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At long last, we have designed, ordered, retrieved, and will soon hang, the new Pride Flag on the front of the building next to the Black Lives Matter banner. Thank you to Building Committee Chair Harry Heafer, Admin Director Jean Helms, and the LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Committee for their help making this come to fruition! 
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SPRING CONGREGATIONAL VOTING RESULTS There were 85 online voters and 4 paper ballots. Results are listed below. 1. Winter 2025 Congregational Meeting Minutes--approved 2. Board of Trustees Candidates Erica Birky Rios, Marcia Cederdahl and Kathy Disney--all approved 3. Program Council Candidate Bob Haack--approved 4. Members voted for Share the Plate organizations for 2026-2027 Church year:
 For the Worship Service on Sunday, June 21 we will livestream the closing service of General Assembly (GA). Attend in person or on YouTube at 10:00 AM. This Worship service invites us to pause in the gap, one breath deep, between what we have shared together and the faithful action ahead. MORE ABOUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The 65th Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly will be a virtual everywhere GA with an optional in-person component at the site in Louisville, Kentucky, so everyone can participate in the way that works best for them. General Assembly is the largest gathering of Unitarian Universalists each summer.
www.uua.org/ga  Mark your calendars! Star City Pride will take place June 12 & 13, and we need your participation. Pride in the Park * Location: Woods Park (33rd & O St.) Date: Friday, June 12th, 2026 * Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Pride Parade * Location: 14th & K St. Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 * Time: 9 AM - Noon Pride in the Street at Das Haus * Location: 17th & O St. Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 * Time: 11:30 AM – 8 PM To volunteer, please send an email to [email protected] and include the dates and times you are available to help. MORE ABOUT PRIDE: Over the years, Pride events have undergone a significant transformation. What started as grassroots protests has blossomed into vibrant parades filled with colorful costumes, lively music, and enthusiastic dancing. This growth has attracted corporate sponsorships, extensive media attention, and the involvement of celebrities. While this increase in mainstream visibility has brought positive outcomes, including heightened awareness, normalization, and additional resources for the community, there is now a strong movement to reclaim the political essence of Pride. Activists are urging a renewed emphasis on pressing issues such as:
Indeed, while Pride is a celebration, it will always serve as a form of resistance. In Lincoln, NE, the Unitarian Church of Lincoln was the only faith community to openly participate in Pride events when it all began. However, that has evolved. We are now part of a growing coalition known as Faith Allyance, which includes more than ten faith organizations and churches in Lincoln. Upcoming Events for 2026 Star City Pride  THIS UPCOMING SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM In person and on our YouTube channel. Our Interim Minister Rev. A.J. Galazen will preach his second to last service for us - "My Red Hot Holy Days". We will be serenaded by none other than THE STAR CITY CHORUS! Miracles and coincidences are both in the eye of the beholder. Neither one is predictable. Today we participate in a joyful proclamation and celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond, as we prepare for Lincoln Pride festivities. Worship Leader: Rev. A.J. Galazen Worship Associates: LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Committee Musicians: Star City Chorus  |
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