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Sunday Service
January 25th, 2025
10:30 am (EDT)
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Multigenerational Service -
Young and Young at Heart Welcome!
Tell Me a Story
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
Right now, for many of us, it’s painful to listen to the national news. We feel uncertain, anxious, and often helpless. When that happens, we can return to center by telling ourselves a story that reminds us that we are part of a beloved community with a mission: to build a loving community that nourishes the spirit, celebrates life, and cherishes the connectedness of all things. And, that we have the resources we need to transform ourselves and our world.
So, what if we were to collaborate in small groups (in person and online) to tell a story that presents a challenge and a way to transform it. And then what if we were to combine our small group stories with the stories of other small groups to tell a larger congregational story. That’s exactly what we will do on Sunday, so bring your childlike imagination and wonder, and turn your attention to the many creative ways we can transform a challenge into an opportunity for growth.
In this multi-generational service, the imaginations and creativity of our children and youth will make for much better stories – so please come!
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The Share the Plate recipient for January is Fair Districts PA, a nonpartisan, all-volunteer, statewide organization focused on making state government work for you by codifying a fair redistricting process that makes your legislator effective. When legislative leaders manipulate district boundaries to keep themselves in office or to oust their opposition, we all lose. Fair Districts PA is focusing on a constitutional amendment to create an independent citizen’s commission in time for the next redistricting process. Donations cover expenses of the organization only; there are no salaried staff.
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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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- Coffee Hour Needs You!
- Refugee Welcome Home Project
- Inclement Weather Procedure
- Elementary OWL Update
- Children's Religious Education
- Covenant Group Sign ups
- Jesus Discussion Group
- SongSpace at First Unitarian
- PSI (Philosophical, Spiritual Insights)
- Wondering about Board & LDT
- Systemic Change Team - Creating Change
- PIIN Fundraising Gala
- Syrian Supper Club
- UUJUSTICEPA Pledge Drive
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Rev. Lee Anne's Installation - Save the date
- UUCNH Weekly Connection
- Joys and Sorrows
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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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Refugee Welcome Home Project | |
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We have a new family! Click on the link below for more details and to sign up to help.
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Inclement Weather Procedure | |
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Although there’s no 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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Elementary Owl Update - Starting this Sunday | |
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The Elementary OWL program is starting this Sunday! OWL stands for Our Whole Lives, a healthy age appropriate lifespan sexuality education program. We will be offering OWL workshops for elementary age children during the regular RE time (during Sunday services) from February to April.
The orientation session (for both parents and children) will be this Sunday, January 26th after the service from 12-1:30PM. Lunch will be provided. Please make every effort to attend if you are registered for the OWL program, or if you are interested in learning more!
Elementary OWL Registration: https://forms.gle/5XeWknsJe5s2upqs5
Information about the OWL program: https://www.uua.org/re/owl
Questions? cyfd@uucnh.org
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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.
January 26th - Multigenerational Service - No RE classes
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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Would you like to deepen connections and strengthen relationships with fellow members of our congregation? Please consider joining our UUCNH Covenant Groups
· Covenant Group Sign Up Form
· Covenant Group FAQs
The Winter/Spring 2025 Sessions will begin in February and will meet twice a month through May. There will be 8 sessions total.
Deadline to register for the February Sessions is Sunday January 26th .
If you are interested in being one of the Covenant Group Facilitators this year, please contact Kip Ruefle.
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Jesus Discussion Group - 4th Sunday of January, the 26th, from noon to 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the yellow signs). John’s gospel has dominated Jesus Thinking for almost two millennia. We’ll see why in this session. See Tony Palermo for details. [Postponed from last month.]
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83044052949?pwd=U25acGMyL1BNRlFhRWpScTRyWHAyQT09
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: 932743
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Songspace at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh is tomorrow! | |
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First Unitarian of Pittsburgh's SongSpace is presenting Chrissy Strong and Morgan Erina on Saturday January 25th at 7:30pm.
Chrissy Strong is an indie singer/songwriter from Akron, Ohio. Her songwriting is rooted in soulful, edgy piano ballads with a raw, free-flowing approach.
Morgan Erina is well-known for her finger-picking, indie Folk style and raw, haunting ethereal voice.
Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
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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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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 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. All are welcome!
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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 the Sunday, February 6th 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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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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UUJusticePA is in the 6th week of 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. or click on image to donate.
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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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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: Kate, Paul, AJ and Maya: AJ and Maya's Uncle Dan passed away on Christmas eve. In true childhood fashion, they still found joy in Christmas although they all still have heavy hearts. Please pray for Kate's sister Kelly.
A Sorrow: Paige and Tim Douglas: About a month ago, they suffered a miscarriage in the first trimester of a much wanted pregnancy. The fetus was male and they named him Ezra.
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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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