Our finances are in an OK position going into the last quarter of the year. Although we continue to suffer losses due to the pandemic, we are still generally operating as budgeted for the year. All information below is as of September 30. Assets and LiabilitiesAsset balances add up to $227,414, a notable decrease from … Continue reading 3rd Quarter Treasurer’s Report: Finances Are ‘OK’
Every September, Founders Day is celebrated in the Khasi Hills. We’ve been asked about the founding many times by curious congregation members, “how did Unitarianism become a stronghold in this very rural remote part of India?” It wasn’t a ”sure thing- “ the religious history of these hills has many plots, secrets, and pathways. The … Continue reading The Founding of Khasi Hills Unitarians in India
Our goal continues to be to support the two additional teachers that were needed following the inauguration of our new Higher Secondary School in June 2016. We’ve raised $9600 for two teachers’ salaries ($4800 each) the last four years, doing so until government funding kicks in after accreditation. This school enables students to complete high … Continue reading Khasi Hills 2021-2022 School Sponsorship Project Outreach
Pastoral care message I recently bought a Fitbit. I wondered if it was going to change my life; I just wasn’t sure for the better or worse. This summer, I had two analog watches cease and desist their timely function and found myself at a choice. For years, I only wore my watch while working as a way to … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connection
As we enter a year of hybrid church activity, there is a small but growing need for volunteers! The time commitments will vary depending on the volunteer’s interests. Volunteers for adult faith programs will likely be facilitators for multiple ongoing sessions of a class. In contrast, volunteers for the various family programs will be needed … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities in Lifespan Religious Education
Volunteer needed Our love and prayers are with Cicely Moultrie and her husband as they expect a new arrival on Oct. 11. While she is on parental leave, here at First Unitarian, we still need one more volunteer to help work on the church calendar and scheduling. It takes 2-5 hours per week and can … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections
The Unitarian Universalist Association has just published a book that Rev. Kate put together as lead author and editor. It’s called The Through Line: 200 Years of the Berry Street Essay, it’s a collection of reflections about the longest running essay series in the country run by the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association. She is the … Continue reading The Through Line: 200 Years of the Berry Street Essay
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Song space at First Unitarian presents Alice Howe & Freebo Thursday August 26, 6:30pm at Baum Grove Parklet 400 Roup Ave in Friendship Bring your own chair/blanket & snacks/drinks if you like $20 Donation Suggested Alice Howe is a rising young voice in modern folk music, hailing from Boston and now based in Los Angeles. … Continue reading SongSpace presents Alice Howe and Freebo at Baum Grove
Tuesday, 8/24/21 @ 7:05 PMTickets $20Includes $5 concession creditUnitarian Universalists of Greater Pittsburgh Reserve Tickets by July 29http://uupittsburgh.org or dmiles695@verizon.net (412 318 1990)PreGame Meet at PNC Left Field Lounge at 6:00—RSVP
We’re celebrating what is hopefully the beginning of the end of the pandemic at Baum Grove Parklet, 400 Roup Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, just a mile away from our usual home at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh. Join us! We’re so happy to present the Lonesome No More Trio: Dennis McCurdy (singer-songwriter, music promoter, owner … Continue reading SongSpace Presents “Lonesome No More” at Baum Grove
