Sunday Service
October 26th 2025
Compassion is not Complicity: Seeing Humanity without Surrendering Justice
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
In this second of five services exploring the application of the First Principle in our relationships, Rev. Lee Anne explores how our First Principle calls us to honor every person’s dignity without surrendering truth or accountability. Drawing wisdom from Hebrew prophecy, Buddhist teaching, and Stoic philosophy, we’ll consider how compassion can be both tender and tough—love with a backbone.
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Phishing Scam: Be Alert!
Other UU churches have reported that yet another phishing scam is making the rounds of churches in which scammers, sometimes posing as church members and employees, are asking for copies of directories of church members.
They are sending “spoof” e-mails that appear to be from church-affiliated people and are making phone calls that appear to be from the church’s telephone number. Scammers try to get directories either for doxing and harassment purposes or to sell the information on the black market.
No one from UUCNH will ask you to give them a directory or other confidential information, nor will anyone ask you to purchase gift cards for them. Please do not respond to these types of requests. If you need to contact someone, please use contact information that you already have from a trusted source.
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Soul Matters Monthly Theme
Cultivating Compassion
For the soul matters small group materials click on the image.
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Children's RE Schedule
10/26 classes Pre-K-4th, 5th-8th
10/26 - Youth Group
11/07- Multigenerational Service - No RE
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Jesus Discussion Group This Sunday
Join us on the October, 26th, from noon to 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, left, then end of the hall). Palestine was a sad place for peasants to exist in the first century. Roman oppression spawned many efforts to return to Jewish independence. Some of the leaders were even called messiahs. The Story begins. See Tony Palermo for details.
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Meditation Group This Monday
Please join us for Meditation group. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7 to 8 pm. No experience required just a willingness to learn and breathe. Contact meditation@uucnh.org for any questions.
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Joys and Sorrows
There were no Joy or Sorrows shared with the congregation.
Note: When you want to share a joy or sorrow submit it electronically by clicking here by Saturday. Alternatively, you can fill out a card as you enter the sanctuary on Sunday.
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Movie Night Tonight!
In honor of the upcoming Dia De Los Muertos, we will be watching the Disney Pixar Movie Coco tonight.
This will be from 6-9pm with the moving starting at 6:30pm.
Pizza, popcorn and Candy will be available for a donation.
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Ukulele Group - This Monday
The Ukulele group meets on the second and fourth Mondays at 7pm in the East Room. Beginners are always welcome. Contact ukegroup@uucnh.org with any questions.
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UUPGH Cluster Annual Assembly
Join Rev Lee Anne and Robyn at the Annual Cluster Assembly. You can participate in person or online. They will be in person and Robyn will be participating in the panel discussion about the future of Religious Exploration.
Click here to see the schedule of events and Keynote speaker.
The assembly will take place on Saturday November 15th from 8:30am to 3pm EST. The banner parade begins at 9:15. The in-person assembly will be held at:
First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
605 Morewood Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
To Attend onsite the registration cost is $25-40-55. To attend online the cost is $15-25-35. Registration is on a sliding scale, based on your assessment of your ability to pay. Those who pay the highest level are making a donation to help those in financial need for this event.
Please click here to register.
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UUCNH Weekly Connection
Zoom with UUCNH Friends
This drop-in connection will be held every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30pm and will be led by Michael Horwitz. Contact michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for zoom details.
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Summer Institute Theme for 2026.
The theme speaker for 2026 CERSI is Rev. Susan Ritchie and the theme is Co-Creating Hope: The Art and Beauty of Resilience.
Be part of a vibrant community dedicated to personal growth, social justice, and spiritual exploration. Mark your calendars for Summer Institute 2026. You can find all the latest details on the CERSI website.
Important Dates
- Workshop and Seminar Proposals Due: October 31, 2025
- Campership applications open: Mid-January 2026
- Registration opens March 2026
- Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Early registration ends: May 31, 2026
- Registration ends: June 2026
- July 5 - Summer Institute begins!
Click on Image above for more details.
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The Righteous Mind - Discussion dates set - Update
Dates and times have been set for discussions of “The Righteous Mind – why good people are divided by politics and religion” by Jonathan Haidt, and the first wave of participants has been registered.
The options are:
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10:30 Monday mornings “in-person” on November 17, December 1, and December 15, at the church – Now moved to zoom
- 7:30pm Thursday evenings by Zoom on November 20, December 4, and December 18.
Group sizes will be limited on a “first asked” basis. If you are interested in joining in, contact cla@uucnh.org to get your place in line.
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Ready, Set Bake!!
It's all hands on deck time for our Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 4th!
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to help. We are still in need of a few folks who are available to help sell baked goods, and also would welcome more donations of baked goods.
Sign up to sell baked goods on Election Day here:
Sign up to donate baked goods here:
Bakers will receive detailed instructions on packaging and labeling after signing up. Bags and labels will be available. You may drop off baked goods at church on Sunday, November 2nd or Monday November 3rd
If you have questions, e-mail us at Fundraising@uucnh.org or contact any committee member.
Thank you!
Fundraising Committee (Beth Zak, Allyson Zadnik, Brian Luebbert-Hill, Dawn Lindsay, Lou Bartolomucci)
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Let's Feed the Poll Workers
On November 4th, community members come to our church to vote. We want to support the poll workers by feeding them. Please contact Robyn at CLA@UUCNH.org if you can assist with providing a small easy meal for 5 to 6 people.
Examples from May:
- breakfast: fruit and pastries
- lunch: vegan sloppy joe and buns
- dinner: baked bbq chicken
- snacks of hummus and veggies or crackers and cheese
- green salad
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Current Share the Plate Recipient
Casa San Jose
Their Mission: to create a Pittsburgh region that celebrates culture, welcomes immigrants, and embraces inclusion, dignity, and respect. Casa San José is a lifeline for many in Allegheny County, especially during times of crisis like ICE detentions, which often leave families without income or basic necessities. Any help would be much appreciated. https://casasanjose.org/en/
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Thank You from the Compassionate Service team!
Thank you to everyone at UUCNH who participated in our most recent collection of items for refugee families in collaboration with JFCS (Jewish Family Community Services).
We donated well over 100 hygiene items to refugee families participating in support groups and cultural orientation programs through the JFCS. On Thursday afternoon, Inga Burton-Smith and Lois Madden were able to deliver a carload of shampoo, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, socks, lotion, and laundry detergent to the JFCS offices.
Thank you for continuing to support refugee families in Pittsburgh. This was our SIXTH successful collection since November of last year!
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Holes in the Polls!
We're still recruiting volunteers to join the FDPA Polling Place Outreach Team.
Even a few hours can make a difference. We have many committed volunteers who first heard of redistricting in conversations with FDPA volunteers outside a polling place. Materials and training are provided.
Find information and sign-up form here. You can work at the poll of your choice the number of hours you choose!
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Pumpkins for UNICEF!
During Children's Chapel our kids learned about the good work that UNICEF does for children of the world. They then painted eight pumpkins. All of the pumpkins are on the tables in Friendship Hall for the one more Sunday. Pick your favorite pumpkin by putting money in the box next to it.
All donations will go to UNICEF. Thank you for your generosity.
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Support Fair Trade
Fair Trade Equal Exchange Coffee, Tea, and Chocolates are always available to purchase from their usual display in Friendship Hall.
Mother Earth and small-scale farmers benefit when you buy Fair Trade Equal Exchange products.
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Buy a Grocery Card
UUCNH benefits when you buy Giant Eagle and/or Kuhn’s Gift Cards at no extra expense to you! Both stores donate $5 to UUCNH for every $100 of gift card value sold. Grocery cards are sold by the ushers in Friendship Hall after the Sunday service.
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North Hills Community Outreach
Food Pantry Donations
UUCNH has a food pantry for donations to North Hills Community Outreach located in Friendship Hall. Please consider donating non-perishable food items, hygiene and cleaning supplies.
Did you forget your items? No problem... you can buy a grocery card and donate it.
Click Here for NHCO volunteer Opportunities
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Sunday brings us near
To each other we meet here
Thus we know ourselves
-R Haverlack
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What do you call someone who imitates your fall centerpiece?
A cornucopier
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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
email minister@uucnh.org
Congregational Life Administrator's Schedule
Robyn's Work Week:
Tuesday - Friday 9-5 and some evenings
Sunday 8:30am- 2:30pm
Saturday and Monday off unless needed
Admin times- Wednesday morning, Thursday, and Friday
Religious Exploration times - Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon
email cla@uucnh.org
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