This Sunday

“Who’s in Control Around Here?” 

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am There it is, that thought, that pesky thought, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”  And there’s that other one, “Why me?”  Let’s dig in.   

Our February Share the Plate is Bethel AME Church

Bethel AME Church, founded in 1808, was once a thriving congregation and center of learning and social activism. As part of the Lower Hill redevelopment project of the 1950’s, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh seized the church by eminent domain and demolished it. Since then, the more the congregation learned about the situation – that is, the value of the property versus the compensation they received, and the fact that a neighboring white church wasn’t torn down – the more they understood the demolition as an act of racism. Now Bethel members are seeking reparations under the leadership of Pastor Dale Snyder. They are challenging the city, the redevelopers of the Lower Hill and local white faith communities to acknowledge how they have participated in, or proted from, racist systems and to compensate Bethel for its losses. The First Unitarian Church is honored to Share the Plate in February with Bethel AME Church, and to welcome Martha Moore to tell you more about the church and the Bethel AME exhibit opening in the Undercroft Gallery today after the service. PUBLICSOURCE, April 14, 2021 www.publicsource.org/bethel-ame-black-church-history/

THULA SIZWE concert at First Unitarian Church on 2/23/25

The event begins at 2:30 PM with a community sing for college students and adult choristers. Come join your voice in singing well-known South African favorites like “Siyahamba” and “Shosholoza”; hear stories from the artists; and be ready for a few surprises. The community sing will be followed by featured performance by Thula Sizwe offering traditional and original songs, drumming, and traditional Zulu dance. Open to the public! Learn more. 

Thank You for a Successful Chili Cook-off!

The Social Events Committee would like to thank everyone who made our 1st Annual Chili Cook-off a big success! About 55 people sampled a wide range of delicious chili flavors and styles. Using a very Unitarian process in which all attendees voted, we collectively chose the best of the best. And the winners were…. 1st place: Phil Pienkos (Sweet Meat Chili) 2nd place: Raeann Olander (Chili Con Carne) 3rd place: Tony Rutigliano (Vegetarian/Beyond Beef Chili) Congrats to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to doing it again next year! The Social Events Committee

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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
16 Mar
03/16/23    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Schweitzer room
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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