Church member and extraordinary artist Mary Weidner recently completed a wall mural in the hallway inside the Ellsworth Avenue entrance. In this mural, Mary uses the universal language of the visual, rather than the written, to depict our newly adopted Unitarian Universalist Values. Dynamic and brushstrokes are colorfully intertwined, bringing symbols to life in a nuanced and … Continue reading New Mural in Church Hallway
The annual pledge drive has now formally wrapped up! The Stewardship Committee wishes to thank everyone in the church community who submitted a pledge or accepted their rollover pledge. Thanks also to the members who presented testimonials in support of the pledge drive, sharing the unique stories of their journeys to finding a religious home … Continue reading Pledge Drive 2026: A Heartfelt THANK YOU! From Your Stewardship Committee
The church is seeking someone to provide weekly logistical support for young adults. The position is 8 hours per week, though this may vary depending on their needs.Duties would include maintaining a contact list, sending announcements on Signal, reserving meeting space, and facilitating their connections with each other on Sunday mornings. Minimum age of 36 … Continue reading Young Adults Coordinator Position
The religious education program is inviting interested adults to join in a congregational read. This year’s book is Healing Resistance: a Radically Different Response to Harm by Kazu Haga. Haga brings us back to the spiritual core of Kingian nonviolent resistance movements, why they work, and how that very work can sustain is in the … Continue reading Introducing a Congregational Collective Read
The religious education program is seeking 1-2 more child care providers to help staff the Nursery on Sundays from 10-12. This is an easy commitment that does not require every Sunday, as there are already two other existing staff and is occasionally supported by additional volunteers. Clearances for working with children are required, and can … Continue reading Sunday Nursery Providers – And a Spruce Up Team!
The religious education program is inviting interested adults to join in a congregational read. This year’s book is Healing Resistance: a Radically Different Response to Harm by Kazu Haga. Haga brings us back to the spiritual core of Kingian nonviolent resistance movements, why they work, and how that very work can sustain is in the … Continue reading Introducing a Congregational Collective Read
If by tomorrow, October 31, you have not made a pledge for 2026 either online [link to: https://www.first-unitarian-pgh.org/pledge%5D or by submitting a paper pledge form, your “rollover” pledge of 4.5% more than your 2025 pledge will be recorded as your pledge for 2026. If you wish to pledge a higher or lower amount, please contact stewardship@first-unitarian-pgh.org by tomorrow. Read … Continue reading The End Is Near! – The End of the 2026 Stewardship Campaign, That Is
Our own Shelley Ross continues her visit to our Unitarian siblings in India’s Khasi Hills and the school we sponsor there. Shelley spoke at the inauguration of the school’s new rainwater harvesting facility. This project was funded by a UUA crowdsourcing campaign led by our church in collaboration with UU churches in Dallas and Atlanta. … Continue reading Shelley Ross’s Khasi Hills Visit Continues!
11/2/25 Schweitzer room The Diabetes Prevention Program and Its Outcome Today The Speaker: Elsa S. Strotmeyer, PhD, MPH, is Professor and Executive Vice Chair in the Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. She is the Co-Director of the Center for Aging and Population Health. Dr Strotmeyer is also Leader, … Continue reading Sunday Morning Forum
10/26/2025 11:30 AM Join us this coming Sunday in the Fhas following the service to learn more about the history, varied theologies, and organization of Unitarian Universalism. Led this month by members of the Membership Team, this informal, 45-minute session will allow new members, interested friends of the church and recent visitors to meet other … Continue reading Introduction to First Unitarian Church
The drive will formally wrap up on October 31. Shortly after that, members and friends with a current pledge will be “rolled over” to a new pledge amount for 2026. The new pledge will represent a 4.5% increase over their current pledge. To accept your “rollover pledge,” there is nothing you need to do immediately. … Continue reading The Annual Pledge Drive Is Heading Into the Home Stretch!
