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  A Mitzvah of Reconciliation  

Livestreamed at 10:30 am Some of us, and many of our Jewish family and friends, are honoring the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah (New Year or Yom Teruah), and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).  These holidays are invitations into transformation containing deep roots in ritual that begins with preparation.  As a multifaith community, we respectively … Continue reading   A Mitzvah of Reconciliation  

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Share the Plate

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

Ingathering Sunday is September 13, 2026. Learn more. 

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Women's Alliance Fall Luncheon
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    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    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. Sessions [...]
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    Community Singers rehearsals
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    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Women's Alliance Meeting
    03 Apr
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    10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Undercoft Gallary
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    Bach choir rehearsal
    05 Apr
    04/05/25    
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Bach Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    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.
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    Young Adults
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    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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    Baby dedication
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Priestly, Fahs, Schweitzer
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    Coro Latinamericano
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    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 [...]
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    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    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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    OWL
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    07 Apr
    04/07/25    
    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 [...]
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    07 Apr
    04/07/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
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    Qi – Gong Class
    09 Apr
    04/09/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    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. Sessions [...]
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    Community Singers rehearsals
    09 Apr
    04/09/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Men's Group Meeting
    09 Apr
    04/09/25    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    10 Apr
    04/10/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
    10 Apr
    04/10/25    
    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 [...]
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    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    12 Apr
    04/12/25    
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    12 Apr
    04/12/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Priestly room
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    Sermon Writing workshop
    12 Apr
    04/12/25    
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Have you ever been interested in giving a sermon? Have you ever been interested in how a UU minister writes a sermon, how sermons differ from other forms [...]
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    World Religions (7th-9th Grade) Class
    12 Apr
    04/12/25    
    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
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    Speakers Forum Presentation: Pandemics and Public Health Evidence of pandemics extends back to the earliest recorded times. Increasing encroachment of humans into the natural world [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    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.
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    First Church Bookstore
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    11:30 am - 12:45 pm
    First Unitarian Church Undercroft Gallery Lobby
    First Church Bookstore will be open after the service on Sunday, March 9th. Come and browse our Sale Books, investigate our UU classics, and learn [...]
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    WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW!
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Drop into the Schweitzer Room from 11:30 to 12:30 to write letters to your federal officials. Tell them what you think or write using guidance/talking [...]
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Priestly, Fahs, Semple
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    Young Adults
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    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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    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    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
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    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 [...]
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    14 Apr
    04/14/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
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    Qi – Gong Class
    16 Apr
    04/16/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    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. Sessions [...]
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    Board of Trustees Meeting
    16 Apr
    04/16/25    
    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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    Community Singers rehearsals
    16 Apr
    04/16/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Women's Alliance Meeting
    17 Apr
    04/17/25    
    10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    17 Apr
    04/17/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Priestly room
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    17 Apr
    04/17/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    20 Apr
    04/20/25    
    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.
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    20 Apr
    04/20/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Library and Channing room
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    Young Adults
    20 Apr
    04/20/25    
    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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    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    20 Apr
    04/20/25    
    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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    Coro Latinamericano
    20 Apr
    04/20/25    
    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
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    20 Apr
    04/20/25    
    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
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    21 Apr
    04/21/25    
    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 [...]
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    21 Apr
    04/21/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
    More Info
    Venture Crew committee meeting
    21 Apr
    04/21/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    Qi – Gong Class
    23 Apr
    04/23/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    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. Sessions [...]
    More Info
    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    24 Apr
    04/24/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    24 Apr
    04/24/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Priestly Room
    More Info
    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
    24 Apr
    04/24/25    
    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 [...]
    More Info
    OWL
    26 Apr
    04/26/25    
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    26 Apr
    04/26/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Priestly room
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    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 Apr
    04/27/25    
    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.
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    Intro to UU
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    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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    Families and Teachers Spring Gathering
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Families who have participated in or are interested in the religious education program, along with the year's volunteers, are invited to get together to share [...]
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    Mindfulness Practice
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
    Members of First Church Mindfulness Multigenerational Group practice Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” says Jon [...]
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    Young Adults
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    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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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Channing and Semple
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    UUCF meeting
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Library
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    Mindfulness Practice
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
    Members of First Church Mindfulness Multigenerational Group practice Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” says Jon [...]
    More Info
    Coro Latinamericano
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    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
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    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
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    28 Apr
    04/28/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
    More Info
    Qi – Gong Class
    30 Apr
    04/30/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    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. Sessions [...]
    More Info
    Community Singers rehearsals
    30 Apr
    04/30/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    Women's Alliance Meeting
    01 May
    05/01/25    
    10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Undercoft Gallary
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    Gaia Fest
    03 May
    05/03/25    
    7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Gaia Fest takes place at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh from 10:45 am with Maypole Dancing in the Garden, until 6 pm, and is a [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    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.
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    Young Adults
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    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
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Fahs, Priestly and Channing
    More Info
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    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
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    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
    OWL
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Venture Crew meeting
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
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    13 Apr
    First Church Bookstore
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    Pittsburgh
    13 Apr
    WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW!
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    17 Apr 25
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    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    17 Apr 25
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    17 Apr 25
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    20 Apr 25
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    20 Apr
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    20 Apr 25
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    20 Apr 25
    20 Apr
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    20 Apr 25
    20 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano
    20 Apr 25
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    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    20 Apr 25
    Events on 04/21/25
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    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    21 Apr 25
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    21 Apr 25
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    Venture Crew committee meeting
    21 Apr 25
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    Qi – Gong Class
    23 Apr 25
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    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    24 Apr 25
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    24 Apr 25
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    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
    24 Apr 25
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    26 Apr 25
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    26 Apr 25
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    27 Apr 25
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    27 Apr 25
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    27 Apr
    Intro to UU
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    27 Apr 25
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    27 Apr 25
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    27 Apr 25
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    27 Apr 25
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    27 Apr 25
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    28 Apr 25
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    1 May 25
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    3 May 25
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    4 May 25
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    04 May
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    4 May 25
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    4 May 25
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    4 May 25
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    4 May 25
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