistance organized by Indivisible.org.
Wednesdays, July 16, 31 and August 13, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. First UMC Commons, 7020 Cass, enter door #4 on the east side of the building.
Good Trouble Rally's July 17th
Good Trouble Rally's July 17th
Downtown Omaha: 6-9 p.m. See graphic for more detials.
72nd and Dodge from 5-8 p.m. on the North Side of The Street. This rally is in support of immigrants and organize by the South Omaha Youth Empowerment Network along with Like Minded Friends
Persistent Widow Project
Persistent Widow Project
Remember the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8)? She would not shut up and finally the judge gave in because she wore him down!!!! Take that lesson to heart and don't shut up! Phone calls are more effective than emails and certainly more effective than signing online petitions
We are encouraging you to use 5calls to make calls Monday- Friday to your members of Congress. 5calls makes it easy for you to reach your members of Congress and make your voice heard. They research issues, write scripts, figure out the most influential decision-makers, and collect phone numbers for their offices. All you have to do is call!
We are encourgaing you to call both the DC and the Omaha office for your members of Congress. If you can't get through to their Omaha offices, any local office will do. 5calls has all the information you need to contact each of your members of Congress on their site or through their 5calls app.
So, for 10 or 15 minutes Monday through Friday, please use your voice! Silence is not an option! And delivering a handwritten letter to their office is effective as well. (If you do this, take a photo and send to us!)
To access the 5calls website, click here
OpenSky Policy Institute
OpenSky Policy Institute
Founded in 2011, OpenSky is a nonpartisan policy research think tank that prioritizes data and evidence as the basis for recommendations.
Follow OpenSky for sound research, data, and analysis throughout the 2025 Nebraska Legislative session
Follow OpenSky for sound research, data, and analysis throughout the 2025 Nebraska Legislative session
To learn more about OpenSky, click here
Opportunities for Involvement
Opportunities for Involvement
"Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far reaching effects."- Dalai Lama
"Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far reaching effects."- Dalai Lama
News and current events can seem overwhelming. There are forces that are amplifying messages of exclusion, discrimination, chaos, hate and bigotry. It is tempting to feel powerless. BUT we are resurrection people and believe in God's steadfast vision of the beloved community!
So, our Salt and Light team is offering ways in which we can support and encourage each other in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Please let us know what can help you cope, hope and act! And feel free to check more than one option or gift!
Click the link to complete the Salt and Light Questionnaire https://bit.ly/SaltandLightQuestionnaire2025
In The News....
In The News....
Click below to read more about the ways H.R 1(Trump's Big Bill) will impact the healthcare needs of Nebraskans
Prayer and Reflection
Prayer and Reflection
Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer
Here's a daily prayer from our 100 Days of Daily Prayers as well as a song to go with the prayer. If you would like to receive these prayers each day, email ripplesofhope24@gmail.com
Prayer through Song: Click the link to listen to "March On, March On" by Vince Gill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emEEihbvQb8&t=1s
Prayer through Action: Reserve a seat on the bus for the Good Trouble rally on Thursday, July 17th. The bus will leave the north parking lot at church at 5:30 p.m. and return to the church by 8 p.m. Walkers, coolers and lawn chairs can be brought on the bus. Reserve a seat by emailing ripplesofhope24@gmail.com TODAY! Note: Invite friends and family to come along!
On the Lighter Side...
On the Lighter Side...
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