Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the annual Sunday when I welcome written questions from those in “attendance.” A wide variety of topics is welcome, although I hold the right to defer to actual experts. For this year’s online worship, please submit your questions to me by Aug. 13 at minister@first-unitarian-pgh.org. Rev. … Continue reading “Question Box”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) A simple question, perhaps an innocent and curious question, but often not easy to answer. Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This time of year gardens are in full bloom. As we get our hands dirty, what spiritual lessons can we learn from the act of gardening? With Stephanie Pawlowski, Commissioned Lay Minister. Ward Kelsey, Liturgist; Musician: Ellen Gozion. Also by video: Brian Junker It is Rev. Kate Walker’s, … Continue reading “How Does Your Garden Grow?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) A homily in songs and stories from Pittsburgh singer-songwriter and educator Mark Williams, who aspires to create kinder neighborhoods by working in harmony with neighbors and with creation. Liturgist Melody Platz. Additional music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. Guest speaker and musician Mark Williams is a … Continue reading “A Kinder Neighborhood”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) In the 1960s and 1970s UU women became increasingly upset by the dominant use of non-inclusive language including references to the dignity of men, ideals of brotherhood, love to man, and cooperation with men of good will. Following the UUA’s 1977 Women & Religion Resolution, work was … Continue reading “Women & Religion in the UUA”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) An exploration about how we might heal our relationships with each other and with the planet. Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, guest speaker. Music by guest pianist Nanette Solomon. Bryan Bandli and Stephanie Pawlowski, liturgists. Rev. Renee Ruchotzke has served as a UUA Congregational Life Consultant with the Central East Region … Continue reading “Minding Nature”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What does Independence Day mean to you? Our Seventh Principle calls upon us to respect the interdependent web of all existence. This Sunday, we will be encouraged to think about Independence Day as something more than fireworks and the good old Red, White, and Blue. A collaboration … Continue reading “Interdependence Day”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Homily by Bekezela Mguni, guest speaker. Music by Kris Rust, Vocal Music Director. Bekezela Mguni is a queer Trinidadian artist, radical librarian, community organizer, and educator. She holds an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Bekezela is a Boom Concepts studio member, a community space and gallery dedicated to the development of artists … Continue reading “LGBTQIA+ Pride”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Homily by Erica Shadowsong, Director of Lifespan Religious Education. Liturgist Alice Carnes. Music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. The Dance Choir joins us by video. On the longest day of the year, we celebrate the presence of the sun, which keeps us alive. Similarly, we … Continue reading “The Light Within Us/You are the Light”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) One of my favorite hymns—maybe my very favorite—is “Sing Out Praises for the Journey.” As the lyrics remind us, we stand upon a threshold, facing futures yet unknown. Some thoughts about life journeys and the journeys that have brought us together, as we go our own ways. … Continue reading “Praises for the Journey”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) How is a congregation of people like a bouquet of flowers? We’ll honor the unique beauty that each person brings as we celebrate the traditional Unitarian flower communion. Since we can’t exchange flowers in person this year, we’ll share photographs that have been submitted by congregants!
