Please join us for a community potluck lunch after the service on September 7. Please bring something to share (for about a dozen people) based on your last name: A-G Main DishH-P Side SaladQ-Z Dessert Your Board of Trustees will provide beverages.
We’ll discuss a book on humanism and its history entitled “Humanly Possible”, by British Humanist Sarah Bakewell. Barack Obama chose it as one of his favorites of 2023. It introduces us to many interesting, often colorful, individuals whose efforts to free themselves of age-old dogmas led to organized movements stressing the role of humans in … Continue reading First Church Humanist Group
The Board of Trustees met on August 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM on Zoom The Board unanimously voted to recommend that the renewal of Stephanie Pawlowski’s three-year certification as Commissioned Lay Minster be approved. The Board thanks Stephanie for her dedicated service.
We are beginning to plan our 2026 operating budget. If your group or committee has a request that you would like to see in the 2026 budget, submit your request as soon as possible by emailing Treasurer Kyle Gracey at kgracey@first-unitarian-pgh.org. Please note that submission of a request does not guarantee your budget will be approved, … Continue reading Submit Your 2026 Budget Requests
VIM is a committee of your Board of Trustees charged with regularly taking the pulse of thecongregation, discerning needs and aspirations, to inform the annually updated StrategicPlan which guides the life of our church community. VIM discernment is based on an appreciative inquiry process carried out in small group or “cottage” meetings, wherein members and … Continue reading Vision-Identity-Mission PODCAST: What We Learned in This Year’s Cottage Meetings
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
