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“How to Plan for Chaos”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am Exploring how leaders like Otis Skinner and others from his time talked about “holiness” as a means to live a life emulating Jesus. I will propose that holiness for us is something a little broader, about noticing how the holy is moving among us, and as a result, we should “catch it” … Continue reading “How to Plan for Chaos”

Order of Service

June’s Share the Plate

Our June STP recipient, SisTers PGH, is a local nonprofit organization serving the BIPOC trans and nonbinary community of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. 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.

RUAUU? Orientation

Are you considering becoming a member of the congregation and want to find out more about what that means? Learn more.

Congregation News

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    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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    YAUU group
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Harper room
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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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    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
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    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 [...]
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    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 [...]
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    Venture crew
    01 Dec
    12/01/24    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room  
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    Young Adults Board Game Nights are BACK!!!
    02 Dec
    12/02/24    
    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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    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    02 Dec
    12/02/24    
    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 [...]
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    Qi - Going Class
    04 Dec
    12/04/24    
    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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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    08 Dec
    12/08/24    
    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
    08 Dec
    12/08/24    
    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
    08 Dec
    12/08/24    
    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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    Congregational Meeting
    08 Dec
    12/08/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Congregational Budget Meeting. The 2025 Church budget will be presented, and questions about it will be answered. A Zoom link will be emailed before the [...]
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    Dance Choir
    08 Dec
    12/08/24    
    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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    Racial Justice Task Force Holiday Social Gathering
    08 Dec
    12/08/24    
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Schweitzer Room Schweitzer Room kitchen
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    Coro Latinamericano/ UU singers Rehearsal
    08 Dec
    12/08/24    
    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
    11 Dec
    12/11/24    
    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
    11 Dec
    12/11/24    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Rehearsal with Oscar Atkinson
    14 Dec
    12/14/24    
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    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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    HOLIDAY COOKIE FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    This Sunday, support the youth in Our Whole Lives when you visit the Alternative Gift Market! They will be selling holiday cookies to help fund [...]
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    Alternative Gift Market
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    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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    Young Adults
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    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
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Regular monthly meeting of UUCF Covenant Group Schweitzer room
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    Dance Choir
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    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
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Harper room
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    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    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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    Venture Crew
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Boy Scout Meeting Schweitzer Room and Undercroft Gallery
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    Love is All We Need Concert
    15 Dec
    12/15/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    16 Dec
    12/16/24    
    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 [...]
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    Violin Recital
    16 Dec
    12/16/24    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sanctuary and Undercroft Gallery
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    Venture Crew
    17 Dec
    12/17/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Boy Scout Meeting Schweitzer Room
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    Qi - Going Class
    18 Dec
    12/18/24    
    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 [...]
    More Info
    Festivus event
    18 Dec
    12/18/24    
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    19 Dec
    12/19/24    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    19 Dec
    12/19/24    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Priestly room
    More Info
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    19 Dec
    12/19/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Watch Party
    20 Dec
    12/20/24    
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Schweitzer Room
    More Info
    Dance Choir
    20 Dec
    12/20/24    
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Meeting and Rehearsal time to prepare for Winter Solstice service and other service-related performances Sanctuary
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    Winter Solstice Service
    21 Dec
    12/21/24    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    The First U Dance Choir leads the annual meditative Winter Solstice service. Sanctuary 4:00 Arrival  
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    22 Dec
    12/22/24    
    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
    22 Dec
    12/22/24    
    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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    Young Adults
    22 Dec
    12/22/24    
    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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    Private event
    23 Dec
    12/23/24    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    “Believing in Miracles” Christmas Eve Services
    24 Dec
    12/24/24    
    4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    We have two Christmas Eve services, each exploring the stories of miracles and ending with candles and Silent Night. The 4:30 p.m. service features family [...]
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    “Believing in Miracles” Christmas Eve Services
    24 Dec
    12/24/24    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    We have two Christmas Eve services, each exploring the stories of miracles and ending with candles and Silent Night. The 4:30 p.m. service features family [...]
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    Private event
    27 Dec
    12/27/24    
    12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Private event
    28 Dec
    12/28/24    
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sanctuary and Undercroft Gallery
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    29 Dec
    12/29/24    
    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
    Young Adults
    29 Dec
    12/29/24    
    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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    New Years Day Pajama Bagel Brunch
    01 Jan
    01/01/25    
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Undercroft Gallery kitchen
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    Women's Alliance Meeting
    02 Jan
    01/02/25    
    10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Undercoft Gallary
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    Birthday/Anniversary Party
    02 Jan
    01/02/25    
    5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    05 Jan
    01/05/25    
    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
    05 Jan
    01/05/25    
    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
    EECM meal prep
    05 Jan
    01/05/25    
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery Kitchen
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    05 Jan
    01/05/25    
    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 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
    YAUU group
    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
    EECM Meal Prep
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Dance Choir
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Coro Latinamericano
    1 Dec 24
    01 Dec
    Venture crew
    1 Dec 24
    Events on 12/02/24
    02 Dec
    Young Adults Board Game Nights are BACK!!!
    2 Dec 24
    02 Dec
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    2 Dec 24
    Events on 12/04/24
    04 Dec
    Qi - Going Class
    4 Dec 24
    Events on 12/08/24
    08 Dec
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    8 Dec 24
    Pittsburgh
    08 Dec
    First Unitarian Book Store Open
    8 Dec 24
    08 Dec
    Young Adults
    8 Dec 24
    08 Dec
    Congregational Meeting
    8 Dec 24
    08 Dec
    Dance Choir
    8 Dec 24
    08 Dec
    Racial Justice Task Force Holiday Social Gathering
    8 Dec 24
    08 Dec
    Coro Latinamericano/ UU singers Rehearsal
    8 Dec 24
    Events on 12/11/24
    11 Dec
    Qi - Going Class
    11 Dec 24
    11 Dec
    Men's Group Meeting
    11 Dec 24
    Events on 12/14/24
    14 Dec
    Rehearsal with Oscar Atkinson
    14 Dec 24
    Events on 12/15/24
    15 Dec
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    15 Dec 24
    Pittsburgh
    15 Dec
    HOLIDAY COOKIE FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    Alternative Gift Market
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    Young Adults
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    Dance Choir
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    Pittsburgh Women's Support Circle
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    Venture Crew
    15 Dec 24
    15 Dec
    Love is All We Need Concert
    15 Dec 24
    Events on 12/16/24
    16 Dec
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    16 Dec 24
    16 Dec
    Violin Recital
    16 Dec 24
    Events on 12/17/24
    17 Dec
    Venture Crew
    17 Dec 24
    Events on 12/18/24
    18 Dec
    Qi - Going Class
    18 Dec 24
    18 Dec
    Festivus event
    18 Dec 24
    Events on 12/19/24
    19 Dec
    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    19 Dec 24
    19 Dec
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    19 Dec 24
    19 Dec
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    19 Dec 24
    Events on 12/20/24
    20 Dec
    Watch Party
    20 Dec 24
    20 Dec
    Dance Choir
    20 Dec 24
    Events on 12/21/24
    21 Dec
    Winter Solstice Service
    21 Dec 24
    Events on 12/22/24
    22 Dec
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    22 Dec 24
    Pittsburgh
    22 Dec
    Introduction to UU
    22 Dec 24
    22 Dec
    Young Adults
    22 Dec 24
    Events on 12/23/24
    23 Dec
    Private event
    23 Dec 24
    Events on 12/24/24
    24 Dec
    “Believing in Miracles” Christmas Eve Services
    24 Dec 24
    24 Dec
    “Believing in Miracles” Christmas Eve Services
    24 Dec 24
    Events on 12/27/24
    27 Dec
    Private event
    27 Dec 24
    Events on 12/28/24
    28 Dec
    Private event
    28 Dec 24
    Events on 12/29/24
    29 Dec
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    29 Dec 24
    Pittsburgh
    29 Dec
    Young Adults
    29 Dec 24
    Events on 01/01/25
    01 Jan
    New Years Day Pajama Bagel Brunch
    1 Jan 25
    Events on 01/02/25
    02 Jan
    Women's Alliance Meeting
    2 Jan 25
    02 Jan
    Birthday/Anniversary Party
    2 Jan 25
    Events on 01/05/25
    05 Jan
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    5 Jan 25
    Pittsburgh
    05 Jan
    Theme of the Month Dialogue
    5 Jan 25
    05 Jan
    EECM meal prep
    5 Jan 25
    05 Jan
    Coro Latinamericano
    5 Jan 25
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