“Sticks and Stones, Words Also Matter”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am That old bit of advice comes from an English rhyme meant to help children cope with bullying; “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me”. Our Theme of the Month is Courage, and it takes courage to proclaim that words do matter, and they can cause harm. … Continue reading “Sticks and Stones, Words Also Matter”
November Share the Plate is Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Food is a basic human need, yet every day thousands of our neighbors struggle to have enough food on their plates. At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we work to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one.
The Mission of the Food Bank is to leverage the power of community to achieve lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes.
The Vision of the Food Bank is to see a future with communities where everyone has access to the food and resources they need to thrive. To learn more about the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, visit its website at Home | Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (pittsburghfoodbank.org)
This Sunday, we will be joined by Sarah Wagner with a background in the Arts and the print industry, started her journey at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in November of 2024. As a member of the Community Engagement Team, Sarah works with volunteers, community members, and local business to organize and execute food drives and fundraising campaigns that help address food insecurity in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
		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.
 
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.First Unitarian’s Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
 We will share gratitude for our beloved community
with a traditional Thanksgiving meal
with vegetarian and gf options
Sunday, November 23, After the Service
The Undercroft Gallery
$15 per adult
Children under 18 are free
Please RSVP by Nov. 16
Reservations and cash will be accepted during Sunday coffee hours.
You may also RSVP to socialevents@first-unitarian-pgh.org
and pay at the luncheon
We also need volunteers!
Please sign up during Sunday coffee hours or contact:
socialevents@first-unitarian-pgh.org
We will share gratitude for our beloved community
with a traditional Thanksgiving meal
with vegetarian and gf options
Sunday, November 23, After the Service
The Undercroft Gallery
$15 per adult
Children under 18 are free
Please RSVP by Nov. 16
Reservations and cash will be accepted during Sunday coffee hours.
You may also RSVP to socialevents@first-unitarian-pgh.org
and pay at the luncheon
We also need volunteers!
Please sign up during Sunday coffee hours or contact:
socialevents@first-unitarian-pgh.orgCongregation News
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					6:00 PM - Racial Justice Task Force
						7:30 PM - Boy Scout Meeting
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					9:00 AM - Religious Education Teacher Orientation
						10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
						11:30 AM - Inspire hosted Activities Fair
						11:30 AM - First Unitarian Book Store Open
						11:30 AM - Ingathering Sunday Potluck
						12:00 PM - Theme of the Month Dialogue
						12:00 PM - YAUU group
						4:00 PM - Sundays@Seven Covenant Group
						5:30 PM - Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
						5:30 PM - Coro Latinamericano
						
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					7:00 PM - Humanist Group
						7:30 PM - Men's Group Meeting
						
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					10:30 AM - Coming of Age (10th - 12th Grade) RE Class
						10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
						12:00 PM - Board Activity Day
						12:00 PM - UUCF Covenant Group Meeting
						4:00 PM - Pittsburgh Women's Support Circle
						5:30 PM - Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
						5:30 PM - Coro Latinamericano
						7:00 PM - Boy Scout Meeting
						
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					6:45 PM - Bach Choir Rehearsal
						7:30 PM - May Day Choir of Pittsburgh Concert
						
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					9:00 AM - UU Climate Justice Revival
						9:00 AM - Sunday Morning Forum
						10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
						11:30 AM - Quilt Show Take Down Reception
						11:30 AM - Introduction to UU
						12:30 PM - Security Committee meeting
						5:30 PM - Coro Latinamericano
						5:30 PM - Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
						
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					6:45 PM - Bach Choir Rehearsal
						
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					12:00 PM - Artists deliver art and work hung
						6:00 PM - Racial Justice Task Force
						10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service
						12:00 PM - Let's Chat about the New UU Values
						12:00 PM - Young Adults
						12:30 PM - Buddhist Gathering with Rev. James Lynch
						5:30 PM - Pittsburgh Community Gamelan
						5:30 PM - Coro Latinamericano
						
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					7:30 PM - Humanist Group October Meeting
						
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