Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church
All are welcome
We are an LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation.
(love is love, yinz)
Who we are
Our mission is to nurture love and compassion in our congregation, our communities, and our world.
You’ll find amazing people here from diverse religious backgrounds and on varied spiritual paths. You are invited no matter what you believe, where you normally worship, or how you feel about God or spirituality. Come no matter how you’re dressed or what kind of mood you’re in. Come, especially, if you need to feel the support of a community.
We may do some things differently that you’ve never seen at church. We’ll light a chalice, talk about our joys and sorrows, and about the spirit of life. Yes we talk about Unitarian Universalism but you’ll also hear about Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Humanism, Atheism, Earth-centered Spirituality, Paganism, and other religions and traditions. It’s all good. Afterwards we’ll hang around and talk, and hopefully get to know each other a bit.
Sunday worship
Sunday worship at Allegheny offers an opportunity to find spiritual refreshment, inspiration, and joy. We worship together in the church sanctuary. Services are led by members and friends with Rev. Deryck Tines, Rev. David McFarland, and Lee Saville-Iksic offering their reflections at Worship Square. Open Space Sundays offer a variety of experiences and opportunities to deepen our spiritual selves.
Soul Space | 10:30 am: Together, we create a contemplative setting for reflection and renewal.
Worship Square | 11:00 am: Each month at the Worship Square, Allegheny welcomes ministers and guests to share thoughts and reflections that inspire us on the way.
Recent and upcoming services
Oct 11 | Open Space
Join us for an Open Space Sunday this weekend, starting with Soul Space at 10:30am. At 11:00, Cynthia Carpathios, a member of the Allegheny’s Worship Circle will share some thoughts on October's theme of Courage.
Oct 18 | Rev. Deryck Tines
Rev. Deryck offers his reflections on the October theme, Courage. "Let us gather, let us give each other courage!"
Oct 25 | Open Space
We conclude our month-long reflection on Courage with SoulSpace starting at 10:30am. At 11:00, Donald Zeilman, a member of Allegheny’s Worship Circle, will lead us in reflection and discussion around the role of “sacred center” in communal worship.
Nov 1 | Lee Saville-Iksic
Join us for a Community Sunday! Our worship begins at 10:30am as we welcome the young people from our Religious Education Program, after which we open a space to share our joys and sorrows. At 11 o’clock, Lee Saville-Iksic will reflect on November’s theme, Healing, through offerings of storytelling and music. All are welcome!
Nov 8 | Open Space
Join us for Soul Space starting at 10:30am with reflections on this month’s spiritual theme, Healing. At 11 o’clock, Allegheny Board member Eve Laverty shares the wisdom she has encountered in the book, Braiding Sweetgrass, which has profoundly transformed her experience of being in the natural world.
Nov 15 | Rev. Deryck Tines
Rev. Deryck offers his reflections on the November theme, Healing. “Bring your need for healing, and your power to heal.” Please join us!
Nov 22 | Fellowship Sunday
Join us for Fellowship Sunday with worship starting at 10:30am. Cynthia Carpathios, from Allegheny’s Worship Circle will reflect on our November theme, Healing. Stay for food and fellowship – all are welcome!
Nov 29 | Rev. Tasha Brownfield
On this last Sunday in November, Reverend Tasha Brownfield, senior minister of the UU Congregation of Smithton, Pennsylvania, invites us into a theology of embodiment, contradiction, and collective belonging through live drag transformation and personal storytelling. She calls on us to recognize the divine in all forms of becoming. Please join us!
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Announcements
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Our Relious Education (RE) circle re-launched monthly RE programming for children. Our next program is Sunday 11/1 during services. We are looking for volunteers to help going forward. You don't need teaching experience but do need state/federal clearances (church can reimburse the cost). Reach out to Liz or John via the church office at office@alleghenyuu.org if interested.
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Join Allegheny's Social Circle! Come to play games, chat, or just hang out. Watch this space for the next date and location in November.
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Democracy is not a destination we reached in 1776. It's a practice we must choose, again and again, every single day.
Voting is a sacred practice of how we live together, rooted in covenant, collective accountability, and the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Through UU the Vote, we Unitarian Universalists are organizing to build a truly multiracial democracy. This program will equip congregations and community members with the tools to engage meaningfully via “get out the vote” efforts.
We invite anyone who cares about a thriving democracy to join our “UU the Vote” mailing list. Subscribers will receive timely information and concrete ways to get involved, such as:
Calling voters from home: Using your computer help grassroots partners mobilize voters. Training, scripts, and support will be provided.
In‑person door‑knocking: Organized face‑to‑face outreach in select neighborhoods across the state.
Postcarding: Sending encouraging notes to voters who need a little encouragement are less accustomed to the electoral process.
Join the mailing list at
Click on Resources then click on Democracy Defenders.
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Join fellow Unitarian Universalists on Sat 11/14 from 8:30a-3p in person por online for a day of camaraderie, connection, and collaboration at the 13th Annual Assembly of the UUs of Greater Pittsburgh! Our theme this year is Uniting Together Toward Generosity. The day will include a presentation by COTRAIC (Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center), business meeting, afternoon worship service, the UUPGH choir and more. A continental breakfast and lunch from Pitaland will be provided. Full agenda will be posted closer to the event. All are welcome! You don’t need to be a Unitarian Universalist or a member of a Unitarian Universalist congregation to attend. You don’t need to be a member of the Pittsburgh cluster. You can attend in person at the UU Church of the South Hills OR view the event on YouTube. Cost to attend on-site is $25-40-55, and to attend online — $15-25-35. Fees are on a sliding scale, based on your assessment of your ability to pay. Those who pay at the highest levels are making a donation to help those in financial need for this event. Please remember that for a sliding scale to work, we need the same number of people with means to generously pay more to balance the needs of those who can afford less. Register at https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/qsb4jd21m028i3 until Wednesday, November 11.
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