Dear friends, Thank you to everyone who performed at the Pride Festival. You gave a spirited, uplifting performance and added to the joy of the space and the occasion. I appreciate everyone’s dedication, patience, talent and good humor. Our last performances before our summer hiatus will be on June 18, celebrating the Juneteenth Holiday, along with Deryck … Continue reading UU Community Singers
How exciting that the 20-year anniversary of our church sponsorship of the Annie Margaret Barr School coincides with UUA General Assembly. Reverend Nangroi Suting, who is the Assistant Principal of our school, will be here for multiple activities, with the main congregation events on Sunday, June 18. We hope many people will come for this … Continue reading Khasi Hills India Visitor on June 18: Yoga Breathing, Sermon, and Luncheon
Trans YOUniting is a black Trans femme-led local nonprofit that centers and uplifts black trans and gender non-conforming community members through mutual aid, and workshops, job support, entrepreneurial training, housing assistance, and short-term shelter through Haven House. The average stay is three months, although we have had folks stay as long as 9 months. 82% (14 out of … Continue reading Share the Plate for June is Trans YOUniting
A reception was held on May 14 for the artists exhibiting in the current show in the Undercroft Gallery, Home Grown. Attendees were introduced to the chickens and their eggs on Julie Stunden’s ‘urban farm’. A mini egg carton (two eggs) was on each table in the gallery so that folks could take home eggs … Continue reading From Your Art Committee
Jubilee Three Anti-Racism TrainingFriday, June 2, at 6:00 PM to Sunday, June 4, at 6:30 PMOnline Via Zoomhttps://www.uua.org/central-east/calendar/jubilee-3-323 Weekend Activities: The training includes presentations, discussions, videos, exercises, and small group work. This 2 ½ day workshop is open to anyone who wants to journey toward making a stand against racism. Church members and church leaders … Continue reading Jubilee Three Anti-Racism Training: Learning Together About Systemic Racism
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AFTER SETTING THE WORLD RECORD INGOOSEBUMPSby Andrea GibsonI wasn’t, by any means, a natural.Was not one of those wow-houndsborn jaw-dropped. I was tough in the husk.Went years untouched by rain. Took shelterseriously, even and often especiallyin good weather, my tears like teenagershiding under the hoods of my eyes,so committed they were to never … Continue reading A reading from our Bridging service last Sunday that was offered by high school youth Alex Staresinic
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AFTER SETTING THE WORLD RECORD INGOOSEBUMPSby Andrea GibsonI wasn’t, by any means, a natural.Was not one of those wow-houndsborn jaw-dropped. I was tough in the husk.Went years untouched by rain. Took shelterseriously, even and often, especiallyin good weather, my tears like teenagershiding under the hoods of my eyes,so committed they were to never … Continue reading Please say a few words to introduce Andrea Gibson! Thank you
You may now view the General Assembly schedule, to see the lineup of informative workshops, inspirational worship services, and more coming June 21-25 to the David Lawrence Convention Center. You can see which programs will be on-demand, which programs will be live webinars, and which programs will be multi-platform (happening in-person and streamed for virtual … Continue reading GA coming soon to the ‘Burgh’
The Board of Trustees announces the First Unitarian Church Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 21, 2023, 12:15 p.m., via Zoom and/or in-person in the Sanctuary. This is a great opportunity to hear of our exciting year since the 2022 Annual Meeting. There will be many speakers and an opportunity to ask questions. Business to … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, May 21, 12:15 p.m.
PIIN Get-Out-the-Vote Street Canvassfor the 2023 Municipal Primary ElectionA Community flyering event!Sunday, May 7, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMPick from 3 locations: Swissvale Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 Braddock Ave,Pittsburgh PA 15220 Coordinator: Cheyenne Rhone at (412) 742-6752 Point Breeze Commonplace Coffee, 7514 Thomas Blvd, Pittsburgh PA15208 Coordinator: Bob King (412) 759-3776 North Side Yinz Coffee … Continue reading PIIN Get Out the Vote Effort- 3 locations May 7, 1-3 PM
Tree Pittsburgh celebrates 17 years of growing and protecting our urban forest through tree planting, care, education, and advocacy. The organization ensures all people have equal access to the many benefits trees provide by directing resources where they are needed the most. As the impact of climate change grows, cities are particularly vulnerable to rising … Continue reading The Share-The-Plate Charity for May is Tree Pittsburgh
