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  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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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    28 Apr
    04/28/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
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    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 [...]
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    Community Singers rehearsals
    30 Apr
    04/30/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    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
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    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 [...]
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    04 May
    05/04/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Fahs, Priestly and Channing
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    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 [...]
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    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 [...]
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    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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    Book Event
    05 May
    05/05/25    
    4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    More details to follow Sanctuary, Schweitzer Channing.
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    05 May
    05/05/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
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    Humanist Group Meeting
    06 May
    05/06/25    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Qi – Gong Class
    07 May
    05/07/25    
    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
    07 May
    05/07/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    08 May
    05/08/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    10 May
    05/10/25    
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    10 May
    05/10/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Priestly room
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    SongSpace Presents Crys Matthews with special guest Brad Yoder
    10 May
    05/10/25    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
    SongSpace Presents Crys Matthews with special guest Brad Yoder Saturday May 10, 2025 7:30pm Advance Tickets at uusongspace.eventbee.com! Already being hailed as “the next Woody [...]
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment states: “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and [...]
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    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
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    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
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    WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW!
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    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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    Young Adults
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    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
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Fahs, Priestly and Channing
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    OWL
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    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
    11 May
    05/11/25    
    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
    12 May
    05/12/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
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    Violin Recital
    13 May
    05/13/25    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sanctuary and Schweitzer room   ** office use only** Arrival at 5:30 pm
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    Qi – Gong Class
    14 May
    05/14/25    
    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
    14 May
    05/14/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Men's Group Meeting
    14 May
    05/14/25    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Women's Alliance Meeting
    15 May
    05/15/25    
    10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Undercroft Gallery/ Garden/ Schweitzer room
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    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    15 May
    05/15/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    15 May
    05/15/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Priestly room
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    World Religions (7th-9th Grade) Class
    17 May
    05/17/25    
    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 Worship Service
    18 May
    05/18/25    
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
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    Join us for weekly worship. All are welcome! Services also are available live on YouTube.
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    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    18 May
    05/18/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Regular monthly meeting of UUCF Covenant Group Schweitzer room
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    18 May
    05/18/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Fahs, Priestly and Channing
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    Young Adults
    18 May
    05/18/25    
    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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    Full moon meeting circle
    18 May
    05/18/25    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Fahs room
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    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    18 May
    05/18/25    
    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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    Annual Meeting and Church Potluck
    18 May
    05/18/25    
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Save the date: The Annual Congregational meeting will take place, Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m., in the Sanctuary and via Zoom. We will hear [...]
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    Young Adults Board Game Night Cancelled
    19 May
    05/19/25    
    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
    19 May
    05/19/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fhas room
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    Venture Crew committee meeting
    19 May
    05/19/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Primary Election
    20 May
    05/20/25    
    6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    New Board Members
    20 May
    05/20/25    
    2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Meet with Rev. Kate and Jim Pashek Priestly room
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    Qi – Gong Class
    21 May
    05/21/25    
    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
    21 May
    05/21/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
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    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    22 May
    05/22/25    
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Schweitzer room
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    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
    22 May
    05/22/25    
    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
    22 May
    05/22/25    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Priestly Room
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    25 May
    05/25/25    
    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
    25 May
    05/25/25    
    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
    25 May
    05/25/25    
    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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    Young Adults
    25 May
    05/25/25    
    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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    UUCF meeting
    25 May
    05/25/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Library
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    25 May
    05/25/25    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Fahs, Priestly and Channing
    More Info
    Book Event
    27 May
    05/27/25    
    4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    More details to follow Sanctuary, Schweitzer, Channing.
    More Info
    Qi – Gong Class
    28 May
    05/28/25    
    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
    28 May
    05/28/25    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Undercroft Gallery
    More Info
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    01 Jun
    06/01/25    
    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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    Annual End-of-Year Potluck Picnic
    01 Jun
    06/01/25    
    12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Let's celebrate our beloved community and the successful conclusion of the "Warming Our Welcome, Brightening Our Future" capital campaign. SUNDAY, JUNE 1 12:00 PM - [...]
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    28 Apr 25
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    30 Apr
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    30 Apr 25
    30 Apr
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    30 Apr 25
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    1 May 25
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    03 May
    Gaia Fest
    3 May 25
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    04 May
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    4 May 25
    Pittsburgh
    04 May
    Young Adults
    4 May 25
    04 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    4 May 25
    04 May
    Coro Latinamericano
    4 May 25
    04 May
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    4 May 25
    04 May
    OWL
    4 May 25
    04 May
    Venture Crew meeting
    4 May 25
    Events on 05/05/25
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    Book Event
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    05 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    5 May 25
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    Humanist Group Meeting
    6 May 25
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    Qi – Gong Class
    7 May 25
    07 May
    Community Singers rehearsals
    7 May 25
    Events on 05/08/25
    08 May
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    8 May 25
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    10 May
    Pastoral Care Team Meeting
    10 May 25
    10 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    10 May 25
    10 May
    SongSpace Presents Crys Matthews with special guest Brad Yoder
    10 May 25
    Pittsburgh
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    11 May 25
    11 May
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    11 May 25
    Pittsburgh
    11 May
    WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW!
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    11 May
    Young Adults
    11 May 25
    11 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    11 May 25
    11 May
    OWL
    11 May 25
    11 May
    Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
    11 May 25
    11 May
    Coro Latinamericano
    11 May 25
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    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    12 May 25
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    13 May
    Violin Recital
    13 May 25
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    Qi – Gong Class
    14 May 25
    14 May
    Community Singers rehearsals
    14 May 25
    14 May
    Men's Group Meeting
    14 May 25
    Events on 05/15/25
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    Women's Alliance Meeting
    15 May 25
    15 May
    First Pennsylvania Commandiere
    15 May 25
    15 May
    Alternative Interfaith Worship Service
    15 May 25
    Events on 05/17/25
    17 May
    World Religions (7th-9th Grade) Class
    17 May 25
    Events on 05/18/25
    18 May
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    18 May 25
    Pittsburgh
    18 May
    UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
    18 May 25
    18 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    18 May 25
    18 May
    Young Adults
    18 May 25
    18 May
    Full moon meeting circle
    18 May 25
    18 May
    Coming of Age (10th – 12th Grade) RE Class
    18 May 25
    18 May
    Annual Meeting and Church Potluck
    18 May 25
    Events on 05/19/25
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    Young Adults Board Game Night Cancelled
    19 May 25
    19 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    19 May 25
    19 May
    Venture Crew committee meeting
    19 May 25
    Events on 05/20/25
    20 May
    Primary Election
    20 May 25
    20 May
    New Board Members
    20 May 25
    Events on 05/21/25
    21 May
    Qi – Gong Class
    21 May 25
    21 May
    Community Singers rehearsals
    21 May 25
    Events on 05/22/25
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    Women's Alliance Postcarding Party
    22 May 25
    22 May
    UU Community Acoustic Gathering
    22 May 25
    22 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    22 May 25
    Events on 05/25/25
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    Sunday Morning Forum
    25 May 25
    25 May
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    25 May 25
    Pittsburgh
    25 May
    Intro to UU
    25 May 25
    25 May
    Young Adults
    25 May 25
    25 May
    UUCF meeting
    25 May 25
    25 May
    Capital Campaign Small Groups
    25 May 25
    Events on 05/27/25
    27 May
    Book Event
    27 May 25
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    28 May
    Qi – Gong Class
    28 May 25
    28 May
    Community Singers rehearsals
    28 May 25
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    01 Jun
    Sunday Morning Worship Service
    1 Jun 25
    Pittsburgh
    01 Jun
    Annual End-of-Year Potluck Picnic
    1 Jun 25
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