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“Question Box Sunday”    

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the annual Sunday when I welcome written questions from those in attendance. Various topics are welcome, particularly around UU theology, dogs, and tea. I hold the right to defer to actual experts. Please submit your questions to me by Aug. 12 at minister@first-unitarian-pgh.org  OOS

“Jewels for the Journey”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Everywhere we look, our world is on fire. The guideposts that once reassured us and marked out a path are crumbling, melting, shifting. Where can we turn for steadying wisdom and guidance? In a world without landmarks, let’s turn to fundamental Buddhist teaching for a reminder of … Continue reading “Jewels for the Journey”

“Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny”

 A full-length video worship service is exploring and celebrating hallmarks of our Unitarian Universalist theology. https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/woven-garment-destiny The church is closed this Sunday.

“Prepping for Community Involvement:  Outer Work and Inner Work”

Guest speaker Caron Carnahan As we prepare to bring our UU values into the community, what are our next steps? In anti-racism work, the inner work and the outer work are equally important.  Bio: Caron Carnahan is a Commissioned Lay Minister at Ginger Hill UU Congregation in Slippery Rock, PA.  She is serving her third … Continue reading “Prepping for Community Involvement:  Outer Work and Inner Work”

“Beyond Self-Reliance”

The Beloved Community that is the frequent object of UU thought rests on a friendly tension between robust self-reliance and attention to the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.  We will consider just what we mean by self-reliance and the dynamics called for in the religious community. Guest Speaker John … Continue reading “Beyond Self-Reliance”

“The Gifts of Neurodiversity”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25)  As Unitarian Universalists, we preach inclusion.  But is our definition of inclusion broad enough?  Are we accepting and celebrating all people and embracing the beauty that is found in our neurological differences? Stephanie Pawlowski

“Follow Your Passion”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Guest speaker Alice Carnes Order of Service

    Principles and Purposes  pt. 2

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the second of a two-part reflection on the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles. How did the Principles come into our faith, and are they enough to hold our identity, while letting us grow? Order of Service

  “Inherent Principles of Faith, Part 1 of 2”  

Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the first of a two-part reflection on the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles. How did the Principles come into our faith, and are they enough to hold our identity while letting us grow? We are offering our Annual Flower Communion and UU tradition from Prague. Please bring … Continue reading   “Inherent Principles of Faith, Part 1 of 2”