Category: Congregation News

The Homestead Acts of the 1860s and the Broken Promise of “Forty Acres and a Mule”

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale B. Snyder Sr., who has served Pittsburgh Bethel AME Church since 2019, is a man of diverse accomplishments, with over 30 years of pastoral, entrepreneurial, and management experience. He is a US Army veteran with a BS degree in Corporate Management and Business Administration from David Myers University, a Degree in … Continue reading The Homestead Acts of the 1860s and the Broken Promise of “Forty Acres and a Mule”

Khasi Hills News: Mark Your Calendars for Khasi Hills Partnership Sunday on March 1!

Sunday, March 1, is Khasi Hills Partnership Sunday! The Khasi Hills Partnership Team will lead a service focusing on themes of welcome, shared community, and partnership. Come hear team member Shelley Ross speak about her October trip to visit our partners in the Khasi Hills of Northeast India and the Unitarian school in the village … Continue reading Khasi Hills News: Mark Your Calendars for Khasi Hills Partnership Sunday on March 1!

February Volunteer Opportunities Board

Share your talents with one of these committees that needs more volunteers. Just fill out the form below to be connected with a committee representative. Filling out the form doesn’t obligate you to join the committee:https://firstunitarianpgh.breezechms.com/form/committee_volunteer * Stewardship Committee (1 hour per month, more during pledge season)* Art Committee (1 hour per month)* SongSpace (2 … Continue reading February Volunteer Opportunities Board

Medical Equipment Loan Program

DID YOU KNOW that First Unitarian has a loan program for medical assist items? If you, a friend, or family member has short-term need for crutches, a wheelchair, walker, or other assist items, please send an email to medicalequipment@first-unitarian-pgh.org.

Religious Education: Water Fountain Repair Petition Granted!

You may notice that the water fountain in the Mason Wing, which has been out of order for several years, has been repaired…and upgraded! Major thanks goes to Phineas McCarthy, who attends our 1st-3rd grade Sunday class! Phineas circulated a petition to fix the water fountain, which was delivered to the building team. Thanks to … Continue reading Religious Education: Water Fountain Repair Petition Granted!

Parking on 2/1/26

Parking for our congregation this Sunday will be at the Rodef Shalom parking lot for anyone who ventures out.  There is no parking available on Morewood and Ellsworth Avenues right now. Cars must be out of the parking lot by 1:00 pm.

Support Criminal Justice Reform

This week, we are highlighting UUJusticePA’s Criminal Justice Reform work, which seeks to build a system rooted in accountability, restoration, and human dignity — not punishment alone.Criminal justice reform is not abstract. It affects families, communities, and generations. It determines who gets a second chance — and who is denied one.In Pennsylvania, our advocacy addresses:Mass … Continue reading Support Criminal Justice Reform