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“Are You Happy?  How do You know?

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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
Pittsburgh
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    Humanist Group
    02 May
    05/02/23    
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    UU community Singers
    03 May
    05/03/23    
    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
    04 May
    05/04/23    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Sewing Circle
    04 May
    05/04/23    
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Art removal and hanging
    04 May
    05/04/23    
    4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Climate Healing Retreat
    05 May
    05/05/23    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Please join Rev. Stephanie Gannon and Climate Communicator Kirsi Jansa for a weekend-long retreat to grow our spiritual and emotional resilience and our ability to [...]
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    SongSpace Presents Jess Klein with special guest Brad Yoder
    SongSpace Presents Jess Klein with special guest Brad Yoder
    05/06/23    
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    SongSpace presents Jess Klein with special guest Brad Yoder Saturday May 6, 7:30pm 605 Morewood Avenue in Shadyside Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ “Jess Klein's music is one [...]
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    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    07 May
    05/07/23    
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Tai Chi Master Eric Randolph is back by popular demand. Partnering with the Lifespan Religious Education Program at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh! Simple and [...]
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    EECM meal prep
    07 May
    05/07/23    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
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    Climate Healing Retreat
    07 May
    05/07/23    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Please join Rev. Stephanie Gannon and Climate Communicator Kirsi Jansa for a weekend-long retreat to grow our spiritual and emotional resilience and our ability to [...]
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Graduation Celebration
    07 May
    05/07/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Family graduation ceremony for 7th-9th graders completing Our Whole Lives. Undercroft Gallery
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    Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting with India Guest Visit
    Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting with India Guest Visit
    05/09/23    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Khasi HIlls Partnership Team Meeting
    Come explore our team during this exciting time of planning for the visit of our guest from India. Reverend Nangroi Suting, who is our school's [...]
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    Improv practice
    09 May
    05/09/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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    Undercroft gallery
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    UU community Singers
    10 May
    05/10/23    
    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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    Men's group
    10 May
    05/10/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Priestly room
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    Pastoral care Team
    13 May
    05/13/23    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Celebration of Life for Gordon Lewis
    13 May
    05/13/23    
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    SanctuarySchweitzer RoomSchweitzer Room KitchenGarden Building opening at noon
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    Art Opening - Home to Roost
    14 May
    05/14/23    
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Artist Reception for May Art Show "Home to Roost." Julie Stunden will exhibit her current work along with the work of members of her family.
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    Article II Information and Discussion
    14 May
    05/14/23    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Let's learn about and talk about the proposed changes to the Article II of the UUA's bylaws that contain the Principles and Sources. Information: https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commissionFacilitated by [...]
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    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    14 May
    05/14/23    
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Tai Chi Master Eric Randolph is back by popular demand. Partnering with the Lifespan Religious Education Program at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh! Simple and [...]
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    Voting Day
    16 May
    05/16/23    
    6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    UU community Singers
    17 May
    05/17/23    
    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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    Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
    17 May
    05/17/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Meetings occur via Zoom. Zoom link will be sent on the afternoon of the Board meeting. Members and friends of the church are welcome to [...]
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    Women's Alliance
    18 May
    05/18/23    
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Spring "De Colores" Concert rehearsal
    19 May
    05/19/23    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Rehearsal for the Spring “All the Colors” / “De Colores” Concert. Sat, May 20, 4 pm. featuring Coro Latinamericano, the UU Pgh Community Singers & Friends. [...]
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    Spring "De Colores" Concert
    20 May
    05/20/23    
    4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Spring “All the Colors” / “De Colores” Concert. Sat, May 20, 4 pm. featuring Coro Latinamericano, the UU Pgh Community Singers & Friends. SanctuarySchweitzer RoomSchweitzer Room [...]
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    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    21 May
    05/21/23    
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Tai Chi Master Eric Randolph is back by popular demand. Partnering with the Lifespan Religious Education Program at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh! Simple and [...]
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    Annual Congregational Meeting
    21 May
    05/21/23    
    12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Free Medicare Class
    22 May
    05/22/23    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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 [...]
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    UU community Singers
    24 May
    05/24/23    
    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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    White Whale bookstore: Elif Batuman in Conversation with Anjali Sachdeva
    24 May
    05/24/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Elif Batuman in Conversation with Anjali Sachdeva
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    Improv practice
    25 May
    05/25/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Undercroft Gallery
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    25 May
    05/25/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Pastoral Care meeting
    27 May
    05/27/23    
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer Room
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    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    28 May
    05/28/23    
    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 with Eric Randolph
    28 May
    05/28/23    
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Tai Chi Master Eric Randolph is back by popular demand. Partnering with the Lifespan Religious Education Program at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh! Simple and [...]
    More Info
    UU community Singers
    31 May
    05/31/23    
    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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    Youth Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal
    31 May
    05/31/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    CeaseFirePA National Day of Remembrance
    02 Jun
    06/02/23    
    4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Registration and information
    Please join Rev. Kate for the national day of remembrance for those who have died from gun violence. Wear orange and show your support. Allegheny [...]
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    RUaUU? Path to Membership
    03 Jun
    06/03/23    
    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    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 [...]
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    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    04 Jun
    06/04/23    
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Tai Chi Master Eric Randolph is back by popular demand. Partnering with the Lifespan Religious Education Program at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh! Simple and [...]
    More Info
    EECM Meal Prep
    04 Jun
    06/04/23    
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    Events on 05/02/23
    02 May
    Humanist Group
    2 May 23
    Events on 05/03/23
    03 May
    UU community Singers
    3 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 05/04/23
    04 May
    Women's Alliance
    4 May 23
    04 May
    Sewing Circle
    4 May 23
    04 May
    Art removal and hanging
    4 May 23
    Events on 05/05/23
    05 May
    Climate Healing Retreat
    5 May 23
    Events on 05/06/23
    SongSpace Presents Jess Klein with special guest Brad Yoder
    SongSpace Presents Jess Klein with special guest Brad Yoder
    6 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 05/07/23
    07 May
    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    7 May 23
    07 May
    EECM meal prep
    7 May 23
    07 May
    Climate Healing Retreat
    7 May 23
    07 May
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Graduation Celebration
    7 May 23
    Events on 05/09/23
    Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting with India Guest Visit
    Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting with India Guest Visit
    9 May 23
    09 May
    Improv practice
    9 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 05/10/23
    10 May
    UU community Singers
    10 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    10 May
    Men's group
    10 May 23
    Events on 05/13/23
    13 May
    Pastoral care Team
    13 May 23
    13 May
    Celebration of Life for Gordon Lewis
    13 May 23
    Events on 05/14/23
    14 May
    Art Opening - Home to Roost
    14 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    14 May
    Article II Information and Discussion
    14 May 23
    14 May
    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    14 May 23
    Events on 05/16/23
    16 May
    Voting Day
    16 May 23
    Events on 05/17/23
    17 May
    UU community Singers
    17 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    17 May
    Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
    17 May 23
    Events on 05/18/23
    18 May
    Women's Alliance
    18 May 23
    Events on 05/19/23
    19 May
    Spring "De Colores" Concert rehearsal
    19 May 23
    Events on 05/20/23
    20 May
    Spring "De Colores" Concert
    20 May 23
    Events on 05/21/23
    21 May
    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    21 May 23
    21 May
    Annual Congregational Meeting
    21 May 23
    Events on 05/22/23
    22 May
    Free Medicare Class
    22 May 23
    Events on 05/24/23
    24 May
    UU community Singers
    24 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    24 May
    White Whale bookstore: Elif Batuman in Conversation with Anjali Sachdeva
    24 May 23
    Events on 05/25/23
    25 May
    Improv practice
    25 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    25 May
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    25 May 23
    Events on 05/27/23
    27 May
    Pastoral Care meeting
    27 May 23
    Events on 05/28/23
    28 May
    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    28 May 23
    28 May
    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    28 May 23
    Events on 05/31/23
    31 May
    UU community Singers
    31 May 23
    Pittsburgh
    31 May
    Youth Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal
    31 May 23
    Events on 06/02/23
    02 Jun
    CeaseFirePA National Day of Remembrance
    2 Jun 23
    Events on 06/03/23
    03 Jun
    RUaUU? Path to Membership
    3 Jun 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 06/04/23
    04 Jun
    Tai Chi with Eric Randolph
    4 Jun 23
    04 Jun
    EECM Meal Prep
    4 Jun 23
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