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!
Most of you know that First UU maintains a list of medical assist equipment (such as crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, bedside items, and much more). These items are owned by and kept at the home of individual members and are loaned to members in need of them. Send an email to medicalequipment@first-unitarian-pgh.org to request an item. What … Continue reading Medical Assist Equipment Loans
Schweitzer room and online; write HumanistGroup@first-unitarian-pgh.org for the lin. Speaker: John HooperTitle: Humanism from the inside out Over the past several decades, philosophical and scientific studies of human consciousness and cognition have shed new light on the nature of human agency and understanding. Several of these new insights will be reviewed along with their implications for a … Continue reading Humanist Group November Meeting
The theme of this year’s campaign is Rooted in Justice, Grounded in Love. In these challenging times, we choose to lift up our UU commitment to justice within a framework of love. Your annual pledge is vital to ensuring that in the coming year we can continue to embody this commitment together. If you have … Continue reading First Unitarian Stewardship Campaign 2026
Michael Lotze MD, FACS, FAIOProfessor of Surgery, Immunology, and BioengineeringUniversity of Pittsburgh Sept 21, 2025 at 9 AM in the Schweitzer RoomOr Online at this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187388553?pwd=lEmfX8xWQCpcHL5Ue4ACiOaUo3lh0Z.1
10/07/2025 7:30 PM Come hear Prof Emeritus Bruce Ledewitz discuss how state courts are functioning during this second Trump administration. His legal speciality is constitutional law and, though retired, he remains the co-director of Duquesne Kline’s Pennsylvania Constitution website. The First Church Humanist Group will be holding the meeting in the Schweitzer Room at 7:30 … Continue reading The First Church Humanist Group
09/26/2025 7:00 PM Have you always wanted to know how to find the special eggs and the golden egg from the annual Easter Egg Hunt? Every year, a few sparkly eggs remain unfound. This year, there are two, and the golden egg has still not yet been found. The eggs will be removed in October … Continue reading GUIDED EGG HUNT
The Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, September 17, at 7 PM via Zoom. All members and friends are welcome to attend virtually.If you would like to attend, please contact Maria Lauro (mariaingph@gmail.com) to receive a Zoom link. If you would like to address the board, please let us know what the topic is, … Continue reading September Board of Trustees Meeting
This Sunday, the art committee celebrates the opening of the members’ art exhibit. Please come and enjoy the variety of visual expression from your friends and neighbors. There are paintings, drawings, monoprints, photographs, collages, and more. Many of the works are for sale. This exhibit will be up through the month of September.
Volunteers power much of the work of our church. Contribute your talents to the committees below that are looking for more members. Fill out this form to express your interest and learn more:https://firstunitarianpgh.breezechms.com/form/committee_volunteer FEATURED COMMITTEEVision-Identity-Mission (VIM) CommitteeVIM, appointed by the Board of Trustees, engages the congregation through small group “cottage” meetings to gather input that … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities Board – September
Casa San José, founded in 2013 by Sister Janice Vanderneck, now features a team of 35 staff and 100 volunteers to create a welcoming space for Pittsburgh’s growing Latino population. Casa San José serves as a vital bridge for Latinos in Allegheny County, connecting them to essential social services that promote their well-being and support … Continue reading CASA San Jose – Pittsburgh – First UU Share the Plate for September 2025
