Sunday Service
October 12th 2025
Deep Dive Sunday:
Our Fourth Principle and Immigration
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
Donald Trump speaks of undocumented immigrants as rapists, murderers, gang members, and drug lords. Immigration Rights activists speak of an inhumane immigration crisis involving kidnappings, disappearances, and the separation of families. ICE agents complain of a drastic increase in assaults, doxing, and threats to themselves and their families. What are we to do?
Join us in our first Deep Dive Sunday. We will pick up on the August 24th and 31st Sunday services, which focused on our fourth principle: affirming and promoting a free and responsible search for truth. Let’s get some perspective, put things in context, and determine what a compassionate response might look like.
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Please bring your smart phones, laptops, or tablets. You will be divided into groups of six to search out the answers to some prompting questions and then engage in discussion. Those attending in person will be sorted by table throughout the building. Those attending remotely will be sorted into Zoom rooms. Expect this service to last 90 minutes.
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Instead of time for all ages, children should proceed directly upstairs to Children's Chapel upon arrival.
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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
10/11 - Youth Group Corn Maze
10/12- Children's Chapel Improv Class
10/19 - 10/26 classes Pre-K-4th, 5th-8th
10/25 - All Church Halloween Party
10/26 - Youth Group
11/07- Multigenerational Service - No RE
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Quest For Belief this Sunday!
The Religious Buffet – What’s on Your Plate?
We all come from unique backgrounds, with differing religious affiliations and experiences. Like the proverbial buffet, being UU allows us the freedom of choice in our search for truth and meaning.
So what aspects of our own past traditions do we want to keep, and which are we eager to jettison? Let’s discuss! All are welcome to join Quest for Belief on Sunday October 12th, from 9:15-10:15am, upstairs in the Youth Room.
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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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Jesus Discussion Group
Join us on the 3rd Sunday of October, the 19th, 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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Joys and Sorrows
From Edith Ruiz, a joy: I am so excited to let you all know that my husband Ryan and I are expecting a baby, with the due date in April of 2026. I wanted to share this moment of great joy with you, my church family, who have been such an important part of my life here in Pittsburgh.
From Erin Terrizzi, a joy: Tomorrow I will start a new job at a foster care agency. This is a job that I have become passionate about in the last year and a half of caring for a foster child of our own. It feels good to be on the other side of the desk where I'll get to help children and families. The most joyous thing was that my mom got to hear about my job offer before she passed.
From Bruce Travers, a joy: Today is my wife Robyn's birthday. She is... um, over 21. If you see her today, wish her a happy birthday.
From Tatyana Nagorski, both a joy and a sorrow:
Her joy: I got engaged.
Her sorrow: My dad is moving to hospice care only two weeks after my mom passed.
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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Open Mic Night Tonight!
You are invited to be entertained by your talented friends. 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
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Ukulele Group - This Monday
The Ukulele group meets on the second and fourth Monday at 7 pm in the East Room. Beginners are always welcome. Contact ukegroup@uucnh.org with any questions.
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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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Click on image to view connection opportunities.
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Ready, Set Bake!!
Do you like to bake? Would you like to help bring in revenue from outside the
church? We need lots of baked goods for Election Day!
The Fundraising Committee has recently restarted. Our first event will be an
Election Day Bake Sale on November 4, which will take advantage of our location
as a polling place and allow us to raise funds from the larger community.
We’re looking for donated cookies, brownies, cupcakes, Rice Krispie treats, loaf
breads – any baked goods that don’t require refrigeration!
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’ll drop your goodies off at church on Sunday, Nov 2 or Monday, Nov 3. We’ll set up the table Monday evening.
We also need a few people to join us at the table on Election Day.
Sign up to sell baked goods on Election Day here:
If you have questions, e-mail us at Fundraising@uucnh.org or contact any
committee member.
Thank you!
Fundraising Committee (Lou Bartolomucci, Dawn Lindsay, Brian Luebbert-Hill,
Allyson Zadnik, Beth Zak)
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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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UUCNH VOTED TO END GERRYMANDERING AND CREATE FAIR VOTING DISTRICTS IN PENNSYLVANIA
PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP!
No experience needed! Learn about FairDistrictsPA’s SOLUTION
to achieving fair voting districts by clicking on the logo above.
NEXT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES to inform others & petition
in support of the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC).
WHAT: Zelienople Fall Festival - Food, Arts & Crafts
WHERE: Main St - Downtown Zelienople
WHEN: Fri, Oct 10 to Sat, Oct 11, 10:00 am -4:00 pm
WHAT: Coraopolis Fall Festival & Art Walk
WHERE: Downtown Coraopolis - 936 5th. Ave.
WHEN: Sat, Oct. 11, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHAT: Indivisible NO KINGS Pittsburgh Rally
Speaker: Doug Webster of FDPA
WHEN: Sat, Oct.18, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
WHERE: Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh
AND A SUPER OPPORTUNITY: FDPA is seeking volunteers for Polling Place Outreach. If you have a few hours to spare on Election Day, NOV 4, please consider volunteering to talk with voters about the IRC as they leave the polls. Sign up HERE
For any questions & further details, please contact Cheryl Rampelt at crampelt@uucnh.org prior to the event date.
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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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The League of Women Voters - Voter Reference Flyer
The League of Women Voters would like to assist you in being informed about the upcoming General municipal election by providing you with unbiased, impartial voter education materials.
For your convenience, they have prepared a small Voter Reference flyer and a set of digital slides you can use to stay informed about voting in Allegheny County. You can access all our voting information, on this web page: lwvpgh.org/community.
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Jewish Family and Community Services
Click on Image to view their newsletter.
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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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What's the difference between a dog and a cat?
A dog thinks, "My human feeds me, brushes me, and takes care of me. They must be God!"
A cat thinks, "My human feeds me, brushes me, and takes care of me. I must be God!".
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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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