From June 21-25, about 40 First Unitarian members and staff participated in the UUA’s General Assembly in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Our own Reverend Kate (and Rev. Jim Magaw from the South Hills UU congregation) led the opening worship service in stellar fashion, with outstanding contributions from Erica Shadowsong, Ellen … Continue reading First Unitarian Church at General Assembly
We finished the first half of the year in an OK position, a bit behind budget, but improved since the 1st quarter. All numbers are as of the end of June. Budget, Income, and SpendingOur income was $265,443, 94% of where we expected to be at this point in the year, mainly due to below-average … Continue reading 2nd Quarter Treasurer’s Report
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania’s (PPWP) mission is to provide high-quality reproductive health care services, sexuality education, and strategic advocacy. We believe in the fundamental right of individuals to manage their fertility and their sexual and reproductive health without regard to income, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, or … Continue reading Our Share the Plate recipient for July is Planned Parenthood
After months of work and feedback from members like you, the VIM Committee is excited to present the final version of the Strategic Plan! You can find the final version here. Other than some formatting changes, it is the same version shared on the website and newsletter in June. Achieving our Strategic Plan will involve … Continue reading Take the Strategic Plan Approval Survey
The Share the Plate committee is working to get First Unitarian’s Share the Plate for next year, the ’23-’24 church year, ready to go. We had hoped to do the voting for the monthly donations completed at the Annual Meeting, but due to a few complications (and some disorganization on our end), the votes that … Continue reading First Unitarian’s Share the Plate for next year, the ’23-’24 church year
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania’s mission is to provide high-quality reproductive health care services, comprehensive sexuality education, and strategic advocacy. Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania believes in the fundamental right of individuals to manage their fertility and their sexual and reproductive health without regard to income, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national … Continue reading Our Share, the Plate recipient for July, is Planned Parenthood
During his visit, Rev. Nangroi Suting extended an invitation to a special event in India on October 24 of this year. He is hoping our church will be represented at the commemoration of the 50th Death Anniversary of Rev. Annie Margaret Barr, the founder of the school that we sponsor and partner with. He recently … Continue reading How about an India Adventure Hosted by our Partners?
Please collect water from your travels or home this summer for Ingathering worship on Sunday, September 10. We’ll collect the water, offer it a collective blessing and then use it for child dedications and garden blessings.
The next few years promise to be an exciting period for First Unitarian Church! The VIM Committee has been hard at work drafting the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Along the way, we received input from many members and friends. The Board has voted unanimously to support the proposed plan. Now, it’s your turn. Click the link … Continue reading 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Preview
Dear friends, I hope everyone had a good weekend. Summer is upon us, and I would like to invite everyone to gather for an evening of fellowship and celebration of the summer solstice on Wednesday evening, June 21, at First UU, 6-9 pm. The celebration is open to Community Singers, our community and church partners, … Continue reading UU Pittsburgh Community Singers
On Sunday, July 9th, @ 12:30 in the First Unitarian Church Pittsburgh garden. Our garden area is tucked behind our church. Please use the sidewalk entrance on Morewood Ave. near the parking pad. Street parking on Morewood and Ellsworth Ave. is open on Sundays.World Sacred Circle Dance Day was created by Gwyn Peterdi in 2015. … Continue reading 8th Annual World Sacred Circle Dance Day
