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Worship Service May 15, 2022Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. (prelude begins at 10:25) “Mystery” A multi-generational service of stories and music that celebrates our experience of life’s great mysteries and the Mystery that some call God. This is a service for all ages, and children will remain in the service for its entirety. Erica Shadowsong and Ellen … Continue reading The Installation of Reverend Dr. Kate Walker
I’m taking a class right now in Unitarian Universalist theologies, and as you all can probably imagine, it inspires a lot of thought and discussion. Delving into “theology” means tackling old questions that, to many of us in UU churches, can seem outdated concepts, almost to the point of lacking relevance to today. For example, … Continue reading A message from our LRED Erica Shadowsong
Arriving takes time. For example, arriving home from a day out, we put down a purse or bag, take off a coat, pet the cat or dog, and offer a quick hello to those waiting for our arrival. Or we arrive to an empty house, empty by choice. Do we arrive once we sit down … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections Message
The UUA is seeking someone from the Pittsburgh area to serve as the 2023 Local Area Coordinator (LAC) for General Assembly. General Assembly will be held June 21-25 2023 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Tasks of the Local Area Coordinator include:* recruiting local UUs to serve on the Local Area Task Force (LATF) … Continue reading UAA Seeks Local Coordinator for 2023 General Assembly
Hear about the indigenous roots of our Khasi Hills Unitarian sisters and brothers in India, including the spring festival, Shad Suk Mynsiem. Nandanik Dance Troupe will be performing, culminating with a festival dance in the garden. Maureen Porter of our Khasi Hills Partnership Team is the guest speaker. You are invited to wear bright colors … Continue reading Celebrating Khasi Spring Festival and Our Partnership
Save the date Sunday, May 22, beginning at 12:45 PM. The meeting will be hybrid – attend either in-person (attendance limited to 100 people at church) or via zoom. Those attending in person are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the front lawn after the Khasi Hills Celebration, which takes place in … Continue reading First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh’s Annual Meeting
Friday, June 3 at 6:00 PM to Sunday, June 5 at 6:30 PMOnline Via Zoom Weekend Activities: The training includes presentations, discussions, videos, exercises, and small group work. This 2 ½ day workshop is open to anyone who wants to journey toward making a stand against racism. Church members and church leaders of any faith, … Continue reading Jubilee Three Anti-Racism Training
The First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh will celebrate the installation of the Church’s settled minister, the Rev. Dr. Kate Walker, on May 15 at 3 p.m. The installation, a sacred service in which a congregation and its minister pledge deep commitments to each other, will be held in the Church’s Sanctuary with an outdoor reception … Continue reading First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh Celebrates the Installation of the Rev. Dr. Kate Walker.
Earth Day is Friday, offering a challenging opportunity for all of us to consider how we can transform our lives in small and large ways in order to mitigate the climate crisis. This is an annual invitation to reflect on how our religious values of living within the interdependent web of existence happens each and … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections
Belated greetings from your Affiliated Community Minister! Happy Earth Day!! I hope you will find some meaningful way this week to take at least one action or do one special thing to celebrate and honor Earth. Of course, our creation care needs to become an ongoing spiritual practice and act of faith and not just … Continue reading News from the Affiliated Community Minister
The Circle of Continuing Life Saturday, April 30th, 202210:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific/1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Easterna virtual, BIPOC-only event Register: https://druumm.wildapricot.org/event-4757780Free for Members. $15 USD for BIPOC friends. We invite DRUUMM members to participate in our Spring 2022 Cultural Caucusing Day. This is an opportunity to connect with Black, Indigenous, and People of … Continue reading DRUUMM Cultural Caucusing Day
