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This Sunday

“The Blessings of Congregational Turmoil”

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We don’t often think of turmoil or conflict as being a “blessing,” but in fact there are many things we each can learn and many ways a congregation can grow from a healthy engagement with conflict. Rev. Cooley will offer a … read more.

The 8th Principle

8th Principle logo Learn everything there is to know about the proposed 8th Principle, including comments from church members about why it is important. This special page also includes book and video resources.

March Is Membership Month

First Unitarian Church membersDo you have friends who are interested when you talk about activities at our church and wonder what a Unitarian Universalist approach to religion and spirituality is all about? March will be a great time to invite them to join you for a service.

Climate & Racial Justice

Sunflower We are exploring a congregation-wide one- or two-year focus on environmental justice (climate and justice). This focus would ask all members to spend time on one of four areas: direct action, advocacy, personal and First Unitarian church changes, and education. Contact Rev. Kate to learn more.

Congregation News

Featured Events

01 Apr
James Graham
1 Apr 23
01 Apr
RUaUU? Orientation Meeting Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church
1 Apr 23
01 Apr
Let's Talk
1 Apr 23
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    Sharing/Listening Circle on Proposed Changes to the language of the UU Principles
    30 Jan
    01/30/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Zoom Contact Rev. Kate for Zoom Link Please join Rev. Kate for a Sharing/Listening Circle about the proposed changes.  Please read the report before attending. Learn [...]
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    Throat Singers Concert
    03 Feb
    02/03/23    
    7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    The concert starts at 7:30. Tickets are sold at the door only.  
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    Council Connections
    04 Feb
    02/04/23    
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    A planning meeting for creating a leadership or program council. Hosted by BOT and Rev. Kate Undercroft Gallary
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    Private meeting
    04 Feb
    02/04/23    
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Our Whole Lives Parent Orientation
    05 Feb
    02/05/23    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Mandatory parent orientation for 7th-9th graders signing up for Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education class. Haper Room
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    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    05 Feb
    02/05/23    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
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    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    05 Feb
    02/05/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
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    Pittsburgh women’s magical circle
    05 Feb
    02/05/23    
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Youth Room
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    Humanist Group meeting
    07 Feb
    02/07/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Schweitzer room 7:30 meeting The First Church Humanist Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month during the church year to discuss humanism as [...]
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    Men's Group
    08 Feb
    02/08/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Wednesday, February 8th meeting of the Men's group will be from 7:30 to 9:00.  It will be an  -  IN-PERSON meeting in  THE  PRIESTLY [...]
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    UU community Singers
    08 Feb
    02/08/23    
    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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    The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship (UUCF)
    08 Feb
    02/08/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship (UUCF) is a covenant group of First U of Pittsburgh whose members, in the spirit of our UU principles, are [...]
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    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    11 Feb
    02/11/23    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Schweitzer Room
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    Envisioning Our Future
    11 Feb
    02/11/23    
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Envisioning our future can be a frightening experience in these days of uncertainty and chaos. Where to begin? To help focus out thoughts and energies, [...]
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    UUA GA information session
    12 Feb
    02/12/23    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    In the Sweitzer Room, we will present information about: 1. early registration for GA that will occur in Pittsburgh in June 2023, 2. volunteer opportunities, [...]
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    Envisioning Our Future
    12 Feb
    02/12/23    
    1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
    Envisioning our future can be a frightening experience in these days of uncertainty and chaos. Where to begin? To help focus out thoughts and energies, [...]
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    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    12 Feb
    02/12/23    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
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    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    12 Feb
    02/12/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
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    Sharing/Listening Circle on Proposed Changes to the language of the UU Principles
    13 Feb
    02/13/23    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Please join Rev. Kate in the Schweitzer room for a Sharing/Listening Circle about the proposed changes.  Please read the report before attending, and bring your [...]
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    Private event
    18 Feb
    02/18/23    
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Sanctuary and Undercroft
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    19 Feb
    02/19/23    
    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 [...]
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    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    19 Feb
    02/19/23    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
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    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    19 Feb
    02/19/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
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    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    21 Feb
    02/21/23 - 02/22/23    
    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 [...]
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    The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship (UUCF)
    22 Feb
    02/22/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship (UUCF) is a covenant group of First U of Pittsburgh whose members, in the spirit of our UU principles, are [...]
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    23 Feb
    02/23/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Teacher Appreciation Brunch w/ RE Families
    26 Feb
    02/26/23    
    11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Children and Youth Council and LRED host an appreciation brunch for our Sunday teaching volunteers. Parents and children in or eligible for RE classes are [...]
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    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    26 Feb
    02/26/23    
    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.
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    26 Feb
    02/26/23    
    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 [...]
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    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    26 Feb
    02/26/23    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
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    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    26 Feb
    02/26/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
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    Free Medicare Class
    27 Feb
    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 [...]
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    Women’s Alliance Meeting
    02 Mar
    03/02/23    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    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 [...]
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th Saturday Session
    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
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    Private meeting
    04 Mar
    03/04/23    
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Private Event
    05 Mar
    03/05/23    
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Community Conversation
    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 – [...]
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    05 Mar
    03/05/23    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Coro Latinamericano is open to anyone who wants to sing in Spanish with a group. Join the fun! Priestly Room
    More Info
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    05 Mar
    03/05/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
    More Info
    Events on 01/30/23
    30 Jan
    Sharing/Listening Circle on Proposed Changes to the language of the UU Principles
    30 Jan 23
    Events on 02/03/23
    03 Feb
    Throat Singers Concert
    3 Feb 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 02/04/23
    04 Feb
    Council Connections
    4 Feb 23
    04 Feb
    Private meeting
    4 Feb 23
    Events on 02/05/23
    05 Feb
    Our Whole Lives Parent Orientation
    5 Feb 23
    05 Feb
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    5 Feb 23
    05 Feb
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    5 Feb 23
    05 Feb
    Pittsburgh women’s magical circle
    5 Feb 23
    Events on 02/07/23
    07 Feb
    Humanist Group meeting
    7 Feb 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 02/08/23
    08 Feb
    Men's Group
    8 Feb 23
    08 Feb
    UU community Singers
    8 Feb 23
    Pittsburgh
    08 Feb
    The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship (UUCF)
    8 Feb 23
    Events on 02/11/23
    11 Feb
    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    11 Feb 23
    Pittsburgh
    11 Feb
    Envisioning Our Future
    11 Feb 23
    Events on 02/12/23
    12 Feb
    UUA GA information session
    12 Feb 23
    Pittsburgh
    12 Feb
    Envisioning Our Future
    12 Feb 23
    12 Feb
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    12 Feb 23
    12 Feb
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    12 Feb 23
    Events on 02/13/23
    13 Feb
    Sharing/Listening Circle on Proposed Changes to the language of the UU Principles
    13 Feb 23
    Events on 02/18/23
    18 Feb
    Private event
    18 Feb 23
    Events on 02/19/23
    19 Feb
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    19 Feb 23
    19 Feb
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    19 Feb 23
    19 Feb
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    19 Feb 23
    Events on 02/21/23
    21 Feb
    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    21 Feb 23
    Events on 02/22/23
    21 Feb
    Environmental Justice Action Team Meeting
    21 Feb 23
    22 Feb
    The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship (UUCF)
    22 Feb 23
    Events on 02/23/23
    23 Feb
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    23 Feb 23
    Events on 02/26/23
    26 Feb
    Teacher Appreciation Brunch w/ RE Families
    26 Feb 23
    26 Feb
    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    26 Feb 23
    26 Feb
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    26 Feb 23
    26 Feb
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    26 Feb 23
    26 Feb
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    26 Feb 23
    Events on 02/27/23
    27 Feb
    Free Medicare Class
    27 Feb 23
    Events on 03/02/23
    02 Mar
    Women’s Alliance Meeting
    2 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 03/04/23
    04 Mar
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th Saturday Session
    4 Mar 23
    04 Mar
    Private meeting
    4 Mar 23
    Events on 03/05/23
    05 Mar
    Private Event
    5 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    05 Mar
    Community Conversation
    5 Mar 23
    05 Mar
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    5 Mar 23
    05 Mar
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    5 Mar 23
    05 Mar
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    5 Mar 23
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