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Stand Up Against Poverty
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Youth and youth leaders are invited to take a stand against poverty with United  Methodist Ministries Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 at the fifth annual Stand Up Against Poverty Day of Service. This year's Stand Up event will include the opportunity for teams of youth to participate in hands-on mission work in the metro-Omaha area while identifying avenues to practice justice in their local setting. The event aims to raise awareness about issues of poverty facing people locally and globally, while empowering youth to take action.
Stand Up Against Poverty is an international event that encourages individuals and groups to stand up and take action for the eradication of poverty in the world. The event utilizes the Millennium Development goals outlined by the United Nations as guidelines towards ending poverty and inequality.
Registration deadline is September 24th.
Click here for registration information and details.
Contact Jaimee Trobough at 402-898-9862 or jtrobough@bigmuddyumc.org with any questions.
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Social Media Workshop
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Michelle Whittaker, Director of Communications and New Media for the General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church, will lead a workshop on how local congregations can effectively use social media. This workshop is appropriate for everyone who wants to learn how to promote church activities and utilize social media to the best of its capability.
 Where: St. Paul UMC, Papillion
(324 South Jackson Street)
When: Thursday October 11th, 6-8pm
Check-in begins at 5:30
Cost: $5 includes dinner
Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
For questions contact Lisa at 402.898.9862 or lmaupin@bigmuddyumc.org.
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Blue Flamingo in its New Location
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Blue Flamingo is up-and-running in its new location at 1909 Leavenworth Street in Omaha, and things are going great!
The Rev. Stephanie Ahlschwede, Executive Director of United Methodist Ministries, says, "Our previous customers say the new space feels roomier and that they can find things easily, and our foot traffic has grown substantially." She continues, "We pretty much have consensus that this location is easy to find, makes the Fair Trade items more obvious, and is bright and
 happy. People come in and start smiling. It's a great feeling." KETV news recently ran a story featuring our very own Rev. Steph talking about the fun treasures that can be found at thrift stores on Leavenworth Street!
Blue Flamingo welcomes donations, volunteers, and group visits. To schedule your group's Fair Trade holiday party at Blue Flamingo, contact Deb Keeney at 402.964.2740. Also, don't forget to shop the Fair Trade boutique for Equal Exchange coffee, scarves, jewelry, baskets, and other delightful gift items for every day of the year!
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