Z- Zoom with UUCNH Friends
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-12-16 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.

T & M - Tuesday Night Covenant Group
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)

E- Craft Group
2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting in person in the East Room

S- Choir Rehearsal
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 16:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-31 16:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-01 19:30 - 21:00 | West Room

W & F & E - Bellwood Winter Musical
2025-12-19 09:00 - 15:00

F - Family Game Night & Potluck
2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Friendship Hall
Contact: Abby Vaugh – Team Fun

E - Caren Franco
2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:00 | East Room

Winter Solstice Service
2025-12-20 17:00 - 21:00 | West Room and Zoom

T&M - Quest for Belief
2025-12-21 09:15 - 10:30

Holiday Pageant - The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming - A Christmas Story about Hanukkah
2025-12-21 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
UUCNH Children and Youth
Sunday is the first night of Hanukkah.
Join us as we explore the inspirational story that gave rise to this holiday and light the first candle.
Our children and youth will tell the story of a potato pancake desperate to distinguish himself and his holiday from all things Christmas.
Enjoy the amazing costumes and set designed by Michelle Broge-Connor, the inspired direction of Robyn Travers, and the exquisite stage managing of one of our youth, Evelyn Erbrecht.
Please bring a dozen or two cookies to share in our annual cookie exchange to occur after the service.
We will also be trimming our tree and decorating the church for the holidays.

WD & Z- Jesus Discussion Group
2025-12-21 12:00 - 13:15 | Worth and Dignity Room
Jesus Discussion Group – Tony Palermo
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4405 2949
Passcode: [REDACTED]

E - Meet the Church
2025-12-21 12:30 - 14:00 | East Room and Zoom

W- Meditation Group
2025-12-22 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
2025-12-22 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!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Potluck
2025-12-24 17:00 - 21:00 | West Room and Zoom

Z - Connections Team Meeting
2025-12-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom-GEN

T- Youth Group
2025-12-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Truth & Meaning Room (Youth Group Room)
Contact: Robyn Travers, Youth Group Adult Leader

"Choosing Hope” with CeaseFire PA
2025-12-28 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Sunday Services Team
This Sunday, we welcome Beth Foringer, Senior Southwest PA Coordinator with CeaseFirePA, as our guest speaker. Her sermon, “Choosing Hope”, is offered on the Sunday after Christmas, a time to reflect on how we carry hope forward when the holidays end and the work of justice remains. We hope you will join us as we reflect together on choosing hope and turning it into action. (Content warning: Gun violence)

F & J - Kids Night Out
2026-01-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Friendship Hall

F and/or Outside- Bocce and Giant Jenga
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Friendship Hall

"Creative Resistance" Not Just Another Protest
2026-01-04 10:30 - 12:30 | West Room and Zoom
Sunday Services Team
This Sunday, we will explore some different ways of resisting situations and policies that don’t feel quite right. We’ve all participated in marches and protests which have their place but sometimes we need to shake things up a bit. We will delve into some of the creative ways that people have used to get their point across.
