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Sunday Service
November 3rd, 2024
10:30 am (EDT)
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Zombies!
Paige Carlson
Zombies are a quintessential part of the landscape of horror, especially around Halloween in the United States. They evoke fear, disgust, racing hearts, and blood curdling screams in the night. But what can zombies and our fear of them tell us about ourselves and the human experience? Join us to peel back the curtain on this surprising and ghoulish topic.
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The Share the Plate recipient for November will be the Education Law Center. The ELC pursues these goals: 1) Ensure all children in Pennsylvania have access to quality public educational services and to the full range of educational options that are available to their peers; 2) Hold officials and policymakers accountable for complying with the laws protecting the educational rights of the most disadvantaged children; 3) Keep state laws and state and local policies fair, aimed at ensuring equal access to quality schools, and reducing disproportionality along race and class lines. More information: https://www.elc-pa.org/
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Special Vespers Service (Election Results) | |
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We are facing the most important election of our time. Many of us have put our hearts and souls into getting out the vote and into educating voters about the issues being determined by this election. Regardless of the results, emotions will be high and concerns will persist.
With the expectation that we will know the election results by Friday, you are invited to a special vespers service to be held on Friday, November 8th at UUCNH. This will be an opportunity to share your feelings about the election and your hopes for the future.
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IN THIS WEEK'S ENEWS-- TO SEE IT ALL, CLICK ON "VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE" AT THE BOTTOM | |
- Correction for Nov. 3rd Service
- Election Day Reminder - Church Closed!!
- Virtual Post-Election Get-Together
- Children's Religious Education Class Schedule
- Adopt A Book
- PSI Group
- Systemic Change- GOTV
- November 10th - Not your Usual Coffee Hour
- UUCNH Hosts The Annual Assembly of The UU's Of Greater Pittsburgh
- Clean out Party
- Jesus Discussion Group
- Save the date - Craft Sale
- Important Change to Room Reservations
- UUCNH Weekly Connection
- Opportunities for Connection
- Joys and Sorrows
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Correction for the November 3rd Service - Note from the Minister | |
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On Sunday, I asked Chuck to announce that we would be having a Day of the Dead service this coming Sunday, November 3rd. I was mistaken. We'll celebrate Day of the Dead next year when it actually falls on Sunday.
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Election Day Reminder - Church Closed! | |
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Please note that on Election Day, November 5th, UUCNH will be a polling location. This means that the church will be closed to all. Only election officials and voters for that precinct will be allowed to enter the building.
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Virtual Post-Election Get-Together November 7 @ 7pm | |
Children's Religious Education Class Schedule | |
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Religious educations classes for grades k-6 grades will occur on the following dates.
November 3rd - 10th - 17th (Theme is Repair) Understanding the many tools we have available to heal each other and our world.
December 1st - 8th - 15th (Theme is Presence) Noticing the deeper gifts of the season
December 15th is the Children's Christmas Pageant!!!!
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ADOPT A BOOK (Sunday, November 3rd, before and after church) | |
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Thank you SO MUCH to all the wonderful patrons of the UUCNH Children's Library who chose a book to "adopt" for our collection this past Sunday. We appreciate your generosity and believe you have done
something truly special for our community that will benefit our children and those who raise them, work with them, or simply value and enjoy them. Your money will now be used to update the second half of the
picture book section - and perhaps more.
Since we have some books that still need adoption we plan to display them again this coming Sunday. So if you didn't have a chance to browse we hope you will stop by the table and choose a book that speaks to you or your family. With the exception of board books, bookplates with your choice of inscription (including "in honor of" or "in memory of") will be placed in each book if you wish. See you Sunday!
Kathy and Julie
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PSI (Philosophical, Spiritual Insights) Group | |
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First Sunday of November, the 3rd, from noon – 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the yellow sign). Heavy artillery to make him/her stop the verbal taunts. And what if he/she doesn’t? To be covered in this session. See Tony Palermo for details.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83044052949?pwd=U25acGMyL1BNRlFhRWpScTRyWHAyQT09
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: 932743
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GENERAL ELECTION IMPORTANT DATES
11/5/24 Election day: Polls open 7am-8pm, completed mailed in ballots must be received by 8pm.
Go to VOTE411.org to find your personal ballot & voting information
The next SCT Mtg. is Mon, Nov. 11 @ 7:30 pm. For the Zoom link, please contact Co-Chair Diana Hull.
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November 10th - Not Your Usual Coffee Hour | |
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Friendship Hall will be filled with representatives of our many teams and committees during coffee hour. Grab some ice cream and visit the tables to find your favorite toppings!
Joining committees and teams is one of the best ways to build relationships and bond with the community. It’s also a generous way to support the church with your time and talents.
See you at the committee fair!
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UUCNH Hosts Annual Assembly of the UU's of Greater Pittsburgh | |
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You are invited to the Annual Assembly of the UUs of Greater Pittsburgh being held at UUCNH on Saturday, November 16th from 9am to 3 pm.
Join fellow Unitarian Universalists for a day of camaraderie, connection, and collaboration.
The theme this year is Promoting Peacemaking in our World.
Follow this link to learn more information and register.
We are also looking for volunteers to help us serve dinner Thursday the 14th for the choir rehearsal and a light breakfast and lunch on the 16th. Your help is appreciated in making us shine as the host site! A sign up sheet is posted here.
If you have any questions or want to contact me directly to volunteer, I can be reached at jodyclark@uucnh.org
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Clean Out Party, Nov 17 following the Sunday Service | |
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Buildings and Grounds are requesting your assistance in removing accumulated, unused stuff from the shed, silos and various spaces that over time have become quite cluttered. We need help to restore these areas so they can be used more efficiently. Lunch will be provided. Work clothes and gloves are suggested.
If there are things that you may have left at the church you will need to retrieve them so they are not discarded.
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3rd Sunday of November, the 17th, from noon to 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the yellow signs). What are the pictures [plural!] the gospels paint about Jesus? We’ll begin the story in this session. See Tony Palermo for details.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83044052949?pwd=U25acGMyL1BNRlFhRWpScTRyWHAyQT09
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: 932743
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Save the Dates - Craft Sale | |
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This year the Craft Group will be holding their annual Holiday Sale at the Church on two different Sundays–November 24 & December 8th and a bonus Monday Dec. 9! Each sale will be held in Friendship Hall and the East Room, so be sure to come and purchase some great hand-crafted items, baked goods, ready to go gifts for anyone on your holiday list or even a little something for yourself. (Check or Cash only, please!). Then feel good knowing that your purchase will fund projects that help to improve our Church. See you there!
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Important Change to Room Reservations | |
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Going forward any room reservations for church groups should be sent to office@uucnh.org to be added to the calendar.
Facilitiesuse@uucnh.org should only be used for rentals.
Thanks for your patience with all the changes as we settle into our new roles.
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Zoom with UUCNH Friends
This drop-in connection will be held every Tuesday at 3:30 - 4:30 pm and will be led by Michael Horwitz. Click the link below to join the Zoom meeting. Contact Michael Horwitz michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for zoom details
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Opportunities for Connection | |
click on the image below to view opportunities | |
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A Joy (A correction from last week) from Caren Franco At the beginning of the month (the 2nd) my husband, Brian and I celebrated our 30th anniversary: the 17th was his birthday and Monday the 22nd was the second anniversary of us moving out to western PA!
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Note: There are times when you may not be able to share during service but want the Congregation to know what is on your heart. In that instance, just contact a member of the Lay Pastoral Care Team (LPCT) in person or submit your Joys & Sorrows electronically by clicking here. Once submitted, the form is sent to all LPCT members. (Chris Hill, Ruth Horwitz, Susan Powers, Lynne Herchenroether, Inga Burton-Smith, and Marsha Pedone). Please be sure to submit your item by NOON on Saturday at the latest, so we get it in time for Service. Also, LPCT emails are forwarded to all members of the team. We welcome your sharing and would be honored to carry forth your message.
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Minister's Schedule
Rev, Lee Anne's Work Week: Tuesday – Sunday
Tuesday-Friday: 10 - 6 and Evenings
Saturday: (variable)/Sunday: 8:30 - 2:30
Office Administrator's Schedule
Robyn's Work Week: Monday-Friday
Monday: (variable/work from home)
Tuesday - Friday (9-5)
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