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“Spiritual Depth in a Transactional World”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am If I arose every morning with three intentions: to be curiously open to people around me, to strive for compassion before making a judgment,  and to practice the depth of love wherever my day took me, at day’s end, who would I be?  Rev. Dr. V. Elaine Strawn (she/her)  is Minister Emeritus at the … Continue reading “Spiritual Depth in a Transactional World”

Order of Service

May Share the Plate

Our May STP recipient, Reading Ready Pittsburgh, is a local nonprofit dedicated to early literacy. Reading Ready Pittsburgh believes in the power of family book sharing to ensure all children are ready to thrive in school. Read more.

Parking on Morewood

Thank you to everyone who has voiced their opinion about parking on Morewood. Councilperson Strassburger wrote a thoughtful response reiterating that the City has not, at this time, planned to eliminate parking on Morewood. Read More.

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is on May 17 at noon. Review the year’s accomplishments, financial updates, honor members, vote on new Board candidates, and a church-wide Behavioral Covenant. Read more.

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    Humanist Group October Meeting
    01 Oct
    10/01/24    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Rebecca Markert, VP and Legal Director for Americans. United for the Separation of Church and State will speak via Zoom on Current issues of separation [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
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    Commitment Sunday Lunch
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Stewardship Committee is hosting a post-church service lunch in honor of Commitment Sunday.
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    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
    Bring your tea or coffee and join Rev. Kate for a dialogue on the Theme of the Month Priestly room
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    Young Adults
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
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    EECM Meal Prep
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
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    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
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    Coro Latinamericano
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
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    Movie Night: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
    06 Oct
    10/06/24    
    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    There is a lot at stake in the current election, including decades-long plans by Christian Nationalists to use fear and manipulation in order to influence [...]
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    Men's Group Meeting
    09 Oct
    10/09/24    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    12 Oct
    10/12/24    
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer Room
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    This church year, 2024-2025, we are restarting the Forum series that was discontinued during the pandemic. The new Forum will meet on the 2nd and [...]
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    First UU Speakers Forum - Event #2
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Title: Speaking our Truths in Love: Navigating Facts and Fictions surrounding Critical Race Theory Speaker: Dr. James P. Huguley Abstract: In this talk, Dr. James [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
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    First Unitarian Book Store Open
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    11:30 am - 12:45 pm
    The First Church Bookstore closed during Covid. We are re-opening it monthly, offering books from the InSpirit UU Bookstore, books for meetings and workshops being [...]
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    Member Art Exhibit and Coffee Hour Reception
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    This is the annual member Art Show. Share some refreshments with the artists and admire their glorious work.
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    Unitarian Roots in Transylvania
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Maureen Porter recently visited Romania's Unitarian churches and important historical places in Transylvania. Following worship on this important part of our Unitarian heritage, Maureen will [...]
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    Let’s Chat About the New UU Values
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for a discussion on the UUA's new Shared Values (https://www.uua.org/beliefs/shared-values), which replace our previous Seven Principles and Six Sources. This will be an [...]
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    Young Adults
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
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    Our Whole Lives Parent Orientation
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Mandatory orientation for parents of 7th - 9th graders participating in Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education. Priestly Room
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    Dance Choir
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Meeting and Rehearsal time to prepare for Winter Solstice service and other service-related performances Sanctuary
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    Our Whole Lives Session I
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    First 2 hour session for 7th - 9th grade participants in the Our Whole Lives sexuality education program. Priestly Room
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    Coro Latinamericano
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
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    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
    More Info
    Movie Night: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
    13 Oct
    10/13/24    
    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    There is a lot at stake in the current election, including decades-long plans by Christian Nationalists to use fear and manipulation in order to influence [...]
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    Board of Trustees Meeting
    16 Oct
    10/16/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Meeting of the First UU Board of Trustees will be held in person/plus remote on this day from 7 PM to 9 PM   Schweitzer room
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    17 Oct
    10/17/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    17 Oct
    10/17/24    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Priestly room
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
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    Activities Fair - Connect Communities
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    The Connect Communities is hosting an Activities Fair in the Undercroft Gallery after the church service. Please stop by, have a snack, and visit your [...]
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    Young Adults
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
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    Orientation of the new CGT
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Beginner Improv Workshop
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    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 [...]
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    Dance Choir
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Meeting and Rehearsal time to prepare for Winter Solstice service and other service-related performances Sanctuary
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    Pittsburgh Women's Support Circle
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Moved to Priestly room
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    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Youth program explores personal religious and ethical beliefs, spiritual practices, and community building. Schweitzer room  
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    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
    More Info
    Movie Night: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
    20 Oct
    10/20/24    
    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    There is a lot at stake in the current election, including decades-long plans by Christian Nationalists to use fear and manipulation in order to influence [...]
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    Bach Choir Rehearsal
    22 Oct
    10/22/24    
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    24 Oct
    10/24/24    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Racial Justice Task Force
    25 Oct
    10/25/24    
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    RJTF Movie series   Schweitzer Room Schweitzer Room kitchen
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    RUaUU?
    26 Oct
    10/26/24    
    9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    This is a workshop session led by Rev. Walker and members of the Membership Team for those interested in learning more about UU and paths [...]
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    This church year 2024-2025 we are restarting the Forum series that was discontinued during the pandemic. The new Forum will meet on the 2nd and [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
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    Introduction to UU
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    An informal opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and to meet and greet with Rev. Walker and members of the Membership Team. Priestly Room
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    SOULS TO THE POLLS
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    “SOULS TO THE POLLS” is happening on Sunday, Oct. 27, after our church service. We will join the Bethel AME Church Community on a festive [...]
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    Earth Religion Circle Meeting
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Please join us for an Earth Religion lead celebration of the autumn season and the Samhain holiday. This is a time to celebrate life and [...]
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    Young Adults
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
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    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Regular monthly meeting of UUCF Covenant Group Schweitzer room
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    Dance Choir
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Meeting and Rehearsal time to prepare for Winter Solstice service and other service-related performances Sanctuary
    More Info
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    27 Oct
    10/27/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
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    Qi - Going Class
    30 Oct
    10/30/24    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Qi-Gong is a mindfulness practice using gentle movements and controlled breathing for health, wellness, meditation, and peacefulness. Linda Archinaco brings her several years of offering [...]
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    Festival of the Dead - A Samhain Holy Day Celebration
    30 Oct
    10/30/24    
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Earth Religion-centered members and friends of the First Unitarian Church will host a ceremony to observe and celebrate the holiday Samhain (Saa-wn). This is an [...]
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    Hang November Art Exhibit
    02 Nov
    11/02/24    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    November Art Exhibit will be installed in Undercroft. Help always welcome.
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    Khasi Hills meeting
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Schweitzer room
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
    More Info
    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
    Bring your tea or coffee and join Rev. Kate for a dialogue on the Theme of the Month Priestly room
    More Info
    Young Adults
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Young adults are invited to explore discussion topics and practices in spirituality and Unitarian Universalism with our ministry professionals! Rev. Kate, LRED Erica Shadowsong, and Ministerial Intern [...]
    More Info
    EECM meal prep
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Dance Choir
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Meeting and Rehearsal time to prepare for Winter Solstice service and other service-related performances Sanctuary
    More Info
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan rehearsals are a collaboration with First Unitarian Church, introducing gamelan through gatherings, Sunday morning worship and other performance events. Led by director [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    03 Nov
    11/03/24    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Rehearsal. Open to anyone who would like to sing Latin American music and to sing in Spanish and other languages. Language and music reading proficiency [...]
    More Info
    Events on 10/01/24
    01 Oct
    Humanist Group October Meeting
    1 Oct 24
    Events on 10/06/24
    06 Oct
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    6 Oct 24
    Pittsburgh
    06 Oct
    Commitment Sunday Lunch
    6 Oct 24
    06 Oct
    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    6 Oct 24
    06 Oct
    Young Adults
    6 Oct 24
    06 Oct
    EECM Meal Prep
    6 Oct 24
    06 Oct
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    6 Oct 24
    06 Oct
    Coro Latinamericano
    6 Oct 24
    06 Oct
    Movie Night: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
    6 Oct 24
    Events on 10/09/24
    09 Oct
    Men's Group Meeting
    9 Oct 24
    Events on 10/12/24
    12 Oct
    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    12 Oct 24
    Events on 10/13/24
    13 Oct
    Sunday Morning Forum
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    First UU Speakers Forum - Event #2
    13 Oct 24
    Pittsburgh
    13 Oct
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    13 Oct 24
    Pittsburgh
    13 Oct
    First Unitarian Book Store Open
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Member Art Exhibit and Coffee Hour Reception
    13 Oct 24
    Pittsburgh
    13 Oct
    Unitarian Roots in Transylvania
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Let’s Chat About the New UU Values
    13 Oct 24
    Pittsburgh
    13 Oct
    Young Adults
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Our Whole Lives Parent Orientation
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Dance Choir
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Our Whole Lives Session I
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Coro Latinamericano
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    13 Oct 24
    13 Oct
    Movie Night: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
    13 Oct 24
    Events on 10/16/24
    16 Oct
    Board of Trustees Meeting
    16 Oct 24
    Events on 10/17/24
    17 Oct
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    17 Oct 24
    17 Oct
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    17 Oct 24
    Events on 10/20/24
    20 Oct
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    20 Oct 24
    Pittsburgh
    20 Oct
    Activities Fair - Connect Communities
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Young Adults
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Orientation of the new CGT
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Beginner Improv Workshop
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Dance Choir
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Pittsburgh Women's Support Circle
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Coro Latinamericano
    20 Oct 24
    20 Oct
    Movie Night: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
    20 Oct 24
    Events on 10/22/24
    22 Oct
    Bach Choir Rehearsal
    22 Oct 24
    Events on 10/24/24
    24 Oct
    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    24 Oct 24
    Events on 10/25/24
    25 Oct
    Racial Justice Task Force
    25 Oct 24
    Events on 10/26/24
    26 Oct
    RUaUU?
    26 Oct 24
    Events on 10/27/24
    27 Oct
    Sunday Morning Forum
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    27 Oct 24
    Pittsburgh
    27 Oct
    Introduction to UU
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    SOULS TO THE POLLS
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    Earth Religion Circle Meeting
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    Young Adults
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    Dance Choir
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    27 Oct 24
    27 Oct
    Coro Latinamericano
    27 Oct 24
    Events on 10/30/24
    30 Oct
    Qi - Going Class
    30 Oct 24
    30 Oct
    Festival of the Dead - A Samhain Holy Day Celebration
    30 Oct 24
    Events on 11/02/24
    02 Nov
    Hang November Art Exhibit
    2 Nov 24
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 11/03/24
    03 Nov
    Khasi Hills meeting
    3 Nov 24
    03 Nov
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    3 Nov 24
    Pittsburgh
    03 Nov
    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    3 Nov 24
    03 Nov
    Young Adults
    3 Nov 24
    03 Nov
    EECM meal prep
    3 Nov 24
    03 Nov
    Dance Choir
    3 Nov 24
    03 Nov
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    3 Nov 24
    03 Nov
    Coro Latinamericano
    3 Nov 24
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