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Sunday Service
December 29th, 2024
10:30 am (EDT)
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Suicide Prevention: What I Have Learned.
Robyn Travers
Suicide is the 11th cause of death in the US. While the holidays can be a joyful time for many . It can also be a difficult time with those suffering from depression. I have learned a lot in the last year and half working with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I want to share some of that with you. Let’s look at risk factors and what we as people can do to stop suicide and save lives.
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The Share the Plate recipient for December will be North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO). NHCO addresses the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty in northern Allegheny County. They provide a variety of services including food pantries, utilities and other emergency assistance, employment programs, senior services, Ask the Attorney, and tax preparation for qualifying individuals. UUCNH regularly participates in NHCO special collections such as the recent Thanksgiving on Every Table collection and current Holiday Toy Shop collection.
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IN THIS WEEK'S ENEWS-- TO SEE IT ALL, CLICK ON "VIEW ENTIRE MESSAGE" AT THE BOTTOM | |
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- UUJUSTICEPA Pledge Drive
- Children's Religious Education Class Schedule
- Save the Date- Mid Year Congregational Meeting
- LGBTQIA+ JUSTICE Team Launch
- Save the Date- Denominational Task Force Q &A
- What Gifts Have We!
- Our Mitten Tree is Full - Thank you!
- Changes at UUCNH
- Rev Lee Anne's holiday schedule
- UUCNH Weekly Connection
- Joys and Sorrows
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UUJusticePA is now beginning their annual individual end of year pledge drive.
Would you like to sustain the progressive agenda in the Commonwealth of PA?
Please consider a monthly donation, as low as $10 a month, to our statewide organization.
Questions, contact carolballance@uucnh.org.
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Children's Religious Education Class Schedule | |
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Religious educations classes for grades k-6 grades will occur on the following dates.
December - 29th (Theme is Presence) Noticing the deeper gifts of the season
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th (Theme is Story) Appreciating our common and unique stories
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Save the date! Mid-year congregational meeting | |
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Please mark your calendars for the UUCNH Mid-Year Meeting after services on Sunday, January 19th. This is a chance to get caught up on the many exciting activities underway at UUCNH and to participate in shaping the future direction of our church. The Board of Trustees is currently putting together the agenda for this meeting. If you or your committee, team, task force, or group have anything you’d like us to consider including, please alert any Board member or send an e-mail to Board@UUCNH.org.
Thanks!
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LGBTQIA+ Justice Team Launch | |
Save the Date - Denominational Task Force Q & A | |
The Denominational Task Force will be hosting another Q&A session after church on Sunday, December 12th, to answer any further questions you might have. | |
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Our Gifts :
Humor(3), Healing(1), Good Temper(2), Discernment(3), Servanthood(2), Music(1), Temperance(4), Patience(10), Listening Ear(1), Generosity(10), Helping(4), Meditation(3), Prophecy(1), Friendliness(11), Honor(2), Courage(2), Knowledge(6), Curiosity(1), Encouragement(1), Teaching(4), Truthfulness(6), Loving(1), Friendship(6), Hope(1), Thoughtful Ministry(1), Faith(2), Compassion(6), Administration(2), Poetry(1), Mentoring(1), Leadership(3), Magnificence(2), Exertion(6), Liberality(3), Helping behind the scenes(1), Wisdom(5), Justice(2), Wit(9)
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Our Mitten Tree is Full - Thank you! | |
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Thanks to the generosity of this congregation, our Mitten tree is full. These donations will be given to those in need during this cold winter.
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Rev. Lee Anne's Holiday Schedule | |
Rev. Lee Anne has been and will continue to be on vacation from Tuesday December 24 - returning on Tuesday December 31. She will be available and working remotely from Thursday January 2 - January 7th. Returning to the office on January 8th. | |
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Rev. Lee Anne's office has moved upstairs to what was the growth room. This room will not be unavailable for use and will be locked. Classes will be held in the Worth and Dignity room at the end of the hall. We even moved the dry erase board!
Violet's office has moved upstairs to the justice room. This room remains the kids RE room, as well. When Violet isn't in the office, it will be locked. (Think of a school classroom with the teacher's office in the room.)
Robyn's office will stay where it is; but will now be locked when she isn't there.
A new copy and mail room is being created in Violet's old office. It will contain the copier, the committee and team mailboxes, the key box, and a new locked mailbox, which can be used to secure money and sensitive communications. The new copy and mail room is a work in progress. We are planning to add a work table, more storage, and some decorations in the near future.
Bellwood's office will be moving into Rev. Lee Anne's old office in January. All of Bellwood's classes are now in the children's wing downstairs.
Without change there would be no butterflies... let's embrace these changes with the appreciation you have for beautiful butterflies.
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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. Contact Michael Horwitz michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for zoom details
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A Joy: from Brian Sullivan: Kelly Sullivan birthday was December 22.
A Sorrow : from Robyn and Bruce Travers and Kathi Finch: On Wednesday Dec. 18th they learned of the death of fellow thespian Josh Antoon. He, Brurce, Robyn and Kathi were in several shows together. They are sure you have seen him if you have attended any of thier shows. He was only 43 years old. Much of Pittsburgh's local theater community is reeling at his loss. He was such a joyful person. Please keep his family and our theater family in your thoughts.
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Note: When you want to share a joy or sorrow submit it electronically by clicking here by NOON on Saturday. Alternatively, you may can fill out a card as you enter the sanctuary on Sunday.
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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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