Nourishing Our Spirits

Sunday Service

October 5th 2025

Cultivating Compassion

by Meeting the Moment

Kevin Hayes & Systemic Change

Join the Systemic change team and Kevin Hayes from Casa San Jose, as they share their experiences cultivating compassion by working in immigrant support spaces.

They will share opportunities for the congregation to engage more deeply in this work.

Soul Matters Monthly Theme

Cultivating Compassion

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

Children's RE Schedule

10/05 classes Pre-K-4th, 5th-8th

10/11 classes Youth Group Corn Maze

10/12- Children's Chapel Improv Class

10/19 - 10/26 classes Pre-K-4th, 5th-8th

10/26 - Youth Group

11/07 Multigenerational Service - No RE

PSI (Philosophical, Spiritual Insights) Group This Sunday!

October, the 5th, from noon – 1:15 PM on Zoom and at church (upstairs, left, then end of the hall).

Eternal Life can be a very short discussion…or if you review the world’s religions, a much longer, even necessary one. Neuroscience weighs in here too.

Joys and Sorrows

A Joy from Bruce Travers: My brothers and sister are in Pittsburgh. Yesterday we interred our mother's ashes in a lovely ceremony. Later today, we will scatter our father's ashes according to his wishes. It has been wonderful to come together from four different states to share memories, tears and laughter. I am blessed to have such amazing siblings!

A Joy from Marsha Albright: Today, after the service, seven members and friends of UUCNH have the joy of volunteering at the Three RIVERS Indian Council POW Wow preparing and serving food to attendees of the POW WOW. I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to give back to our Native American Community.

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

Bellwood Fall KidStuff Sale

Open to the public:

Friday, October 3 from 9am-5pm

Saturday, October 4 from 9am-noon

(RED PENNED TAGS ARE 50% OFF ON SATURDAY)

Bellwood Preschool’s semi-annual consignment sale of gently-used, kid-related items including baby gear; maternity clothes; infant & children’s clothing; feeding; diapering; toys; books; furniture; and more! Major credit cards are accepted.

Sisters In Spirit New Member meeting

WHEN: Wednesday October 8th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Sisters in Spirit is a monthly, ongoing, self-guided discussion group open to all women (regardless of their sex assigned at birth), focusing on developing spiritual, intellectual, and emotional growth and connection among members.

The group re-opens to new and continuing members each October and April. We ask that each member (to the best of their ability) commit to attending the group for 6 months, to foster the sense of trust and support that defines this group. We would love to welcome you to the group!

For more information or to express your interest in attending, please message sisters@uucnh.org.

Cherishing the Connectedness of All Things

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.

Click on image to view connection opportunities.

Transforming Ourselves

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!

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.

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)

The Righteous Mind Book Discussion Group

The importance – and difficulty – of communicating across political and cultural differences is

uppermost in many minds. The schisms in our society today were well underway in 2012 when

social psychologist Jonathan Haidt wrote “The Righteous Mind – why good people are divided

by politics and religion.”

As a founder of Moral Foundations Theory, Haidt suggests that humans, through our evolutional history, have come to possess innate psychological "foundations" for morality-- such as care, fairness, loyalty, authority, and sanctity/purity, which are shaped by culture, experience, and gut feeling. Different individuals and groups value some of those foundations more than others, making effective communication a challenge – we’re often talking past one another.

If you are interested in discussing this book – and its applicability to our 7 Principles – please click here to register and share your preferred date and time. I anticipate that the book will merit four sessions.

Best Regards

Dick Myers

Transforming Our World

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/

Hygiene Supplies for Refugees

We have had a special request from the JFCS (Jewish Family Community Services) for hygiene items for refugee families.

They are hoping to offer a variety of hygiene items to clients in their support groups and those who attend cultural orientations this month.

This will likely be our last collection of 2025 so let's finish strong! Please visit the SignUp Genius link and let us know what you can donate. Last day for drop off at UUCNH will be October 12. Thank you for your continued support for resettled refugee families in Pittsburgh.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044CAAAB2CA02-59154387-continuing

UUCNH VOTED TO END GERRYMANDERING AND CREATE FAIR VOTING DISTRICTS IN PENNSYLVANIA

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP!

WHAT: Mars Apple Fest - Food, Crafts & Music

WHERE: MarsTown Square - 145 Grand Ave.

WHEN: Sat, Oct. 4, 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

WHEN: Sat, Oct.18, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

WHERE: Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh

POLLING PLACE OUTREACH: If you have a few hours to spare on Election Day, Nov 4, please consider volunteering to talk with voters as they leave the polls. Learn more & sign up HERE

For additional information about Fair Districts PA , click on the logo above. For any questions, please contact Cheryl Rampelt at crampelt@uucnh.org.

Retention Election for Judges

In Pennsylvania, judges serve for a 10-year term after which they are on the ballot for a “retention” election. Voters will be asked a simple question: Do you want to keep this judge for another 10 year term?

The Supreme Court shapes state law with real impact on our lives. In recent opinions and decisions, the Justices have affirmed that:

The PA Congressional map deprived voters’ of their right to “free and equal” elections as protected by the PA Constitution.
Voters can use a provisional ballot if their mail-in ballot was rejected for missing a secrecy envelope.
Reproductive decisions should be made between a woman and her doctor.
LGBTQ+ rights deserve constitutional protections.
The Fifth Amendment protects people from being forced to hand over their digital passwords.

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

Jewish Family and Community Services

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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.