Hello, 1st U fam! You may have noticed an update to the bulletin board next to the Lifespan Religious Education Director’s office (and if you haven’t, you should check it out). This year, ANYONE who volunteers in ANY capacity in the religious education program gains Experience Points (XP)! You need a lot of them to … Continue reading Level Up! – Jobs Large and Small
Church leaders, volunteers, members and friends are all encouraged to come learn all about church building safety and the safe congregations policies that protect our children and youth. The training will be held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, August 23 @ 3pm and last approximately 1 hour. Can’t make this date? A second session for … Continue reading Church Safety – Training on Updated Policies and Procedures
09/06/2025 9:00 AM This gathering gives religious education volunteers critical information for the year, including updated safety policy training, curricula, contact procedures, scheduling substitutes, and finding the lesson plan calendar. This event is mandatory for any adults who will be serving with children in the religious education program as teachers or substitutes.
09/04/2025 6:00 PM Priestly Room Learn the simplest tabletop roleplay system for kids of all ages! We will be using this system in the 4th-6th grade class; parents of kids who will potentially attend this Sunday class are strongly encouraged to come. This is a 2 hour how to taught by Carzan “Alf” Shadowsong, … Continue reading Hero Kids RPG – How To for Parents!
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!!!!
