The Khasi Hills Partnership Team is excited to share that with the generosity of so many; we’ve met the church year goal of $9800 to fully sponsor the salaries of the two Higher Secondary teachers, Lamborlang Syiem and Altresha Marbaniang. Your contributions make a practical difference to our Unitarian sisters and brothers and the children … Continue reading You Did It!
From June 22-26, seven First Unitarian members and staff participated in the UUA’s General Assembly in Portland, OR, virtually. Rev. Kate and Kyle Gracey attended in person. Ebe Emmons, Denice Galpern, Sonia Wellington, Jim Marino, and Jean Schmidt attended virtually. Everyone also served as voting delegates to help decide UUA business. The delegates at General … Continue reading First Unitarian at General Assembly
Our finances have performed well in the first half of the year. We’re operating very close to the budget overall, with no major surprises. All information below is as of June 31. Budget, Income, and SpendingOur income is $284.708, almost exactly what we budgeted for this point in the year. Expenses are $273,887, about 3% … Continue reading 2nd Quarter Treasurer’s Report
“Even in the darkest of times we have the right to expect some illumination… Such illumination may well come less from theories and concepts than from the uncertain, flickering, and often weak light that some men and women, in their lives and works, will kindle under almost all circumstances and shed over the time-span that … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections
A big thank you to the wonderful artists who played music in the garden and on the front lawn during the reception following Reverend Kate’s Installation on May 15. We are blessed to have these talented musicians as members and friends in our congregation:Kate SnowDanny RechtenwaldA String Band (Deb Byrum, Mary Denison, Dave McLaughlin, Martin … Continue reading Memories from Installation Sunday
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 10 am – 12 pm via Zoom: Register here The pressing issue of food inequality and insecurity and how it relates to race and ethnicity is of importance to UUs. Hunger and the ability to purchase/obtain food — especially nutritious food — affects many segments of our society, but especially persons of … Continue reading Exploring Food Inequality and Insecurity as They Relate to Race
12:00 PM 6:00 PM Hazelwood Green (map) Our church’s Environmental Justice steering committee invites you to join us at Hazelwood’s Green Plaza from noon to 6 PM on Saturday, June 18 for this year’s Allegheny Solarfest. First Church members and friends will meet at 2 PM for a group photo at the street light at the intersection of Lytle Street and Eliza … Continue reading Allegheny SolarFest
Saturday, June 25, 7:30 pm The Early Mays create Appalachian-inspired songs built on deep country sensibilities, masterful singing, and a sweet old-time sound. They burst onto the folk scene in 2014 with a #2 debut on the National Folk-DJ Charts: an album where fiddle, banjo, and guitar are the swirling backdrop to heart-melting vocal harmonies. … Continue reading SongSpace at First Unitarian Presents The Early Mays with special guest Ol Whitetail
Our culture can get obsessed with boxes, with little reflection on the value of what is in the box. Office supply stores, “Big Box” stores, moving companies, and home décor stores all seem to focus on the container, with little emphasis on the contents. Yet, it’s what is in the box that has the real … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections Message
For over two years we have existed in a world pandemic on top of political turmoil, war, rising prices, gun violence, racism, and climate crisis. It’s an understatement to say ministering to each other has gotten particularly stressful as we tend to the loss and anxiety in our community. For many people, there is an … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections Message
Beloved long-time church member and renowned poet Christine Doreian Michaels presented a poem during the Presentation of Gifts at the Installation Service for Reverend Dr. Kate Walker on Sunday, May 15. Reprinted here are Christine’s words from the service, along with her poem ‘Shall We Dance?’ Reverend Kate, our Reverend Kate, you put passion into … Continue reading Memories from Installation Sunday
