Presented by Rev Lee Anne Washington Our Soul Matters worship theme for January is Living Love Through the Practice of Story. We know our own stories. We think of them as true. We view our lives through the lens of those stories. We make judgments about ourselves and others based on those stories. But, what […]

Each January, we often mark the beginning of a new year by resolving to make better choices. However, in doing so, we can lose sight of how elusive and privileged a sense of choice can be. James Clarke, a long-time UU and interfaith chaplain at Pittsburgh's Veterans Association hospital, will offer insight into chaplaincy and the […]

Suicide is the 11th cause of death in the US. While the holidays can be a joyful time for many . It can also be a difficult time with those suffering from depression. I have learned a lot in the last year and half working with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevent I want to share some of […]

Service 5:30 pm Potluck  6:30pm All are welcome to join us in person in the West Room. Click here to view the LIVESTREAM on YouTube. After the event has ended, you may watch this and other RECORDINGS on the UUCNH YouTube channel.

This time of year, we begin to think about what gifts we will give to those we love. Sometimes, we drive ourselves to mental and emotional exhaustion trying to find “just the right thing.” This Sunday, we will explore gift-giving from a spiritual perspective.   We have a lot to celebrate. We will hear the […]

During the Winter Solstice, the Earth’s axis is tilted the farthest away from the sun causing the path of the sun in the sky to travel the farthest south. The sun travels the shortest path through the sky resulting in the day of the year with the least sunlight and therefore, the longest night. Join […]

The Christmas story reminds us that each new life is a gift.  It is an invitation to nurture, care for, delight in, and take responsibility for, another human being.  Through the rich imagery of the beautiful nativity story, we discover truths that are still relevant today. All are welcome to join us in person in […]

The Victorian variation of wassailing involves going door to door singing Christmas carols in exchange for wassail and treats. Come prepared to sing Christmas carols and to sample wassail! Immediately following the service, we will enjoy a bit of wassail and exchange cookies. After which, we will trim the Christmas trees. The Craft Group Sale will be […]

A Paul Simon song from 2011 called, "So Beautiful, or So What" musically illustrates the theme that we can choose how we take the things that happen: Life is what we make of it. However we make those choices, the first step to making the most beautiful choices is to be aware that we are […]

Join us on Sunday as Rev. Lee Anne explores the holiday's dual essence—its cherished rituals of gratitude and togetherness and the complex truths behind its origin story. While the magic lies in connecting with loved ones and celebrating abundance, the myth of Pilgrims and Native Americans oversimplifies and obscures the deeper history of colonialism. Together, […]

If done well, being human is a humbling experience. None of us are perfect and all of us have fallen short in some way at some time. Join us as Rev. Lee Anne explores what happens when we are willing to repair our relationship with ourselves and with others. You are invited to a discussion […]