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 - March 30, 2023
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Sunday - April 2, 2023
10:30am (EDT)
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Life and Death of James Reeb
Members of UUCNH Congregation
Members of the congregation will present a dramatization of the life of UU minister, Rev. James Reeb, who died fighting for civil rights in 1965.
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Faith Development for Children (PreK- 6th) – 10:45am – 11:30am
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If you haven't submitted your pledge yet, you're welcome to either fill out one of the yellow cards and put them in the wooden box in Friendship Hall, OR you can submit your pledge electronically. Your financial support is what keeps this community moving toward the future. Thank you! |
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OPPORTUNITY: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS LEADER |
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Our current Buildings and Grounds chair will be stepping back from the role after 3+ years, and a new volunteer is needed. No experience required and there is lots of support available! If you are interested in learning more, please contact Allyson Zadnik.
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PHILOSOPHICAL, SPIRTUAL INSIGHTS GROUP |
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PSI meets Sunday, April 2 from noon – 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the yellow signs): Can Natural Selection be random? Once Genetic Drift is considered, the answer is, practically speaking, Yes. And yet Evolution proceeds, as simple and as complex as ever.
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: 932743
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WHAT DOES CORRUPTION IN HARRISBURG HAVE TO DO WITH YOU? |
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Find out when March on Harrisburg presents "Disrupt the Corrupt Barnstorming Tour" Saturday, April 15 , 11:30 a.m. at UUCNH. Coffee and bagels will be provided.
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Human Trafficking in Western PA
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Why is it here?
What can you do about it?
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UUCNH Craft Group presents…
A Fabulous Flea Market!
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We continue this week with the same mystery item from among the Unusual, Beautiful and Baffling Treasures you will find at the June 2nd and 3rd Fabulous Flea Market! (Note the quarter for scale.) Since no answers were submitted to the Flea Market Team, we thought you might need a hint. Think "prism" and "nautical" to discover the fascinating answer.
Members and friends of UUCNH are invited to become vendors ($10 to rent a table + 20% of your proceeds go to support UUCNH). Please contact Flea Market if you are interested.
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SHARE THE PLATE FOR APRIL |
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The Share the Plate recipient for April will be the Clean Air Council's Direct Support Fund for the People of East Palestine, OH and Darlington, PA.
Clean Air Council is a member-supported environmental organization serving the Mid-Atlantic Region. The Council is dedicated to protecting and defending everyone’s right to a healthy environment. The Council works through a broad array of related sustainability and public health initiatives, using public education, community action, government oversight, and enforcement of environmental laws. Clean Air Council staff have been working to connect with people in East Palestine, Ohio impacted by the horrific derailment of Norfolk Southern trains carrying hazardous petrochemicals, including those used to make plastics. This incident is another example of how petrochemical development continues to harm our communities. Residents are still experiencing chemical odors inside their homes as well as health impacts including respiratory issues, headaches, and rashes. Right now, our top priority is to provide immediate, material support to as many affected people as possible. Council staff are in direct contact with residents and are working alongside River Valley Organizing to identify and meet needs. Will you help us support impacted residents by donating today so we can provide residents equipment to better protect them in the wake of the train derailment?
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You may donate to STP by April 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 "CAC" in the memo line. If using the website Donation Page, please be sure to include the words "Share the Plate" and/or "CAC" 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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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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SYSTEMIC CHANGE TEAM CREATING CHANGE |
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Upcoming
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April 15th at 7PM, Rabbi Pollack will bring the “History of Corruption in Harrisburg” to UUCNH at 11:30 AM, First UU at 7 PM and April 16 to UU Erie & Ginger HIll UU. Sign Up here to help us estimate snacks or just come
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April 20th at 7 PM The Faith in Action Forum, “Human Trafficking in Western PA” will be held by zoom. All are invited. See Flyer and Sign Up here
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May 13, The Racial Wealth Gap We Inherited at UUCNH 9:00 AM. Flyer and Registration
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May 23, team members will volunteer for a Junior Achievement project to provide civic education to area students.
Ongoing
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Lend a hand for Economic Justice. Send a postcard to Raise the wage after Sunday Services and sign here Fair Pay in PA Petition
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PIIN: Book study group “White Too Long” by Robert P. Jones
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Email Liz Perkins for monthly meeting zoom link, for more info, and/or for helping with any of our activities. The next SCT Meeting is on Mon, Apr 3 at 7:30 pm on Zoom.
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NHCO PERSONAL CARE COLLECTION |
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North Hills Commumity Outreach (NHCO) is collecting new personal care items now through mid-April. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits cannot be used to purchase personal care items. These items are a necessity, and can be an expense that many low-income families cannot afford. NHCO collects these items and provides them to families and individuals through their food pantries.
Please drop off donations in the blue bin next to the food pantry in Friendship Hall. Unscented or gender neutral scents are preferred.. Collection ends April 16th.
Thanks for your generosity!
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The March Status Summary is a prioritized project list and cost breakdown. The February Update is a detailed discussion of our progress to date and the January Update is the slides we presented at the Congregational meeting on January 29, 2023. Please preview each informative updates from the Capital Campaign Team.
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2023 GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEEDS YOU! |
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Become a delegate to GA 2023, Pittsburgh. There are two reasons to consider. First, you will learn about the UUA, not only its governance, but have opportunities for participation in workshops and worship, and meet and become acquainted with UUs from all over the world. You will also participate in governance and provide representation for UUCNH in the workings and future of a worldwide beloved community.
If you are interested in serving as a delegate, please let a member of the Board know, or you can email the Board.
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ASSISTANCE FOR GA ATTENDANCE |
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Connections team is offering assistance for GA attendance
The UUA General Assembly is in Pittsburgh this year. What better way to connect with UU's from around the country. The Connections team would like to help members of UUCNH to attend, so we have created two $300 scholarships to help individuals in need to pay their registration fee. This can be given to either an adult or a youth. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship please contact Connections Team.
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No new Joys or Sorrows listed this week. |
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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, Inga Burton-Smith). 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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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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