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“It has become my community, my family in Pittsburgh, and my source of strength. I find that I can do more about things that matter to me (issues of climate change, social justice, diversity) through First Church than I can alone and that I am truly not alone.” “This is my Forever Church – this … Continue reading 2022 Congregant Testimonies
We are Unitarian Universalists video
February 6, 2023 The Theme of the Month is “Life and Death” In Sunday’s sermon, February 5, I encouraged people to break down the barriers that prevent us from talking about dying and death. I proposed that the strong cultural and religious fears come from our personal fears about dying and prevents healthy private and … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections Message
Our congregation has been in partnership with the Unitarian-run Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School in the rural village of Kharang in the Khasi Hills of North East India since 2003. Our financial goal continues to be to support the two additional teachers that were needed following the inauguration of the new high school in … Continue reading First UU Share the Plate Charity for February 2023 is our Khasi Hills Partnership School in India
Your Art Committee Communications person has been absent for all of January, and for that, I apologize. Hopefully, I will do better reporting for the rest of this year. I have been gone in January and have yet to see the phone photo show in the Undercroft. I hope that many of you have had … Continue reading From Your Art Committee Feb. 2023
Envisioning our future can be a frightening experience in these days of uncertainty and chaos. Where to begin? To help focus our thoughts and energies, First Church is offering a free Collage Workshop designed to explore our values and deepen our commitment to the future. As Tiya Miles writes in her book, All That She Carried, “. . . nothing is … Continue reading Envisioning Our Future
Article II Study Commission Report
The UUA Article II Commission has proposed changes to the UU Principles contained in the Bylaws of the UUA. There are also other proposed changes to the Article. A full report was presented to the UUA board at the January meeting. You can find the report here. Please join me for a Sharing/Listening Circle about … Continue reading Sharing/Listening Circle on Proposed Changes to the language of the UU Principles
“Hey Dobie, do you believe in God?” I queried as we walked into the sanctuary of Allegheny National Forest. “Depends,” my 90-pound canine companion responded as he poked his nose under a decaying log. “Depends on what?” I asked, somewhat surprised he would be so cagey with his response to a profoundly important question. He … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections Message
2022 Financial SummaryWe finished the year in a reasonably good financial position, roughly where we expected to be. All numbers are as of the end of 2022. Budget, Income, and SpendingOur income was $536,292, almost exactly the $536,088 we budgeted for the year. Expenses were $527,537, 99% of the $534,060 we budgeted for the year. … Continue reading 2022 Treasurer’s Report
We have had four great art shows in the Undercroft Gallery since we came back to church in September – a quilt show with the work of the UU Seven Sisters Quilt Group, our annual member art show, a show of the work of guest artist, Miquel Hoyos, and the December member and friends Fiber … Continue reading From Your Art Committee
