“The Power of We!” at GA’19
Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly of Congregations (GA) 2019 in Spokane: “The Power of We” What do we want Unitarian Universalism to be? It is a time when we are asking big questions in our faith, and GA’19 will be focused on digging into those questions together. It is a critical chance for congregational leaders and passionate UUs to set new goals and aspirations for our religious community. To stream GA’19 public programs, connect to https://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2019. Off-site registration is still possible for a fee....
Read MoreThe 2019 Annual Congregational Meeting is Sunday May 19
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday May 19 2019 at 12pm in Founders Hall. Featuring the democratic process! All members are encouraged to attend and participate as a privilege and responsibility of membership. The meeting will include election of Trustees, reviewing the work of ministries and committees over the past year, a financial report, and presentation of a proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Also a presentation on the strategic plan process that we’ve been busy discussing and discerning. All are welcome to attend. Current members who signed the...
Read MoreDo Something: Support Trans People of Color
Ready to “Do Something” for trans people of color? The youth from the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills are organizing local UUs to gather products requested by trans people of color which will be donated to PERSAD’s pantry. Here is a list of products that would be useful: Items with shae butter African hair & skin care items Socks (all sizes, but emphasis on sturdy not cute) Also requested are stable pantry items: chips, canned goods, pasta, rice, condiments, microwaveable, shelf-stable walk-n-eat type stuff. And bags to carry the items away! The...
Read More8th Annual Blessing of the Bikes is April 28
Bikes, trikes, or unicycles, fixed gear or 26-speed, muddy trails or city streets – what’s your ride? Come for our 8th annual Blessing of the Bikes, affectionately known as “Biketism” following the Earth Day worship service on Sunday, April 28. All ages and stages are welcome! Free coffee and donuts. Afterwards take a ride around Lake Elizabeth, through Allegheny Commons, or on the riverfront trail. Worship begins at 10:30am, the Biketism will be outside in front of the church at noon....
Read MoreMid-Year Congregational Meeting is Jan 26
It may be the beginning of 2019, but it’s also half-way through our congregation’s fiscal year. Join us after service from 12-2 pm for updates on start-up weekend, strategic planning, and ways we’re ministering to each other to grow and strengthen our community. All are invited. A light lunch will be provided.
Read MoreUUs of Greater Pittsburgh to Assemble on Nov 10
Hundreds of local Unitarian Universalists will convene on Saturday November 10 for the 5th Annual Assembly of the UUs of Greater Pittsburgh. Rev. Kathleen McTigue, director of the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice, will be keynote speaker on the topic of “The Faithful Resistance: Prophetic Witness in Dangerous Times”. Unitarian Universalism is generally understood to be a faith that is enacted: we try to show our beliefs by the way we live in the world, and particularly by the ways we show up for justice. But we are living through extraordinary political times, and...
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