Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 7:30 pm at Third Presbyterian Church. Join members of Beth Shalom, Temple Sinai, First Unitarian Church, Third Presbyterian Church, and members of many spiritual traditions as we come together in one of Pittsburgh’s most beautiful places of worship to give thanks and praise as a diverse and powerful collection of spiritual … Continue reading Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Stop down in the Undercroft and see the sparkling show – the work of our visiting artist Miguel Hoyos. Miguel’s work will hang until the end of November. Miguel is currently a local artist by way of Columbia and Saratoga NY. Miguel now lives in our east end. His work has been described as both subtle and colorful. Visit … Continue reading From your Art Committee
During the month of November, we will be sharing our weekly offering with a wonderful human rights organization: the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, or UUSC.UUSC works in the US and internationally, supporting grassroots movements on behalf of people who are confronting unjust power structures and challenging oppressive policies. UUSC’s focus, as a smaller human rights … Continue reading Share the Plate for November: UUSC
Guest writer: Susan Brown Welcome, all you saints! Yes! You are saints, all of you are saints, for it is not by perfection that we are sainted; rather, it is by our actions. It is not by perfection that we are sainted; rather it is by our presence. It is not by perfection that we are … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections Message
On Sunday, October 23, 2022, First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh overwhelming passed a clear statement committing to dismantling racism and other oppressions in ourselves and institutions. Joining with over 225 Unitarian Universalist Congregations, First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh is adding an 8th Principle to the already existing seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. The 8th Principle … Continue reading The 8th Principle
Drum roll! We are approaching the date of the BIG SEND on October 29. Yes, 1135 letters will be mailed thanks to you wonderful writers from 1st Unitarian and friends. If you didn’t return your completed letters to the church, remember to put them in the mail on Saturday, the 29th. You are 40+ individuals … Continue reading UU the VOTE
“It is difficult to decide how to characterize Wates – his lyrical texts, his immaculate music (his control of the fingerpicking style is admirably perfect) or his throaty voice… this is quality.” – – Von Jurgen Zimmer, Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung “A prime figure in American music” – – Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange “Truly gripping … Continue reading Come for the Cluster Meeting, and stay for a great acoustic concert!!
A One-Weekend Choral Workshop in conjunction with the Annual Cluster Gathering of UU Pittsburgh First Unitarian Church in Shadyside Saturday, November 12, 10 am-3 pm Directed by Mary Pratt (South Hills UU Choir Director) & Kris Rust (First UU Vocal Director) & Rev. Deryck Tines (Afro-American Music Inst. & Allegheny UU Church) All Unitarian Universalists and friends … Continue reading Pittsburgh UU Cluster Choir
The Seven Sisters Quilters are hosting a sewing circle in the Undercroft Gallery on Thursday afternoon, November 3, and Thursday afternoon, December 1. We will start at 12:30 (immediately following Women’s Alliance in November, however, in December, the Alliance will meet the following week for its Holiday Luncheon). If this is a successful event, we … Continue reading First U Sewing Circle
There is a new art show hanging in the Undercroft Gallery this week. The show will hang until the end of November. We are showcasing the works of guest artist Miguel Hoyos. Miguel is currently a local artist by way of Columbia and Saratoga NY. Miguel now lives in our east end. His work has … Continue reading From Your Art Committee
Calling all creative thinkers and marketing experts! Join us on Wednesday, October 26, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 a.m. Pacific for a Zoom town hall with the General Assembly and Conference Services team. We will brainstorm ways to boost interest in General Assembly within our congregations. All participants and suggestions are welcome. Preregistration is … Continue reading Help Us Spread the Word about General Assembly!
