Please take 10 minutes to help assess the performance of the Board of Trustees by filling out the brief survey. The congregation’s assessment of the Board is the final part of our comprehensive assessment program. Thank you to everyone who helped to assess Rev. Kate and parts of the congregation in earlier surveys over the … Continue reading Help Assess the Board by Dec 30

Join us for the online presentation of the draft church budget for 2025. Church treasurer Kyle Gracey will present the budget, and then take questions and comments from members. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting. The meeting will also be livestreamed in the Undercroft Gallery. Following the budget discussion, we will … Continue reading Annual Budget Meeting December 8 at Noon

Our finances improved notably compared to last quarter, but are still worse than budget. All numbers are as of the end of September. Budget, Income and SpendingOur income so far this year was $410,687, 96% of our budget of $427,804. Pledge payments improved and are just slightly worse than budget. However, gifts (operating income donations … Continue reading 3rd Quarter 2024 Treasurer’s Report

Valentine’s Day is coming! Wouldn’t it be sweet to nominate yourself, or another church member you would recommend, to serve on First Unitarian Church’s Board of Trustees? Now is your chance! The Nominating Committee welcomes nominations of church members who would like to serve our church in the following capacities: New Board and Nominating Committee … Continue reading Seeking Board Nominees

Annual Financial SummaryWe ended the year in a somewhat worse financial position than expected. We start this year in a tighter financial situation than last year, but still generally healthy. All numbers are as of the end of December. Budget, Income and SpendingOur income was $526,610, 99% of our budget of $531,276. Payments on pledges, … Continue reading 2023 Treasurer’s Report

Our finances are still in a reasonably good position for the year, still a bit behind budget but not drastically so, reports church Treasurer Kyle Gracey. All numbers are as of the end of September. Budget, Income and Spending Our income was $392,335, 98% of where we expected to be at this point in the … Continue reading 3rd Quarter Report: Finances ‘Reasonably Good’

Over the past year and a half, your Board and Minister have worked to expand our church’s ability to assess key parts of itself. As part of that effort, earlier this year, the Board conducted its first self-assessment. We also secured a commitment from the UUA to conduct an independent assessment of the Board next … Continue reading Board Self-Assessment Results

After months of work and feedback from members like you, the VIM Committee is excited to present the final version of the Strategic Plan! You can find the final version here.  Other than some formatting changes, it is the same version shared on the website and newsletter in June. Achieving our Strategic Plan will involve … Continue reading Take the Strategic Plan Approval Survey

The Board of Trustees announces the First Unitarian Church Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 21, 2023, 12:15 p.m., via Zoom and/or in-person in the Sanctuary.  This is a great opportunity to hear of our exciting year since the 2022 Annual Meeting. There will be many speakers and an opportunity to ask questions. Business to … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, May 21, 12:15 p.m.

Effective Immediately, masking is optional for all church events. Here’s the revised attendance policy adopted April 19, 2023, by the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh Board of Directors. First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh welcomes everyone as we strive to be radically inclusive and keep our most vulnerable safe during a chronic Coronavirus pandemic. The following applies … Continue reading Board: Masks Now Optional