The food was delicious and the cheer was genuine as we celebrated our Khasi Hills partnership on Sunday, March 2. For over 20 years, the generosity of First UU Pittsburgh members and friends has supported two teachers at the school founded by Unitarian minister the Rev. Annie Margaret Barr in the village of Kharang in … Continue reading Khasi Hills Sunday and Share the Plate for March
The First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh is a progressive, multifaith, social justice-oriented community that actively strives every day to live up to the values of Unitarian Universalism. We are a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The church is seeking to hire a part time Campus Ministry Coordinator to help grow our campus ministry … Continue reading Now Hiring – CAMPUS MINISTRY COORDINATOR
First Unitarian Church is honored to Share the Plate in March with the Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School in the village of Kharang in the Khasi Hills of Northeast India. A celebration of food and culture will kick off the month in the Undercroft gallery on March 2. Khasi Hills team members will also … Continue reading First Unitarian Church is honored to Share the Plate in March with the Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School
In the Schweitzer room and on Zoom, 3/4/25 @7:30 pm For the link, send an email to HumanistGroup@first-unitarian-pgh.org Description: When we imagine AI, what do we imagine? A shiny robot with a human face posing like Rodin’s The Thinker? Or perhaps a brain sitting atop an enlarged picture of a silicone microchip. These are the top … Continue reading Humanist Group March Meeting
The Khasi Hills – home to one of the largest populations of Unitarians in the world ¬- lie in the far northeast of India, below Bhutan and above Bangladesh. Since 2003, First Unitarian Church has been a sponsor of the Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School in the Khasi village of Kharang. Now there is … Continue reading October 2025 Khasi Hills Pilgrimage Opportunity
Two students from the school we sponsor in the Khasi Hills of India recently had the opportunity to participate in a two-week hands-on experiential learning trip focused on scientific research and innovation across India. The students, Banjied Kyrpang Bina and Pherlisha War, visited centers of science and technology in Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru (shown as … Continue reading Khasi Hills Update: An Exciting Opportunity for Two Students
Join Erica Shadowsong weekly on Zoom to read and discuss Healing Resistance: A Radically Different Response to Harm. In both the national and global political climates there is a need for people who are ready to meet the moment. We want to help create a better world in the face of rising threats, but we … Continue reading Book Discussion Group: Healing Resistance by Kazu Haga facilitated by the LRED
TRANSFORMATION *PLURALISM *GENEROSITY *LOVE *INTERDEPENDENCE *EQUITY JUSTICE First UU is doing this in multiple ways, and our UUJusticePA Postcarding to PA State Senators and Representatives is one ongoing project. Postcards meet on the 4th Thursday of the month, starting in March, in the Schweitzer room from 10:30 to noon. All are welcome. We will introduce … Continue reading How can we uphold UU Values during these trying times?
Over the past 2 years, the church has worked to develop a comprehensive system for assessing the Minister, the Board of Trustees, and elements of the Congregation. As the final part of this system, the Board asked the Congregation to assess how well the Board is fulfilling its responsibilities to the Church. We believe this … Continue reading Summary of Congreation’s Assessment of the Board
Title: Imminent Changes to Immigration Policy and the Challenges Ahead Speaker: Patrick Young, Esq. With Donald Trump being inaugurated a week before this talk, Patrick Young, Esq. will set the stage for what the new president has vowed to be the biggest change ever in immigration history. Patrick will discuss the constitutional and legislative history … Continue reading 1/26/25 Forum Event
Did you attend the Fantasy Auction back in May 2024? Have you wondered how the proceeds were put to use? Here’s an update on the impact of your generous contributions: 1. Garden Lobby DoorsThe Garden Lobby doors were in poor condition due to age and winter salt damage. The original doors, with their old and … Continue reading Your Fantasy Auction Donations Are Making a Difference
