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Unitarian Universalist Church of the
North Hills
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Nourish your spirit. Celebrate life. Cherish the connectedness of all things. | |
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Newsletter
Friday, July 12, 2024
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Sunday Service - July 14, 2024
10:30 am (EDT)
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Our Stories, Everyday People
Tuesday Covenant Group
The Tuesday Evening Covenant group presents “Our Stories, Everyday People” where we’ll share our stories together in this welcoming space while practicing deep listening in an experience similar to a Covenant group setting.
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The Share the Plate recipient for July will be Northside Common Ministries. "At Northside Common Ministries, we are committed to building those bridges that connect our neighbors in need to an improved quality of life, while tearing down the walls that keep the hungry and homeless from success." NCM's work is supported by over 60 church congregations, including UUCNH, that provide dinners for the Pleasant Valley Men's Shelter. This year, UUCNH is providing dinners in April, July, and September.
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Going forward this summer, please submit your articles for the eNews by the end of the day on Wednesday via enews@UUCNH.org. We appreciate your patience while we search for a new Office Administrator.
Rev. Lee Anne is on study leave and vacation from June 14th to July 23rd. During this time, she will be checking emails and texts sporadically. She will only respond to urgent matters. Please alert her to any urgent matters by text, rather than by email. You will find her phone number in Breeze.
Enjoy your Summer!
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Dear Ones,
We are seeking a new Office Administrator. Please help us get the word out by telling anyone you know who might be interested. We are also open to considering applications from members and friends of the church. The job description may be accessed below. To apply, please send an introductory email and a resume to Jobs@uucnh.org on or before July 15th. A hiring panel will review all applications and schedule interviews.
Thank you for your assistance, and
May you be peaceful and at ease,
Rev. Lee Anne
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VOLUNTEERS FOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR TASKS | |
COMPASSIONATE SERVICE TEAM | |
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NHCO Back-to-School Supplies Collection!
Even though the kids just got out of school, NHCO is already collecting NEW school supplies for children in need! Please see the flyer for especially needed items.
Please leave any donations in the blue bin next to the food pantry in Friendship Hall. This collection will continue until August 3rd.
Thanks from the Compassionate Service Team! compassion@uucnh.org
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAITH DEVELOPMENT TEAM
SEEKING OWL FACILITATORS!
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We are working to restart our OWL program, and are looking for folks willing to be facilitators, particularly at the middle and high school grade levels. We are especially interested in having a male-identifying facilitator, but we will consider everyone! If you are potentially interested, PLEASE contact Abby Vaughn or Dawn Lindsay at cyfdteam@uucnh.org. Sunnyhill (South Hills UU) is having an in-person training in August, but online trainings are also available.
If you register before June 30, UUCNH will cover the training fees! (We may be able to do that after June 30th, but that is not guaranteed.)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER | |
A copy of the eBlast message sent out on June 27 by incoming Board President Geoff Coleman can be found here. | |
Our next regular Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 16, at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Meetings are open to all 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 click here to join the meeting with passcode: UUCNH | |
The Board of Trustees welcomes communication, comments, questions, and suggestions. If you would like to contact the Board, including to request time on the agenda at an upcoming Board meeting, please email board@uucnh.org. Board committees are encouraged to consult with their Board Liaison. Emails will receive an acknowledgement and will be reviewed by Board members at the next available opportunity, recognizing that Board members are volunteers. Smaller questions and comments may receive a response within a week, while more detailed or substantive questions and comments are typically discussed at the next monthly Board meeting. | |
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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. Click the link below to join the Zoom meeting. Login is the same each week.
CLICK HERE
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SYSTEMIC CHANGE TEAM - CREATING CHANGE | |
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Systemic Change Team - Getting OUT the Vote
In the coming months up to the November Election, SCT will be focusing on GOTV. SCT members, Diana Hull & Susann Minton are already doing voter registration. Diana has also been having conversations with Pittsburgh voters at their doors. We encourage all congregants to get involved!
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** HELP with Voter Registration - Voter registration is key to the protection of voter rights.
This month you can volunteer to register voters with The Greater Pittsburgh League of Women Voters
- 7/10 at Energy Innovation Center;
- 7/13 at Coraopolis Second Saturday;
- 7/17 at Allegheny Commons Park West;
- 7/27 at East End Neighborhoods
For details & to sign up, please email LWV’s Judy Clack at voterservice@lwvpgh.org. More voter registration opportunities can be found at https://lwvpgh.org/.
** HELP with Vote Forward Letter Writing to PA Voters - Save One or More of These Dates:
** 8/21, 8/29, 9/6, 9/10, 9/19, 9/23, 9/29 **
All details and registration coming in August!
We welcome congregants to join us at our next SCT Meeting on Mon, Aug 5 @ 7:30 on Zoom. For a Zoom link, or questions about any of SCT activities, please contact Co-Chair Diana Hull.
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UUA CENTRAL EAST REGION - Opportunities for Connection | |
JESUS DISCUSSION GROUP and PHILOSOPHICAL SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS | |
The Jesus Discussion Group (JDG) and Philosophical, Spiritual Insights (PSI) will be on hiatus in July & August. If you are interested in joining either of these group in September, Please see Tony Palermo for details. | |
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From
Kip Ruefle. A joy;
My niece and her husband welcomed a bouncing baby boy into their lives last week.
Also from Kip, a sorrow: Thursday evening my girlfriend’s father passed peacefully in his home, his wife of fifty years by his side.
From Christopher Gromoll, a concern.
My partner Jennifer had to have an unexpected surgery this past week and is recovering at home.
From Joe Meier, a concern.
Joe reports that he heard from Pat Bauer.
Pat says he has just returned to Pittsburgh after several days in a Myrtle Beach hospital.
Pat says he was feeling light-headed and the next thing he knew a bunch of EMS people
were putting him in an ambulance. After three days his wife was able to drive themselves back to Pittsburgh. No other medical details are available. He thinks he should be able to work in a week or two. Until we have Pat back our projects utilizing his skills will have to be on hold.
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Note: There are times when you may not be able to share during service but want the Congregation to know what is on your heart. In that instance, just contact a member of the Lay Pastoral Care Team (LPCT) in person or submit your Joys & Sorrows electronically by clicking here. Once submitted, the form is sent to all LPCT members. (Chris Hill, Ruth Horwitz, Susan Powers, Lynne Herchenroether, Inga Burton-Smith, and Marsha Pedone). Please be sure to submit your item by NOON on Saturday at the latest, so we get it in time for Service. Also, LPCT emails are forwarded to all members of the team. We welcome your sharing and would be honored to carry forth your message.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS | |
Click your calendar choice below, then choose to view by list, day, week, or month. | | |
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UU Church of the North Hills
2359 West Ingomar Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-366-0244
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Rev. Lee Anne’s Work Schedule
Work Week: Tuesday – Sunday
Office Hours: Tuesday 10:00 - 6:00 by appointment
Sunday 8:30 - 3:30
Friday: Message Preparation
Monday: Sabbath
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