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Right now, the Annual Member Art Exhibit is in the Undercroft. I had not seen it until last Sunday. We do have talented artists in our Congregation. Be sure to visit the Exhibit. This coming Sunday is the last Sunday it will be hanging. In November, we will have a posthumous show of Julius Schwartz’s … Continue reading ART IN THE UNDERCROFT GALLERY
Dear friends, See below a schedule of rehearsals & performances and a link to repertoire learning resources for Community Singers. As always, please let me know how you are doing and if you have any questions or comments. In faith and love, Kris Thurs, 24 Oct, 7:00 pm, Rehearsal at AAMI Sun, 27 Oct, 10:30 (9:30 call), Service … Continue reading Community Singer’s Schedule
This meeting is co-sponsored by the Racial Justice Task Force. Church Member and retired CMU Professor of Information Systems Randy Weinberg will speak to us on “The Legacy of Redlining”. In this lecture, based on his CMU Osher course on this topic, he investigates the original intent and subsequent consequences of the government sponsored neighborhood … Continue reading November Humanist Group meeting: The legacy of Redlining
The Share the Plate nominee for October is PIIN (The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network)Since 2000 PIIN has been organizing people of faith to change the balance of power for justice and equity in Southwestern Pa. PIIN is a power building organization of 31 interfaith congregations, nonprofits and labor organizations focused on effecting change through the … Continue reading PIIN (The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network)
After a several-year hiatus, two UU pilgrimages to the Khasi Hills region of India are being offered in 2025: one from March 17 to 25 and a second one in October (precise dates to be determined). Travelers also may choose to join a 10-day Essential India tour of the “Golden Triangle” from March 8 to … Continue reading Two New Khasi Hills Pilgrimage Opportunities in 2025
We hope you will join us for the next dinner and film in the Schweitzer Room on Friday evening, October 25. The film will be parts of the 2-hour PBS documentary Driving While Black, followed, as usual, by a discussion. Driving While Black: Race, Space, and Mobility in America – a ground-breaking, two-hour documentary film … Continue reading Racial Justice Task Force Monthly Film
Sign up to read a book together! The books listed are a selected few based on new publications from the UUA InSpirit bookstore and on topics of interest and relevance to members of First Unitarian Church. Choose from three books on restorative circles and circle processes to learn more about our guest speaker, Rev. Elaine … Continue reading Book Groups are Back in 2024-25!
We have room at all age levels for volunteers who can commit to being with a children’s group on Sunday mornings twice a month or more if desired. Volunteers must be willing to commit to the end of the church year (ends in May) and be willing to lead lessons (curriculum provided). Please contact the … Continue reading Teaching Volunteers Still Needed
We are now running a pilot program to allow members and friends to buy Giant Eagle cards using a credit card or bank transfer. Several people have requested this, and we think we’ve found a way to make it work while still ensuring the church earns the full 5% on each card you buy. If … Continue reading Piloting More Ways to Pay for Giant Eagle Cards
The theme of this year’s campaign is Our Journey Together. Your annual pledge is vital to ensuring the continuation of our journey together in the coming year If you have not received a letter or an email about pledging for 2025, please reach out ASAP to Ward Kelsey at twokelseys@gmail.com. If you made a pledge … Continue reading First Unitarian Stewardship Campaign 2025
Title: Speaking our Truths in Love: Navigating Facts and Fictions surrounding Critical Race Theory Speaker: Dr. James P. Huguley Abstract: In this talk, Dr. James Huguley of the Center on Race and Social Problems will provide a basic overview of Critical Race Theory, and will speak on ways it is being used and misused in … Continue reading 10/13/24 Forum
