Recorded at 10:30 am In our UU communities, we commit to accept one another and to care for one another. What do these commitments require of us as a community? How can we build Beloved Communities where all are welcome and cared for? Pittsburgh-born and bred Michael DeSantis (they/them) is a proud “yinzer” and Aspirant for … Continue reading “Communities, Care, & Change.”
Recorded at 10:30 am As we recognize Juneteenth and Pride Month, we will explore through music and words the 6th Unitarian Principle: The goal of a world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.
Recorded at 10:30 am Join us for our annual multigenerational Flower Communion. Please bring a flower to share as we celebrate the abundance of life and love.
Recorded at 10:30 am First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh and the Refugee Team welcome Christy Lagnese and Alina Harbourne from Jewish Family and Community Services. Christy is the Community Engagement Coordinator and Alina is the Refugee Partnerships Supervisor. They will share stories of refugees coming from all over the world to Pittsburgh and the challenges they overcome. … Continue reading “Stories of the Welcoming the Traveler”.
Recorded at 10:30 am Jewish teachings are rich with teachings about forgiveness, the Theme of the Month. But the most important teachings may be how to repair relationships and engage in repentance.
Recorded at 10:30 am So, which is it? Can we blame our parent’s genes or the environment in which they raised us?
Recorded at 10:30 Do Unitarian Universalists have a tradition of forgiveness and reconciliation? What might we learn from other faiths? What spiritual practices might we learn to welcome in our lives as we let go of hurt?
Recorded at 10:30 Khasi Hills Partnership Sunday For over 20 years we have worked with our Khasi Hills friends in India to help them expand education in their rural community, We have seen this Unitarian school grow as we have supported their vision and dreams. This month we will check in with some of the students … Continue reading Student Stories from the School We Sponsor
Recorded at 10:30 We are celebrating our beautiful planet, and calling forth our courage to ensure future generations can look back with gratitude for all we did to protect their future.
Recorded at 10:30 When we feel pain because of someone’s words or actions, it can hard to reconnect with that person. Such a moment can undermine an entire group or community. In some traditions calling out painful behavior is accepted. In Unitarian Universalist spaces it’s important to learn the skill of calling someone in rather than … Continue reading The Art of Calling In Our Love
Recorded at 10:30 Professional ministry, particularly in the parish, can be stressful. Health insurance companies don’t like to insure clergy, and actuarial experts are pessimistic about life expectancy. So, how do clergy thrive in a high-stress job culture? The Theme of the Month is Humility, which may be one of the most important character traits for … Continue reading Healthy Boundaries and Surviving Ministry
