Open Mic Night -Tonight!

You are invited to be entertained by your talented friends on September 12th, at 7:30pm. The West Room stage will be an open mic for anyone interested in singing a song, telling a joke, telling an interesting story, or ranting about the news — let’s keep it non-political. 

Here's an idea -- make it a date night! Go out with some friends for dinner and come by the UUCNH Open Mic Night (formerly known as Coffeehouse) for entertainment. You'll have this opportunity every second Friday of the month at 7:30pm

Coffee Hour Needs you!

Building on our commitment to being a welcoming congregation offering radical hospitality, we want to reiterate our coffee hour protocol.

Every Sunday, please: 

• bring a little something to eat*
• pitch in to load the dishwashers and throw out the trash-many hands make light work
• take home any leftovers from your contribution

A Few Times a Year, 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

Just as in the Stone Soup parable, if we all bring a little of what we have, everyone will feast! Without volunteers willing to sign up, there can be no coffee hour. Please 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!

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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Sisters In Spirit New Member meeting

WHEN: Wednesday October 8th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Sisters in Spirit is a monthly, ongoing, self-guided discussion group open to all women (regardless of their sex assigned at birth), focusing on developing spiritual, intellectual, and emotional growth and connection among members.

The group re-opens to new and continuing members each October and April. We ask that each member (to the best of their ability) commit to attending the group for 6 months, to foster the sense of trust and support that defines this group. We would love to welcome you to the group!

For more information or to express your interest in attending, please message sisters@uucnh.org.  

Board Meeting



The Board of Trustees will be meeting Tuesday September 16th, at 7:00PM. Meetings are open to all UUCNH members and we welcome your participation. Attendees will be muted upon joining and we respectfully ask that questions and comments be reserved until the end of the meeting. Please click here to join the meeting with passcode UUCNH. The agenda for this meeting can be found here.

September 2025 Capital Campaign (CC)'22 Status Summary

The monthly CC Status Summary Spreadsheet shows the prioritized project list, our initial estimated cost of each

project, actual contractor quotes we have received for the work and much more.

Please click this link to review the latest CC Status Summary Spreadsheet update.

In the last few months we have continued to push for completion of the on-going projects. Several Projects were started and most were completed in the last month:

• Project 7a: MTV Solar installed Marsha Albright’s gifted solar panels on 14 & 15Aug25.
• Project 11: Pittsburgh Asphalt Company (PAC) paved the Entrance Driveway on 26 & 27Aug25. We had hoped to renew all of our paved surfaces but ultimately, with the AC cost still unknown, decided to do only the work promised in the Enhanced Plan
• Project 10: Vento Landscaping completed the Celebration Garden (CG) Memorial Walls on 3Sept25.
• On-going - Project 4c2: Celebration Garden (CG) Path stormwater runoff erosion: On 8Sept25 Vento Landscaping started the work to install swales and yard drains to control stormwater flow and protect the Celebration Garden paths and a new sidewalk that we hope to complete next spring. If the weather cooperates, this work should be complete within the next two weeks.

The engineering design of the Air Conditioning (AC) project is nearing completion. The AC project is the largest cost project in the CC. The Project Task Force is currently reviewing the permit/bid drawings. We are hopeful that Pedicone Engineering, our mechanical engineer, will complete the drawings and help us with the permitting process. Hopefully we can obtain bids from contractors for the AC work this fall. As mentioned at the annual congregational meeting in June, we have been wary of moving forward with too many other projects until we have a

handle on the AC cost, hence there has been reduced spending of CC funds over the past year. Once we have actual bids from contactors and know the cost of the AC, we will see if we can afford all the remaining projects. At that time we can have an informed conversation with the congregation about how to allocate the remaining CC funds.

We are still working on projects other than the AC. In addition to the projects mentioned above, we have been discussing the Pavilion project with both a supplier and a contractor.

We are trying to self-perform as much of the work as possible. Anyone with a desire to lend a hand is welcome to contact Joe Meier (see below). People with electrical wiring or carpentry skills would be especially welcome. Any questions or offers of help can be sent to Joe Meier at capitalcampaign@uucnh.org.

Leadership Council Meeting

Join us for the first Leadership Council meeting of the year on September 20th, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary/West Room.

All are welcome to come and hear what our many committees and teams have been working on!

And what better way to kick off the year than with the topic of Trust and Team Building? Come be part of our team! For questions or to RSVP please contact LDT@uucnh.org.

Current Share the Plate Recipient

TransYOUniting

TransYOUniting is a mutual aid non-profit providing resources to Pittsburgh's Transgender, LGBTQIA+, and HIV+ Community. Established in 2015, TransYOUniting creates an environment where black transgender women and other transgender individuals can thrive. Our comprehensive approach includes initiatives such as housing, workforce development, advocacy, and mutual aid. TransYOUniting also organizes Pittsburgh Pride. https://www.transyounitingpgh.org/

Ever Considered Being a Poll Worker?

Poll workers are the heart and soul of our electoral process. Do you want to serve our community? Do you believe in free and fair elections? Do you think our democracy works best when ALL votes are counted?

Then, you may enjoy being a poll worker. The requirements for Allegheny County are simple. You must be 18 years old by election day and be registered to vote in Allegheny County. Your time and enthusiasm are the most important requirements.

For more information about serving as a poll worker click here.

Should you wish to talk to one of us who are poll workers at coffee hour or at another time, you may, we are several. Look for someone with a poll worker sticker on their name tag. Thank You for considering doing this community service.

Lou Bartolomucci  

Important Update from Systemic Change

We have a crucial vote on November 4, 2025, when three PA Supreme Court Justices, who have worked hard to maintain various of our freedoms, are up for retention for another ten years.

Please attend to your ballots!!

Voter registration deadline: October 20

Mail-in ballot registration deadline: October 28

What you can do if you witness an ICE detention:

Call the 412 736-7167 hotline, put in place by Casa San Jose to document detentions and provide assistance to those being detained, and their families. Its goal is to provide transparency and protect the due process rights of Latino immigrants and citizens. Some of us put the number in our cell phones for rapid use.

You can also participate in interfaith prayer vigils, held each Friday in September from 8-10 a.m. in front of the ICE office at 3000 Sidney St., Pittsburgh 15203. For more info, contact Julie Kant, Lois Madden, Diana Hull, or Susan Minton. It’s quite musical and peaceful!

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.

UUCNH VOTED TO END GERRYMANDERING AND CREATE FAIR VOTING DISTRICTS IN PENNSYLVANIA  

For an updated list of opportunities to inform the community about Fair districts click here.

Fair Districts is looking for individuals to be Polling Place Outreach Volunteers. If your are interested please click this link for more information.

A message from PIIN regarding the Squirrel Hill apartment fire

Tuesday morning, an intense fire broke out in the Jefferson Apartments in Squirrel Hill, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the building’s roof. First responders successfully evacuated all residents with no injuries or loss of human life, but dozens of people remain displaced. 

You can help by giving directly to the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, the Jewish Assistance Fund, and the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania.

The JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry and East End Cooperative Ministry are also accepting in-kind donations once housing is secured. (Please call ahead before dropping off your donation.) 

If you or someone you know has been affected by the fire, the organizations above offer support with food, shelter, and/or emergency financial assistance.

We are keeping our neighbors in our hearts as they recover and rebuild.

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

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