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Share the Plate for September is The A. Philip Randolph Institute
The A. Philip Randolph Institute was founded nationally in 1965 to carry forward Randolph’s coalition between labor and civil rights. Randolph the nation’s first predominantly Black labor union, and was a principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The Pittsburgh chapter opened in August 1968 as one of APRI’s earliest and has organized for jobs, justice, and equity in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Ingathering Potluck Lunch

The potluck gathering is on Sunday, September 13, 2026 following service. Learn more. 

Ingathering Sunday

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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.
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    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
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    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 [...]
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    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
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    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 [...]
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    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 [...]
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    Young Adults Board Game Nights are BACK!!!
    04 Nov
    11/04/24    
    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 1st and 3rd Mondays. [...]
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    General Election Voting Day
    05 Nov
    11/05/24    
    6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Election Respite
    05 Nov
    11/05/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Drop by any time between 7-9 p.m. and join other members and friends for a couple of hours of respite from the election. Bring a [...]
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    Qi - Going Class
    06 Nov
    11/06/24    
    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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    SongSpace concert
    08 Nov
    11/08/24    
    7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    SongSpace Presents Alice Howe and Freebo! Friday November 8, 2024 7:30pm Advance Tickets at https://uusongspace.eventbee.com! Alice Howe (https://www.alicehowe.com/), named Best Female Artist at the 2023 International [...]
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    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    09 Nov
    11/09/24    
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer Room
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    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 #4: Prospects for Controlled Nuclear Fusion as a Green Power Technology
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    Zoom presentation to be given by Anter El-Azab, Prof. of Materials Science and Engineering, Purdue University. Joint viewing and follow-on discussion in the Schweitzer Room: [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    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
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    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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    Young Adults
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    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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    Dance Choir
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    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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    Coro Latinamericano
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    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
    10 Nov
    11/10/24    
    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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    Humanist Group Meeting
    12 Nov
    11/12/24    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Qi - Going Class
    13 Nov
    11/13/24    
    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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    Men's Group Meeting
    13 Nov
    11/13/24    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    14 Nov
    11/14/24    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    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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    Serve Activity Day
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    During Social Hour: Serve Activity Day features the many volunteer opportunities to engage in service, advocacy, education, action and public witness in our larger community [...]
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    Introduction to UU
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Join us this coming Sunday in the Priestly Room following the service to learn more about the history, varied theologies, and organization of Unitarian Universalism. [...]
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    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Regular monthly meeting of UUCF Covenant Group Schweitzer room
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    Young Adults
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    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
    Dance Choir
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    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
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Harper room
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    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    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
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    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
    17 Nov
    11/17/24    
    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
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    18 Nov
    11/18/24    
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Qi - Going Class
    20 Nov
    11/20/24    
    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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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    21 Nov
    11/21/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Community Singers Rehearsal
    21 Nov
    11/21/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    21 Nov
    11/21/24    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Priestly room
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    Racial Justice Task Force
    22 Nov
    11/22/24    
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    RJTF Movie series   Schweitzer Room Schweitzer Room kitchen
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    Pittsburgh Pathwork Fundraising Event
    22 Nov
    11/22/24    
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Sanctuary, Undercroft Gallery and Kitchen  
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    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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    Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Mark your calendars for First Unitarian’s Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Sunday, November 24 (Immediately after the service in the Undercroft Gallery) More details, including volunteer opportunities, [...]
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    Young Adults
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    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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    YAUU group
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Harper room
    More Info
    Dance Choir
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Meeting and Rehearsal time to prepare for Winter Solstice service and other service-related performances Sanctuary
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    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
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    24 Nov
    11/24/24    
    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
    Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
    26 Nov
    11/26/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    We are delighted to host this year's Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Join local clergy, religious leaders and our combined choirs for a worship of gratitude [...]
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    Qi - Going Class
    27 Nov
    11/27/24    
    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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    December Quilt Show Hanging
    30 Nov
    11/30/24    
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    December Quilt Exhibit will be installed at this time. If you have a quilt you would like to hang in the exhibit, please bring it [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    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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    Alternative Gift Market
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Join us on Sundays, Dec. 1 & 15, in the Undercroft Gallery to "shop" for holiday gifts for your friends and family from suggestions featuring [...]
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    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    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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    Quilt Exhibit and Sale
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    The December Exhibit opens this morning. Quilters will be hosting the coffee hour reception and a quilt sale. Be sure to visit the aftivities around [...]
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    YAUU group
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Harper room
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    EECM Meal Prep
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    UG Kitchen
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    Dance Choir
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Meeting and Rehearsal time to prepare for Winter Solstice service and other service-related performances Sanctuary
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    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
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    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
    Venture crew
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room  
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    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
    Events on 11/04/24
    04 Nov
    Young Adults Board Game Nights are BACK!!!
    4 Nov 24
    Events on 11/05/24
    05 Nov
    General Election Voting Day
    5 Nov 24
    05 Nov
    Election Respite
    5 Nov 24
    Events on 11/06/24
    06 Nov
    Qi - Going Class
    6 Nov 24
    Events on 11/08/24
    08 Nov
    SongSpace concert
    8 Nov 24
    Events on 11/09/24
    09 Nov
    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    9 Nov 24
    Events on 11/10/24
    10 Nov
    Sunday Morning Forum
    10 Nov 24
    10 Nov
    First UU Speakers Forum - Event #4: Prospects for Controlled Nuclear Fusion as a Green Power Technology
    10 Nov 24
    Pittsburgh
    10 Nov
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    10 Nov 24
    Pittsburgh
    10 Nov
    First Unitarian Book Store Open
    10 Nov 24
    10 Nov
    Young Adults
    10 Nov 24
    10 Nov
    Dance Choir
    10 Nov 24
    10 Nov
    Coro Latinamericano
    10 Nov 24
    10 Nov
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    10 Nov 24
    Events on 11/12/24
    12 Nov
    Humanist Group Meeting
    12 Nov 24
    Events on 11/13/24
    13 Nov
    Qi - Going Class
    13 Nov 24
    13 Nov
    Men's Group Meeting
    13 Nov 24
    Events on 11/14/24
    14 Nov
    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    14 Nov 24
    Events on 11/17/24
    17 Nov
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    17 Nov 24
    Pittsburgh
    17 Nov
    Serve Activity Day
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    Introduction to UU
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    Young Adults
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    Dance Choir
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    Pittsburgh Women's Support Circle
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    17 Nov 24
    17 Nov
    Coro Latinamericano
    17 Nov 24
    Events on 11/18/24
    18 Nov
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    18 Nov 24
    Events on 11/20/24
    20 Nov
    Qi - Going Class
    20 Nov 24
    Events on 11/21/24
    21 Nov
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    21 Nov 24
    21 Nov
    Community Singers Rehearsal
    21 Nov 24
    21 Nov
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    21 Nov 24
    Events on 11/22/24
    22 Nov
    Racial Justice Task Force
    22 Nov 24
    22 Nov
    Pittsburgh Pathwork Fundraising Event
    22 Nov 24
    Events on 11/24/24
    24 Nov
    Sunday Morning Forum
    24 Nov 24
    24 Nov
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    24 Nov 24
    Pittsburgh
    24 Nov
    Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
    24 Nov 24
    24 Nov
    Young Adults
    24 Nov 24
    24 Nov
    YAUU group
    24 Nov 24
    24 Nov
    Dance Choir
    24 Nov 24
    24 Nov
    Coro Latinamericano
    24 Nov 24
    24 Nov
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    24 Nov 24
    Events on 11/26/24
    26 Nov
    Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
    26 Nov 24
    Events on 11/27/24
    27 Nov
    Qi - Going Class
    27 Nov 24
    Events on 11/30/24
    30 Nov
    December Quilt Show Hanging
    30 Nov 24
    Pittsburgh
    Events on 12/01/24
    01 Dec
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    1 Dec 24
    Pittsburgh
    01 Dec
    Alternative Gift Market
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Quilt Exhibit and Sale
    1 Dec 24
    Pittsburgh
    01 Dec
    YAUU group
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    EECM Meal Prep
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Dance Choir
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Coro Latinamericano
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Venture crew
    1 Dec 24
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