Author: First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

A Fundraiser for PIIN (PA Interfaith Impact Network

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Where? Sandra Woolley’s at 5515 Dunmoyle Ave, Pittsburgh, 15217 When? Sunday, August 13, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Why?  Come enjoy fellowship with neighbors and good desserts. Come learn about PIIN’s work for justice in the Pittsburgh region, including collaborating with First UU on Environmental Justice. Come find out why PIIN badly needs Sustaining Donors to support this important work … Continue reading A Fundraiser for PIIN (PA Interfaith Impact Network

Contribute to Research on LGBTQ+-Affirming Faith Experiences

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Take a 20-minute anonymized survey to help researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a study on “Spirituality and Religion as a Protective Factor for LGBTQ+ Individuals who have Experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences.” The purpose of this study is to learn more about LBGTQ+ individuals with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their journey as spiritual … Continue reading Contribute to Research on LGBTQ+-Affirming Faith Experiences

SAVE THE DATE! All Church Workshop on Building a Culture of Inclusion

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This is for the entire congregation. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend! Building a Culture of Inclusion. A 2-day workshop specifically for our congregation facilitated by noted UU Leader Paula Cole Jones Note: Paula Cole Jones is a Lifelong UU at All Souls Church in Washington, DC, and a founding leader of the … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! All Church Workshop on Building a Culture of Inclusion

Coro Latinamericano & UU Singers

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Join Coro Latinamericano! Membership is open to anyone who likes to sing in Spanish. (Don’t worry, we’ll teach you if you don’t already speak Spanish.). Rehearsals are Sunday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30, beginning Aug 20 at the First Unitarian Church. For more information, contact Kenya  kenyacdworkin@gmail.com 

Wonderful visit with Nangroi Suting from, Khasi Hills

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Rev. Nangroi Suting visited us for about 9 days in mid-June to give us an update on the Annie Margaret Barr School and continue our close partnership. If you missed his sermon, entitled, “The Purpose of Life,” you can watch it virtually anytime. He brought us two lovely gifts: a framed display of Khasi kitchen … Continue reading Wonderful visit with Nangroi Suting from, Khasi Hills

First Unitarian Church at General Assembly

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From June 21-25, about 40 First Unitarian members and staff participated in the UUA’s General Assembly in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Our own Reverend Kate (and Rev. Jim Magaw from the South Hills UU congregation) led the opening worship service in stellar fashion, with outstanding contributions from Erica Shadowsong, Ellen … Continue reading First Unitarian Church at General Assembly

Our Share the Plate recipient for July is Planned Parenthood

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Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania’s (PPWP) mission is to provide high-quality reproductive health care services, sexuality education, and strategic advocacy. We believe in the fundamental right of individuals to manage their fertility and their sexual and reproductive health without regard to income, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, or … Continue reading Our Share the Plate recipient for July is Planned Parenthood