Reading Ready Pittsburgh, founded by our church member Mary Denison, is a local nonprofit dedicated to early literacy support for families. Reading Ready Pittsburgh provides a variety of programs to support access to books and engagement around those books for underserved communities. The programs include the following: Raising a Reader, a bookbag rotation program, is implemented in … Continue reading Share the Plate for May, 2026
Celebrate World Labyrinth Day May 1 and 2 at First Unitarian Church. At 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, you are invited to help with a Blessing of the Labyrinth. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, celebrate World Labyrinth Day. There will be live meditative music from 1 to 2 p.m., refreshments, and handheld … Continue reading Join the Labyrinth Day celebration
Pittsburgh Councilperson Erika Strassburger discussed proposed changes to Morewood Avenue to accommodate bicycle riders. She said contractors will be working through the summer on major modifications to the intersection of Fifth and Morewood. As part of that intersection construction, a bike lane will be constructed on the west side of Morewood from Fifth Avenue to … Continue reading Bike lane plan would end parking on Morewood near the church
First Unitarian has a loan-out program for medical equipment and assistive items. If you’re ever in temporary need of something, such as a cane, crutches, a wheelchair, a knee ice compression device, a toilet riser, a rollator, a shower chair, etc., please contact me, and I can let you know if one of our members … Continue reading Medical Equipment available to loan out
Members who want to serve on the 2026 Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee. Questions or comments, contact Lee at leecarnes1981@yahoo.com) Candidates for Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee
Traveling to the Khasi Hills First UU Forum Speaker: Shelley Ross has been a member of First Unitarian Church for almost 30 years and part of the Khasi Hills Partnership Team since its inception. After many years of waiting for “the right time,” she traveled to northeast India in the fall of 2025 to visit … Continue reading First UU Sunday Forum 4/19/26
Our operating budget is looking strong so far, somewhat better than expected. Our long-term finances remain healthy, and we have received 60% of the contributions pledged to the Capital Campaign. All information below is as of the end of March. Revenue and ExpensesOur operating income was $177,176, 20% higher than our budget of $147,974 for … Continue reading 1st Quarter 2026 Financial Report
Our April STP recipient is the Afro American Music Institute (AAMI) in Homewood. Founded by the late Dr. James Johnson and his wife Pamela, AAMI provides instrumental training in African American musical traditions such as jazz, blues, and gospel. Through its curriculum, thousands of students of all ages have developed their talents while gaining a deeper … Continue reading April Share The Plate recipient is the Afro American Music Institute
Join us for a welcoming introduction of Unitarianism this coming Sunday, March 22, in the Schweitzer Room, following the service, to learn more about the history, varied theologies, and organization of Unitarian Universalism. Led by the Membership Team, this informal, 45-minute session will allow new members, interested friends of the church, and recent visitors to … Continue reading Introduction to First Unitarian Church
12th March Gathering This Thursday Night @ 7 pm We’re practicing to Sing* & play this Sunday March 15th *I Hope We Get to do it Again + Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór+ Southwind + *Amelia+ *Joy in the Morning by Adam Podd – opening Hymn Acoustic Gathering @ First Unitarian 7pm Undercroft Gallery, 2nd & 4th Thursdays … Continue reading Acoustic Gathering 3/12/26
Do you long to play in the dirt, be outdoors, and nurture plants that you can watch thrive? Come get your hands dirty: pull a few weeds, clear dead leaves, and plant some new ones to watch grow. Bring tools if you have them. We meet on the second Saturday of the month at 9:30. … Continue reading Weed, Plant, Prune
