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Happiness is slippery; funny at best and a tormentor at worst.  As we face the summer, the demand for happiness is like the sun beating down on our eager faces; can we make reservations and get confirmation that we’ve booked happiness for … read more.

2023 General Assembly

Register now for the General Assembly (GA) of the UUA happening in Pittsburgh June 21-25, 2023. Webinars are now available describing the events. Discussion of Article II are going on now and will continue at GA. Reverend Kate Walker is giving the initial talk, Let’s all go and support her. Learn more.

Learn About Our Beliefs

All About UUs Video Logo Unitarian Universalists live their faith by doing. Whether in community with others or as an individual, we know that active, tangible expressions of love, justice, and peace are what make a difference. Learn more.    

Masks Now Optional

Church Bylaws Vote Masking is optional for all church events. Here’s the revised attendance policy adopted April 19, 2023, by the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh Board of Directors. Read the updated policy.

Congregation News

Featured Events

09 Jun
Church June Picnic
9 Jun 23
10 Jun
Board Retreat
10 Jun 23
11 Jun
Introduction to Unitarian Universalism
11 Jun 23
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    Free Medicare Class
    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 [...]
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    Women’s Alliance Meeting
    02 Mar
    03/02/23    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    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 [...]
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th Saturday Session
    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
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    Private meeting
    04 Mar
    03/04/23    
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Private Event
    05 Mar
    03/05/23    
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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    Undercroft Gallery
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    Community Conversation
    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 – [...]
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
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    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    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 [...]
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    Full Moon Circle
    07 Mar
    03/07/23    
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Senior High Room
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    Lunasa Concert
    07 Mar
    03/07/23    
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Men's Group
    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 [...]
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    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    11 Mar
    03/11/23    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer Room
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    Church Game Night
    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 [...]
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    The Pittsburgh Community Gamelan Workshop
    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 [...]
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    A Walker in the Park
    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). [...]
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
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    Free Medicare Class
    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 [...]
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    March Board of Trustees Meeting
    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 [...]
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    UU community Singers
    15 Mar
    03/15/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    The UU Pittsburgh Community Singers will resume rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 pm; vaccination and masking are required. 2023 Schedule   Instrumental groups and soloists are [...]
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    Women’s Alliance Meeting
    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. [...]
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    Improv rehearsal
    16 Mar
    03/16/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    16 Mar
    03/16/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
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    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    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 [...]
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    UU community Singers
    22 Mar
    03/22/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    The UU Pittsburgh Community Singers will resume rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 pm; vaccination and masking are required. 2023 Schedule   Instrumental groups and soloists are [...]
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    Steel City Improv
    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. [...]
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    Meet Khasi Hills Guests and More
    Meet Khasi Hills Guests and More
    03/26/23    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting
    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 [...]
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    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    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.
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    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    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 [...]
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    \"Envisioning Our Future\" Art Show
    26 Mar
    03/26/23    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    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 [...]
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    Bylaws Vote
    26 Mar
    03/26/23    
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    https://www.first-unitarian-pgh.org/purpose-of-congregational-meeting-on-march-26/
    Vote on a Bylaws’ revision to allow Board members to serve two (2) consecutive terms on the Board of Trustees.
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
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    UU community Singers
    29 Mar
    03/29/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    The UU Pittsburgh Community Singers will resume rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 pm; vaccination and masking are required. 2023 Schedule   Instrumental groups and soloists are [...]
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    Art hanging
    31 Mar
    03/31/23    
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    James Graham
    01 Apr
    04/01/23    
    8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Private Meeting Undercroft Gallery and all downstairs classrooms
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    RUaUU? Orientation Meeting Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church
    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? [...]
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    Let's Talk
    01 Apr
    04/01/23    
    11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Private meeting Fhas room
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    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    04/01/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    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 [...]
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    Tai Chi class with Eric
    02 Apr
    04/02/23    
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Workshop on Transforming Conflict led by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley.
    02 Apr
    04/02/23    
    12:00 pm - 3:00 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 [...]
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    EECM Meal Prep
    02 Apr
    04/02/23    
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Events on 02/27/23
    27 Feb
    Free Medicare Class
    27 Feb 23
    Events on 03/02/23
    02 Mar
    Women’s Alliance Meeting
    2 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 03/04/23
    04 Mar
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th Saturday Session
    4 Mar 23
    04 Mar
    Private meeting
    4 Mar 23
    Events on 03/05/23
    05 Mar
    Private Event
    5 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    05 Mar
    Community Conversation
    5 Mar 23
    05 Mar
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    5 Mar 23
    Events on 03/07/23
    07 Mar
    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    7 Mar 23
    07 Mar
    Full Moon Circle
    7 Mar 23
    07 Mar
    Lunasa Concert
    7 Mar 23
    Events on 03/08/23
    08 Mar
    Men's Group
    8 Mar 23
    Events on 03/11/23
    11 Mar
    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    11 Mar 23
    11 Mar
    Church Game Night
    11 Mar 23
    Events on 03/12/23
    12 Mar
    The Pittsburgh Community Gamelan Workshop
    12 Mar 23
    12 Mar
    A Walker in the Park
    12 Mar 23
    12 Mar
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    12 Mar 23
    Events on 03/13/23
    13 Mar
    Free Medicare Class
    13 Mar 23
    Events on 03/15/23
    15 Mar
    March Board of Trustees Meeting
    15 Mar 23
    15 Mar
    UU community Singers
    15 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 03/16/23
    16 Mar
    Women’s Alliance Meeting
    16 Mar 23
    16 Mar
    Improv rehearsal
    16 Mar 23
    16 Mar
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    16 Mar 23
    Events on 03/19/23
    19 Mar
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    19 Mar 23
    Events on 03/21/23
    21 Mar
    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    21 Mar 23
    Events on 03/22/23
    21 Mar
    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    21 Mar 23
    22 Mar
    UU community Singers
    22 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 03/25/23
    25 Mar
    Steel City Improv
    25 Mar 23
    Events on 03/26/23
    Meet Khasi Hills Guests and More
    Meet Khasi Hills Guests and More
    26 Mar 23
    26 Mar
    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    26 Mar 23
    26 Mar
    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    26 Mar 23
    26 Mar
    \"Envisioning Our Future\" Art Show
    26 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    26 Mar
    Bylaws Vote
    26 Mar 23
    26 Mar
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    26 Mar 23
    Events on 03/29/23
    29 Mar
    UU community Singers
    29 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 03/31/23
    31 Mar
    Art hanging
    31 Mar 23
    Events on 04/01/23
    01 Apr
    James Graham
    1 Apr 23
    01 Apr
    RUaUU? Orientation Meeting Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church
    1 Apr 23
    01 Apr
    Let's Talk
    1 Apr 23
    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    1 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 04/02/23
    02 Apr
    Tai Chi class with Eric
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    Workshop on Transforming Conflict led by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley.
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    EECM Meal Prep
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    2 Apr 23
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