Share the Plate

Our April STP recipient is the  Afro American Music Institute (AAMI) in Homewood. Founded by the late Dr. James Johnson and his wife Pamela, AAMI provides instrumental training in African American musical traditions such as Jazz, Blues, Gospel. Through its curriculum, thousands of students of all ages have developed their talents while gaining a deeper appreciation of music from across the African Diaspora. Their contributions—and the broader legacy of African American music—continue to enrich our congregation. Supporting an organization like AAMI—one that enriches the lives of young people of color while affirming and celebrating their cultural heritage—strongly aligns with our Unitarian Universalist principles.

Master No-Knead Bread

A *free* cooking class from your Social Events Team. Saturday April 18, 2026, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM. First Church Undercroft Kitchen Join instructor Tony  for a hands-on workshop to learn the magic of EASY bread-baking. No equipment, just time and a few simple techniques. More information in the newsletter.

World Labyrinth Day 

First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh is located on the corner of Ellsworth and Morewood Avenues in the Shadyside neighborhood. On Saturday, May 2nd, a temporary labyrinth, created with assistance from Lars Howlett, will be located on the church lawn on the Ellsworth Ave. side.* It will be an “open walk” which means you can join anytime between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Meditative music will be provided by Susan Spangler and David Bennett of Joy Street! Joy Street! Come experience walking on an ancient archetype. When we walk and listen to our breath, we relax and move meditatively. The labyrinth is a one way walk into a center and back out on the same path. Lauren Artress, founder of Veriditas www.veriditas.org writes, “ The labyrinth is a living portal into the unseen world of flow. Step by step, the thinking mind slowly yields, and body remembers its innate intelligence. Breath become rhythm. ….In the labyrinth, flow is not something you force. It is something you return to, a current alive inside you.” Handicap parking available. More information at Discover Labyrinths  

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29 Sep
09/29/25    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Young adults (18-35) are invited to bring and play board games in a cozy atmosphere with some refreshments! We meet on the 1st and 3rd [...]
29 Sep
09/29/25    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Undercroft Gallery
AA
29 Sep
09/29/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
02 Oct
10/02/25    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Undercroft Gallery Women's Alliance will explore Qi Gong this week. Wear comfortable clothes as we learn about moving meditation. New and potential members are welcome. [...]
03 Oct
10/03/25    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hiroya Tsukamoto (https://hiroyatsukamoto.com/) is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took [...]
05 Oct
10/05/25    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
After a 4 year hiatus, the Sunday Forum resumed in September 2024. The Forum hosts speakers from inside and (mostly) outside our church. Topics have [...]
05 Oct
10/05/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
05 Oct
10/05/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This 4-part discussion series is based on the book Caste, by Isabelle Wilkerson. Participants will explore Wilkerson's ideas about the origin and establishment of the Caste system in our country [...]
05 Oct
10/05/25    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sanctuary
05 Oct
10/05/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harper room
05 Oct
10/05/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Priestly room
AA
06 Oct
10/06/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
07 Oct
10/07/25    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sanctaury
07 Oct
10/07/25    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
In the Schweitzer room and on Zoom, at @7:30 pm For questions, send an email to HumanistGroup@first-unitarian-pgh.org
09 Oct
10/09/25    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Second & Fourth Thursdays: Gatherings for players of acoustic instruments to build both community and musicianship, with an eye toward supporting some Sunday morning worship [...]
11 Oct
10/11/25    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Social Events Committee will host a multi-generational Fall Harvest Dinner to bring our community together. Undercroft Gallery Undercroft Gallery kitchen
12 Oct
10/12/25    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Schweizer room
12 Oct
10/12/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
12 Oct
10/12/25    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
On Sunday, October 12, we will run a fire drill at the end of worship. Everyone in the building will be asked to exit the [...]
12 Oct
10/12/25    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A six-week Grief & Other Losses Support Group, facilitated by members of the Pastoral Care Team, will meet every other Sunday, Noon to 1:30 p.m., [...]
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fhas room
12 Oct
10/12/25    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sanctuary
12 Oct
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harper room
12 Oct
10/12/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Priestly room
12 Oct
10/12/25    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
All Venture Crew members are welcome to attend this officers' meeting! Schweitzer Room
13 Oct
10/13/25    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Young adults (18-35) are invited to bring and play board games in a cozy atmosphere with some refreshments! We meet on the 1st and 3rd [...]
AA
13 Oct
10/13/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
14 Oct
10/14/25    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Schweitzer room
14 Oct
10/14/25    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sanctaury
16 Oct
10/16/25    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Undercroft Gallery
18 Oct
10/18/25    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Zoom only
18 Oct
10/18/25    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Recording session noon - 4pm. Tech team member Paul Cunningham has a key to the church and will open and lock up. Sanctuary, Undercroft Gallery, [...]
19 Oct
10/19/25    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
After a 4 year hiatus, the Sunday Forum resumed in September 2024. The Forum hosts speakers from inside and (mostly) outside our church. Topics have [...]
19 Oct
10/19/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
19 Oct
10/19/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This 4-part discussion series is based on the book Caste, by Isabelle Wilkerson. Participants will explore Wilkerson's ideas about the origin and establishment of the Caste system in our country [...]
19 Oct
10/19/25    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sanctuary
19 Oct
10/19/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Priestly room
19 Oct
10/19/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harper room
AA
20 Oct
10/20/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
22 Oct
10/22/25    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Undercroft gallary
23 Oct
10/23/25    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Schweitzer room
23 Oct
10/23/25    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Second & Fourth Thursdays: Gatherings for players of acoustic instruments to build both community and musicianship, with an eye toward supporting some Sunday morning worship [...]
24 Oct
10/24/25    
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sanctuary, Priestly room
25 Oct
10/25/25    
11:15 am - 5:00 pm
Sanctuary, Schweitzer room, Priestly room
26 Oct
10/26/25    
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bargains for Benefit of Children in Gaza Sunday, October 26, will be the last day to purchase fine art for the benefit of the children [...]
26 Oct
10/26/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
26 Oct
10/26/25    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us this coming Sunday, following the service, to learn more about the history, varied theologies, and organization of Unitarian Universalism. Led by Rev. Walker [...]
26 Oct
10/26/25    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Letter writing campaign on the importance of scientific integrity in government. Channing room.
26 Oct
10/26/25    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mindfulness meditation practice in the Undercroft Gallery at noon this Sunday, October 26th.
26 Oct
10/26/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
First Aid for gunshot wounds. Workshop led by Dean Pantages, PA State Fire Academy Instructor, EMT-B and FF-II. Participants will be certified as wound safety [...]
26 Oct
10/26/25    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A six-week Grief & Other Losses Support Group, facilitated by members of the Pastoral Care Team, will meet every other Sunday, Noon to 1:30 p.m., [...]
26 Oct
10/26/25    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sanctuary
26 Oct
10/26/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harper room
26 Oct
10/26/25    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday Evenings, 5:30 = 7 @ 1st U Church in the Schweitzer room and Fhas room 10/26 11/16 12/14 1/11 2/15 3/15 4/12 5/17
26 Oct
10/26/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Priestly room
27 Oct
10/27/25    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Young adults (18-35) are invited to bring and play board games in a cozy atmosphere with some refreshments! We meet on the 1st and 3rd [...]
AA
27 Oct
10/27/25    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Schweitzer room
28 Oct
10/28/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Qigong (chee-gong) is a mind-body practice that improves overall health and well-being. It includes gentle movements, breathing techniques, mindfulness and meditation. Beginners are welcome. The [...]
29 Oct
10/29/25    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Playwrights working on their plays by either reading or writing pages.
30 Oct
10/30/25    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fhas room
30 Oct
10/30/25    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Second & Fourth Thursdays: Gatherings for players of acoustic instruments to build both community and musicianship, with an eye toward supporting some Sunday morning worship [...]
31 Oct
10/31/25    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sanctuary Brown Room Harper Room Fuller Room Undercroft Gallery Undercroft Gallery kitchen
01 Nov
11/01/25    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Orientation toward Membership Schweitzer room
01 Nov
11/01/25    
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sanctuary Brown Room Harper Room Fuller Room Undercroft Gallery Undercroft Gallery kitchen
02 Nov
11/02/25    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
The Diabetes Prevention Program and its Outcome Today The Speaker: Elsa S. Strotmeyer, PhD, MPH, is Professor and Executive Vice Chair in the Department of [...]
02 Nov
11/02/25    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
02 Nov
11/02/25    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Curious about a Behavioral Covenant? We'll go through a facilitated process of learning about the why, what and when of holding each other accountable to [...]
02 Nov
11/02/25    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
This 4-part discussion series is based on the book Caste, by Isabelle Wilkerson. Participants will explore Wilkerson's ideas about the origin and establishment of the Caste system in our country [...]
02 Nov
11/02/25    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sanctuary
02 Nov
11/02/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harper room
02 Nov
11/02/25    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Priestly room
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