Make Your Pledge to The First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh Capital Campaign
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
Recorded at 10:30 In this worship we look at how can Jesus be reimagined as a guide and inspiration for the 21st century.
Recorded at 10:30 We UU’s are a lovably funny bunch. We often focus on the rational and humanist strains of our faith. And yet, we also affirm the power and wisdom of our “direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder.” In this month when we explore emergence, let’s reflect on what it might mean to embrace moments … Continue reading “Movements of the Spirit”
Recorded at 10:30 This will be a multi-generation celebration featuring Kris Rust and the community singers
Recorded at 10:30 Too often, I have stood back against the wall, arms crossed, in a protective stance against the world, blocking the rays of sunshine and love. Each time, I miss an opportunity for the unknown and an invitation to be vulnerable. Again and again, I seek a radical love and an acceptance that is … Continue reading Transformation and Other Modes of Existence
Livestreamed at 10:30 Younger generations are calling us to look at and abandon the relentless pursuit of ever upwards, optimistic expectation of human advancement. Instead, we are called to carve out hope amidst the daily struggles with pain and the discovery of joy. This is not a smooth ride! Life brings us bumps, bruises and crashes, … Continue reading Building Hope
Livestreamed at 10:30 How does the technology of imagination play a pivotal role in our ability to persevere?
According to the Ancient Greeks, there are 8 different kinds of love. However you look at it, any kind of love can be messy. It’s not always hearts, flowers, chocolates, and happily ever after. This week of Valentine’s Day, let’s look at when love is hard and messy and may even require us to choose … Continue reading Love’s the Thing
