First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

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This Sunday

“Why Are Churches Important in the 21st Century?”

September 24, 2023 10:30 amRev. Dr. Kate Walker

Our Theme of the Month is Welcome. All religious denominations are experiencing a decrease in attendance, and church membership is dropping. Have churches and religious institutions become irrelevant?

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An evening of Afro-Pop, Gospel, Jazz and Soul Music

featuring Afro Pop / Reggae Sensation Mathew Tembo, El Percusionista Hugo Cruz, Blues / Folk songs from Ellen Gozion, Deryck Tines & Kris Rust with The Lemington Gospel Chorale & UU Community Singers, Classic Jazz & Soul from Zuly Inirio & Solomon Onyukwu Friday, Sept 22, 7:30 pm

Workshop on Building a Culture of Inclusion

Building a Culture of Inclusion is a 2-day workshop specifically for our congregation facilitated by noted UU Leader Paula Cole Jones. Friday evening September 29 @6:30-8:30 pm Saturday, September 30 @9:30 am to 3:00 PM (with a lunch break from 11:30 AM – 12:30 pm) On ZOOM

SongSpace Presents Rachael Kilgour with Special Guest Eve Goodman

09/30/2023 7:30 PM Rachael Kilgour returns to SongSpace! Opening for Rachael is well-known local singer-songwriter Eve Goodman. More information & Advance tickets

Congregation News

Sunday Morning Religious Education Update
Exploring Air Pollution: Monitoring and Mitigation with Mark Dixon
Sewing Circle update
Church Ambassadors Going to India in October
There is a reading often used at Installations and Ordinations of UU clergy that begins:
Khasi Hills Anniversary Day International Video Event
Hear All About Women’s Alliance!

Featured Events

24 Sep

Introduction to Unitarian Universalism

24 Sep 23

24 Sep

Addiction and Recovery Ministry

24 Sep 23

24 Sep

Autumn Equinox Ceremony

24 Sep 23

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Church Calendar

Today

Mon

Tue

Wed

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7:00 PM - Youth Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal

4:30 PM - CeaseFirePA National Day of Remembrance

9:30 AM - RUaUU? Path to Membership

12:30 PM - Annual Budget Review Meeting

11:45 AM - Tai Chi with Eric Randolph

2:00 PM - EECM Meal Prep

7:00 PM - Improv practice

6:00 PM - Church June Picnic

9:00 AM - Board Retreat

11:45 AM - Introduction to Unitarian Universalism

11:45 AM - Tai Chi with Eric Randolph

12:30 PM - Young Adult Meeting and Fellowship

6:45 PM - PIIN Environmental Justice

8:30 AM - PIIN Spiritual Leaders Caucus

7:00 PM - Board of Trustees June Meeting

10:00 AM - Khasi Hills India Yoga Breathing Session

11:30 AM - Luncheon Reception for Khasi Hills Visitor

11:45 AM - Tai Chi with Eric Randolph

6:00 PM - UU Pittsburgh Community Singers

7:00 PM - Mongolian folk band Concert

7:00 PM - Improv practice

7:00 PM - First Pennsylvania Commandiere

11:30 AM - Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers

6:00 PM - Free Medicare Class

7:00 PM - Music & Arts Team

10:30 AM - art exhibit showing

12:00 PM - GA Watch Party!

Youth Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal

31 May

05/31/23

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Community

Sanctuary

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CeaseFirePA National Day of Remembrance

02 Jun

06/02/23

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Registration and information

Community

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

Community

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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Annual Budget Review Meeting

03 Jun

06/03/23

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will be presenting the 2024-25 budget to the congregation to review. Sanctuary

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Tai Chi with Eric Randolph

04 Jun

06/04/23

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Community

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

04 Jun

06/04/23

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Community

Undercroft Gallery

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Improv practice

08 Jun

06/08/23

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

Community

Undercroft Gallery

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Church June Picnic

09 Jun

06/09/23

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Community

A time to play and a time to eat; June Picnic, Friday, June 9, 6 - 8 p.m. Schenley Park, Bartlett Street Shelter and Playground. [...]

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Board Retreat

10 Jun

06/10/23

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Board Meeting

Schweitzer room

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Introduction to Unitarian Universalism

11 Jun

06/11/23

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

Community

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

11 Jun

06/11/23

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Community

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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Young Adult Meeting and Fellowship

11 Jun

06/11/23

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Young Adults

Young Adult Meeting and Fellowship Priestly Room

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PIIN Environmental Justice

13 Jun

06/13/23

6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Community

Join the PIIN Environmental Justice planning meeting as we explore how to utilize the power of collective community organizing on climate justice in Pittsburgh. Schweitzer [...]

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PIIN Spiritual Leaders Caucus

14 Jun

06/14/23

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Community

Schweitzer room

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Board of Trustees June Meeting

14 Jun

06/14/23

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

Board Meeting

This request is for the use of the Schweitzer Room.

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Khasi Hills India Yoga Breathing Session

18 Jun

06/18/23

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Community

As part of his visit to our church, Reverend Nangroi Suting will share a breathing technique called kriya from the Art of Living. It is [...]

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Luncheon Reception for Khasi Hills Visitor

18 Jun

06/18/23

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Meetings

Our church is excited to welcome Reverend Nangroi Suting of Khasi Hills India. All are invited to a congregation-wide, complimentary picnic-food luncheon after church in [...]

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Tai Chi with Eric Randolph

18 Jun

06/18/23

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Community

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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UU Pittsburgh Community Singers

21 Jun

06/21/23

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Choir
Music

SUMMER SOLSTICE. Outdoor / Indoor Party for Community Singers & Friends!!! 6-9 pm @ First UU. (Volunteers for set up and clean up needed.)

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Mongolian folk band Concert

21 Jun

06/21/23

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Community

Mongolian folk band Concert Sanctuary and Harper room The band arrives at 3:00 concert starts at 7:00

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Improv practice

22 Jun

06/22/23

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

Community

Undercroft Gallery

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First Pennsylvania Commandiere

22 Jun

06/22/23

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Community

Schweitzer room

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Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers

25 Jun

06/25/23

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Community

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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Free Medicare Class

26 Jun

06/26/23

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Community

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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Music & Arts Team

27 Jun

06/27/23

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Art
Community
Music

We are restarting our music and arts team at first UU And. We are looking for new members. The team will work with staff to [...]

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art exhibit showing

28 Jun

06/28/23

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

We will be hosting a viewing of the show, Home Grown - primary artist, Julie Stunden on Wednesday morning, June 28th from 10:30 until noon

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GA Watch Party!

02 Jul

07/02/23

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Community

Join us following this week's church service to view the video recording of the Opening Worship from this year's UU General Assembly that was held [...]

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Events on 05/31/23

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