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Sunday Service
February 2nd, 2025
10:30 am (EDT)
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We Are Change Agents!
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
Members of Systemic Change Team will be discussing three topics. Before you go to coffee hour, you will be invited to rank your preferences as our congregational focus. Integral to our ability to effect change is good leadership. Two former board members will also discuss the joys of serving on our board of trustees.
During the duration of our OWL program, all children should report directly to their respective classrooms.
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The Share the Plate recipient for February is Crisis Center North,
The mission of Crisis Center North is to empower victims of domestic violence and cultivate attitudes and community behaviors that break the cycle of violence.”
“Crisis Center North is a 501(c)(3) non-profit counseling and resource center that provides services to victims of domestic violence and their loved ones in northern and western Allegheny County via counseling, therapy, case management, legal and medical advocacy, and economic empowerment services. In addition, the Center provides community trainings on topics related to intimate partner violence and teen dating violence, as well as prevention education programming to local schools."
https://www.crisiscenternorth.org/
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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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- Systemic Change Team - Creating Change
- Wondering about Board & LDT
- Refugee Donations Needed by Sunday
- PSI (Philosophical, Spiritual Insights)
- Rev. Lee Anne's Installation - Save the date
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UUA General Assembly Planning starts now!
- UUJusticePA Action Alert - the Gift Ban
- Children's Religious Education
- Dance Jam/ Moving Meditation
- Quilts In West Room
- PIIN Fundraising Gala
- Syrian Supper Club
- Inclement Weather Procedure
- Coffee Hour Needs You!
- UUCNH Weekly Connection
- Joys and Sorrows
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Systemic Change Team - Creating Change | |
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The PA 2025-2026 Legislative Session Has Begun so what's next?
During this week's service, SCT members will briefly talk about three proposed topics for the congregation’s prime advocacy focus in 2025. Please plan to attend the service. You can read about the topics using this link: Advocacy Focus Topics.
Our next regular team meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, Feb 3. For any questions and/or the Zoom link to the meeting, please contact our Co-Chair, Diana Hull.
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Wondering about the board or LDT? | | |
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What is involved in serving on the Board of Trustees or Leadership Development Team? Join us after service on this Sunday, February 2 in the East Room to find out. Board and LDT members will share their experiences and answer any questions about these elected positions. No commitment to serve required – just a chance for everyone to learn and consider. E-mail ldt@uucnh.org if you have questions. All are welcome! | |
Refugee Donations Needed by Sunday | |
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The Compassionate Services Team has been informed that the move-in date for our second family is Tuesday, February 4. Therefore, we need all donations dropped off at church by this Sunday, February 2nd. Many thanks to all who stepped forward; because of your generosity, UUCNH will be able to provide every item on our home goods wish list!
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PSI (Philosophical, Spiritual Insights) Group | |
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First Sunday of February, the 2nd, from noon – 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the yellow sign). Through a human lifetime, Spirituality and the brain develop in tandem, though the process leaves room for incredible diversity. See Tony Palermo for details.
PSI link, code, password…
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83044052949?pwd=U25acGMyL1BNRlFhRWpScTRyWHAyQT09
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: 932743
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Rev. Lee Anne's Installation - Save the date and help wanted | |
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We are excited to announce that Rev. Lee Anne's Installation ceremony at UUCNH will be on held June 1st. We are looking for a team of folks to help put together the service as well as a nice luncheon. This will also coincide with our congregational meeting so it will be busy day all around. Please contact board@uucnh.org if you are interested in helping out.
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UUA General Assembly Planning starts now! | |
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Registration is open for the UUA General Assembly (GA) 2025, taking place June 18th through the 22nd. This year the host city is Baltimore, MD, only a 4 hour drive away from Pittsburgh.
If you are planning to go to GA please send an email to office@uucnh.org and let us know. Also indicate if you are interested in being a delegate for our church. We are asking the office admin to keep track of our church's representation at this year's event.
Hotels in the area and housing reservations are filling up fast, so we suggest you book one as soon as possible.
Rev. Lee Anne will be renting a large home with spare bedrooms, if anyone would be interested in sharing the space and cost with her please let the office know.
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UUJusticePA Action Alert - Ask your legislator to sign the gift ban | |
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Urge your state senator and representative to ban unlimited financial gifts to PA lawmakers.
Please call, leave a message, or write an email saying: "By Feb. 5, please sign the pledge of support for the gift ban that the March on Harrisburg group gave your office on January 7th."
Legislators can read and download the pledge here, and email it to info@mohpa.org. (Click here to find out who your lawmakers are and how to contact them.)
Let’s make bribery illegal in Pennsylvania!
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Children's Religious Education Class Schedule | |
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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.
February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd RE Classes (Theme is inclusion). We will be exploring how the practice of inclusion shows up in their living and loving.
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Dance Jam/ Moving Meditation | |
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Join us on the Friday February 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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The UUCNH Quilting group is offering the congregation a soft hug for February. Please brighten up your spirits, warm your winter, and admire the fruits of their loving labor as you enjoy the quilts on the walls in the sanctuary.
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Save the date: PIIN fundraising gala | |
Syrian Supper Club - February 16th | |
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THRIVE Pittsburgh invites you to their upcoming interfaith Supper Club. This an opportunity for multiple faiths to come together to share food and fellowship and increase tolerance and understanding.
Maryam Al Ahmad, a Syrian refugee will share her native cuisine. After the meal, she and her family will tell their story.
Click on the image for more details and how to buy tickets to the event.
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Inclement Weather Procedure | |
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Although there’s no significant snow in our short-term forecast, our recent weather experience has reminded us that there may be times when we need to close in-person activities at our church building. In the event that we need to do this, there are four ways we’ll get the word out to you: (1) we’ll send out an e-mail blast, (2) we’ll post the information on our web site at www.uucnh.org, (3) we’ll put a post on our UUCNH Community Facebook page, and (4) we’ll notify WTAE so they can include us in their list of closures. Meanwhile, think warm thoughts!
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Building on our commitment to being a welcoming congregation offering radical hospitality as we co-create the beloved community, we want to reiterate our coffee hour protocol. Please:
- Pick a Sunday to start the coffee, dress the tables, and put out cups, plates, and flatware
- Sign up on the large sign-up sheet in Friendship Hall
- Every Sunday bring a little something to eat*
- Every Sunday pitch in to load the dishwashers and throw out the trash-many hands make light work
- Take home any leftovers from your contribution
Without volunteers willing to sign up, there can be no coffee hour. Do your part and keep coffee hour alive!
*That little something could be an apple, a hunk of cheese, a sleeve of crackers, a plate of brownies, or even leftover frittata from your garden party!
Just as in the Stone Soup parable, if we all bring a little of what we have, everyone will feast!
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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 Sorrow: from Anne Moore: Anne shared that she and Keith were on thier way to the ER on Sunday morning, They were sent by Urgent Care. Keith’s Oxygen level was too low, due to a pulmonary flare up of some sort. They needed to do more testing at the ER due to Keith’s underlying issues including emphysema and a cardiac condition. Please keep them in your thoughts. | |
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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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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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