Min office - Lay Pastoral Care
2025-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Growth Room

E- Craft Group
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting in person in the East Room

S- Choir Rehearsal
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | West Room

E - Bellwood/UUCNH Meeting
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | East Room

F - Family Game Night & Potluck
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Friendship Hall
Contact: Abby Vaugh – Team Fun

Our First Principle and the Enemy
2025-10-19 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
As we affirm and promote our first principle – the inherent worth and dignity of every person – we can find ourselves wrestling with what to do about those we might perceive to be our enemies. It’s an age-old question. Join Rev. Lee Anne in the first of a five part study. We will begin by exploring different understandings of what it means to be wicked, evil, or an enemy and the parameters of compassion.

The complete study will explore the wisdom of various religious and philosophical traditions; some parables and fables; and guidance from such organizations as the Charter for Compassion. By the end, we will perceive some common themes and have a deeper understanding of what is ours to do.

WD & Z- Jesus Discussion Group
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:15 | Worth and Dignity Room
Jesus Discussion Group – Tony Palermo
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Z- Zoom with UUCNH Friends
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-04 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- Board Meeting
2025-10-21 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.

W & K Family Movie Night & Discussion
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | West Room

T- Youth Group
2025-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)
Contact: Robyn Travers, Youth Group Adult Leader

Compassion is not Complicity: Seeing Humanity without Surrendering Justice
2025-10-26 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington

In this second of five services exploring the application of the First Principle in our relationships, Rev. Lee Anne explores how our First Principle calls us to honor every person’s dignity without surrendering truth or accountability. Drawing wisdom from Hebrew prophecy, Buddhist teaching, and Stoic philosophy, we’ll consider how compassion can be both tender and tough—love with a backbone.

W- Meditation Group
2025-10-27 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
2025-10-27 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
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)
Caren Franco

F & W Bellwood Halloween Parade
2025-10-29 09:00 - 15:00

F and/or Outside- Bocce and Giant Jenga
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Friendship Hall

E- LDT
2025-11-02 09:00 - 10:30 | East Room

Día De Los Muertos Multigenerational Service
2025-11-02 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington

This multigenerational service will be highly interactive with different creativity stations and opportunities to honor the dead. We will also have a few of our children joining the choir to sing a medley from the movie Coco.
The church will be decorated for the event and an ofrenda (a traditional altar to honor and welcome spirits of deceased loved ones) will be in the Sanctuary.
Please bring a picture of deceased family member (both furry and human) and/or an item that reminds you of them to place on the ofrenda.
Please bring your deceased loved one’s favorite food (no dog food please) to share at coffee hour.
We will be celebrating this traditional Mexican holiday in the same way and with the same intention as they do in Mexico. By doing this, we will celebrate the cycle of life and death in an appreciative and celebratory manner.

WD & Z - PSI ( Philosophical, Spiritual Insights)
2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:15 | Worth and Dignity Room
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: [REDACTED]

E- Fundraising Committee
2025-11-02 12:00 - 2025-11-04 23:00 | East Room

F& W - Bellwood ZooMobile
2025-11-03 09:00 - 15:00

Z- Systemic Change Team
2025-11-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN

Z- Personnel Meeting
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN
Contact: Mark Draa
