The gothic towers of St. Cecilia's Cathedral can be seen at night for miles around. More More and more, Omaha's churches are witnessing their parking lots occupied on non-worship days, because of various family and personal programs offered by area churches. The larger churches and more and more of the smaller churches host touring musical groups and seminars on a regular basis and open their doors to all who care to attend. Christ Community, Westside Church and Trinity Church are among those that number their congregations in the thousands and utilize specialized programs and groups to address modern-day issues through a spiritual means. Some elementary schools in the area are based on Jewish, Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventist, and conservative Christian teachings, as well as Catholic.
Churches offer a variety of family programs, open to nonmembers.
Groups such as Catholic Services and the Salvation Army meet even more specialized needs of the area, whether it's family counseling or simply a place for seniors to go dancing one afternoon. The generosity of members of Omaha's religious community is legendary. After all, they are part of a city that has been ranked among the nation's 10 most generous cities in per capita and foundation giving to major charities. Members of various churches work at homeless shelters, conduct food pantries and carry out many other good works. Newcomers to the Omaha area need not look far to find a home for worship.