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“Why Is the Liberal Church Important?”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Christian Nationalism has gained enormous power and now has the authority, granted by executive fiat, to fundamentally change laws, policies, cultural institutions, education, military, and health care.  It may seem obvious to us that the liberal church, including Unitarian Universalists, have a critical role to resist and to obstruct this blatant takeover … Continue reading “Why Is the Liberal Church Important?”

Share the Plate for August is UUJusticePA

UUJusticePA is our UU legislative advocacy organization for the State of PennsylvaniaOur values come from our UU faith, and Politics is our Ethics made manifest in the world. UUJPA works in seven teams: 1. Good Government: open honest representative government; redistricting reform; voter rights and minimizing money in politics; 2. LGBTQIA+ rights; 3. Economic Justice: Raise the minimum wage to $15/hour, equitable school funding, access to affordable healthcare for all; 4. Environmental Justice: Educating people around the need for climate action and  demanding government adherence to PA’s Green Amendment; 5. Reproductive Justice: the right to birth control and abortion, maternal and child health care, sex education, and paid family leave; 6. Gun Violence Prevention: Background checks, Ext risk prevention orders; 7. Criminal Justice Reform: End mass incarceration, and all forms of unfair administration of justice. 

Capital Campaign Launch: Warming Our Welcome, Brightening Our Future

  In 2025 we launched an exciting campaign to make our church more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable. Planned improvements include energy-efficient heating and cooling, upgraded lighting and sound, a modern video system, outdoor enhancements, and a long-term endowment. We invite every member to get involved. Learn more.

UUJusticePA

UUJusticePA is working for real change for real people. Our members help sustain the fight for justice for all in Pennsylvania. We hope you’ll consider joining the fight for justice.

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Humanist Group
11/02/21    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Humanist group meetings Want to learn about Humanism? Join us, the steering committee of the First Church Humanist Group, as we explore briefly the paths [...]
04 Nov
11/04/21    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome! Contact Alice Carnes, co-chair, alice.carnes51@yahoo.com, or Alice Bright Membership Chair ab03@andrew.cmu.edu to include you on our group email list. Information about Women [...]
06 Nov
11/06/21    
9:45 am - 3:00 pm
Join fellow Unitarian Universalists for a day of camaraderie, connection, and collaboration at the 8th Annual Assembly of the UUs of Greater Pittsburgh! Register at https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/mhsxwyh0g9271i/
06 Nov
11/06/21    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
07 Nov
11/07/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
07 Nov
11/07/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
EECM Shelter Meal Delivered
11/07/21    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) is dedicated to helping vulnerable adults and at-risk children and youth throughout our Pittsburgh Neighborhood. First Unitarian Church has [...]
10 Nov
11/10/21    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 The men's group will meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 with a ZOOM gathering. All are welcome!  If you [...]
SongSpace presents Alex Hamburger
11/11/21    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
SongSpace presents Alex Hamburger Thursday Nov 11, 7:30pm SongSpace at First Unitarian 605 Morewood Ave. (Shadyside) https://songspace.brownpapertickets.com/ https://www.uusongspace.com/ Flutist, composer and singer Alex Hamburger threads [...]
13 Nov
11/13/21    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our first 2021 Habitat for Humanity work party will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 516 N. Braddock Ave. on Saturday, November [...]
13 Nov
11/13/21    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register to attend and learn and strengthen your advocacy and organizing skills. Learn more: https://www.first-unitarian-pgh.org/saving-our-democracy-uujusticepa-advocacy-day/
14 Nov
11/14/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
14 Nov
11/14/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
14 Nov
11/14/21    
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Our Green Sanctuary Team meets virtually to discuss updates and ideas. Change is coming! Interested? Contact greensanctuary@first-unitarian-pgh.org for a Zoom invitation.
16 Nov
11/16/21    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We will have fellowship with Miguel Sague and rehearse his English translation of the familiar Ecuadorian folksong “Vasija de Barro” and rehearse other songs as [...]
17 Nov
11/17/21    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
While the church building is closed, the Board of Trustees is holding its monthly meetings. Meetings take place every third Wednesday of the month at [...]
18 Nov
11/18/21    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome! Contact Alice Carnes, co-chair, alice.carnes51@yahoo.com, or Alice Bright Membership Chair ab03@andrew.cmu.edu to include you on our group email list. Information about Women [...]
20 Nov
11/20/21    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pat Schuetz and Betty Duquesnoy will be at the church's Morewood Avenue door collecting donations for the Afghan refugees who have resettled in Pittsburgh. These [...]
21 Nov
11/21/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
21 Nov
11/21/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
21 Nov
11/21/21    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The First Unitarian Racial Justice Task Force meets on the third Sunday of every month from 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET via Zoom. If you [...]
27 Nov
11/27/21    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
First Unitarian Church member Kate Snow performs her one-woman show, "Strange Power." The performance is appropriate for all ages. Admission is a free-will donation. We [...]
28 Nov
11/28/21    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! During Covid-19, services are conducted via YouTube.
28 Nov
11/28/21    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's religious education RPG class Contact Erica Shadowsong for more information erica.shadowsong@gmail.com. Schweitzer Room and Eliot Room
02 Dec
12/02/21    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome! Contact Alice Carnes, co-chair, alice.carnes51@yahoo.com, or Alice Bright Membership Chair ab03@andrew.cmu.edu to include you on our group email list. Information about Women [...]
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