The Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, July 16 at 7 PM via Zoom. All members and friends are welcome to attend virtually. If you would like to attend, please contact Maria Lauro (mariaingphATgmail.com) to receive a Zoom link. If you would like to address the board, please let us know what the topic … Continue reading July Board of Trustees Meeting
The events of the world can be traumatizing. The rushing around in your day can be overwhelming. Please come join us to practice Mindfulness. “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” says Kabat-Zinn. “And then I sometimes add, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” It is … Continue reading Mindfulness practice
Did you know that First Unitarian Church generously provides 50% of our plate collections to worthy causes that meet our congregation’s spiritual mission? Each cause is provided 50% of one month’s plate donations. The Share the Plate Committee has received 13 nominations for the next fiscal year, but only 8 organizations can be chosen. Please … Continue reading Share the Plate Voting!!!!
The pancake breakfast originally scheduled for June 21 is being postponed until such a time as it has enough volunteer support to make it a success.
The Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, June 18 at 7 PM, via Zoom. All members and friends are welcome to attend, virtually. If you would like to attend, please contact the board secretary to receive a Zoom link. If you would like to address the board, please let us know what the topic … Continue reading June Board of Trustees Meeting June 18, 7 PM
Our Share the Plate Recipient for the month of June is CeaseFirePA. We last shared the plate with CeaseFirePA in June of 2024, and several members of First Unitarian and Rev. Kate have recently lobbied in Harrisburg with CFPA, so we are already friends. Gun Violence is widespread and rising in PA: 33 people die … Continue reading Share the Plate for June 2025
DID YOU KNOW that First Unitarian has a loan program for medical assist items? If you, a friend, or a family member has a short-term need for crutches, a wheelchair, a walker, or other assistive items, please email medicalequipment@first-unitarian-pgh.org.
Thank you to all who attended and/or voted at the Annual Congregational Meeting this past Sunday, May 18, 2025. There were 90 votes cast plus one voting member who attended online who did not vote. 91 members present exceeds the 25% quorum (60 members) stipulated in our Bylaws for a valid election. We want to … Continue reading Voting Results from Annual Meeting
The Men’s Group does NOT hold monthly meetings during June, July, and August. Instead, a number of EXCURSIONS (Hikes, Events, Trips, etc.) will be planned. IF you are not already on Jim’s Email list, email Jim to get the list of potential excursions sent to you. Contact Jim.
Saturday, June 21 @ 10 a.m.***Prize Donations Requested*** The religious education program is hosting a community outreach pancake breakfast and inviting all our local neighbors! We are using this event to help boost the church’s visibility and get to know the church’s many nearby communities. This event will also serve as a fundraiser for the … Continue reading ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RAFFLE
On Sunday, July 20th, we will be having a poetry and music service. This year, we would love to have ALL of the poetry come from YOU, the members and friends of First Church. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please reach out to Stephanie Pawlowski, Commissioned Lay Minister at sbpawlowski@gmail.com by June … Continue reading Looking for Poets
