Unitarian Univeralist Church of the North Hills

T & M - Tuesday Night Covenant Group
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)

Z- Board Meeting
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom-FD
The UUCNH Board of Directors meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, via Zoom. Meetings are open to Members and you can join the meeting here. The Passcode is UUCNH.
Board Meeting Agenda to be posted.
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 the Board. The Board committees are encouraged to consult with their Board Liaison. Emails will receive an acknowledgment 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.

Z- Zoom with UUCNH Friends
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
This drop-in connection will be held every Tuesday from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm and will be led by Michael Horwitz.
Contact: michaelhorwitz@uucnh.org for Zoom details

J - Technical Support
2026-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Justice Room

WD & Z- Jesus Discussion Group
2026-01-18 12:00 - 13:15 | Worth and Dignity Room
Jesus Discussion Group – Tony Palermo
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Beloved Community in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: The Wisdom of Martin Buber (Part Two)
2026-01-18 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
This Sunday’s service explores the wisdom of Martin Buber and what it means to place relationship—not individuality—at the center of a meaningful life. In a time shaped by artificial intelligence, digital connection, and increasing social isolation, we will reflect on how beloved community offers an antidote to loneliness and fragmentation. Together, we’ll consider how meaning is formed through relationships, how disagreement need not destroy connection, and how our congregation can become a place where people are truly seen, known, and needed. The service will conclude with a participatory ritual inviting members to share the gifts they bring to our shared life.

Children’s Chapel will be held this Sunday. Children should head straight to their classrooms when arriving.
This is the first of a four-part sermon series that will culminate in a Deep Dive Sunday on February 8th.

W & K & FH - LDT
2026-01-17 08:30 - 12:30

F - Family Game Night & Potluck
2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Friendship Hall
Contact: Abby Vaugh – Team Fun

E - Bellwood Board Meeting
2026-01-16 09:30 - 11:00 | East Room

S- Choir Rehearsal
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 | West Room

E- Craft Group
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting in person in the East Room

Z- Finance Meeting
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN
Contact: Dennis Doubleday
For Zoom login: Mary Ellen Johnson

E- Sisters In Spirit
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | East Room
This group re-opens to new and continuing members each April and October.

Contact: Michelle Broge-Connor and Rachael Smart

K & W Open Mic Night
2026-01-13 19:30 - 22:00 | West Room
Attention all you singers and raconteurs! Coffee House is returning on Friday, October 11th.
Have a song to sing, a joke to tell, a poem or story to share? Or do you just want to be an audience member and be entertained? Coffee House is the place for you! Join us on the second Friday, starting at 7:30 for an evening of performances by UUCNH members. You can even bring a snack to share. Once you come, we’re sure you’ll be a regular atOpen Mic night, where the good times are always brewing!
Event Host: Bruce Travers

Z- Executive Committee Meeting
2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:00

E- Quilting Group
2026-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | East Room
Contact: Peggy Trevanion

W & D - Bellwood Curriculum Meeting
2026-01-13 09:15 - 12:00 | Worth and Dignity Room

T & M - Bylaws Task force
2026-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)

E - Ukulele Group
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | East Room
Bring your ukulele, music and a table stand if you have one. If not come anyway. We are good at sharing and often have an extra uke or two. If you are not sure that you are interested in joining the group, come and see what it’s like and then decide. Beginners welcome. It’s a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing your smiling faces. There’s something about ukulele that just makes me smile!

W- Meditation Group
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | West Room
Registration not required. Drop-ins welcome.
Materials
Contact: Jesse Lehmier
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The UUCNH Meditation Group will explore the contemplative practice of meditation. Together we will learn and practice various types of meditation, including meditation on breath, mindfulness meditation, and loving-kindness meditation. Sessions will last between 45-60 minutes, 30 of which will consist of guided meditation, with the remaining time reserved for questions and discussion. Please join us; no registration required.
Meditation is an ancient contemplative practice that permeates cultural and religious boundaries, with roots in most faith traditions. It can also be a totally secular practice. While our group will primarily explore meditation practices that are prominent in the Buddhist tradition, these teachings will be applicable to individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs, aligning with our Unitarian Universalist principles of acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.
To begin, we will use guided meditation recordings from the Insight Meditation Center, specifically their Introduction to Mindfulness series. Each recording provides context and basic instruction, with additional guidance throughout the session. A gentle bell will signal the conclusion of the meditation, after which we can take a few minutes to reflect and share our experiences. We may also incorporate a brief loving-kindness meditation at the beginning to help settle and gladden the mind, making it more conducive to mindfulness meditation. Our program will evolve over time, and we welcome feedback and suggestions.
Our group embraces this timeless spiritual practice to foster a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. Whether you seek insight, relaxation, or a sense of community sitting together in silence, we welcome you to join us on a journey of mindfulness, concentration, and compassion.

W- Mid Year meeting
2026-01-11 12:30 - 14:00

E - Celebration Garden Committee
2026-01-11 12:00 - 13:30 | East Room

F & K - Youth Group Soup Sale
2026-01-11 11:00 - 13:00

Beloved Community in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: The Wisdom of Martin Buber (Part One)
2026-01-11 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes our work, communication, and daily routines, it is reshaping not only what we do, but how—and with whom—we live our lives. This message will briefly define what AI is (and is not), explore its current and likely future roles, and consider how widespread automation may unintentionally deepen social isolation, echoing patterns many of us experienced during COVID. In a world where fewer interactions require other humans, the need for meaningful, embodied connection grows sharper. This reflection invites us to consider how intentional communities like UUCNH may become not relics of the past, but vital centers of belonging, purpose, and shared moral discernment in the years ahead.

This is the first of a four-part sermon series that will culminate in a Deep Dive Sunday on February 8th.

T&M - Quest for Belief
2026-01-11 09:15 - 10:30 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)

E, F, N, P, & W - Bellwood Open House
2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00 | All First Floor of Church

W- Open Mic Night
2026-01-09 19:30 - 21:30
