Sunday Service - March 2nd, 2025
As Old As Humankind
TrUUe Colors
Musicians, scientists, artists, politicians, parents, leaders, doctors -- for as long as human societies have been around, so have we. In this service, the TrUUe Colors team, which includes members of our LGBTQIA+ community, will introduce us to transgender folks who have made a notable contribution to society.
During the duration of our OWL program, all children should report directly to their respective classrooms.
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PSI (Philosophical, Spiritual Insights) - This Sunday
Sunday Sunday of March, the 2nd, from noon – 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the signs). How does the brain create myth? Why does it find ritual useful? We’ll investigate these aspects of Spirituality and the Brain in this session. See Tony Palermo for details.
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Dance Jam/ Moving Meditation
Join us on the Friday March 7th (First Friday of each month) at 7pm as we create a safe non-judgmental space to dance, move, sit, laydown listen to/feel music, and be in our bodies. Come as you are and move as you please.
Contact Robyntravers@uucnh.org with any questions
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Children's Religious Education Schedule
No time for all ages while OWL is in session. All children go directly to their classrooms.
Feb 2nd - April 13th -Elementary Owl classes will be held concurrently with RE classes. Any children not registered for OWL are welcome to go to RE classes.
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th RE Classes (Theme is trust). We will be exploring how trust is at the core of our faith, even if we don't always notice it.
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Joys and Sorrows
A Joy from Midge Miles: David has completed his 6 weeks of antibiotic infusions and is, we hope, now infection free, and ready and able to resume his active 86 year old lifestyle!
A Joy from Connie Hester: It was a joy to learn that Sue Broughton was recognized at the PIIN banquet. For the past 25 years, she has provided outstanding leadership, dedication, and faithful service to PIIN. PIIN is the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network of churches, bringing racial diverse congregations together for the common good. Be sure to congratulate Sue!
A Joy from James Clarke: On February 19th, he was officially ordained as an interfaith chaplain by The Order of Universal Interfaith. You can attend his ordination ceremony online via the details he provided in the UUCNH Community Facebook Group.
A Sorrow from James Clarke: On February 20th, his father passed away in a Florida hospice following complications from a stroke and a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. James was able to visit his dad before he died and tell him the important, meaningful, and compassionate things he needed to, as well as tell him about the ordination.
Note: When you want to share a joy or sorrow submit it electronically by clicking here by Saturday. Alternatively, you may can fill out a card as you enter the sanctuary on Sunday.
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Bocce and Giant Jenga - Tomorrow
Join us for Bocce and Giant Jenga in Friendship Hall this Saturday March 1st 10:30am - Noon. Please bring a friend, all are welcome. No experience necessary
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UUCNH Children's Library Thanks You
Thanks so much to the Craft Group, Robyn Travers, and the generous adoptees of the new picture books for the UUCNH Children's Collection. All of the books have now been adopted!
On Sunday, March 9th, during coffee hour the books will be on display. If you sponsored a book, please stop by to see your bookplate inside the front cover (or on the back for board books).
We are happy that more and more folks are using the children's library. If you wish to borrow a book, please check it out by entering the required information in our Circulation Binder. Kathy and Julie can help you with this.
~Kathy Herrin and Julie Kant
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Request for Photos
Do you have photos that you have taken over the years here at UUCNH? If so, we want them -- old ones, recent ones... any that you have that show the life and vitality of this congregation. Please reach out to office@uucnh.org for a link to upload the photos.
Thank you in advance
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Cherishing the Connectedness of All Things | |
Stewardship Team offers an Opportunity to Connect
Would you like an excuse to reach out to other members of the congregation? This year's pledge drive will include a church wide canvas. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow congregants.
Anyone willing to reach out to four members to discuss their involvement in and support of our beloved community, please contact carolballance@uucnh.org. Canvassing will take place in late March.
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New Member Course - Save the Date
Are you new to the church and interested in exploring membership? You are invited to our New Member course on Saturday, March 29th from 9am - 2pm. Come join us for this required step to become a member of UUCNH. A light breakfast and a substantial lunch will be provided. Watch the Intercom in the coming weeks to RSVP for the event.
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CER Learning, Transformation, and Community Networking Day
2025 is calling; how will Unitarian Universalists respond?
Join us for inter-congregational connection, skill-building led by Central East Region staff, and community-building as we model and practice loving transformation. Let us answer the call together! This will be held on March 8th at the UU Church of the South Hills. Registration deadline is March 1st. Please click on this link to view agenda and register for the event.
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UUCNH Weekly Connection
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. Contact Michael Horwitz michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for zoom details
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Mental Immunity Book Discussion
Rev. Lee Anne invites you to join her in reading the book Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think by Andy Norman. She will be leading a discussion after church on March 23rd and April 27th.
If you are interested in participating, please email mentalimmunity@uucnh.org by March 1st, so that you can be added to the group email and be given access to a shared google doc for online discussion purposes prior to and between the scheduled meetings.
You are responsible for obtaining your own copy.
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Side With Love, The Gathering
The Gathering is a new monthly virtual event from Side With Love, designed to offer:
- Spiritual Grounding – Strengthen your heart and spirit for the work ahead.
- Political Analysis – Understand the threats to democracy and justice.
- Collective Action – Organize with others to block anti-democratic forces and build a just and loving world.
Like those who came before us, we must be ready—ready to resist injustice, protect democracy, and create a future where love and dignity prevail. The Gathering is a space to find inspiration, connect with others, and take action that matters.
The First Gathering is online on March 10. Register here
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Share the Plate for February
Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network
PIIN is a network of congregations and organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania committed to drawing together people of faith to act powerfully on local and regional issues of justice and fairness. Through the processes of community-building, working with politicians and policymakers, direct action, and negotiation, we transform our communities. PIIN is also an affiliate of the Gamaliel Foundation, an international network of more than 60 local and regional congregation-based organizing groups.
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UUJUSTICEPA Send a Postcard to Your State Senator
Please take a moment to write a postcard to members of the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee members regarding Senate Bill 186.
Sample scripts can be found here
A Carbon Cap Fact Sheet can be found here
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Refugee Resettlement Engagement
Thank you to everyone who contributed time and purchased household items for the refugee families. Unfortunately, the JFCS program is not placing additional families at this time. One way we can continue to show support is by purchasing items from JFCS wish lists. Community members can purchase items that will be shipped directly to the JFCS office and then delivered to refugee families. (If you purchase an item on the wish list, please let us know!). We are also exploring ways in which we might engage directly with families and will share this information as it becomes available. Please reach out to allysonzadnik@uucnh.org with questions.
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Food Pantry Donations
UUCNH has a food pantry for donations to North Hills Community Outreach located in friendship hall. Please consider donating non-perishable food items, hygiene and cleaning supplies.
Did you forget your items? No problem... you can buy a grocery card and donate it.
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Buy a Grocery Card
UUCNH benefits when you buy Giant Eagle and/or Kuhn’s Gift Cards at no extra expense to you! Both stores donate $5 to UUCNH for every $100 of gift card value sold. Grocery cards are sold by the ushers in Friendship Hall after the Sunday service.
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Support Fair Trade
Fair Trade Equal Exchange Coffee, Tea, and Chocolates are always available to purchase from their usual display in Friendship Hall.
Mother Earth and small-scale farmers benefit when you buy Fair Trade Equal Exchange products.
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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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