Three of our dedicated Urban Eco Stewards skillfully tackled a massive, invasive, multiflora rose plant and removed a lot of Goutweed when they gathered at our site on Aug. 2. There are many more of these and other invasive plants that await our attention. Rewarding conversations accompanied the work. If you want to be notified … Continue reading 1st UU Urban Eco Stewards tackle invasive plants
Where? Sandra Woolley’s at 5515 Dunmoyle Ave, Pittsburgh, 15217 When? Sunday, August 13, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Why? Come enjoy fellowship with neighbors and good desserts. Come learn about PIIN’s work for justice in the Pittsburgh region, including collaborating with First UU on Environmental Justice. Come find out why PIIN badly needs Sustaining Donors to support this important work … Continue reading A Fundraiser for PIIN (PA Interfaith Impact Network
Take a 20-minute anonymized survey to help researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a study on “Spirituality and Religion as a Protective Factor for LGBTQ+ Individuals who have Experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences.” The purpose of this study is to learn more about LBGTQ+ individuals with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their journey as spiritual … Continue reading Contribute to Research on LGBTQ+-Affirming Faith Experiences
This is for the entire congregation. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend! Building a Culture of Inclusion. A 2-day workshop specifically for our congregation facilitated by noted UU Leader Paula Cole Jones Note: Paula Cole Jones is a Lifelong UU at All Souls Church in Washington, DC, and a founding leader of the … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! All Church Workshop on Building a Culture of Inclusion
Join Coro Latinamericano! Membership is open to anyone who likes to sing in Spanish. (Don’t worry, we’ll teach you if you don’t already speak Spanish.). Rehearsals are Sunday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30, beginning Aug 20 at the First Unitarian Church. For more information, contact Kenya kenyacdworkin@gmail.com
A substantial portion of the business meetings at this year’s General Assembly (GA) in June were devoted to the discussion of the Article II Revisions Proposal. A large number of amendments to the proposal were presented, discussed, and voted on by UU delegates from around the country during GA week. Several of the proposed amendments … Continue reading Report From General Assembly – Part 2
The Khasi Hills Partnership Team meeting will be held via ZOOM Tuesday, August 15 at 7:30 pm. Please join us as we plan for 2023-2024 and celebrate our successful last fundraising year. We were able to fund both of our teacher’s salaries as well as cover the 10% administrative costs of the UUNEI.The end of … Continue reading Khasi Hills Partnership news
The Art Committee of First Unitarian is planning our annual member art exhibit for the month of September. While Covid prevented our usual annual exhibit for several years, we had a great show last year, and we are ready to do it again! We expect a variety of delightful artwork in many different media done … Continue reading Call for Artists – Annual Member Art Exhibit
Rev. Nangroi Suting visited us for about 9 days in mid-June to give us an update on the Annie Margaret Barr School and continue our close partnership. If you missed his sermon, entitled, “The Purpose of Life,” you can watch it virtually anytime. He brought us two lovely gifts: a framed display of Khasi kitchen … Continue reading Wonderful visit with Nangroi Suting from, Khasi Hills
From June 21-25, about 40 First Unitarian members and staff participated in the UUA’s General Assembly in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Our own Reverend Kate (and Rev. Jim Magaw from the South Hills UU congregation) led the opening worship service in stellar fashion, with outstanding contributions from Erica Shadowsong, Ellen … Continue reading First Unitarian Church at General Assembly
We finished the first half of the year in an OK position, a bit behind budget, but improved since the 1st quarter. All numbers are as of the end of June. Budget, Income, and SpendingOur income was $265,443, 94% of where we expected to be at this point in the year, mainly due to below-average … Continue reading 2nd Quarter Treasurer’s Report
