I teach a healthy boundaries class for professional religious leaders. I am absolutely clear that healthy boundaries are the foundation of healthy ministry in all contexts; church, hospital, or non-profit. Healthy boundaries are also crucial with families and work. But what are healthy boundaries? We like to think boundaries are either firm and can’t be … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections
Thursday, September 15, from 11 am – 1 pm. (Rain date is Thursday, September 22.) We will gather in the Church Garden, enjoying each other and our cooking talents. FRIENDS ARE WELCOME. As a special treat, the Quilt Show in the Undercroft Gallery will be open. WHAT TO BRING: your own plate, silverware, napkin, cup/glass, … Continue reading Mark your calendar for the Women’s Alliance Fall Potluck
RUaUU? Orientation Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church- 9/10/22Are you considering becoming a member of the congregation and want to find out more about what that means? How do people of diverse beliefs become part of one congregation? Enjoy a morning of exploration about your own spiritual and religious orientation and the workings of the … Continue reading RUaUU? Orientation Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church
Food Trucks, Guest Speakers, and an Issues Table Walk PIIN Trucking For Justice Rally on September 25th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. It will be held at Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 1025 Liverpool St. Pittsburgh. This is PIIN’s 2022 Annual Community Fundraiser. Food Trucks, Guest Speakers & Issues Table Walk. Enjoy meeting inspiring people and learning more … Continue reading Trucking for Justice!
Volunteers are needed for September, October, November, and December. The East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) is dedicated to helping vulnerable adults, at-risk children, and youth throughout our Pittsburgh Neighborhood. First Unitarian Church has a regular commitment to cook and serve a meal for those at the shelter on the first Sunday of the month. To … Continue reading EECM Shelter Meals
Volunteers are needed to help move the Nursery to the Semple Room and make it welcoming for families again! Parents will be able to be a step away from their young children; they can also listen to the service while in the room as it is already fitted with an intercom link to the Sanctuary. … Continue reading The Nursery is Re-Opening – And Moving!!!
UU the Vote 2022 Has Launched! When we organize, we build power in our communities for justice, accountability, and healing. In the last two years, UU the Vote has built new networks of spiritual and political communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate. With UU the Vote 2022 we’re organizing on the state and local levels to … Continue reading Are you interested in getting out the vote?
Our First Unitarian Church Art Committee is back at work and has organized a series of shows for the fall. The first show will be a show of quilts made by the UU Quilters. Expect the Undercroft Gallery to be a very colorful space during September. The show will be ready for viewing after … Continue reading Our First Unitarian Church Art Committee is back!
The September 14th meeting of the Men’s group will be from 7:30 to 9:00. It will be an – IN-PERSON meeting in our usual spot – The Priestly Room. Our leader will be a guest – Sonia Wellington – who will lead a discussion interested in gathering our thoughts on the 8th Principe. I know … Continue reading Men’s Group
“Even in the darkest of times we have the right to expect some illumination… Such illumination may well come less from theories and concepts than from the uncertain, flickering, and often weak light that some men and women, in their lives and works, will kindle under almost all circumstances and shed over the time-span that … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections
Members Art ExhibitThe Art Committee of First Unitarian is very pleased to re-instate the Members Art Exhibit. Artworks of all kinds done by Members and Friends of the Church in various media will be displayed from Sept 30 to October 28 in the Undercroft Gallery. We have waited a long time, and this promises to … Continue reading Call for Artists!
