Parking on 2/8/26
Parking for First Church will be at Rodef Shalom this Sunday, 2/8. We have a time slot from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
News
Religious Education: Water Fountain Repair Petition Granted!
You may notice that the water fountain in the Mason Wing, which has been out of order for several years, has been repaired…and upgraded! Major thanks goes to Phineas McCarthy, who attends our 1st-3rd grade Sunday class! Phineas circulated a petition to fix the water fountain, which was delivered to the building team. Thanks to … Continue reading Religious Education: Water Fountain Repair Petition Granted!
Parking on 2/1/26
Parking for our congregation this Sunday will be at the Rodef Shalom parking lot for anyone who ventures out. There is no parking available on Morewood and Ellsworth Avenues right now. Cars must be out of the parking lot by 1:00 pm.
Rally Jan. 30 to support Minneapolis
The shooting of another person by ICE agents in Minneapolis is a call to action to preserve and protect our democracy. Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker of the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh is working with Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) to organize an event this Friday, January 30. First Unitarian is a founding member … Continue reading Rally Jan. 30 to support Minneapolis
While Rev. Kate is on Sabbatical
If you have joys or sorrows you would like to share with the community, please send them to the commissioned lay minister, Stephanie Pawlowski, at sbpawlowski@gmail.com
2025 Financial Report
Our operating budget ended more negative than expected, but our deficit decreased substantially compared to earlier in the winter, due in part to additional revenue allocated by the Board. Our long-term finances remain healthy, and we have already received 56% of the contributions pledged to the Capital Campaign. All information below is as of the … Continue reading 2025 Financial Report
Support Criminal Justice Reform
This week, we are highlighting UUJusticePA’s Criminal Justice Reform work, which seeks to build a system rooted in accountability, restoration, and human dignity — not punishment alone.Criminal justice reform is not abstract. It affects families, communities, and generations. It determines who gets a second chance — and who is denied one.In Pennsylvania, our advocacy addresses:Mass … Continue reading Support Criminal Justice Reform
February Humanist Group meeting
We will watch a film called “Trust Me”, which illustrates the dangers of social media with specific incidents causing harm in places around the world – India, Australia, Texas, and others. The book on “tech” that we discussed last week was more abstract, and did not say much about specific incidents. We will watch only … Continue reading February Humanist Group meeting
A Warm Welcome to Our New Coordinator for Young Adults!
Deena is bringing over 20 years of experience in public education. Originally from Wheeling, WV, she now calls the Swissvale neighborhood of Pittsburgh home. Deena currently teaches first grade at our virtual elementary school, where she enjoys fostering early literacy and curiosity. Outside of the virtual classroom, she is a proud mom to her 8-year-old … Continue reading A Warm Welcome to Our New Coordinator for Young Adults!
Sunday Forum
Social Justice in Pittsburgh in Historical Perspective The Speaker: Daniel Holland, PhD, is the 2025-2026 Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Center for African-American Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE) in the History Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Dan’s recent professional positions Director of Research and Policy for the Lower Marshall-ShadelandDevelopment Initiative on Pittsburgh’s North Side, and … Continue reading Sunday Forum
January Volunteer Opportunities Board
Help our church expand its mission by serving on one or more of these committees in need of more volunteers! Simply fill out the form to express your interest:https://firstunitarianpgh.breezechms.com/form/committee_volunteer FEATURED COMMITTEEThe Marketing and Communications Committee (MarCom) has several openings:* Mailchimp management (our email list software)* Social media management* Content creation, especially short-form video content for … Continue reading January Volunteer Opportunities Board