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“Directions to Unitarian Universalist Utopia” 

Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. What would a Unitarian Universalist utopia look like?  Would we all be vegetarian, ride bikes, or drive electric cars?  Would everyone be welcome?  How would we make decisions?  Is the core value of Equity lived and experienced?  In the 19th century, Amos Bronson Alcott had a vision for a Unitarian utopia, and … Continue reading “Directions to Unitarian Universalist Utopia” 

PIIN is the October Share the Plate charity!

Since 2000, PIIN (The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) has been organizing people of faith to change the balance of power for justice and equity in Southwestern PA. PIIN is a power building organization of 31 interfaith congregations, nonprofits and labor organizations focused on affecting change through the practices of community organizing. Through mentoring and training leaders, building relationships with those in power and holding them accountable, and planning and implementing powerful collective action, PIIN creates opportunities for  marginalized people, to build power for justice. Learn more.

New UU Statement of Values

Chalice graphicAfter a democratic process involving thousands of Unitarian Universalists discussing the faith’s values and core theology over the past four-plus years, delegates at the 2024 Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly voted decisively to approve a new statement of values and beliefs for Unitarian Universalism. Read more about this historic vote.

Beginner Improv Workshop

Improvised theater, or improv, is a performance art that is totally made up on the spot. This workshop will introduced participants to the core ideas of improv, with a focus on collaboratively discovering fun and play. This event is free and open to all! Improv is a wonderful way to connect with people, practice empathetic skills like listening, and create joy in your life. Sign up for our newsletter to learn more. 

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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 and all downstairs classrooms
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    
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Schweitzer room
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 [...]
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 [...]
06 Apr
04/06/23    
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Schweitzer room
06 Apr
04/06/23    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
08 Apr
04/08/23    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Schweitzer Room
09 Apr
04/09/23    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Our first Egg Hunt after COVID is happening!!! Following a multigenerational Easter service (there will be no religious education classes and children will stay in [...]
09 Apr
04/09/23    
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 [...]
13 Apr
04/13/23    
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Private Meeting Schweitzer Room
13 Apr
04/13/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery Private event
14 Apr
04/14/23    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
More details coming Soon Sanctuary and Schweitzer room
15 Apr
04/15/23    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wendi Miller was formerly an active member of First Unitarian. She was a pioneer in the movement for Trans rights in Pittsburgh, and beloved business [...]
15 Apr
04/15/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"Majority Against Corruption Barnstorming Tour" with March on Harrisburg/Poor Peoples Campaign. We will have a 90 min presentation by Rabbi Michael Pollack with time for [...]
16 Apr
04/16/23    
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
16 Apr
04/16/23    
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 [...]
16 Apr
04/16/23    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Channing room
16 Apr
04/16/23    
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 [...]
16 Apr
04/16/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sanctuary
18 Apr
04/18/23    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
More details coming Soon Sanctuary and Schweitzer room
19 Apr
04/19/23    
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 [...]
20 Apr
04/20/23    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Schweitzer Room and Zoom
20 Apr
04/20/23    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Schweitzer room
22 Apr
04/22/23    
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
All day Saturday intensive sessions for 7th - 9th grade Our Whole Lives class. Harper Room
22 Apr
04/22/23    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Please join together as we mourn and celebrate the life of Beloved Member Mary Kostalos. Light reception to follow. Sanctuary and Undercroft Gallery
23 Apr
04/23/23    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Khasi Hills Partnership team will be hosting social hour with traditional fruit and a festival rice dish plus other local flavors of the region, [...]
23 Apr
04/23/23    
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 [...]
23 Apr
04/23/23    
11:45 am - 12:45 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.
23 Apr
04/23/23    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The challenges of racial injustice and environmental degradation surround us and can seem overwhelming. The injustices of racial, economic and class inequality are magnified by [...]
23 Apr
04/23/23    
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rick Malis – A Celebration of Life and Music, hosted by Moe Tater and the Gravy Train Sanctuary, Celebration of life.
23 Apr
04/23/23    
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 [...]
24 Apr
04/24/23    
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 [...]
27 Apr
04/27/23    
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sanctuary
27 Apr
04/27/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery Private event
28 Apr
04/28/23    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sanctuary
29 Apr
04/29/23    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Title: Forming Our Faith, Shaping a People, and Sustaining Our Mission Growing our spiritual life is an individual and communal practice. It is a deeply [...]
30 Apr
04/30/23    
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 [...]
30 Apr
04/30/23    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
As seminaries face decreasing attendance and significant shifts in the religious interests of church attendees, they are faced with deep questions about relevancy. Can they [...]
30 Apr
04/30/23    
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 [...]
30 Apr
04/30/23    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sanctuary
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