Sunday Service
April 20th, 2025
Easter: When Things Are Not As They Seem
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
Rampant partisanship in every aspect of our communal lives makes it difficult to determine what’s really going on. Similarly, the Easter story is rife with misunderstandings, misidentifications, and miscommunications. As a religious community, what should we do when things are not as they appear? Join us as Rev. Lee Anne explores the Easter story with this question in mind and invites us to consider the gifts that come with a new perspective.
The Break Forth Ensemble will lead us in song and the children will hunt for Easter eggs during the service.
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Children's Religious Education Schedule
April 6th, 13th RE Classes (Theme is joy). This month we will be looking at where joy can be found, and we will begin by exploring how joy is found in “foolishness.” Think fun, silliness, jokes, and the good-hearted frivolity that makes us happy to be alive.
April 20th - Easter egg hunt.
April 27th - No RE
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Jesus Discussion Group postponed
4th Sunday of April, the 27th, from noon to 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, follow the signs). As the sect of Jesus people became Christians, they wrote stories not included in the New Testament. At the same time, the Roman world reacted. This month’s chapter in the Jesus story. See Tony Palermo for details.
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Joys and Sorrows
No joy and sorrows were submitted to the congregation.
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.
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We Have Baby Chicks
Bellwood Preschool is happy to announce that we have hatched 6 chicks in the last week. They are living their best life in a brooder box at a temperature of 95F for the next week or so, and then they will go to their forever homes with a Bellwood family or two who raise chickens.
Melissa Nelson will be in the Bellwood building after the service this Sunday for anyone who would like to see (and hold!) a chick. Please come in the lower-level door and up the stairs to the second level (careful, these are old basement farm house stairs and they are quite narrow!).
We hope to see you Sunday!
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Coffee Hour Needs you!
Building on our commitment to being a welcoming congregation offering radical hospitality as we co-create the beloved community, 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!
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Save the Date - Spring Craft Sale
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UUCNH Weekly Connection
Zoom with UUCNH Friends
This drop-in connection will be held every Tuesday at 3:30 - 4:30 pm and will be led by Michael Horwitz. Contact Michael Horwitz michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for zoom details
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A Big Thank You -- We are so excited for the new decor now hanging in Friendship hall. This was a group effort!
Rev. Lee Anne saw an opportunity to promote our 7 principles and 6 sources. Robyn designed the banners and coordinated with the capital campaign committee. Craft group volunteers (Jody Clark, Diana Hull, Julie Kant) placed the banners on the sound panels. Members of the capital campaign committee (Don Nelson, Will Nelson, Diana Hull, Joe Meier, and Scott Gorham) installed the sound panels and banners.
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Invasive Species Removal Work Party.
Please join members of the Green Sanctuary team on April 27th after coffee hour to remove invasive plant species on the church grounds. We will be targeting garlic mustard, Japanese honeysuckle, Japanese bittersweet vine and privet. Please bring gloves, hand tools, plastic bags and dress for the weather.
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Current Share the Plate Recipient
Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP)
GASP is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit citizens' group in Southwestern Pennsylvania working for a healthy, sustainable environment. Founded in 1969, GASP has been a diligent watchdog, educator, litigator, and policymaker on many environmental issues, with a focus on air quality in the Pittsburgh region. More on GASP’s mission and history can be found here About Us | GASP (gasp-pgh.org)
Please place cash or check in the blue envelopes available from the ushers to designate it for share the plate.
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Sunnyhill Joins the First-Ever UU Climate Justice Revival
Sunnyhill is inviting us to unite with over 380 UU congregations nationwide for the inaugural UU Climate Justice Revival this April. Together, we aim to inspire action and deepen our commitment to building a just and sustainable future. For more information click here. You can register for this event here.
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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.
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UUJusticePA 2025 Annual Meeting
UUCNH is part of Unitarian Universalist Justice PA (UUJUSTICEPA), which unites us with other UU congregations throughout Pennsylvania to give voice to our liberal religious values in the state legislative process.
Click on the image below to register for the virtual annual meeting.
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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.
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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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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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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
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