This Sunday

“Grandmother God” 

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am Join me in an exploration of Nana Buruku; this profound, primordial representation of deity that originates with the Fon and Dahomey people of west Africa. Nana Buruku is a cosmic creator, equivalent in scale to some of the creator god concepts more familiar to us in the western world. Aged, female, and … Continue reading “Grandmother God” 

Our January Share the Plate is Breaking the Chains of Poverty

Breaking the chains of poverty is a career training program administered by the APRI, Pittsburgh Chapter (A. Philip Randolph Institute’s Pittsburgh Chapter) and facilitated in partnership with United Steelworkers, with the goal of promoting living wage careers and union membership for the minority community.  The program is designed to help participants build the skills necessary to obtain a family-sustaining career in the local building and construction trade unions, manufacturing industry, and emerging energy sector.

New UU Statement of Values

Chalice graphicAfter a democratic process involving thousands of Unitarian Universalists discussing the faith’s values and core theology over the past four-plus years, delegates at the 2024 Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly voted decisively to approve a new statement of values and beliefs for Unitarian Universalism. Read more about this historic vote.

Let Freedom Sing 2025

Monday, Jan 20, 7:30 pm.  Kelly Strayhorn Theater (East Liberty).  Partially sponsored by the First Unitarian Church Social Justice endowment. Get your tickets and help us spread the word! More info / buy tickets / donate @ www.letfreedomsing.net

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
01 Jan
01/01/25    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery Undercroft Gallery kitchen
05 Jan
01/05/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
05 Jan
01/05/25    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Bring your tea or coffee and join Rev. Kate for a dialogue on the Theme of the Month Priestly room
05 Jan
01/05/25    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
05 Jan
01/05/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
AA
06 Jan
01/06/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
08 Jan
01/08/25    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Qi-Gong is a mindfulness practice using gentle movements and controlled breathing for health, wellness, meditation, and peacefulness. Linda Archinaco brings her several years of offering [...]
08 Jan
01/08/25    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
08 Jan
01/08/25    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Priestly Room
12 Jan
01/12/25    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
This church year, 2024-2025, we are restarting the Forum series that was discontinued during the pandemic. The new Forum will meet on the 2nd and [...]
12 Jan
01/12/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
12 Jan
01/12/25    
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday Cottage Meetings with Congregants (Part of Board Strategic Planning Process at Church) to be held after services from 12 noon to 1:30 PM on [...]
12 Jan
01/12/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
12 Jan
01/12/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
12 Jan
01/12/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
12 Jan
01/12/25    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
AA
13 Jan
01/13/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
14 Jan
01/14/25    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Boy Scout Meeting Schweitzer Room
14 Jan
01/14/25    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Schweitzer room
15 Jan
01/15/25    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
15 Jan
01/15/25    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meeting of the First UU Board of Trustees will be held in person/plus remote on this day from 7 PM to 9 PM   Schweitzer room
16 Jan
01/16/25    
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Undercoft Gallary
16 Jan
01/16/25    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Priestly room
18 Jan
01/18/25    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
RUaUU Orientation Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church Are you considering becoming a member of the congregation and want to find out more about what [...]
19 Jan
01/19/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
19 Jan
01/19/25    
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday Cottage Meetings with Congregants (Part of Board Strategic Planning Process at Church) to be held after services from 12 noon to 1:30 PM on [...]
19 Jan
01/19/25    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Regular monthly meeting of UUCF Covenant Group Schweitzer room
19 Jan
01/19/25    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This 4-part series, open to all, will be a facilitated discussion of Isabelle Wilkerson's 'Caste' and will include a light lunch Harper room
19 Jan
01/19/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
19 Jan
01/19/25    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Youth program explores personal religious and ethical beliefs, spiritual practices, and community building. Schweitzer room  
19 Jan
01/19/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
19 Jan
01/19/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
20 Jan
01/20/25    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Young adults (18-35) are invited to bring and play board games in a cozy atmosphere with some refreshments! We meet on the 1st and 3rd [...]
AA
20 Jan
01/20/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
22 Jan
01/22/25    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
23 Jan
01/23/25    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Schweitzer room
23 Jan
01/23/25    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
COMMUNITY ACOUSTIC GATHERINGS @ First UU 7-8:30pm | Twice-monthly gatherings for players of acoustic instruments. We will gather to build both community and musicianship, with [...]
25 Jan
01/25/25    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We will encourage members and friends of the congregation to prepare their favorite chili recipe, which will be sampled by the rest of the congregation, [...]
26 Jan
01/26/25    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
This church year 2024-2025 we are restarting the Forum series that was discontinued during the pandemic. The new Forum will meet on the 2nd and [...]
26 Jan
01/26/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
26 Jan
01/26/25    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
An informal opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and to meet and greet with Rev. Walker and members of the Membership Team. Priestly Room
26 Jan
01/26/25    
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday Cottage Meetings with Congregants (Part of Board Strategic Planning Process at Church) to be held after services from 12 noon to 1:30 PM on [...]
26 Jan
01/26/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
26 Jan
01/26/25    
1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Undercroft Gallery
26 Jan
01/26/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
26 Jan
01/26/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
AA
27 Jan
01/27/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
29 Jan
01/29/25    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
02 Feb
02/02/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
02 Feb
02/02/25    
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday Cottage Meetings with Congregants (Part of Board Strategic Planning Process at Church) to be held after services from 12 noon to 1:30 PM on [...]
02 Feb
02/02/25    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Bring your tea or coffee and join Rev. Kate for a dialogue on the Theme of the Month Priestly room
02 Feb
02/02/25    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This 4-part series, open to all, will be a facilitated discussion of Isabelle Wilkerson's 'Caste' and will include a light lunch Schweitzer room
02 Feb
02/02/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
02 Feb
02/02/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
02 Feb
02/02/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
02 Feb
02/02/25    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
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