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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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    UU community Singers
    29 Mar
    03/29/23    
    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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    Art hanging
    31 Mar
    03/31/23    
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    James Graham
    01 Apr
    04/01/23    
    8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Private Meeting Undercroft Gallery and all downstairs classrooms
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    RUaUU? Orientation Meeting Toward Membership at First Unitarian Church
    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? [...]
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    Let's Talk
    01 Apr
    04/01/23    
    11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Private meeting Fhas room
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    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    04/01/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    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 [...]
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    Tai Chi class with Eric
    02 Apr
    04/02/23    
    11:45 am - 12:45 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Workshop on Transforming Conflict led by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley.
    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 [...]
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    EECM Meal Prep
    02 Apr
    04/02/23    
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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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    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    02 Apr
    04/02/23    
    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
    02 Apr
    04/02/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
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    Humanist Group meeting
    04 Apr
    04/04/23    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Zoom 7:30 meeting The First Church Humanist Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month during the church year to discuss humanism as a [...]
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    UU community Singers
    05 Apr
    04/05/23    
    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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    Women's Alliance
    06 Apr
    04/06/23    
    10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Sewing Circle
    06 Apr
    04/06/23    
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    08 Apr
    04/08/23    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Schweitzer Room
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    Easter Egg Hunt
    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 [...]
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    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    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 [...]
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    09 Apr
    04/09/23    
    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
    09 Apr
    04/09/23    
    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
    09 Apr
    04/09/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
    More Info
    UU community Singers
    12 Apr
    04/12/23    
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Anti-racist Interfaith Clergy Group
    13 Apr
    04/13/23    
    1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
    Private Meeting Schweitzer Room
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    Improv class with Erin
    13 Apr
    04/13/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Private event
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    White Whale Book Store
    14 Apr
    04/14/23    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    More details coming Soon Sanctuary and Schweitzer room
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    "Disrupt the Corrupt" of March on Harrisburg stopping at 1st Unitarian
    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 [...]
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    CCS Art Show Reception
    16 Apr
    04/16/23    
    10:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    16 Apr
    04/16/23    
    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
    16 Apr
    04/16/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
    More Info
    White Whale Book Store
    18 Apr
    04/18/23    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    More details coming Soon Sanctuary and Schweitzer room
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    UU community Singers
    19 Apr
    04/19/23    
    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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    Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
    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 [...]
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    Women's Alliance
    20 Apr
    04/20/23    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    20 Apr
    04/20/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th Saturday Session
    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
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    Celebration of Life for Mary Kostalos
    22 Apr
    04/22/23    
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Please join together as we mourn and celebrate the life of Beloved Member Mary Kostalos. Light reception to follow. Sanctuary and Undercroft Gallery
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    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    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.
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    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Joy in Action Workshop
    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 [...]
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    Private event
    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.
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    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    23 Apr
    04/23/23    
    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
    23 Apr
    04/23/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
    More Info
    Free Medicare Class
    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 [...]
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    UU community Singers
    26 Apr
    04/26/23    
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Improv class with Erin
    27 Apr
    04/27/23    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Private event
    More Info
    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    30 Apr
    04/30/23    
    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
    30 Apr
    04/30/23    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Harper Room
    More Info
    Events on 03/29/23
    29 Mar
    UU community Singers
    29 Mar 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 03/31/23
    31 Mar
    Art hanging
    31 Mar 23
    Events on 04/01/23
    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
    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    SongSpace Presents House of Hamill with special guests Pairdown
    1 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 04/02/23
    02 Apr
    Tai Chi class with Eric
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    Workshop on Transforming Conflict led by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley.
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    EECM Meal Prep
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    2 Apr 23
    02 Apr
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    2 Apr 23
    Events on 04/04/23
    04 Apr
    Humanist Group meeting
    4 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 04/05/23
    05 Apr
    UU community Singers
    5 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 04/06/23
    06 Apr
    Women's Alliance
    6 Apr 23
    06 Apr
    Sewing Circle
    6 Apr 23
    Events on 04/08/23
    08 Apr
    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    8 Apr 23
    Events on 04/09/23
    09 Apr
    Easter Egg Hunt
    9 Apr 23
    09 Apr
    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    9 Apr 23
    09 Apr
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    9 Apr 23
    09 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    9 Apr 23
    09 Apr
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    9 Apr 23
    Events on 04/12/23
    12 Apr
    UU community Singers
    12 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 04/13/23
    13 Apr
    Anti-racist Interfaith Clergy Group
    13 Apr 23
    13 Apr
    Improv class with Erin
    13 Apr 23
    Events on 04/14/23
    14 Apr
    White Whale Book Store
    14 Apr 23
    Events on 04/15/23
    15 Apr
    "Disrupt the Corrupt" of March on Harrisburg stopping at 1st Unitarian
    15 Apr 23
    Events on 04/16/23
    16 Apr
    CCS Art Show Reception
    16 Apr 23
    16 Apr
    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    16 Apr 23
    16 Apr
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    16 Apr 23
    16 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    16 Apr 23
    16 Apr
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    16 Apr 23
    Events on 04/18/23
    18 Apr
    White Whale Book Store
    18 Apr 23
    Events on 04/19/23
    19 Apr
    UU community Singers
    19 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    19 Apr
    Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
    19 Apr 23
    Events on 04/20/23
    20 Apr
    Women's Alliance
    20 Apr 23
    20 Apr
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    20 Apr 23
    Events on 04/22/23
    22 Apr
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th Saturday Session
    22 Apr 23
    22 Apr
    Celebration of Life for Mary Kostalos
    22 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 04/23/23
    23 Apr
    Intro to Unitarian Universalism - For Newcomers
    23 Apr 23
    23 Apr
    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    23 Apr 23
    23 Apr
    Joy in Action Workshop
    23 Apr 23
    23 Apr
    Private event
    23 Apr 23
    23 Apr
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    23 Apr 23
    23 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    23 Apr 23
    23 Apr
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    23 Apr 23
    Events on 04/24/23
    24 Apr
    Free Medicare Class
    24 Apr 23
    Events on 04/26/23
    26 Apr
    UU community Singers
    26 Apr 23
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 04/27/23
    27 Apr
    Improv class with Erin
    27 Apr 23
    Events on 04/30/23
    30 Apr
    Tai Chi for Beginners: Weekly Class with Eric Randolph
    30 Apr 23
    30 Apr
    Our Whole Lives 7-9th - Regular Sunday Session
    30 Apr 23
    30 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano rehearsal
    30 Apr 23
    30 Apr
    Gamelan Orchestra Players
    30 Apr 23
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