New VIM (Vision-Identity-Mission) sessions have been added for February due to popular demand. These are listening and sharing circles of 10 participants, where we consider how to move forward as a church in the world as it is right now. This is a great way to meet and connect with other congregants and an important … Continue reading More VIM Sessions Added Due to Popular Demand!
Composer and community song leaders DAVID MAHLER & JULIE HANIFY present “Why We Sing” along with other music throughout the worship service this coming Sunday. Come early and enjoy their musical offering. Read about David’s career devoted to inclusive community music-making.
Mindfulness is an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” says Jon Kabat-Zinn. “And then I sometimes add, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” It is a skill that one can learn, and it requires practice. You can start by sitting for5-10 minutes a day. If you want … Continue reading Mindfulness Multigenerational Group practice
The church ended its fiscal year in an OK financial position, a bit short of what we planned for. All information below is as of the end of 2024. REVENUE AND EXPENSESOur operating income was $544,324, 97% of our budget of $558,880. Pledge contributions were about $15,000 short of budget, but investment income was about … Continue reading 2024 Financial Report
2/4/25 @7:30 pm TOWARD A MORE DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY Schweitzer Room, also on Zoom; send an email to HumanistGroup@first-unitarian-pgh.org for the link. Speaker: Robert Cavalier Description: Just as changes in the earth’s climate affect changes in our weather, changes in our politics can affect the outcomes of elections and policy decisions. Today, the disturbing growth of manipulated and … Continue reading HUMANIST GROUP FEBRUARY MEETING
As many of you know, our church has partnered with a Unitarian school in India since 2003, and for the last several years, we have supported two teachers’ salaries. The Khasi Hills Partnership Team invites members and friends to contribute to our 2025 fundraising effort. But first, a big Thank You! to the annual donors … Continue reading Khasi Hills Partnership Update: 2025 Fundraising Kickoff and First Team Meeting of the New Year!
We are coming to the end of the winter fundraiser for UUJustice PA whose 7 Teams lead our advocacy work to raise our UU Values to our State Government in Harrisburg. If you haven’t already done so, please consider becoming a member, a monthly donor, or a one time supporter of this important work. Go … Continue reading Support UUJustice PA
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent*, written by Isabel Wilkerson, provides a useful way to understand the persistence of racism in the US. Wilkerson’s book shows us that anti-Black racism has created a container into which we are born regardless of our personal desires. This four-part discussion series will look at anti-Black racism in the … Continue reading 4-Part Discussion and Skills-Building Series: Grappling with Caste in America
Chrissy Strong & Morgan ErinaSaturday, January 257:30 pmAdvance Tickets at https://uusongspace.eventbee.com! We’ve been looking forward to this co-bill all year long! Chrissy Strong is an engaging, indie singer/songwriter from Akron, Ohio. Her songwriting is rooted in soulful, edgy piano ballads with a raw, free-flowing approach. Winner of the Best Female Vocalist Award at the 2022 Cleveland … Continue reading SongSpace Presents Chrissy Strong and Morgan Erina
The annual Members and Friends Photo Show is now on view in the Undercroft Gallery. Great diversity awaits you. Photos were taken around the globe, including here in Pittsburgh. There are landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Some may make you think and wonder; others may make you smile. New this year are photos from our … Continue reading 2025 Members and Friends Photo Show
The 2025 Stewardship Campaign is now officially behind us – and the news is good: Members and friends of First Unitarian pledged a total of $468,714 for 2025, exceeding the campaign goal of $460,000 and exceeding the total amount pledged in 2024 by 6.1%. The Stewardship Committee is profoundly grateful for the generosity of this … Continue reading 2025 Stewardship Campaign Goal Exceeded!
