Dear friends, It has been lovely to reconnect with folks in Community Singers and at First Unitarian over the past couple weeks with the resumption of weekly rehearsals and our Ingathering service at First UU.  If you haven’t made it to a rehearsal or performance yet, I hope you will soon. “Who are the Community Singers?”  We are a choir that … Continue reading UU Pittsburgh Community Singers

We are a choir that is open to all members of First Unitarian as well as the wider Pittsburgh Community and that does many different types of performances. We make connections in the Pittsburgh community and perform at community events that have a focus on social justice, interfaith cooperation and/or multicultural celebration. These community performances … Continue reading “Who are the Community Singers?”

Sunday, September 15, is Board Activity Day! First Unitarian’s Board of Trustees is responsible for financial management, policy, discerning the needs and desires of the congregation, planning for the future, and assessing the health of our religious community. In addition, there are several administrative committees that do the hands-on work of running the church, so … Continue reading Board Activity Day!

“Torchbearers: The Story of Pittsburgh’s Freedom Fighters”, (a WQED production from 2006) will be our film for September. The film “revisits Pittsburgh’s struggles during the so-called golden era of civil rights, and meet many of the men and women who lit the way for the generations that followed. Hosted by Chris Moore and produced by … Continue reading Racial Justice Task Force Monthly Film

As we enter the most active time for people engaged in the November election, please help to protect the church’s nonprofit status by observing the following practices:* In situations where you’re representing the church, or might reasonably be seen as representing the church, avoid expressing support for, and/or opposition to, any candidate running for public … Continue reading Election Season Reminder

Dear friends, The Community Singers will begin a new choir year at First Unitarian on September 4 at 7 p.m. I hope you will consider joining us, whether you are a long-time member or a newbie. All are welcome!  I am happy to be back in the saddle as Director, and I am also happy that Community … Continue reading UU Pittsburgh Community Singers

Voter participation will be key to what is arguably the most consequential election since the Civil War. Unfortunately, residents of frontline communities continue to experience a range of injustices because, historically, they have had so little influence on policy decisions. As a result, many feel alienated and disengaged from the civic and democratic process. The … Continue reading Building Power for Social Justice Through Voter Engagement

Our Sunday morning religious education program is hopping! A few more volunteers are needed to fill out our teaching teams at each level. There is at least one experienced returning teacher in each class. Needs we have are as follows: – Spirit Play teachers for PreK/ K and 1st – 3rd (Training provided!) World Religions … Continue reading VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO TEACH SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION!

Join Rev. Kate and a few church members after services this Sunday for an informal meet and greet. We’ll have an opportunity to share a bit about our personal spiritual journeys while also learning about the history and theology of Unitarian Universalism and First Unitarian Church. So grab your coffee or tea and join us … Continue reading Introduction to Unitarian Universalism