Nourishing Our Spirits

Sunday Service

November 16th, 2025

Blessed are the Peacemakers: Our First Principle and Peace-Making

Rev. Lee Anne Washington

In a world that often confuses strength with domination, our First Principle calls us toward a deeper, sturdier path: peace rooted in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. This Sunday we consider what it means to be a peacemaker—not a peacekeeper, not a peace-faker—but one who builds peace through courageous compromise. With wisdom from Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and the brave architects of the Northern Ireland peace process, we explore how lasting peace grows not from victory, but from the recognition of each person’s full humanity. Music from our guest choir will weave through the service as we ask: what does peacemaking look like in our time?

Soul Matters Monthly Theme

Nurturing Gratitude

For the soul matters small group materials click on the image.

Children's RE Schedule

November 16th & 23rd- RE Classes - PreK- 4th Bluey Class, 5-8th Neighboring Faiths

November 23rd - Youth Group

November 30th - Children's Chapel with Grateful Yoga

Jesus Discussion Group

3rd Sunday of November, the 16th, from noon to 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, left, then end of the hall).

What are the basics one can glean from the literature about the historical Jesus? Did he even exist? The Story continues. See Tony Palermo for details.

Joys and Sorrows

From Lynne Herchenroether, a Joy:

My granddaughter, sled hockey player for team USA, was introduced to the audience at a Penguin hockey game this past week. Kaden and a teammate were invited to sit in their VIP box and were shown on the Jumbotron along with a clip of Kaden scoring a goal. It was noted that team USA scored 34 points to 1 at the World Championships in Slovakia.”

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.

Celebrating Life

Open Mic Night Night Out Tonight!

Game Night and Potluck - Next Friday

Annual Holiday Craft Group Sale! Coming Nov. 23 and Dec. 7!

We make crafts and baked goods.

You buy them.

We help the church obtain off budget items.

We’re low tech, cash or checks only please.

New For This Season!

Auction Items

Bidding sheets will be available for these silent auctions on each of the two Sundays of the sale.

Auction Closes at 12:30p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Opening bids are $25 on each item.

Cherishing the Connectedness of All Things

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.

The assembly will take place this Saturday November 15th from 8:30am to 3pm EST.

Click on the image for more information.

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.

Transforming Ourselves

Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will be meeting Tuesday November 18th, 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.

Transforming Our World

Current Share the Plate Recipient

Veterans Place of Pittsburgh

The Mission of Veterans Place is to empower veterans’ transition from homeless to home, ending the cycle of homelessness, and to assist all at-risk veterans to become engaged, valuable citizens who contribute to their communities. Veterans Place accomplishes this mission by providing a Veterans Resource Center (a drop-in service center), transitional housing and workforce development to veterans in the Pittsburgh region. For more information: https://www.veteransplaceusa.org/.

ACTION ALERT: Clean Air Needs You!

Allegheny County Council is voting on permit fee increases for polluting industries, Tuesday, Nov 18 @ 5PM at the County Courthouse, 4th Floor – Gold Room.

We need to show the County Council that the people of Allegheny County care deeply about clean air and environmental justice. A packed room sends a powerful message, we care. We’re watching. We demand better. Let’s fill the Gold Room and make our voices heard. The air we breathe depends on it.

Click on the image above for more details.

Pennsylvania Voters Want An Independent Redistricting Commission

Click here for more information and an opportunity to participate in advocacy activities in Harrisburg on November 19th.

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.

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.

From Our Community Partners

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

UUCNH HAIKUS

Toddler makes a mess

Aunt Erin cleans it up while

She makes a mess again

-Erin Terrizzi

Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Why do people love November?

Because they simply fall for it.

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

Rev. Lee Anne's Work Schedule Explained