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 - Thursday - November 24, 2022 |
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Sunday - November 27, 2022
10:30am (EDT)
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United Nations Day - Displacement & Human Rights:
All In for Climate Justice
Sunday Service Team
In recognition of United Nations Sunday and the UU Office at the UN, this service will address climate-forced displacement.
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No elementary classes: Thanksgiving break (K - 6th), Youth Group, Nursery Staffed
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The Capital Campaign Team is pleased to announce that we have pledges totaling $937,000 - almost at our goal! You are all to be congratulated for being such a committed and generous congregation. If you have not turned your pledge in yet, please do so ASAP!
If you need more motivation to get your pledge in: your pledge gets you a ticket in the drawing for Al Cypher’s original painting of our beloved red barn home. Additional tickets can be purchased at coffee hour for $5 each. The drawing is December 4th during the service.
If you have not pledged yet, you may do so by filling out a pledge card, located on top of the food pantry cabinet next to the collection box. You may also pledge online. You can find it listed on the website under the donate button or you can follow this link.
It is all in your hands; the more we raise, the more we can do!
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The 4th Sunday Forum is on hiatus for the remainder of 2022. But please feel free to communicate with Dick Myers with questions, or to recommend discussion topics, or to offer suggestions regarding the organization of the meetings going forward.
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TREE TRIMMING PARTY & COOKIE EXCHANGE |
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The All Ages Tree Trimming will take place Saturday, December 3rd from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. If you would like to participate in the Cookie Exchange, please bring 3 dozen cookies on trays or platters so that people can select a variety. Remember to bring containers to take your cookies home in. It should be a fun time for all ages, kids not required! Please RSVP on our Facebook page and let us know what cookie you plan to bring so we don't have too many duplicates. Contact Dawn Lindsay for more information.
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FRIDAY FUN NIGHT AT THE IMPROV! |
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Join Team Fun on Friday, December 9th at 7:00pm in the West Room as Robyn Travers leads us through a hilarious Night at the Improv! Audience members will lend their own ideas and talents to create a night of fun and laughter you will not soon forget. Does what happens at the Improv stay at the Improv? Hmmmm… better come and see for yourself!
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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTIONS |
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This drop-in connection will be held every Tuesday at 3:30pm-4:30 pm and will be led by Michael Horwitz. Click the link above to join the Zoom meeting. Login is the same each week:
Vespers - with Reverend John Ballance - CLICK HERE
Join us for a Vespers service every Wednesday starting at 7:00pm. The formal part of vespers will end at 7:30, but the Zoom link will remain open until 8:00 so that participants who wish to remain longer can converse informally about what’s going on in their lives. Please join us (and invite others to join us as well!) as we continue to nurture our bonds with one another.
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NHCO HOLIDAY TOY COLLECTION |
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The NHCO Holiday Toy Shop Collection is happening now! We are collecting NEW toys for local children in need. Feel free to drop off donations next to the food pantry in Friendship Hall, or contact the Compassionate Service Team to arrange an alternate time to drop off. Deadline for drop off is Wednesday, December 7th.
Below is a list of the most-appreciated items:
- Legos
- Super Hero related toys
- Board games
- Craft kits and art supplies
- Puzzles and books
- Earbuds, phone chargers, other phone accessories
- Makeup kits
- Teen cologne
- Gift cards (teens love these!)
There is also an Amazon Wish List option - click here.
As always, thank you for your generosity!
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SANDY HOOK 10 YEARS LATER |
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CeaseFire PA reminds us it has been 10 years since the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and since then 15,000 Pennsylvanians have died by gun violence. Come to a vigil, Thursday, December 1st at 7:00pm at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Allison Park.. See flyer for details.
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GREEN SANCTUARY ACCREDITATION COMING SOON! |
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Our application update for Green Sanctuary Accreditation was well received. Highlights of the first review include:
- You have internalized the Green Sanctuary spirit
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You have gotten involved in real advocacy work
- You have branched out into working on true Environmental Justice issues: clean air and clean water for marginalized communities.
We expect to receive full accreditation and be proudly displaying this logo soon!
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GREEN SANCTUARY COMMUNITY PROJECT |
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Collaboration with HEARTH - Enabling others
HEARTH (Homelessness Ends with Advocacy, Resources, Training and Housing) has been serving homeless women and children in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh for over 30 years. HEARTH expressed a need and desire to rejuvenate some raised bed gardens for their residents to provide an outdoor family activity. Enhancing HEARTH’s mission, the garden gives residents a sense of control; the joys of nature; and feelings of accomplishment which build their confidence and resilience.
Members of our church worked with HEARTH to design and build the beds, arrange access to water, organize tool buckets and enhanced the storage shed. Working with residents, plants were selected. Our youth started the seedlings at our Earth Day service. We transplanted the plants and provided maintenance guidance and help over the summer. If you want to be part of this life enhancing project for those in need, contact Green Sanctuary..
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SYSTEMIC CHANGE TEAM ACTIVITY |
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November 2022
Thank you to all who voted, encouraged others to vote, and who helped keep our polling places vibrant and safe! Our values of justice and fairness have a stronger chance of promotion in the next session, but while we may be off the back bench, we need to keep the Good Trouble coming! Consider joining one of the six teams at JusticePA. . They meet virtually once a month and inform us on how to impact our state legislators*.
Fair Districts PA continues to work to Fix Harrisburg by reforming the unfair legislative rules that control our Harrisburg General Assembly. Contact Connie Hester to learn how a few minutes of your time can help us get better rules on Jan. 3rd.
All are welcome to visit/join the Systemic Change Team meeting virtually on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm.*
*For more info, questions, or Zoom link contact Liz Perkins
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UUCNH LIBRARY NEWS - CHECK IT OUT! |
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We have recently added some adult books to the library. Although they will eventually be filed in their proper places, for your convenience we have placed them on top of the file cabinet next to the conference table. Please be sure to check out the complete listing of books HERE.
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SHARE THE PLATE FOR NOVEMBER |
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The Share the Plate recipient for November will be the National Network of Abortion Funds. National Network of Abortion Funds works to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by providing funds as well as support, e.g. transportation, childcare, translation, and doula services. "We organize at the intersection of racial, economic, and reproductive justice." For more information.
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You may donate by November 30th in the following ways: 1) Place cash or check in the BLUE envelope in the offering plate during Sunday services; 2) Mail a check to the church office; or 3) Go to the church website's Donation Page and select Special Offerings. Checks should be made payable to UUCNH, with "Share the Plate" or "NNAF" in the memo line. If using the website Donation Page, please be sure to include the words "Share the Plate" and/or "NNAF" when making your donation.
Share the plate totals are not fully tabulated by the end of the month but will be shared when available. Thank you for your patience and your generosity!
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A Joy from Erin Terrizzi: Erin was happy to celebrate Amy's Birthday on Saturday.
Two Joys from Peggy Trevanion: Peggy received her 20 Year Pin from the Allegheny County Penn State Master Gardeners!
Also, on November 9th, Peggy's granddaughter, Gracie, graduated from the Parachute Rigger program that supports Navy Pilots’ safety. She will join her crew in Okinawa, Japan next month.
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Note: There are times when you may not be able to share during a 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, Lynn Richards, Lynne Herchenroether). 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 forward 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 |
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THURSDAY – November 24
FRIDAY – November 25
SATURDAY – November 26
- No Meetings or Events Scheduled
SUNDAY – November 27
- Youth Room- Youth Group - 10:30am - 12:00pm
- All Ages Service - No Faith Development for Children - Nursery Staffed
- Inhouse & You-Tube - UUCNH Service - 10:30 - 11:30am
MONDAY – November 28
- No Meetings or Events Scheduled
TUESDAY – November 29
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Zoom-CONG - Zoom with Friends - 3:30 - 4:30pm
WEDNESDAY – November 30
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Zoom-GEN - Vespers - 7:00 - 8:00pm
THURSDAY – December 1
- Worth & Dignity Room - Bellwood Enrichment Program - 9:00am - 2:00pm
- East Room/Zoom-GEN - Craft Group - 10:00am - 12:00pm
- \West Room - Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 - 8:30pm
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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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