Unitarian Univeralist Church of the North Hills

Misteakz!
2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | West Room and Zoom
UUCNH Youth Group

Our youth group will tell the story of the, EVIL Eraser, the spirit of every perfectionist, who will learn to live with their mistakes.

Embracing the Possibility : Views on the Afterlife
2026-04-26 10:30 - 12:30
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
What happens after we take our final breath? While we are fully aware of our own mortality, what awaits us remains a profound mystery. Throughout history, humanity has sought answers through religious texts, philosophical reasoning, and scientific inquiries like near-death experiences.
This Sunday marks the first part of our final Deep Dive Sunday series in this liturgical year, where we will explore some of the most intriguing ideas about the afterlife. Each of the three Sundays in this series stands alone, so it’s okay to miss one—you won’t be lost!

This Sunday: Embracing the Possibility: Views on the Afterlife
May 3rd: Embracing the Possibility: Comforting Words & Deeds
May 10th: Embracing the Possibility: Companioning the Dying and the Bereaved

We will dive deeply through small group discussion and exercises to help us companion the dying and the bereaved. (Please expect May 10 to be a 90-minute service).

Embracing the Possibility : Comforting Words and Deeds
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:30
Rev. Lee Anne Washington

When a friend receives a terminal diagnosis or a neighbor loses a loved one, even the most articulate among us can find ourselves speechless. In this service, we explore the ministry of presence and kind deeds that truly sustain us in times of catastrophe. Drawing on the wisdom of several different traditions, we will learn how to offer the kind of comfort that doesn’t try to fix the unsolvable, but ensures that no one has to go it alone.

This Sunday marks the second part of our final Deep Dive Sunday series in this liturgical year, where we will explore some of the most intriguing ideas about the afterlife. Each of the three Sundays in this series stands alone, so it’s okay to miss one—you won’t be lost!

Last Sunday: Embracing the Possibility: Views on the Afterlife
This Sunday: Embracing the Possibility: Comforting Words & Deeds
Next Sunday: Embracing the Possibility: Companioning the Dying and the Bereaved

We will dive deeply through small group discussion and exercises to help us companion the dying and the bereaved. (Please expect May 10 to be a 90-minute service).

Embracing the Possibility: Companioning the Bereaved and the Dying
2026-05-10 10:30 - 12:30
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
What does it mean to truly walk someone home? In our final deep dive of this liturgical year, we move beyond the search for the right words and enter the practice of presence. Witnessing the end of a life or the weight of a Great Loss requires more than just sympathy. It requires the courage to face the unfixable and remain present and emotionally available.
We will look at practical ways to ensure that neither the dying nor the bereaved face pain and sorrow in isolation. Through small group discussion and shared reflection, we will explore how to nourish the spirit by simply showing up.
Please note: This is a 90-minute service to allow for deeper engagement and congregational exercises.

Voices for Change: The Role of Advocacy in Our Faith
2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:30
Sunday Services Team & Michael Mehrazar, Executive Director of UUJusticePA
Consider the essential role advocacy plays in living out our Unitarian Universalist principles. By examining how our faith calls us to action, we will explore the transformative power of collective voices, the significance of storytelling in connecting with others, and practical ways to engage in advocacy that promotes justice, compassion, and equity in our communities.

What's So Funny About Humor?
2026-05-24 10:30 - 12:30
Tony Palermo

Of all the survival techniques Natural Selection has honed in us, the ability to laugh seems the most, well, superfluous. What good is it, how do we make it happen, and what are some – hopefully – fulfilling examples? Let’s look at Bugs Bunny, the Far Side, Opus the penguin, Abbott and Costello and others. Bring your funny bone
