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
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As I mentioned at the pulpit last week, there are some opportunities in the religious education program that are light on responsibility, but would be a great help and support 1st U families over the summer, who carry the RE program all year. Any congregant who would like to help out with our program over … Continue reading Support 1st U Families Over the Summer!
Friends, visitors, and those who want to learn more about First UU Church and get an Introduction to Unitarian Universalism are invited to join the Membership Team for a brief, informal information session on the fourth Sunday of each month. Save the date, Sunday, May 24, after services in the Priestly Room. This is a … Continue reading Introduction to Unitarian Universalism
The Board of Trustees held the Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at noon. They discussed the accomplishments of the many committees and work groups. Our financial status now and going forward, and what the capital campaign money has done for us this year. Recognized those members who contributed their knowledge, … Continue reading Annual Meeting
You’re invited to join the Acoustic Gathering & Community Singers for Crankies, Canons and Carnations* as part of our Flower Communion Sunday celebration on June 7. *A crankie is a hand‑painted moving‑picture show. We’ll be singing our Family Choir song and crankie, along with Lee’s song adapted for “all the flowers.” The Acoustic Gathering & … Continue reading Acoustic Gathering & Community Singers
Thank You to Our Generous Donors! Khasi Hills Partnership thanks our generous donors; we are very close to reaching our goal to cover the salaries of the two teachers we sponsor at the Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School in India’s Khasi Hills. If you haven’t yet made your final contribution to the 2025–2026 fund … Continue reading Khasi Hills
Thank you, Stuart, Eleanor, Brian, Janet, Rose, Kyle, Arlene, Claus, Pat, Bob, Chris, Susan, Maria, David, Margaret, Basyl, Neal, and Cinda, for sending me your thoughts on the possibility of the City reconfiguring Morewood to include a new bike lane and the elimination of parking on Morewood. Several were supportive of the bike plans to … Continue reading Parking on Morewood
Our Share the Plate for May 2026 Recipient is Reading Ready Pittsburgh, founded by our church member Mary Denison, a local nonprofit dedicated to early literacy support for families. Reading Ready Pittsburgh provides a variety of programs to support access to books and engagement around those books for underserved communities. The programs include the following: … Continue reading Share the Plate for May 2026
