Green Living Landscaping is one of the hallmarks of the UUCNH community. In the North Hills of Pittsburgh, we all love our homes and gardens. As we look toward 2022 and the work that we are doing for our Green Sanctuary certification, here are some of the things that you can do in your home [...]
Holiday Green Living Energy Savings Following up on our recent theme of energy, the Green Lights team has gathered a few ideas to keep in mind when preparing that special holiday meal that many of us will be serving. Preheating the oven is not necessary for long-slow cooking, as for turkey or ham; and oven [...]
We are all affected by poor air quality and it probably will not surprise you that the air quality in our area is not great. As we recommit as a congregation to creating a green sanctuary for us at UUCNH here are some things you need to know about poor air quality. And some [...]
Last month, I spoke about the background of our Unitarian Universalist principles. Specifically, that they constitute Article II of the Association’s bylaws, and that they are a covenant wherein we agree to affirm and promote seven values we hold in common, like the inherent worth and dignity of every person, democratic process, and a [...]
Charge The Personnel Committee (PC) is charged with developing and maintaining a system and procedures for evaluating the staff of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills (UUCNH). The PC is also charged with making recommendations to the Board of Trustees (BOT) for compensation and benefits for the staff. The Committee is to [...]
I want to talk about our Unitarian Universalist principles and purposes, because they are central to who we are as UU’s, and because they’re in flux right now, and I think it’s important to have an understanding of them. Next month I’ll talk about the proposed 8th principle, and then I’ll do a series [...]
I read the following story on my colleague Dan Harper’s website: A newcomer took a seat in one of the pews at First Unitarian. When the minister began preaching about liberal theology, the newcomer became more and more enthusiastic, and finally shouted “Amen!” when the preacher definitively proved the use of reason was essential [...]
Try some of these fun ideas intended to keep you meaningfully connected to your family, friends and fellow UUCNHers. One of the Board of Trustee’s top priorities this year is to find ways that we can overcome the “Covid Blues” and be reminded that each of us is valued, loved and missed during this [...]
Introduction: Documents are a vital part in the effective functioning of any organization. We need a repository both for documents on a short-term basis to help us to work consistently and productively and also to keep track of progress in projects and activities. Creating standards for document management and ensuring that documents are created, [...]
Purpose: The Ministry Council is responsible for approving new groups. While new and experimental small groups can have value, they do use resources such as the e-news, money, and the energy of those involved. Here are some considerations to ponder before taking steps to start a new group: Determine which program area of the [...]
