Nourishing Our Spirits

Sunday Service

May 4th, 2025

Invoking the Blossoms and the Flame: Imagining a Solution to Homelessness

Rev. Lee Anne Washington

May 1st was Beltane, also known as May Day. It’s a time to joyfully celebrate returning daylight, blooming flowers, and the transforming power of fire. In this context, Rev. Lee Anne will share what she learned from watching Beyond the Bridge: a Solution to Homelessness and provide an update on Pittsburgh’s commitment to providing 500 affordable housing units in Allegheny County in 500 days.

Children's Religious Education Schedule

May 5th, 11th, & 18th RE Classes

(Theme is Imagination) Life can sometimes seem locked in place and set in stone. Imagination helps us see that this isn't true. We say that Spring brings new life and new possibilities. This month let us realize that imagination does the same!

May 25th - No RE - Multigenerational service

Dance Jam/ Moving Meditation - Tonight!

Join us on the Friday May 4th (First Friday of each month) at 7pm as we create a safe non-judgmental space to dance, move, sit, laydown listen to/feel music, and be in our bodies. Come as you are and move as you please.

Contact Robyntravers@uucnh.org with any questions

PSI (Philosophical, Spiritual Insights) Group

First Sunday of May, the 4th, from noon – 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the signs). As a segue into the concept of spiritual awakening and a life outside of this one, we will consider the short stories of Anthony DeMello in Song of the Bird. See Tony Palermo for details.

Joys and Sorrows

From Marsha Pedone a sorrow: In observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, "may we never forget." To all the people of the earth we share in your sorrow.

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

Silent Auction Item

Before her move to Ohio, Ginny Love, long time UUCNH member, generously donated a beautiful, multi-color Dresden Plate quilt to the Craft Group to raise money for the church. It has been in Ginny's family for years, but she doesn't believe it was made by a family member. It has probably been washed only once.

The double/queen sized (84" x 94") quilt is in very good condition, probably created about 1940. It is hand appliquéd and hand quilted in 1 1/4” cross hatch grid with some curvilinear motifs between the “plates” and along the scalloped edges.

We had it appraised by Jan Rodgers, an independent textile historian and quilt appraiser. Based on her assessment we are starting with a minimum bid of $150.

The Quilt and the bidding sheet are hanging in the West Room. Bidding will close at 12:30 on May 4th.

Payment by check or cash, please.

Bocce Cancelled this Saturday!

Bocce is cancelled this Saturday May 3rd, the next meeting will be June 7th.

Rev. Lee Anne's Installation

Please let us know you are coming!

An installation of a minister is a sacred ritual. It is a statement of commitment from both the minister and the congregation. This is an occasion to be celebrated.

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. Our annual meeting will follow the party.

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

Cherishing the Connectedness of All Things

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 Michael Horwitz michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for zoom details.

Click on Image below to view Opportunities for Connection

Check out information about the featured resource: Summer Institute

Transforming Ourselves

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting Monday May 5th. 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 be aware the open section of this meeting will be relatively short and the rest will be in executive session. Please click here to join the meeting with passcode UUCNH.

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.

Opportunity to help more refugees

Please click here to see the recent eblast with the link for the sign up genius with list of items we can supply to refugees in need.

Hospitality for the Poll Workers

On May 20th, our church will be a polling place again. Robyn Travers is leading an effort to show our hospitality and to appreciate those working long hours for our democracy. Please click on this link to sign up to provide food for our poll workers.

Area Meeting on Achieving Fair Districts for PA.

Join us on May 10th at 2:00pm to learn about the harms of gerrymandering and what we can do about it. RSVP using the instructions on the flyer here.

The mapping of voting districts to give unfair advantage to whatever political party happens to be the majority (gerrymandering), has led to hobbling litigation and political gridlock at PENNSYLVANIA’s legislative level. Current legislation under consideration would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to create an independent citizen redistricting commission.

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.