Unitarian Univeralist Church of the North Hills

Z- Sunday Service Team Meeting
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom-MIN
Zoom-REV
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/91372353745
Meeting ID: 913 7235 3745

Z- Personnel Meeting
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN
Contact: Mark Draa

Z- Zoom with UUCNH Friends
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 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

Z- Systemic Change Team
2025-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN

Deep Dive Sunday: Our First Principle & Handling Conversations Across Difference
2025-11-30 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
This is the last Sunday of our five part series on how the First Principle applies to our dealings with people we don’t understand and often oppose. Building on last Sunday’s handout, we will take a deep dive into ways to apply our First Principle when we face difficult conversations with people whose point of view differs significantly from our own.
Using a short packet, small discussion groups will share ideas about how to handle two short scenarios. The packet includes individual reflection questions for at home use (or for those not wanting to participate in the discussion groups) and two spiritual practices for everyone to use. No research or electronic devices will be required. Expect this service to last 90 minutes.

W & K Family Movie Night & Discussion
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | West Room

S- Choir Rehearsal
2025-11-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | West Room

E- Craft Group
2025-11-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting in person in the East Room

Z - Connections Team Meeting
2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN

E - Ukulele Group
2025-11-24 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
2025-11-24 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.

﻿Our First Principle Across the Ages: Multigenerational Worth & Dignity
2025-11-23 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington

This Sunday, Rev. Lee Anne and Robyn Travers explore “Our First Principle Across the Ages: Multigenerational Worth & Dignity.” We’ll reflect on why honoring the inherent worth of every person means honoring every age, and how our Friday Family Fun Nights are shaping a more connected, vibrant community.
After a short message, Rev. Lee Anne and Robyn will sit down for a conversation with the congregation about building a church where children, youth, adults, and elders learn from one another. All are warmly encouraged to join the dialogue as we imagine what multigenerational spiritual life can become.
*A bonus handout with suggestions for difficult conversations around the Thanksgiving table will be provided with the order of service.
**The Craft Group’s sale will immediately follow the service.

T- Youth Group
2025-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)
Contact: Robyn Travers, Youth Group Adult Leader

F & E Craft Sale
2025-11-22 09:00 - 2025-11-23 14:00 | Friendship Hall

F - Family Game Night & Potluck
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Friendship Hall
Contact: Abby Vaugh – Team Fun

E - Bylaws Task Force
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:30 | East Room

T&M -Tuesday Evening Covenant group
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00

Z- Board Meeting
2025-11-18 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.

WD & Z- Jesus Discussion Group
2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Worth and Dignity Room
Jesus Discussion Group – Tony Palermo
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Blessed are the Peacemakers: Our First Principle and Peace-Making
2025-11-16 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
In a world that often confuses strength with domination, our First Principle calls us toward a deeper, sturdier path: peace rooted in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. This Sunday we consider what it means to be a peacemaker—not a peacekeeper, not a peace-faker—but one who builds peace through courageous compromise. With wisdom from Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and the brave architects of the Northern Ireland peace process, we explore how lasting peace grows not from victory, but from the recognition of each person’s full humanity. Music from our guest choir will weave through the service as we ask: what does peacemaking look like in our time?

W- Open Mic Night
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30

E - Bellwood Board Meeting
2025-11-14 09:30 - 11:00

K & W Open Mic Night
2025-11-13 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- Finance Meeting
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN
Contact: Dennis Doubleday
For Zoom login: Mary Ellen Johnson
