Services

Love Is Love

This service will be a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming marriage equality. Having the right to marry (whether you choose to exercise that right or not) is an important step forward in the long struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights. At a time when many rights are in peril, it … Continued

The Flaming Chalice

The image of a flaming chalice, which has its roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, has been the primary symbol of Unitarianism since the 1940s. This service will explore the meaning and history of this symbol, especially as it relates to the larger mission of Unitarian Universalism in the world.

Youth Group Service

The Sunnyhill High School Youth Group will present the Sunday morning service, which includes a Bridging Ceremony.

Memorial Day and Julia Ward Howe

The celebration of Memorial Day was greatly influenced by Julia Ward Howe (for whom Howe Elementary School in Mt. Lebanon was named), an early Unitarian feminist and trailblazer whose life and legacy can teach us a lot about moving forward in life despite adversity and personal challenges.

It’s About Deep Time

Sometimes in our justice and advocacy work we can become consumed by a sense of urgency that can lead to frustration and even hopelessness when we encounter major setbacks. What would happen if we imagined a different way of seeing ourselves and our work, one that was more hopeful and relational? This service will explore … Continued

Parenting in the Apocalypse, Part 2

Parenting is a challenging undertaking even in the best of times, but the chaos and uncertainty of our current era has turned parenting into an even more arduous and impossibly demanding task. What are the lessons learned from recent times for parents and everyone else?

Coming of Age

Join us for a service led by Sunnyhill’s Coming of Age class. Credo is a Latin word, which is generally translated as “I believe,” but its literal meaning is closer to “what I set my heart to.” Sunnyhill’s Coming of Age (COA) class will share what is close to their hearts in this service, which is a capstone of the COA curriculum. Join … Continued

Music of Carol Karl

This service will honor the life and music of Carol Karl, one of Sunnyhill’s founding members who died last year. Carol served as the congregation’s music director for some five decades, and this service will celebrate her memory and her musical legacy.

Climate Justice Now

The earth, wounded as it may be, still holds immense healing potential, both for itself and for us. What lessons can we learn from the earth about healing and wholeness? And how are we called to bring climate justice into being here and now?

Intention, Impact and Covenant

There’s often a big difference between our good intentions and our actual impact on others’ lives—particularly if there is an imbalance between our levels of power, privilege, and influence. How can we work toward aligning our impact with our intentions,and how might the concept of covenant help us?