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Our finances improved notably compared to last quarter, but are still worse than budget. All numbers are as of the end of September. Budget, Income and SpendingOur income so far this year was $410,687, 96% of our budget of $427,804. Pledge payments improved and are just slightly worse than budget. However, gifts (operating income donations … Continue reading 3rd Quarter 2024 Treasurer’s Report
WILL YOU SHOW UP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE?WILL YOU MAKE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM COME ALIVE ON THE STREETS? Join the First Unitarian Racial Justice Task Force, Nunsonthebus.org for Catholic Social Justice, and CeaseFirePA for an INTERFAITH RALLY focused on advancing the COMMON GOOD. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 @12noon to 1:30 PM FREEDOM CORNER (the iconic Civil Rights … Continue reading Take Unitarian Universalism to the Streets!
Since 2000, PIIN (The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) has been organizing people of faith to change the balance of power for justice and equity in Southwestern PA. PIIN is a power building organization of 31 interfaith congregations, nonprofits and labor organizations focused on affecting change through the practices of community organizing. Through mentoring and training leaders, … Continue reading PIIN is the October Share the Plate charity!
This Sunday, September 29, we will be celebrating the 137th anniversary of the founding of Unitarianism in the Khasi Hills region of India. Hajom Kissor Singh was a member of the Khasi Seng tribe who had been converted by Methodist missionaries. He began questioning the Methodist faith and chose Unitarianism as a better fit. He … Continue reading Khasi Hills Unitarian Community 137th Anniversary Celebration!
Dear friends, It has been lovely to reconnect with folks in Community Singers and at First Unitarian over the past couple weeks with the resumption of weekly rehearsals and our Ingathering service at First UU. If you haven’t made it to a rehearsal or performance yet, I hope you will soon. “Who are the Community Singers?” We are a choir that … Continue reading UU Pittsburgh Community Singers
Our Khasi Hills, India partners at the Annie Margaret Barr School began construction on September 11 of the reservoir for the Rainwater Harvest facility at the school. This facility was funded through UU Faithify Global, with First UU Pgh leading the campaign. We are so excited to see these donations being put into action to … Continue reading Khasi Hills Rainwater Harvest Facility Construction
We are a choir that is open to all members of First Unitarian as well as the wider Pittsburgh Community and that does many different types of performances. We make connections in the Pittsburgh community and perform at community events that have a focus on social justice, interfaith cooperation and/or multicultural celebration. These community performances … Continue reading “Who are the Community Singers?”
Sunday, September 15, is Board Activity Day! First Unitarian’s Board of Trustees is responsible for financial management, policy, discerning the needs and desires of the congregation, planning for the future, and assessing the health of our religious community. In addition, there are several administrative committees that do the hands-on work of running the church, so … Continue reading Board Activity Day!
“Torchbearers: The Story of Pittsburgh’s Freedom Fighters”, (a WQED production from 2006) will be our film for September. The film “revisits Pittsburgh’s struggles during the so-called golden era of civil rights, and meet many of the men and women who lit the way for the generations that followed. Hosted by Chris Moore and produced by … Continue reading Racial Justice Task Force Monthly Film
As we enter the most active time for people engaged in the November election, please help to protect the church’s nonprofit status by observing the following practices:* In situations where you’re representing the church, or might reasonably be seen as representing the church, avoid expressing support for, and/or opposition to, any candidate running for public … Continue reading Election Season Reminder
Dear friends, The Community Singers will begin a new choir year at First Unitarian on September 4 at 7 p.m. I hope you will consider joining us, whether you are a long-time member or a newbie. All are welcome! I am happy to be back in the saddle as Director, and I am also happy that Community … Continue reading UU Pittsburgh Community Singers
