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Unitarian Universalist Church of the
North Hills
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Nourish your spirit. Celebrate life. Cherish the connectedness of all things. | |
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Newsletter
Friday, July 5, 2024
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Sunday Service - July 7, 2024
10:30 am (EDT)
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Immigration - A Godsend or a Disaster
Sunday Service Team
How does immigration over the years fit into our UU values?
Everybody knows our immigration system is broken, but politics has prevented us from fixing it. What can we learn from how we have dealt with immigration over the years?
How can we fix it now? Many questions, but not many easy answers.
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The Share the Plate recipient for July will be Northside Common Ministries. "At Northside Common Ministries, we are committed to building those bridges that connect our neighbors in need to an improved quality of life, while tearing down the walls that keep the hungry and homeless from success." NCM's work is supported by over 60 church congregations, including UUCNH, that provide dinners for the Pleasant Valley Men's Shelter. This year, UUCNH is providing dinners in April, July, and September.
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Going forward this summer, please submit your articles for the eNews by the end of the day on Wednesday via Enews@UUCNH.org. We appreciate your patience while we search for a new Office Administrator.
Rev. Lee Anne is on study leave and vacation from June 14th to July 23rd. During this time, she will be checking emails and texts sporadically. She will only respond to urgent matters. Please alert her to any urgent matters by text, rather than by email. You will find her phone number in Breeze.
Enjoy your Summer!
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Dear Ones,
We are seeking a new Office Administrator. Please help us get the word out by telling anyone you know who might be interested. We are also open to considering applications from members and friends of the church. The job description may be accessed below. To apply, please send an introductory email and a resume to Jobs@uucnh.org on or before July 15th. A hiring panel will review all applications and schedule interviews.
Thank you for your assistance, and
May you be peaceful and at ease,
Rev. Lee Anne
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VOLUNTEERS FOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR TASKS | |
COMPASSIONATE SERVICE TEAM | |
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NHCO Back-to-School Supplies Collection!
Even though the kids just got out of school, NHCO is already collecting NEW school supplies for children in need! Please see the flyer for especially needed items.
Please leave any donations in the blue bin next to the food pantry in Friendship Hall. This collection will continue until August 3rd.
Thanks from the Compassionate Service Team! compassion@uucnh.org
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAITH DEVELOPMENT TEAM
SEEKING OWL FACILITATORS!
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We are working to restart our OWL program, and are looking for folks willing to be facilitators, particularly at the middle and high school grade levels. We are especially interested in having a male-identifying facilitator, but we will consider everyone! If you are potentially interested, PLEASE contact Abby Vaughn or Dawn Lindsay at cyfdteam@uucnh.org. Sunnyhill (South Hills UU) is having an in-person training in August, but online trainings are also available.
If you register before June 30, UUCNH will cover the training fees! (We may be able to do that after June 30th, but that is not guaranteed.)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER | |
A copy of the eBlast message sent out on June 27 by incoming Board President Geoff Coleman can be found here. | |
Our next regular Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 16, at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Meetings are open to all members and we welcome your participation. Attendees will be muted upon joining and we respectfully ask that questions and comments be reserved until the end of the meeting. Please click here to join the meeting with passcode: UUCNH | |
The Board of Trustees welcomes communication, comments, questions, and suggestions. If you would like to contact the Board, including to request time on the agenda at an upcoming Board meeting, please email board@uucnh.org. Board committees are encouraged to consult with their Board Liaison. Emails will receive an acknowledgement and will be reviewed by Board members at the next available opportunity, recognizing that Board members are volunteers. Smaller questions and comments may receive a response within a week, while more detailed or substantive questions and comments are typically discussed at the next monthly Board meeting. | |
UUCNH ANNUAL CAMPING TRIP | |
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The annual UUCNH camping trip is taking place this year at Loleta Campground in the Allegheny National Forest from July 17-21. The camping trip is great fun: lots of families, a good way to get to know people better while relaxing around the campfire, hiking, floating down the river, and "s'more..."! Space is limited - contact Abby Vaughn or Rachael Smart with any questions or to RSVP.
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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. Login is the same each week.
CLICK HERE
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SYSTEMIC CHANGE TEAM - CREATING CHANGE | |
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COMING SOON in AUGUST!
Kick-off of the UUCNH campaign to Get Out the Vote
The next SCT Meeting is Mon, August 5 @ 7:30 pm on Zoom. For a zoom link, please contact Co-Chair Diana Hull.
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UUA CENTRAL EAST REGION - Opportunities for Connection | |
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Future Activities
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July 7-13 CERSI (Central East Region Summer Institute) is a multigenerational camp at which the Speaker, Rev. Julian Soto, UU minister and activist will present "Unlikely Superheroes: Skills for Practicing Faith and Ethics in Tough Times." Join us at PennWest in California, PA. Learn more and register at the CERSI webpage. Deadline for scholarships from the CERSI scholarship fund is May 31, 2024.
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JESUS DISCUSSION GROUP and PHILOSOPHICAL SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS | |
The Jesus Discussion Group (JDG) and Philosophical, Spiritual Insights (PSI) will be on hiatus in July & August. If you are interested in joining either of these group in September, Please see Tony Palermo for details. | |
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A Sorrow from Christopher Gromoll: My partner Jennifer had to have an unexpected surgery this past week, and is at home recovering.
A Joy from Peggy Trevanion: My grandson Henry graduated High School in Ottawa.
and a Sorrow: My granddaughter, Eleanor, had a seizure and has been admitted to the Pediatric Oncology Unit for evaluation and tests.
A Joy from Peggy Fallon: It is my joy to report that I have moved from Penn Hills to Allison Park to a lovely, little place, around the corner from my grandchildren and close to this beloved congregation! Also, my heartfelt gratitude to the people here who offered to help with boxes and packing!
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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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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS | |
Click your calendar choice below, then choose to view by list, day, week, or month. | | |
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UU Church of the North Hills
2359 West Ingomar Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-366-0244
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Rev. Lee Anne’s Work Schedule
Work Week: Tuesday – Sunday
Office Hours: Tuesday 10:00 - 6:00 by appointment
Sunday 8:30 - 3:30
Friday: Message Preparation
Monday: Sabbath
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