Monthly Archive: January 2026

29
Jan

Jesus Is Lord

“Lord” language for Jesus has been out of vogue for a while, at least among a certain swath of Christians. Some of us have been lorded over too much, for […]

29
Jan

Justice Training & Peace Rally

Dear Countryside— I write to you with a heavy heart and a fierce, grounded hope. We are living in a Matthew 25 moment, and the Church is needed now more than […]

28
Jan

Associate Minister Search Committee Update

The Associate Minister Search Committee wants to share a brief update on the Associate Minister search and where we are in the process. The committee, chaired by Adam Steinbach and […]

22
Jan

Putting Away Baby Jesus

The baby Jesus finally got put away. I hadn’t planned on extending the 12 Days of Christmas to four weeks before boxing up shepherds, kings, and angels, but some years […]

13
Jan

Multiple Choice

The widow of Zarephath had a choice to make: Use what little she had to make one last supper for herself and her son or, instead, use it to feed […]

08
Jan

2026 Spring Children and Youth Newsletter Now Available!

The Children and Youth Spring 2026 Newsletter is now available! If you haven’t received your emailed copy or would like to be added to the list, please contact Dan at danl@countrysideucc.org. Download the newsletter below! […]

05
Jan

In Conversation with Leo Louis II, Jan. 18

Join Omaha civic leader, community organizer, and activist Leo Louis II for a timely conversation on Black Heritage Month vs. Black History Month and why the distinction matters. Leo, who is featured in the documentary My Omaha, […]

05
Jan

Free Documentary Screening Jan. 29: My Omaha 

Join us for a free screening of My Omaha, a compelling documentary set against the backdrop of Omaha’s racial justice movement and deep political divides. Filmmaker Nick Beaulieu documents his […]

05
Jan

Trust Your Gut Revelation

Did you know there’s spiritual wisdom in the adage, “Trust your gut?” It turns out that our bodies have a brilliant neurological response system to tell us when something’s not […]