Share your skills to help our church run smoothly! Several important committees need more volunteers. No previous experience required – training provided. If you’re interested in being appointed to any of these committees, fill out the form at:https://firstunitarianpgh.breezechms.com/form/committee_volunteer * Finance Committee (1 hour/month) – Help advise the Board and finance officers on the church’s financial … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities Board
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
The Khasi Hills – home to one of the largest populations of Unitarians in the world ¬- lie in the far northeast of India, below Bhutan and above Bangladesh. Since 2003, First Unitarian Church has been a sponsor of the Annie Margaret Barr Higher Secondary School in the Khasi village of Kharang. Now there is … Continue reading October 2025 Khasi Hills Pilgrimage Opportunity
Our budget is running a bit more negative than expected, but is overall still good. Our long-term finances remain healthy, and we have started to receive contributions to Capital Campaign pledges. All information below is as of the end of June. Revenue and ExpensesOur operating income was $272,288, 99% of our budget of $276,110. Our … Continue reading 2nd Quarter 2025 Treasurer’s Report
The Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, July 16 at 7 PM via Zoom. All members and friends are welcome to attend virtually. If you would like to attend, please contact Maria Lauro (mariaingphATgmail.com) to receive a Zoom link. If you would like to address the board, please let us know what the topic … Continue reading July Board of Trustees Meeting
The events of the world can be traumatizing. The rushing around in your day can be overwhelming. Please come join us to practice Mindfulness. “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” says Kabat-Zinn. “And then I sometimes add, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” It is … Continue reading Mindfulness practice
Did you know that First Unitarian Church generously provides 50% of our plate collections to worthy causes that meet our congregation’s spiritual mission? Each cause is provided 50% of one month’s plate donations. The Share the Plate Committee has received 13 nominations for the next fiscal year, but only 8 organizations can be chosen. Please … Continue reading Share the Plate Voting!!!!
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.
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
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
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.
