Board of Trustees

Our primary purpose as a Board is to inspire, direct, and hold accountable the Ministers and ourselves through the broad written policies we have established that reflect Unitarian Universalist values and perspectives. The Board must ensure that all divergent views are considered, yet it must resolve into a single organizational position on any issue.

Trustees are elected for three-year terms, with three new members being elected each year to replace the three who will be completing their terms. Nominations are made by the Nominating Committee chaired by TBA.

To contact all members of the Board of Trustees, send an email to board@first-unitarian-pgh.org

Officers 2026-2027

  • Casey Taylor (2028) President
  • Maria Lauro (2027)  Secretary
  • Neal Binstock (2029) Treasurer 
  • Deb McGuire (2028) Vice-President

Members

  • Jim Pashek (2027) Past President
  • Richard Dum (2027)
  • Lucinda Beatty (2028)
  • Clint Geller (2029)
  • Susan Whitaker (2029)
  • Rev. Kate Walker, Minister (Ex-Officio)

Financial Officers

  • Bob Baron, Controller
  • Margaret Noerther, Assistant Controller


The Board of Trustees meets every third Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Watch the newsletter for more details.

Board of Trustees Updates

Annual Meeting

The Board of Trustees held the Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at noon. They discussed the accomplishments of the many committees and work groups. Our financial status now and going ...
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Parking on Morewood

Thank you, Stuart, Eleanor, Brian, Janet, Rose, Kyle, Arlene, Claus, Pat, Bob, Chris, Susan, Maria, David, Margaret, Basyl, Neal, and Cinda, for sending me your thoughts on the possibility of the City reconfiguring Morewood to ...
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Candidates for Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee

Members who want to serve on the 2026 Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee. Questions or comments, contact Lee at leecarnes1981@yahoo.com) Candidates for Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee Candidates for Board of Trustees and Nominating CommitteeDownload
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First Unitarian Stewardship Campaign 2026

Image: Madeline Darnell. Calligraphy: Mary Schinhofen. Color: Kyle Gracey. The theme of this year’s campaign is Rooted in Justice, Grounded in Love. In these challenging times, we choose to lift up our UU commitment to justice ...
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2nd Quarter 2025 Treasurer’s Report

Our budget is running a bit more negative than expected, but is overall still good. Our long-term finances remain healthy, and we have started to receive contributions to Capital Campaign pledges. All information below is ...
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