Unitarian Univeralist Church of the North Hills

T- Youth Group
2026-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)
Contact: Robyn Travers, Youth Group Adult Leader

E- Meet The Church
2026-02-22 12:00 - 13:30 | East Room

W- Meditation Group
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-09 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.

E - Ukulele Group
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-09 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!

T&M - Tuesday Night Covenant Group
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)

Z- Zoom with UUCNH Friends
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-03 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 - Connections Team Meeting
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN

E- Craft Group
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting in person in the East Room

S- Choir Rehearsal
2026-02-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | West Room

F & S - Bellwood Planetarium Day
2026-02-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Friendship Hall

E - Bylaws Task Force
2026-02-27 13:30 - 15:30 | East Room

W & K Family Movie Night & Discussion
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | West Room

E F K- Edith Blessingway
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00

All Church - Youth Group Sleep over
2026-02-28 17:00 - 2026-03-01 10:00

Put Feet On Our Prayers
2026-03-01 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Systemic Change
Our guest speaker will Rev. Dr. DeNeice Welch.
She holds a Ph.D. in health care ethics, a Master of Divinity, with an urban ministry focus and a bachelor of science in community ministry, Ms. Welch’s academic work focuses on reproductive justice, racialized health care and faith responses to systemic inequalities.
Since 2007, Ms. Welch is the Pastor Emeritus of Bidwell Church, and on the pastoral staff at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is also a national director of Ntosake, a women’s public leadership initiative of The Gamaliel National Network.
Ms. Welch has been recognized with several accolades for her work, including the NAACP Faith in Action award, YWCA Racial Justice award and the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence award. A minister in training program she developed has gained national recognition.

She has the operational experience to run a powerful organization, and her deepest self-interest is to raise up leaders in our communities who will force the powers to work for the people.

E - Fundraising Team
2026-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | East Room

WD & Z - PSI ( Philosophical, Spiritual Insights)
2026-03-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Worth and Dignity Room
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: [REDACTED]

E - Survivors of Suicide Loss Group
2026-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | East Room

Z- Systemic Change Team
2026-03-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN

Z- Sunday Service Team Meeting
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom-MIN
Zoom-REV
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/91372353745
Meeting ID: 913 7235 3745

S - Yoga Group
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | West Room

F & J - Kids Night Out
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Friendship Hall

F and/or Outside- Bocce and Giant Jenga
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Friendship Hall

T&M - Quest for Belief
2026-03-08 09:15 - 10:30 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)

Are You Serious?
2026-03-08 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. John Ballance will discuss what it means to take one’s intentions and attentions seriously. It turns out that sometimes a small failure can turn out to be a gift.
