Welcome to First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
“Home Alone”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Here in the U.S. the polls are telling us we are lonely, exhausted and don’t trust each other. Other polls are telling us with intention and real effort; we can change the dynamics of our country by moving… to a new town or neighborhood. Is there an easier way?
Share the Plate for September is Casa San José
Casa San José, founded in 2013 by Sister Janice Vanderneck, now features a team of 35 staff and 100 active volunteers to create a welcoming space for Pittsburgh’s growing Latino population. Casa San José serves as a vital bridge for 3,500 Latinos annually in Allegheny County, connecting them to essential social services that promote their well-being and support their integration into the community. We are proud to support their mission, and CASA San Jose was voted First UU’s # 1 charity to receive our Share the Plate Support for 2025-2026.
Due to the extreme circumstances of ICE interactions, CASA San Jose has established a Rapid Response Team of volunteers who respond by recording video arrests, and provide help to family members, etc. To join this team, call 412-736-7167, which is the CASA San Jose Emergency Hotline. The need is great!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.RESIST! Sign up now for ‘Grappling WIth Caste’
Caste: the Origins of Our Discontent, written by Isabel Wilkerson, provides insights into the persistence of racism in the United States. An anti-Black caste system has predominated since before the founding of our nation, limiting our vision and our lives. While unique in many ways, anti-Black racism shares characteristics with other caste systems. In these four workshops we will develop our ability to recognize the characteristics of the anti-Black caste system, understand how and why it is perpetuated, and discuss what we must do to get ourselves and our society out of the racist caste box.
Four sessions – Sundays 12 to 1:30pm – Lunch will be provided
September 28, October 5, October 19, & November 2
Sponsored by the Racial Justice Task Force of First Unitarian Church.
Sign up at RacialJustice@first-unitarian-pgh.orgCongregation News
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10:30 AM - Qi – Gong Class
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7:00 PM - Community singers
10:00 AM - Pastoral Care Team Meeting
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11:30 AM - WRITE HERE! WRITE NOW!
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10:00 AM - Women's Alliance Porch Party
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7:30 PM - Pride Choral Concert
9:00 AM - Board of Trustees Retreat
10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
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12:00 PM - Mindfulness practice
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