Title of Talk: Worries about AI: Speculative Problems and Foreseeable Problems Speaker: Dr.Richard Dub Location: Schweitzer room and on Zoom. We hope you will be able to come in person, but if you can’t, send an email to HumanistGroup@First-Unitarian-pgh.Org to get the link. Description: We are in the midst of an AI boom. Predictions and promises about … Continue reading Humanist Group May Meeting
WE ARE STILL ON ZOOM IN MAY, our LAST regular meeting until September! Summer Excursion options will be sent soon. I will copy the Zoom link in a separate message. On Wednesday, May 14th, the men’s group meeting will be from 7:30 to 9:00, and it will be ON ZOOM. Our leader will be Jim … Continue reading MEN’S GROUP PROGRAM
Most of you know that First UU maintains a list of medical assist equipment (such as crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, bedside items, and much more). These items are owned by and kept at the homes of individual members and are loaned to members in need. To request an item, send an email to medicalequipment@first-unitarian-pgh.org. What … Continue reading Medical Assist Equipment Loans
Every year, First Unitarian Church collects nominations for the Share The Plate offerings collected each Sunday. As you know, the donations are split 50/50 each Sunday with that month’s partner organization. The nomination and choice of the organizations is done in a democratic process. Members of the congregation take an active part in choosing 8 … Continue reading Now Accepting Nominations for Share the Plate
We are seeking current or previous professionals with experience in psychology, social work, teaching, medical, and other fields. These three people would be available to respond to any issues that may arise regarding abuse and safety between adults and children, and consult for the safety team as it updates our safety policies. This is a … Continue reading The Safety Team wants YOU!
Our budget is running a bit more negative than expected, but not yet at a level that is a cause for concern. Our long-term finances remain healthy. All information below is as of the end of March. Revenue and ExpensesOur operating income was $134,342, 92% of our budget of $146,103. Pledge contributions were about $17,000 … Continue reading 1st Quarter 2025 Financial Report
Hello to those who like to play in dirt. The church grounds are starting to bloom and need some attention. The dates to weed, trim, and plant have changed. Our first day will be Monday, April 28, and NOT the Thursday before. We will continue to meet on the second Saturday morning of the month, … Continue reading Gardening Group Change of Date
Evidence of pandemics extends back to the earliest recorded times. Increasing encroachment of humans into the natural world has led to the spread of most zoonotic diseases. We will describe those diseases throughout history, the advent of vaccination, and the eventual elimination of smallpox through public health measures. How diseases spread and how they might … Continue reading Speakers Forum Presentation: Pandemics and Public Health
Have you ever been interested in giving a sermon? Have you ever been interested in how a UU minister writes a sermon, how sermons differ from other forms of expression, or how sermons fit together with the rest of worship? Come join Reverend Kate and Intern Minister Mac for a sermon-writing workshop on Saturday, April … Continue reading Sermon-Writing Workshop
As buds poke through the dirt, trying out the air and testing for spring, the garden group is preparing to make room for them by trimming back the remains of last year’s plants. If you enjoy being outside and digging and clipping are your thing, join us! We will meet starting Thursday, April 24, at … Continue reading First UU Gardening
WE ARE STILL ON ZOOM IN APRIL! In a separate message, I will send you a link. April 9, 2025. The Wednesday, April 9th meeting of the Men’s group will be from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. It will be held on Zoom. Our leader will be – J Reitz. TOPIC – I … Continue reading Men of 1st Church
