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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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 [...]
SongSpace Presents Jess Klein with special guest Brad Yoder
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7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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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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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05/07/23    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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07 May
05/07/23    
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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 [...]
07 May
05/07/23    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Family graduation ceremony for 7th-9th graders completing Our Whole Lives. Undercroft Gallery
Khasi Hills Partnership Meeting with India Guest Visit
05/09/23    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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 [...]
09 May
05/09/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft gallery
10 May
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13 May
05/13/23    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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 [...]
14 May
05/14/23    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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.
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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Undercroft Gallery
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 [...]
18 May
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Schweitzer room
19 May
05/19/23    
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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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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 [...]
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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22 May
05/22/23    
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24 May
05/24/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Elif Batuman in Conversation with Anjali Sachdeva
25 May
05/25/23    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
25 May
05/25/23    
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27 May
05/27/23    
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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.
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 [...]
31 May
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Sanctuary
02 Jun
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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 [...]
03 Jun
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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 [...]
03 Jun
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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Board of Trustees will be presenting the 2024-25 budget to the congregation to review. Sanctuary
04 Jun
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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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