Unitarian Univeralist Church of the North Hills

S- Choir Rehearsal
2025-08-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | West Room

Our Fourth Principle (focus on Truth & Meaning)
2025-08-31 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
In the second of three services exploring our fourth principle, we will consider how it affects our Social Justice activism.
Each section of this series builds on the prior sections. So, If you were unable to attend last Sunday’s service, you may want to review it before Sunday.

Click here to view the LIVESTREAM on YouTube.
After the event has ended, you may watch this and other RECORDINGS on the UUCNH YouTube channel.

Z- Systemic Change Team
2025-09-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN

W - Bellwood Parent Orientation
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:30 | East Room

Z- Zoom with UUCNH Friends
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-16 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- Personnel Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN
Contact: Mark Draa

Z- Sunday Service Team Meeting
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom-MIN
Zoom-REV
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/91372353745
Meeting ID: 913 7235 3745

E- Craft Group
2025-09-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting in person in the East Room

F & J - Kids Night Out
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Friendship Hall

F and/or Outside- Bocce and Giant Jenga
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Friendship Hall

E- Fundraising Team
2025-09-07 09:00 - 10:30 | East Room

When the Waters Rise
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Washington
With news of mass deportations, soldiers in the streets, and cease fires around the world being rejected, emotions are running high. We will explore some Buddhist lessons about how to build an island of refuge that no flood of emotion can overwhelm.
As summertime comes to an end, we Unitarian Universalists gather together for water communion. You are invited to bring a little water from the nearest water source (run, stream, pond, river, your faucet) to contribute to our communal bowl. You’ll also receive a blessing from our shared water communion. If you are able, please bring a contribution to the potluck lunch that will follow. Drinks will be provided by the church.
Please note: this service may run overtime as there is no way to know how long water communion will take. So, please bring your patience along with your water! Water will be available for those who forget.

Click here to view the LIVESTREAM on YouTube.
After the event has ended, you may watch this and other RECORDINGS on the UUCNH YouTube channel.

W- Meditation Group
2025-09-08 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
2025-09-08 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!

E- Quilting Group
2025-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | East Room
Contact: Peggy Trevanion

Z- Executive Committee Meeting
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00

E- Sisters In Spirit
2025-09-10 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

Z- Finance Meeting
2025-09-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN
Contact: Dennis Doubleday
For Zoom login: Mary Ellen Johnson

E- Bylaws Team
2025-09-11 13:00 - 15:00

E - Bellwood Board Meeting
2025-09-12 09:30 - 11:00

S- Open Mic Night
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary (West Room)

E- LDT
2025-09-14 09:00 - 10:15 | East Room

The Jewish Family and Children's Services
2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Christine Lagnese
JFCS Community Engagement Coordinator
Our Church has been working with JFCS to help local immigrants and refugees get settled in the Pittsburgh area. We will talk about that and the many other services that JFCS provides for the greater Pittsburgh area.

Click here to view the LIVESTREAM on YouTube.
After the event has ended, you may watch this and other RECORDINGS on the UUCNH YouTube channel.

Z- Board Meeting
2025-09-16 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.
