PANCAKE BREAKFAST *CANCELLED*
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.
Category: Congregation News
June Board of Trustees Meeting June 18, 7 PM
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
Share the Plate for June 2025
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
Medical Equipment Loan Program
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.
Voting Results from Annual Meeting
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
Men’s Group
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.
ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RAFFLE
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
Looking for Poets
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
Great News from the Khasi Hills Partnership Team
Thanks to our many generous donors, we have met our annual fundraising goal of $9,600 before the end of the church year! Not only that, but we can also cover the additional 10% that goes to the Unitarian Union of North East India for administrative costs. Any excess funds will be carried over to next … Continue reading Great News from the Khasi Hills Partnership Team
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is on Wednesday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m, via Zoom. Members and friends of the church are welcome to attend. If you would like to attend a Board meeting as an observer, please contact Board Secretary Nick Izzo (izzonj@gmail.com) who will arrange for you to receive the … Continue reading Monthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Update from the Board of Trustees on Air Filtration Systems
Memo to Congregation May 2025