August 2026, we will Share the Plate with UUJustice PA. The Vision of UUJustice PA is: Pennsylvania UUs are aware of justice issues and are called to speak and take action that leads to a better Commonwealth. The Mission Statement is: Pursue justice by voting, advocating, and making just public policies. It is one of … Continue reading Share the Plate
ICE vigil
The shooting of another person by ICE agents in Minneapolis is a call to action to preserve and protect our democracy. Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker of the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh is working with Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) to organize an event this Friday, January 30. First Unitarian is a founding member … Continue reading Rally Jan. 30 to support Minneapolis
This week, we are highlighting UUJusticePA’s Criminal Justice Reform work, which seeks to build a system rooted in accountability, restoration, and human dignity — not punishment alone.Criminal justice reform is not abstract. It affects families, communities, and generations. It determines who gets a second chance — and who is denied one.In Pennsylvania, our advocacy addresses:Mass … Continue reading Support Criminal Justice Reform
This year’s theme, “No Faith in Fossil Fuels”, is an opportunity to dig deep, ask hard questions, and dream together of what we want our collective future to look like. Our keynote speaker is Sharon Lavigne of Rise St. James, a leader in the environmental justice movement and a person of faith. At each of … Continue reading Interfaith Power & Light Conference
Each one of us is a cell of our amazing Earth. As we connect with ourselves andeach other and take care, we support the healing our earth, all beings, climate. During this weekend retreat, we will be doing some simple self-care practices and exploring what the four stages of the Work That Reconnects Spiral: Gratitude, … Continue reading Climate Healing Retreat at First Unitarian
As a follow up to PIIN’s (Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) Trucking for Justice Event, you are invited to a half day “Intro to Faith Based Organizing” training on Sat. Nov. 12th from 12:30-4:00 pm at Community of Reconciliation 100 N. Bellefield Ave Pittsburgh PA 15213. This will be the first in a series of local … Continue reading PIIN’s (Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network)
Enjoy this video from Bob Mitchell
We are so pleased to report that we have exceeded our fundraising goal for the Ray Schinhofen Solar Array – raising over $35,000 from Members and Friends of this congregation to help support the costs of installing an array of solar energy collectors on Mason Wing roof. This project will make a direct impact on … Continue reading Ray Schinhofen Solar Array Update
UUPLAN was organized ~ 22 years ago, and the involvement of 1st UU has waxed and waned through the years. In the early years, our congregation provided strong leadership for the Reproductive Justice Team and the LGBTQ team, as well as participants for the Environmental Justice and Good Government Teams. The name change to UUJusticePA … Continue reading October’s Share the Plate charity is UU Justice PA
Join our W PA Partners, PIIN, and The New PA Project this week The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) Voter Registration (and more) Campaign JOIN US for these events: Voter Registration Training Thursday, September 29, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM via Zoom, to kick off our Voter Registration Campaign. Here’s the Zoom link The first … Continue reading UU the Vote
