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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06 Dec
12/06/20    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
06 Dec
12/06/20    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
All members and friends of First Unitarian Church are invited to attend the Annual Budget Meeting. The Board of Trustees will present the proposed 2021 [...]
09 Dec
12/09/20    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Men's group will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9:00 except in June, July & August. The meetings are currently [...]
SongSpace Stream with Buffalo Rose
12/12/20    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buffalo Rose returns to SongSpace Dec. 12, 7:30 pm for a Livestream to remember! “How can a band be loose and tight at the same [...]
13 Dec
12/13/20    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
13 Dec
12/13/20    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Green Sanctuary Team meeting via Zoom. Email greensanctuary@first-unitarian-pgh.org for a link.
13 Dec
12/13/20    
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Are you considering becoming a member of the congregation and want to find out more about what that means? How do people of diverse beliefs [...]
15 Dec
12/15/20    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Membership Team works to welcome visitors, encourage and sustain membership, and provide information about Unitarian Universalism and First Church to visitors and potential members.
16 Dec
12/16/20    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
While the church building is closed, the Board of Trustees is holding its monthly meetings via Zoom. The next meeting is on Wednesday, December 16, [...]
17 Dec
12/17/20    
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
On the first and third Thursdays of each month on Zoom from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A business meeting occurs from 10:30 a.m. to [...]
20 Dec
12/20/20    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
Winter Solstice Service
12/21/20    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
"Descent of Persephone" - A Virtual Winter Solstice Service Each year, nature invites us to contemplate darkness, light, and space in-between.  This year, our solstice [...]
24 Dec
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Livestreamed at 6:00 pm (prelude begins at 5:55 pm) “The Gifts of Christmas” A traditional Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve service, [...]
27 Dec
12/27/20    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
03 Jan
01/03/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
EECM Shelter Meal Delivered
01/03/21    
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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