Due to time constraints, these questions are being addressed here by Rev. D. Kate Walker: Q. What is your favorite Unitarian Joke? A. How many UU’s does it take to change a lightbulb? None, the lightbulb has to want to change itself. Q. How can you help your family to live a spiritual life when … Continue reading Unanswered questions from Question Box on August 20
Fall programs begin September 17th! This year, we are excited to have three programs suitable for school-aged children. The ages span from PreK to 5th grade, with each class consisting of three grades grouped together for developmentally appropriate learning. While the classes are offered for specific grades in general, parents and guardians have the freedom … Continue reading Sunday Morning Children’s Enrichment – Fall 2023 Program Announcement
Thursday, September 14 at 7 PM First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh or online605 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Registration Required Join members and supporters of the Environmental Justice Initiative of First UnitarianChurch of Pittsburgh in a conversation with award-winning filmmaker, photographerand activist Mark Dixon in a multi-platform event. Mark will be sharing insights aboutliving well … Continue reading Exploring Air Pollution: Monitoring and Mitigation with Mark Dixon
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund is a fund the minister or pastoral care team can use to provide confidential assistance to those facing emergency financial need, for congregational or community programs in need of seed money, or for other tax-exempt purposes stated in board policy.
Three of our dedicated Urban Eco Stewards skillfully tackled a massive, invasive, multiflora rose plant and removed a lot of Goutweed when they gathered at our site on Aug. 2. There are many more of these and other invasive plants that await our attention. Rewarding conversations accompanied the work. If you want to be notified … Continue reading 1st UU Urban Eco Stewards tackle invasive plants
Where? Sandra Woolley’s at 5515 Dunmoyle Ave, Pittsburgh, 15217 When? Sunday, August 13, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Why? Come enjoy fellowship with neighbors and good desserts. Come learn about PIIN’s work for justice in the Pittsburgh region, including collaborating with First UU on Environmental Justice. Come find out why PIIN badly needs Sustaining Donors to support this important work … Continue reading A Fundraiser for PIIN (PA Interfaith Impact Network
Take a 20-minute anonymized survey to help researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a study on “Spirituality and Religion as a Protective Factor for LGBTQ+ Individuals who have Experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences.” The purpose of this study is to learn more about LBGTQ+ individuals with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their journey as spiritual … Continue reading Contribute to Research on LGBTQ+-Affirming Faith Experiences
This is for the entire congregation. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend! Building a Culture of Inclusion. A 2-day workshop specifically for our congregation facilitated by noted UU Leader Paula Cole Jones Note: Paula Cole Jones is a Lifelong UU at All Souls Church in Washington, DC, and a founding leader of the … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! All Church Workshop on Building a Culture of Inclusion
Join Coro Latinamericano! Membership is open to anyone who likes to sing in Spanish. (Don’t worry, we’ll teach you if you don’t already speak Spanish.). Rehearsals are Sunday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30, beginning Aug 20 at the First Unitarian Church. For more information, contact Kenya kenyacdworkin@gmail.com
A substantial portion of the business meetings at this year’s General Assembly (GA) in June were devoted to the discussion of the Article II Revisions Proposal. A large number of amendments to the proposal were presented, discussed, and voted on by UU delegates from around the country during GA week. Several of the proposed amendments … Continue reading Report From General Assembly – Part 2
The Khasi Hills Partnership Team meeting will be held via ZOOM Tuesday, August 15 at 7:30 pm. Please join us as we plan for 2023-2024 and celebrate our successful last fundraising year. We were able to fund both of our teacher’s salaries as well as cover the 10% administrative costs of the UUNEI.The end of … Continue reading Khasi Hills Partnership news
