Announcing Congregational Reads- Join a book group or read along! This year we are recommending four books to explore together as a congregation. You can join a discussion group,or read on your own. However you sign up, you can elect to receive reflection questions and related materials on the book. Some groups who have read together … Continue reading Announcing Congregational Reads
We begin a new church year with a fresh and inspiring array of charities to support through our Share the Plate program. Each month, a different organization will be highlighted as our recipient, and we invite everyone to stay engaged by checking the updated postings on the kiosk downstairs, just outside the Undercroft Gallery. These … Continue reading Share the Plate
Our 2027 Stewardship Campaign is now underway! Our campaign theme this year is People So Bold. Now more than ever, we feel compelled to boldly lift up our UU values in the world. Your annual pledge is vital to helping our beloved community thrive in the coming year and continue to boldly proclaim our values. … Continue reading 2027 Stewardship Campaign
The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) is a grassroots coalition of faith congregations, organizations, and individuals committed to building power for justice in Southwestern Pennsylvania. By building potent relationships, training leaders, negotiating successfully, and publicly demonstrating its power, PIIN influences policy and practice to create the conditions for flourishing, just communities. First Unitarian Church of … Continue reading Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN)
People So Bold is the theme of our 2027 Stewardship Campaign at First Unitarian. Now more than ever, we feel compelled to boldly lift up our UU values in the world. Join in a Small Group Gathering this Fall! As Bold people, members and friends of our congregation are invited to join representatives from the … Continue reading Small Group Gathering
SongSpace Presents an Evening with Joe Crookston! Friday October 9, 7:30pmSongSpace at First Unitarian605 Morewood Avenue in Shadyside Tickets at uusongspace.eventbee.com, and at the door. JOE CROOKSTON is a force of nature on stage. Pure magic. He’s in his power AND communes with his audience. From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving … Continue reading SongSpace
October is PIIN’s Share the Plate month and PIIN for Pies month. PIIN (the PA Interfaith Impact Network) is a grassroots coalition of faith congregations, organizations and individuals committed to building power for justice in Southwestern Pennsylvania. First UU was a founding member 26 years ago. Rev. Kate Walker is currently the President of PIIN. … Continue reading Pies for PIIN
People So Bold is the theme of our 2027 Stewardship Campaign at First Unitarian. Now more than ever, we feel compelled to boldly lift up our UU values in the world. As Bold people, members and friends of our congregation are invited to join representatives from the Board of Trustees and the Stewardship Committee for … Continue reading Small Group Gatherings
September 11-13 is Rosh Hashanan. Beit Kulanu (formerly Rodef Shalom Congregation and Temple Sinai) is having services throughout the weekend. If you’re coming to any events at our church during that weekend, please arrive early if driving, or plan on alternative transportation to due to heavy traffic and congested parking. September 20 is Yom Kippur, … Continue reading Parking
Our operating budget continues to look fantastic, somewhat better than expected. Our long-term finances also remain healthy, and we have received 68% of the contributions pledged to the Capital Campaign. All information for the 2nd Quarter Financial Report 2026 below is as of the end of June. Revenue and ExpensesOur operating income was $332,215, 14% … Continue reading 2nd Quarter Financial Report
If you have signed up to be a mentor for the youth Coming of Age program, or think you might be interested, please come to this orientation session. Mentors must be at least 25 and must be members of the congregation. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Lifespan Religious Education Director. Coming … Continue reading Coming of Age Mentor Orientation
