Nourishing Our Spirits

Sunday Service

May 25th, 2025

No Greater Love - The Four Chaplains

Rev. Lee Anne Washington

Monday is Memorial Day. Join us this Sunday, as we remember those who have died while serving in the armed forces and find inspiration from the story of Four Army Chaplains.

Children's Religious Education Schedule

Notice: there will be No RE this Sunday May 25th.

Upcoming Schedule

06/01 - Installation - No RE

06/08 - Flower Communion - No RE

06/15 - RE combined class

06/22 - GA service live stream - No RE

06/29 - 8/24 Summer RE combined classes

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.

Call for Questions about Buddhism

Dr. Qiong Wang, an acupuncturist and practitioner of oriental medicine, has agreed to talk with us about Buddhism on July 20th. She is a Buddhist and has found that many of her patients find inspiration hearing about her beliefs. (I’m one of them.)

She would rather not present a formal talk. She would prefer an informal question and answer format. So, if you have questions about Buddhism, please send them to sst@uucnh.org. We'll compile as many as we can for the service.

Thanks!

Randy

Joys and Sorrows

A Joy from Caren Franco: Many thanks to the wonderful person who found my Pirates/Phillies Yongerpalooza pin the other week! Thank you!

A sorrow: It is with great sadness that we inform you that longtime member and dear friend, Sue Broughton, died on Monday. At the time of her death, she was in hospice care at home with her two daughters, Carolyn and Johanna. We will miss her greatly. Information concerning the memorial service will be forthcoming.

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.

Celebrating Life

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.

Do you have a fascinator or hat?

On June 1st, we will be installing Rev. Lee Anne as our settled minister. There will be a service followed by a tea party with finger sandwiches and scones.

Ladies are invited to wear a fascinator or hat, as is traditional attire for a tea party. Some extras will be available on the day.

Also, Please assist the planning team by clicking here to let us know that you will be coming.

Help Wanted for Saturday May 31st

The installation team is looking for assistance with set up for Rev Lee Anne's Installation. We will be removing the chairs from the west room and setting up tables. Meet at church at 1pm. If you are able to assist, please contact Office@UUCNH.org it would be greatly appreciated.

Share your wisdom with our bridging youth

Rev. Lee Anne and I would like to start a new tradition here at UUCNH. Our beloved congregation has so much experience and wisdom to share. Each year that we have youth bridging into adulthood, we hope that you will share those pearls at pearlsofwisdom@uucnh.org.

This year, please send your pearls of wisdom by June 1st and I will compile them into a small booklet for Gavin Connor. In years to come we will ask for your pearls in advance so that the booklet can be presented at the bridging ceremony.

In faith,

Robyn

Cherishing the Connectedness of All Things

Looking for your nametag?

Due to the election event at our church we removed all the nametags from the wall. They have all been put back up in alphabetical order by last name. Please check carefully before requesting a new one.

UUCNH Weekly Connection

Zoom with UUCNH Friends

This drop-in connection will be held every Tuesday at 3:30-4:30pm and will be led by Michael Horwitz. Contact michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for zoom details.

Transforming Ourselves

Congregational Meeting Reminder

Please save the date for our Annual congregational meeting that will be held on June 1st after Rev. Lee Anne's installation and party. An agenda will be later today.

Transforming Our World

Current Share the Plate Recipient

UUJUSTICEPA

UUJusticePA's mission is pursuing justice by voting, advocating and making just public policies. Their vision statement is Pennsylvania UU's are aware of justice issue and are called to speak and take action that leads to a better Commonwealth. Visit uujusticepa.net for more information.

Please place cash or check in the blue envelopes available from the ushers to designate it for share the plate.

Assisting Refugees -Thank you!

On May 16, Chuck Berry and Lois Madden delivered all of the items that were recently donated by members and friends of UUCNH to the JFCS (Jewish Family Community Services) as we partner with them to find new ways to support recently settled refugees in Pittsburgh. JFCS offered cultural orientation sessions to Afghan women and men on hygiene, mental health, women's health, and employment, and the items UUCNH donated were shared with the participants.

We Lived into Our Fifth Principle!

Thank you to everyone who donated food to our poll workers on Tuesday. They were very impressed with our hospitality.

We had an amazing spread for breakfast, with bagels, banana bread, fruit and veggies. Lunch was sloppy joe sliders with potato and macaroni salad. Dinner was barbeque baked chicken with left over chocolates from the craft sale for dessert.

I truly hope we can make this a tradition each year.

In faith,

Robyn

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.

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.

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.

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

Office Administrator's Schedule

Robyn's Work Week: Monday-Friday

Monday: (variable/work from home)

Tuesday - Friday (9-5)

email office@uucnh.org

Rev. Lee Anne's Work Schedule Explained