Our finances are in a reasonable position after the first half of 2021. Although we continue to suffer losses due to the pandemic, we are generally operating as budgeted for the year. All information below is as of June 30. Assets and LiabilitiesAsset balances add up to $295,928, a notable decrease from the last quarter. … Continue reading 2nd Quarter Treasurer’s Report
https://zoom.us/j/96137365653?pwd=VjFUNnNJeXBDUk43SUF3V3V1eXpCQT09 The Re-Opening Implementation Working Group (RIWG) invites you to a Town Hall meeting this Sunday to hear the latest about our plans to reopen, ask questions, and contribute your thoughts, hopes, and concerns about re-opening our church building. We want to know what you think! What should our priorities be as we formulate a … Continue reading Re-Opening Our Church Building Town Hall Meeting This Sunday, June 27, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Are you a member or friend of First Unitarian who needs practical help with getting vaccinated, or do you have questions about the vaccines? If so, please let the Re-opening Implementation Working Group know by emailing us at reopening@first-unitarian-pgh.org. Tell us what your problem or concern is. We’ll do our best to match you up … Continue reading Do You Need Help With Getting Vaccinated? Can You Help Another Church Member Get Vaccinated?
The Khasi Hills team was pleased to have 15 participants in our first India Zoom visit open to the congregation held on May 23. In addition to hearing from our liaison, Barri Mukhim, we heard video greetings from both of the teachers that we sponsor, one of the 12th grade students, and students singing the … Continue reading Khasi Hills Zoom Call a Success!
Join us Sunday, May 23 9:30-10:30 to connect via ZOOM with Barri Mukhim and Nangroi Suting, our Khasi Hills friends. Barri is our School Management Committee contact and Nangroi is Assistant Headmaster. This power couple have visited our church over the years. This event is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to feel the warmth of our partners … Continue reading Live Zoom Visit with our Khasi Hills India Friends
We remember Amythyst Kiah’s (amythystkiah.com/) riveting performance at SongSpace in 2018 despite incredible travel challenges getting to Pittsburgh. She’s since been a member of Our Native Daughters, an all-female roots group with Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell, and she continues to be a successful solo artist. Here she is performing “Black Myself” on … Continue reading SongSpace
The First Unitarian Church Annual Congregational Meeting will take place via Zoom on Sunday, May 23, 2021, from noon to 2 p.m. Please make sure that this important event is in your calendar! Business to be conducted at the meeting will include: • Electing three new members each to the Board of Trustees and the … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting May 23
Dear First Unitarian Members,As you may know, the Board of Trustees voted at its March 17, 2021, meeting torepay the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan that the First UnitarianChurch of Pittsburgh received in April 2020 rather than to seek loan forgiveness.The $71,200 loan (along with $661.28 in interest) was repaid on March 24, 2021.We … Continue reading A Message from the Board of Trustees; Repayment of the Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan
Our finances are holding up after the first quarter of 2021. Although we continue to suffer losses due to the pandemic, we have successfully planned the cuts and other adjustments necessary to navigate these impacts. While the proliferation of vaccines offers hope, the complete impact of coronavirus on our finances has not yet been felt. … Continue reading First Quarter Treasurer’s Report
A video was presented at the March 21, 2021 church service as part of Share the Plate Sunday. The Khasi Hills Partnership team is hoping to raise the $4800 this church year for the second teacher’s salary at the Higher Secondary School that we have been supporting until the school is accredited and government funding … Continue reading Khasi Hills
Contrary to popular belief, the Ministerial Search Committee has not fallen off the face of the earth! However, we are deep into the process of discernment and mutual selection with our three finalist ministers –“pre-candidates,” in UUA lingo. This normally involves a visit of each minister to Pittsburgh over a whole weekend, but in COVID … Continue reading Search Committee Interviewing Ministerial Pre-Candidates
