October is PIIN’s Share the Plate month and PIIN for Pies month. PIIN (the PA Interfaith Impact Network) is a grassroots coalition of faith congregations, organizations and individuals committed to building power for justice in Southwestern Pennsylvania. First UU was a founding member 26 years ago. Rev. Kate Walker is currently the President of PIIN. … Continue reading Pies for PIIN
People So Bold is the theme of our 2027 Stewardship Campaign at First Unitarian. Now more than ever, we feel compelled to boldly lift up our UU values in the world. As Bold people, members and friends of our congregation are invited to join representatives from the Board of Trustees and the Stewardship Committee for … Continue reading Small Group Gatherings
September 11-13 is Rosh Hashanan. Beit Kulanu (formerly Rodef Shalom Congregation and Temple Sinai) is having services throughout the weekend. If you’re coming to any events at our church during that weekend, please arrive early if driving, or plan on alternative transportation to due to heavy traffic and congested parking. September 20 is Yom Kippur, … Continue reading Parking
Our operating budget continues to look fantastic, somewhat better than expected. Our long-term finances also remain healthy, and we have received 68% of the contributions pledged to the Capital Campaign. All information for the 2nd Quarter Financial Report 2026 below is as of the end of June. Revenue and ExpensesOur operating income was $332,215, 14% … Continue reading 2nd Quarter Financial Report
If you have signed up to be a mentor for the youth Coming of Age program, or think you might be interested, please come to this orientation session. Mentors must be at least 25 and must be members of the congregation. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Lifespan Religious Education Director. Coming … Continue reading Coming of Age Mentor Orientation
Come join us to share a meal in celebration of our InGathering Sunday, September 13. You can drop off a meal contribution for the Ingathering Potluck (optional) before the service, and we will have everything set up at 11:30, when the service is over. Relax, eat, chat, and get to know our fellow UU’s and … Continue reading InGathering Potluck
Each summer a number of EXCURSIONS are planned for the Men’s Group. You should have received a notice about them. ALL MEN of 1st Church are invited to join in. IF you were NOT on the mailing list, contact Jim Reitz at j5650r@comcast,net and the list will be sent to you of – Hikes – and other events 1. … Continue reading Men’s Group
This is the annual Question Box Sunday, when Rev. Kate welcomes written questions from those in attendance or who email her with their questions. A wide variety of topics are welcome, particularly around UU theology, dogs, and tea. “I hold the right to defer to actual experts.” Rev Kate. Please submit your questions to minister@first-unitarian-pgh.org. You can also pass your questions … Continue reading Question Box Sunday
August 2026, we will Share the Plate with UUJustice PA. The Vision of UUJustice PA is: Pennsylvania UUs are aware of justice issues and are called to speak and take action that leads to a better Commonwealth. The Mission Statement is: Pursue justice by voting, advocating, and making just public policies. It is one of … Continue reading Share the Plate
Community Information about the Automatic Military Draft What: The New Draft Law: Why It’s a Problem & What Can We DoWho: Melanie Siaw from the Alternatives to Violence Project Pittsburgh and Pablo Dordal from Veterans for PeaceWhen: Friday, July 24, 2026 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.Where: Friends Meeting House – 4836 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, … Continue reading Automatic Military Draft
DID YOU KNOW that First Unitarian has a medical equipment loan program for medical assistive items? If you, a friend, or family member has a short-term need for crutches, a wheelchair, a walker, or other assistive items, please send an email to medicalequipment@first-unitarian-pgh.org. The medical equipment loan program provides temporary access to items like wheelchairs, … Continue reading Medical Equipment Loan Program
