This is the annual Question Box Sunday, when Rev. Kate welcomes written questions from those in attendance or who email her with their questions. A wide variety of topics are welcome, particularly around UU theology, dogs, and tea. “I hold the right to defer to actual experts.” Rev Kate. Please submit your questions to minister@first-unitarian-pgh.org. You can also pass your questions … Continue reading Question Box Sunday
August 2026, we will Share the Plate with UUJustice PA. The Vision of UUJustice PA is: Pennsylvania UUs are aware of justice issues and are called to speak and take action that leads to a better Commonwealth. The Mission Statement is: Pursue justice by voting, advocating, and making just public policies. It is one of … Continue reading Share the Plate
Community Information about the Automatic Military Draft What: The New Draft Law: Why It’s a Problem & What Can We DoWho: Melanie Siaw from the Alternatives to Violence Project Pittsburgh and Pablo Dordal from Veterans for PeaceWhen: Friday, July 24, 2026 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.Where: Friends Meeting House – 4836 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, … Continue reading Automatic Military Draft
DID YOU KNOW that First Unitarian has a medical equipment loan program for medical assistive items? If you, a friend, or family member has a short-term need for crutches, a wheelchair, a walker, or other assistive items, please send an email to medicalequipment@first-unitarian-pgh.org. The medical equipment loan program provides temporary access to items like wheelchairs, … Continue reading Medical Equipment Loan Program
July’s share the plate recipient is Tree Pittsburgh Tree Pittsburgh is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and building community vitality by restoring and protecting the urban forest through tree planting and care, education, advocacy, and land conservation. Tree Pittsburgh teaches learners of all ages through workshops, programs, and hands-on experiences focused on the … Continue reading Share the Plate
The First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate facilitators for our Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education program. It’s that time of year again…we are offering the OWL program for junior high in the coming year, and we need 3 more facilitators! Luckily, there is now online training to facilitate this absolutely … Continue reading Our Whole Lives (OWL)
Join Alice Carnes in the garden, weather permitting (or in the Priestly Room), on July 5th to celebrate World Circle Dance Day. Many nations, many languages, across all borders—we come together as one human family with the universal language of dance. Now more than ever, we are called to unite in spirit, to awaken hope, … Continue reading World Circle Dance Day
Your Capital Campaign dollars are at work. Take a look at the beautifully restored kitchen floors! Thanks to the generosity of everyone who supported our Capital Campaign, the kitchen floors have been professionally cleaned, stripped, and waxed, giving the space a fresh new look. The project also provided an unexpected bonus. With everything temporarily removed … Continue reading Capital Campaign
Are you considering becoming a member of the congregation and want to find out more about what that means? How do people of diverse beliefs become part of one congregation? Enjoy a morning of exploration about your own spiritual and religious orientation, the organization of our church, and an overview of Unitarian Universalism. RUAUU? The … Continue reading RUAUU? Orientation Session
You might think its laundry day in the Undercroft Gallery when you see about 80 artful pillowcases hanging from pegs on clotheslines. The pillowcases are this year’s work by First UU’s “Pillowcase Brigade” and will be hanging out all of June and July. It’s worthwhile to look at the individual cases to see how various … Continue reading Pillowcase Brigade
June’s Share the Plate Sisters PGH is the longest-running black trans led organization in the city, serving the trans and nonbinary community of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. With a focus on housing initiatives, Sisters PGH connects clients with resources such as behavioral health services, case management, rent and utility assistance, and more. Now located downtown, Sisters PGH is proud to welcome the trans … Continue reading June’s Share the Plate
