Welcome to First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

This Sunday

“Building Hope”   

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Who believes quality of life has gotten better over the course of human history? Who thinks life will continue to get better? How do we cultivate hope as a religious practice? 

Order of Service

Share the Plate for August is UUJusticePA

UUJusticePA is our UU legislative advocacy organization for the State of Pennsylvania.  Our 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.

Congregation News

Featured Events

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First Pennsylvania Commandiere
21 Aug 25
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Pastoral Care meeting
23 Aug 25
23 Aug
Summer Splash Party
23 Aug 25
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    11:30 AM - Intro to UU
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    7:00 AM - Gaia Fest
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    AA
    31 Mar
    03/31/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Humanist Group Meeting
    01 Apr
    04/01/25    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Qi – Gong Class
    02 Apr
    04/02/25    
    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
    02 Apr
    04/02/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Women's Alliance Meeting
    03 Apr
    04/03/25    
    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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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Priestly, Fahs, Schweitzer
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    Baby dedication
    06 Apr
    04/06/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Sanctuary
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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
    More Info
    AA
    07 Apr
    04/07/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    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
    More Info
    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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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    10 Apr
    04/10/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    13 Apr
    04/13/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Priestly, Fahs, Semple
    More Info
    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 [...]
    More Info
    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 [...]
    More Info
    AA
    14 Apr
    04/14/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    14 Apr
    04/14/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
    More Info
    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
    More Info
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    17 Apr
    04/17/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Priestly room
    More Info
    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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    Venture Crew committee meeting
    21 Apr
    04/21/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    AA
    21 Apr
    04/21/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    More Info
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    21 Apr
    04/21/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
    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
    More Info
    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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    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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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Channing and Semple
    More Info
    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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    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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    UUCF meeting
    27 Apr
    04/27/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Library
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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 [...]
    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
    AA
    28 Apr
    04/28/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
    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
    More Info
    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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    Events on 03/31/25
    31 Mar
    AA
    31 Mar 25
    Events on 04/01/25
    01 Apr
    Humanist Group Meeting
    1 Apr 25
    Events on 04/02/25
    02 Apr
    Qi – Gong Class
    2 Apr 25
    02 Apr
    Community Singers rehearsals
    2 Apr 25
    Events on 04/03/25
    03 Apr
    Women's Alliance Meeting
    3 Apr 25
    Events on 04/05/25
    05 Apr
    Bach choir rehearsal
    5 Apr 25
    Events on 04/06/25
    06 Apr
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    6 Apr 25
    Pittsburgh
    06 Apr
    Young Adults
    6 Apr 25
    06 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    6 Apr 25
    06 Apr
    Baby dedication
    6 Apr 25
    06 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano
    6 Apr 25
    06 Apr
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    6 Apr 25
    06 Apr
    OWL
    6 Apr 25
    Events on 04/07/25
    07 Apr
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    7 Apr 25
    07 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    7 Apr 25
    07 Apr
    AA
    7 Apr 25
    Events on 04/09/25
    09 Apr
    Qi – Gong Class
    9 Apr 25
    09 Apr
    Community Singers rehearsals
    9 Apr 25
    09 Apr
    Men's Group Meeting
    9 Apr 25
    Events on 04/10/25
    10 Apr
    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
    10 Apr 25
    10 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    10 Apr 25
    Events on 04/12/25
    12 Apr
    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    12 Apr 25
    12 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    12 Apr 25
    12 Apr
    Sermon Writing workshop
    12 Apr 25
    Events on 04/13/25
    13 Apr
    Sunday Morning Forum
    13 Apr 25
    13 Apr
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    13 Apr 25
    Pittsburgh
    13 Apr
    WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW!
    13 Apr 25
    13 Apr
    First Church Bookstore
    13 Apr 25
    Pittsburgh
    13 Apr
    Young Adults
    13 Apr 25
    13 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    13 Apr 25
    13 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano
    13 Apr 25
    13 Apr
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    13 Apr 25
    Events on 04/14/25
    14 Apr
    AA
    14 Apr 25
    14 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    14 Apr 25
    Events on 04/16/25
    16 Apr
    Qi – Gong Class
    16 Apr 25
    16 Apr
    Board of Trustees Meeting
    16 Apr 25
    16 Apr
    Community Singers rehearsals
    16 Apr 25
    Events on 04/17/25
    17 Apr
    Women's Alliance Meeting
    17 Apr 25
    17 Apr
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    17 Apr 25
    17 Apr
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    17 Apr 25
    Events on 04/20/25
    20 Apr
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    20 Apr 25
    Pittsburgh
    20 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    20 Apr 25
    20 Apr
    Young Adults
    20 Apr 25
    20 Apr
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    20 Apr 25
    20 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano
    20 Apr 25
    20 Apr
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    20 Apr 25
    Events on 04/21/25
    21 Apr
    Young Adults Board Game Nights
    21 Apr 25
    21 Apr
    Venture Crew committee meeting
    21 Apr 25
    21 Apr
    AA
    21 Apr 25
    21 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    21 Apr 25
    Events on 04/23/25
    23 Apr
    Qi – Gong Class
    23 Apr 25
    Events on 04/24/25
    24 Apr
    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    24 Apr 25
    24 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    24 Apr 25
    24 Apr
    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
    24 Apr 25
    Events on 04/26/25
    26 Apr
    OWL
    26 Apr 25
    26 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    26 Apr 25
    Events on 04/27/25
    27 Apr
    Sunday Morning Forum
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    27 Apr 25
    Pittsburgh
    27 Apr
    Intro to UU
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Mindfulness Practice
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Mindfulness Practice
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Families and Teachers Spring Gathering
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    UUCF meeting
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Young Adults
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Coro Latinamericano
    27 Apr 25
    27 Apr
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    27 Apr 25
    Events on 04/28/25
    28 Apr
    AA
    28 Apr 25
    28 Apr
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    28 Apr 25
    Events on 04/30/25
    30 Apr
    Qi – Gong Class
    30 Apr 25
    30 Apr
    Community Singers rehearsals
    30 Apr 25
    Events on 05/01/25
    01 May
    Women's Alliance Meeting
    1 May 25
    Events on 05/03/25
    03 May
    Gaia Fest
    3 May 25
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