This Sunday

“Peace Circles”

Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea have been creating circles of engagement and reflection for many, many years.  And yet the concept is still almost counter-cultural:   equal seating around a circle where everyone has a chance to speak or remain silent; where everyone listens deeply; where a synchronicity of souls comes together … Continue reading “Peace Circles”

PIIN is the October Share the Plate charity!

Since 2000, PIIN (The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) has been organizing people of faith to change the balance of power for justice and equity in Southwestern PA. PIIN is a power building organization of 31 interfaith congregations, nonprofits and labor organizations focused on affecting change through the practices of community organizing. Through mentoring and training leaders, building relationships with those in power and holding them accountable, and planning and implementing powerful collective action, PIIN creates opportunities for  marginalized people, to build power for justice. Learn more.

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.

We are open for rentals and weddings

First Unitarian Church offers many rooms for your celebrations and meetings. For large gatherings, we recommend the Sanctuary (300 people), the Schweitzer Room (50 people), and the Garden (80 people). For smaller meetings, we have a number of different rooms to fit your needs. Submit a reservation request now. 

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Humanist Group
11/02/21    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Humanist group meetings Want to learn about Humanism? Join us, the steering committee of the First Church Humanist Group, as we explore briefly the paths [...]
04 Nov
11/04/21    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome! Contact Alice Carnes, co-chair, alice.carnes51@yahoo.com, or Alice Bright Membership Chair ab03@andrew.cmu.edu to include you on our group email list. Information about Women [...]
06 Nov
11/06/21    
9:45 am - 3:00 pm
Join fellow Unitarian Universalists for a day of camaraderie, connection, and collaboration at the 8th Annual Assembly of the UUs of Greater Pittsburgh! Register at https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/mhsxwyh0g9271i/
06 Nov
11/06/21    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
07 Nov
11/07/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
07 Nov
11/07/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
EECM Shelter Meal Delivered
11/07/21    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) is dedicated to helping vulnerable adults and at-risk children and youth throughout our Pittsburgh Neighborhood. First Unitarian Church has [...]
10 Nov
11/10/21    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 The men's group will meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 with a ZOOM gathering. All are welcome!  If you [...]
SongSpace presents Alex Hamburger
11/11/21    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
SongSpace presents Alex Hamburger Thursday Nov 11, 7:30pm SongSpace at First Unitarian 605 Morewood Ave. (Shadyside) https://songspace.brownpapertickets.com/ https://www.uusongspace.com/ Flutist, composer and singer Alex Hamburger threads [...]
13 Nov
11/13/21    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our first 2021 Habitat for Humanity work party will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 516 N. Braddock Ave. on Saturday, November [...]
13 Nov
11/13/21    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register to attend and learn and strengthen your advocacy and organizing skills. Learn more: https://www.first-unitarian-pgh.org/saving-our-democracy-uujusticepa-advocacy-day/
14 Nov
11/14/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
14 Nov
11/14/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
14 Nov
11/14/21    
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Our Green Sanctuary Team meets virtually to discuss updates and ideas. Change is coming! Interested? Contact greensanctuary@first-unitarian-pgh.org for a Zoom invitation.
16 Nov
11/16/21    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We will have fellowship with Miguel Sague and rehearse his English translation of the familiar Ecuadorian folksong “Vasija de Barro” and rehearse other songs as [...]
17 Nov
11/17/21    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
While the church building is closed, the Board of Trustees is holding its monthly meetings. Meetings take place every third Wednesday of the month at [...]
18 Nov
11/18/21    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome! Contact Alice Carnes, co-chair, alice.carnes51@yahoo.com, or Alice Bright Membership Chair ab03@andrew.cmu.edu to include you on our group email list. Information about Women [...]
20 Nov
11/20/21    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pat Schuetz and Betty Duquesnoy will be at the church's Morewood Avenue door collecting donations for the Afghan refugees who have resettled in Pittsburgh. These [...]
21 Nov
11/21/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
21 Nov
11/21/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
21 Nov
11/21/21    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The First Unitarian Racial Justice Task Force meets on the third Sunday of every month from 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET via Zoom. If you [...]
27 Nov
11/27/21    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
First Unitarian Church member Kate Snow performs her one-woman show, "Strange Power." The performance is appropriate for all ages. Admission is a free-will donation. We [...]
28 Nov
11/28/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
28 Nov
11/28/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
02 Dec
12/02/21    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome! Contact Alice Carnes, co-chair, alice.carnes51@yahoo.com, or Alice Bright Membership Chair ab03@andrew.cmu.edu to include you on our group email list. Information about Women [...]
05 Dec
12/05/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
05 Dec
12/05/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
EECM Shelter Meal Delivered
12/05/21    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) is dedicated to helping vulnerable adults and at-risk children and youth throughout our Pittsburgh Neighborhood. First Unitarian Church has [...]
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