Welcome to First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

This Sunday

“Love Letter to the Earth”

, ,

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am On this Earth Day and Easter Sunday, we gather with all generations to remind the earth we love and treasure its beauty while celebrating the cycle of life and death.  Wear your favorite Easter/Spring Hat for a fun-filled contest. A special Earth Day addition to our annual Easter Egg Hunt will follow … Continue reading “Love Letter to the Earth”

Order of Service

Our April Share the Plate is The Afro-American Music Institute

The Afro-American Music Institute,  located at 7131 Hamilton Avenue, has provided musical programs of excellence since 1982.  Under the guidance and tutelage of James and Pamela Johnson, the institute offers specialized instrumental and vocal training in all styles of African American music for all age groups.  A special emphasis is put on programming for children and young adults.  There are music classes and ensembles including a boys’ choir.    https://afroamericanmusic.org/

Capital Campaign Launch: Warming Our Welcome, Brightening Our Future

  We’ve launched an exciting campaign to make our church more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable. Planned improvements include energy-efficient heating and cooling, upgraded lighting and sound, a modern video system, outdoor enhancements, and a long-term endowment. We invite every member to attend a small group meeting to learn more and get involved. Learn more.

WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW!

Support your UU values and write letters to your federal officials. Tell them what you think or write using guidance/talking points on critical issues from UUSJ. Come, write, then go downstairs for ice cream, or grab your snack and return to the Schweitzer Room to join us. The letters will be promptly delivered by hand to their local offices. Volunteers to do this as well as help with the monthly logistics for WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW! are welcomed. April 13, 2025.

Congregation News

Featured Events

17 Apr
Women's Alliance Meeting
17 Apr 25
17 Apr
Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
17 Apr 25
17 Apr
First Pennsylvania Commandiere
17 Apr 25
  • All Events

    • Church Calendar

    Today
    Mon
    Tue
    Wed
    Thu
    Fri
    Sat
    Sun
    M
    T
    W
    T
    F
    S
    S
    30
    7:00 PM - AA
    31
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    3:00 PM - EECM meal prep
    6
    7:00 PM - AA
    7
    8
    10:30 AM - Qi - Gong Class
    9
    10
    11
    10:00 AM - Coming of Age
    12
    12:00 PM - Young Adults
    6:00 PM - Venture Crew
    13
    7:00 PM - AA
    14
    7:00 PM - Venture Crew
    15
    16
    17
    18
    19
    12:00 PM - Young Adults
    20
    7:00 PM - AA
    21
    22
    23
    24
    25
    26
    11:30 AM - Intro to UU
    12:00 PM - Young Adults
    1:30 PM - Venture Crew
    27
    7:00 PM - AA
    28
    29
    30
    31
    1
    2
    12:00 PM - Young Adults
    6:00 PM - Venture Crew
    AA
    30 Dec
    12/30/24    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    New Years Day Pajama Bagel Brunch
    01 Jan
    01/01/25    
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Undercroft Gallery kitchen
    More Info
    Women's Alliance Meeting
    02 Jan
    01/02/25    
    10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Undercoft Gallary
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    05 Jan
    01/05/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
    More Info
    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    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
    More Info
    EECM meal prep
    05 Jan
    01/05/25    
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    06 Jan
    01/06/25    
    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 [...]
    More Info
    AA
    06 Jan
    01/06/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Qi - Gong Class
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Men's Group Meeting
    08 Jan
    01/08/25    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Priestly Room
    More Info
    Coming of Age
    11 Jan
    01/11/25    
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Forum
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    12 Jan
    01/12/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
    More Info
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Young Adults
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Venture Crew
    12 Jan
    01/12/25    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    AA
    13 Jan
    01/13/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Venture Crew
    14 Jan
    01/14/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Boy Scout Meeting Schweitzer Room
    More Info
    Humanist Group Meeting
    14 Jan
    01/14/25    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Qi – Gong Class
    15 Jan
    01/15/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Qigong (chee-gong) is a mind-body practice that improves overall health and well-being. It includes gentle movements, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation. Beginners are welcome. Sessions [...]
    More Info
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    16 Jan
    01/16/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting
    19 Jan
    01/19/25    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    All are welcome to explore fostering our relationship, get an update from our India Partners, and help plan Khasi Hills Sunday for March 2. Hybrid [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    19 Jan
    01/19/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
    More Info
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Photo show and Scavenger Hunt
    19 Jan
    01/19/25    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Enjoy the Members and Friends Photo Show again on Sunday at coffee hour in the Undercroft Gallery. A new scavenger hunt this week will add [...]
    More Info
    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    19 Jan
    01/19/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Regular monthly meeting of UUCF Covenant Group Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Young Adults
    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 [...]
    More Info
    RJTF book discussion session 1
    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
    More Info
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    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  
    More Info
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Israeli & Christian Zionism: Explanation, impact and connections to Christian Nationallism
    19 Jan
    01/19/25    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Co-Sponsored by FOSNA (Friends of Sabeel North America), PJN (Palestine Justice Network), and the Presbyterian Church USA, the Rev Marietta Macy, the co-moderator of PJN [...]
    More Info
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    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 [...]
    More Info
    AA
    20 Jan
    01/20/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Qi – Gong Class
    22 Jan
    01/22/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Qigong (chee-gong) is a mind-body practice that improves overall health and well-being. It includes gentle movements, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation. Beginners are welcome. Sessions [...]
    More Info
    VIM congregational conversation
    22 Jan
    01/22/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Priestly room
    More Info
    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    23 Jan
    01/23/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    23 Jan
    01/23/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Priestly room Rescheduled from our usual time on the third Thursday of each month due to last week's inclement weather.
    More Info
    Religious Education Teacher Orientation #2
    25 Jan
    01/25/25    
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    We are meeting to touch base on how things have gone and learn about the new UU values. Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Chili Cook-Off and Game Night
    25 Jan
    01/25/25    
    5:00 pm - 7:15 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, [...]
    More Info
    SongSpace Presents Chrissy Strong and Morgan Erina
    25 Jan
    01/25/25    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Chrissy Strong & Morgan Erina Saturday January 25 7:30pm Advance Tickets at https://uusongspace.eventbee.com! We've been looking forward to this co-bill all year long! Chrissy Strong [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Forum
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Special Pre-Service Music 10:25am
    26 Jan
    01/26/25    
    10:25 am - 10:30 am
    Composer and community song leaders DAVID MAHLER & JULIE HANIFY present “Why We Sing” along with other music throughout the worship service this coming Sunday. [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    26 Jan
    01/26/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
    More Info
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Intro to UU
    26 Jan
    01/26/25    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Join us this coming Sunday in the Schweitzer Room following the service to learn more about the history, varied theologies, and organization of Unitarian Universalism. [...]
    More Info
    Young Adults
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Mindfulness Multigenerational Group practice
    26 Jan
    01/26/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Mindfulness is an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” says Jon Kabat-Zinn. “And then I sometimes add, in [...]
    More Info
    Venture Crew
    26 Jan
    01/26/25    
    1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    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 [...]
    More Info
    AA
    27 Jan
    01/27/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Qi – Gong Class
    29 Jan
    01/29/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Qigong (chee-gong) is a mind-body practice that improves overall health and well-being. It includes gentle movements, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation. Beginners are welcome. Sessions [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    02 Feb
    02/02/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
    More Info
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    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 [...]
    More Info
    RJTF book discussion session 2
    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
    More Info
    Young Adults
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Meal preparation for EECM sunday dinner
    02 Feb
    02/02/25    
    2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Undercroft Kitchen
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Venture Crew
    02 Feb
    02/02/25    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    More VIM Sessions Added Due to Popular Demand!
    02 Feb
    02/02/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    New VIM (Vision-Identity-Mission) sessions have been added for February due to popular demand. These are listening and sharing circles of 10 participants, where we consider [...]
    More Info
    Events on 12/30/24
    30 Dec
    AA
    30 Dec 24
    Events on 01/01/25
    01 Jan
    New Years Day Pajama Bagel Brunch
    1 Jan 25
    Events on 01/02/25
    02 Jan
    Women's Alliance Meeting
    2 Jan 25
    Events on 01/05/25
    05 Jan
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    5 Jan 25
    Pittsburgh
    05 Jan
    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    5 Jan 25
    05 Jan
    EECM meal prep
    5 Jan 25
    05 Jan
    Coro Latinamericano
    5 Jan 25
    Events on 01/06/25
    06 Jan
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    6 Jan 25
    06 Jan
    AA
    6 Jan 25
    Events on 01/08/25
    08 Jan
    Qi - Gong Class
    8 Jan 25
    08 Jan
    Men's Group Meeting
    8 Jan 25
    Events on 01/11/25
    11 Jan
    Coming of Age
    11 Jan 25
    Events on 01/12/25
    12 Jan
    Sunday Morning Forum
    12 Jan 25
    12 Jan
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    12 Jan 25
    Pittsburgh
    12 Jan
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    12 Jan 25
    12 Jan
    Young Adults
    12 Jan 25
    12 Jan
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    12 Jan 25
    12 Jan
    Coro Latinamericano
    12 Jan 25
    12 Jan
    Venture Crew
    12 Jan 25
    Events on 01/13/25
    13 Jan
    AA
    13 Jan 25
    Events on 01/14/25
    14 Jan
    Venture Crew
    14 Jan 25
    14 Jan
    Humanist Group Meeting
    14 Jan 25
    Events on 01/15/25
    15 Jan
    Qi – Gong Class
    15 Jan 25
    Events on 01/16/25
    16 Jan
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    16 Jan 25
    Events on 01/19/25
    19 Jan
    Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    19 Jan 25
    Pittsburgh
    19 Jan
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    Photo show and Scavenger Hunt
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    Young Adults
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    RJTF book discussion session 1
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    Coro Latinamericano
    19 Jan 25
    19 Jan
    Israeli & Christian Zionism: Explanation, impact and connections to Christian Nationallism
    19 Jan 25
    Events on 01/20/25
    20 Jan
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    20 Jan 25
    20 Jan
    AA
    20 Jan 25
    Events on 01/22/25
    22 Jan
    Qi – Gong Class
    22 Jan 25
    22 Jan
    VIM congregational conversation
    22 Jan 25
    Events on 01/23/25
    23 Jan
    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    23 Jan 25
    23 Jan
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    23 Jan 25
    Events on 01/25/25
    25 Jan
    Religious Education Teacher Orientation #2
    25 Jan 25
    25 Jan
    Chili Cook-Off and Game Night
    25 Jan 25
    25 Jan
    SongSpace Presents Chrissy Strong and Morgan Erina
    25 Jan 25
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 01/26/25
    26 Jan
    Sunday Morning Forum
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Special Pre-Service Music 10:25am
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    26 Jan 25
    Pittsburgh
    26 Jan
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Intro to UU
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Young Adults
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Mindfulness Multigenerational Group practice
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Venture Crew
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    26 Jan 25
    26 Jan
    Coro Latinamericano
    26 Jan 25
    Events on 01/27/25
    27 Jan
    AA
    27 Jan 25
    Events on 01/29/25
    29 Jan
    Qi – Gong Class
    29 Jan 25
    Events on 02/02/25
    02 Feb
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    2 Feb 25
    Pittsburgh
    02 Feb
    VIM (Vision Identity Mission) Cottage Meetings
    2 Feb 25
    02 Feb
    RJTF book discussion session 2
    2 Feb 25
    02 Feb
    Young Adults
    2 Feb 25
    02 Feb
    Meal preparation for EECM sunday dinner
    2 Feb 25
    02 Feb
    Coro Latinamericano
    2 Feb 25
    02 Feb
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    2 Feb 25
    02 Feb
    Venture Crew
    2 Feb 25
    02 Feb
    More VIM Sessions Added Due to Popular Demand!
    2 Feb 25
     See Full Calendar  
    Make a Reservation