This Sunday

“The Blessings of Congregational Turmoil”

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We don’t often think of turmoil or conflict as being a “blessing,” but in fact there are many things we each can learn and many ways a congregation can grow from a healthy engagement with conflict. Rev. Cooley will offer a … read more.

The 8th Principle

8th Principle logo Learn everything there is to know about the proposed 8th Principle, including comments from church members about why it is important. This special page also includes book and video resources.

March Is Membership Month

First Unitarian Church membersDo you have friends who are interested when you talk about activities at our church and wonder what a Unitarian Universalist approach to religion and spirituality is all about? March will be a great time to invite them to join you for a service.

Climate & Racial Justice

Sunflower We are exploring a congregation-wide one- or two-year focus on environmental justice (climate and justice). This focus would ask all members to spend time on one of four areas: direct action, advocacy, personal and First Unitarian church changes, and education. Contact Rev. Kate to learn more.

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27 Feb
02/27/23    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 Contact Janey Zeilinger Insurance Services LLC at 412-569-4261 (cell) 1-800-800-1999 for more information We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information [...]
02 Mar
03/02/23    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Kate Lovelace, founder of LOCALLY SERVED, and MR and Ward Kelsey’s daughter-in-law, will present the program at the next WOMEN’S ALLIANCE meeting on Thursday, March [...]
04 Mar
03/04/23    
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
All day Saturday intensive sessions for 7th - 9th grade Our Whole Lives class Harper Room
04 Mar
03/04/23    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Schweitzer room
05 Mar
03/05/23    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
05 Mar
03/05/23    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Why: To discuss a proposed Bylaws amendment that would allow Trustees to serve two (2) consecutive terms.When: Sunday, March 5, 2023 – 12:30 pm – [...]
05 Mar
03/05/23    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential [...]
05 Mar
03/05/23    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
05 Mar
03/05/23    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harper Room
07 Mar
03/07/23    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Environmental Justice Action Team is the volunteer leadership group for the First U Environmental Justice Initiative. These working meetings are conducted via Zoom and [...]
07 Mar
03/07/23    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Senior High Room
07 Mar
03/07/23    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sanctuary
08 Mar
03/08/23    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
MEN’S GROUP PROGRAM The Wednesday, March 8th meeting of the Men's group will be from 7:30 to 9:00.  It will be an  - IN-PERSON meeting in THE [...]
11 Mar
03/11/23    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Schweitzer Room
11 Mar
03/11/23    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mark your calendars for March 11th at 6 pm as we bring you a game that's fun for all, from 2 to 102! Peek is [...]
12 Mar
03/12/23    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
First Unitarian has been hosting a new ensemble in Pittsburgh dedicated to the study and performance of Sundanese gamelan music. The Pittsburgh Community Gamelan will perform during [...]
12 Mar
03/12/23    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Rev. Kate for a one-hour walk in Frick Park. Meet at 2 p.m. at Frick Park, Beechwood entrance (by Blue Side Playground picnic shelter). [...]
12 Mar
03/12/23    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential [...]
12 Mar
03/12/23    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
13 Mar
03/13/23    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 Contact Janey Zeilinger Insurance Services LLC at 412-569-4261 (cell) 1-800-800-1999 for more information We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information [...]
14 Mar
03/14/23    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Schweitzer room 7:30 meeting The First Church Humanist Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month during the church year to discuss humanism as [...]
15 Mar
03/15/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The UU Pittsburgh Community Singers will resume rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 pm; vaccination and masking are required. 2023 Schedule   Instrumental groups and soloists are [...]
15 Mar
03/15/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  The Board of Trustees continues to hold its monthly meetings via Zoom. The next meeting is on Wednesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. Members [...]
16 Mar
03/16/23    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Women’s Alliance will welcome Emily Miller, Adult Services Librarian, to speak at our next meeting. Our business meeting will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. [...]
16 Mar
03/16/23    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Schweitzer room
16 Mar
03/16/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
19 Mar
03/19/23    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential [...]
19 Mar
03/19/23    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
19 Mar
03/19/23    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harper Room
21 Mar
03/21/23 - 03/22/23    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Environmental Justice Action Team is the volunteer leadership group for the First U Environmental Justice Initiative. These working meetings are conducted via Zoom and [...]
22 Mar
03/22/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The UU Pittsburgh Community Singers will resume rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 pm; vaccination and masking are required. 2023 Schedule   Instrumental groups and soloists are [...]
25 Mar
03/25/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We believe that if you get good at improv, you get better at life. Please attend an evening of Improv on Saturday evening,@ 7:00 pm. [...]
Meet Khasi Hills Guests and More
03/26/23    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Congregation members are invited to meet Reverend Nangroi Suting and Barri Mukhim and hear an update about the school we sponsor by visiting the next [...]
26 Mar
03/26/23    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join to learn more about the history, varied theologies, and organization of Unitarian Universalism. In the Priestly Room on the 4th Sunday of every month.
26 Mar
03/26/23    
11:45 am - 12:45 am
Tai Chi master Eric Randolph is back by popular request, partnering with the Lifespan Religious Education Program at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh! Simple and [...]
26 Mar
03/26/23    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The collage show, "Envisioning Our Future," is coming to an end. Thank you to all of you who participated and consented to having your exciting [...]
26 Mar
Vote on a Bylaws’ revision to allow Board members to serve two (2) consecutive terms on the Board of Trustees.
26 Mar
03/26/23    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential [...]
26 Mar
03/26/23    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
26 Mar
03/26/23    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harper Room
29 Mar
03/29/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The UU Pittsburgh Community Singers will resume rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 pm; vaccination and masking are required. 2023 Schedule   Instrumental groups and soloists are [...]
31 Mar
03/31/23    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
01 Apr
04/01/23    
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Private Meeting Undercroft Gallery
01 Apr
04/01/23    
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
RUaUU?Orientation Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church Schweitzer RoomAre you considering becoming a member of the congregation and want to find out more about that means? [...]
01 Apr
04/01/23    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Private meeting Fhas room
SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
04/01/23    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill (Rose Baldino, Brian Buchanan and Caroline Browning; https://www.houseofhamill.com/) is a sophisticated indie Irish folk band, well known on festival stages across [...]
02 Apr
04/02/23    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Conflict is endemic to congregational life. Because congregations exist to help us find meaning and purpose, we find it difficult to realize that not everyone [...]
02 Apr
04/02/23    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
02 Apr
04/02/23    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential [...]
02 Apr
04/02/23    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
02 Apr
04/02/23    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Harper Room
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