Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church
We are a welcoming, urban congregation that puts Unitarian Universalism into action by celebrating life, nourishing the spirit, and inspiring a commitment to justice.
Join Us for Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary or Online
Sunday morning worship at Allegheny offers an opportunity to find spiritual refreshment, inspiration, and joy. We worship together in the sanctuary and online through Zoom. For Zoom access, please contact us.
Services are lay-led by members and friends of the congregation with Rev. Deryck Tines providing a monthly message, typically on the third Sunday. During our other services, we regularly have guest speakers from the wider UU world, the artistic community, and the local justice community. Join us every Sunday for a unique experience.
Onsite Safety Policy
Allegheny UU Church uses the CDC COVID-19 Community Level designation for Allegheny County to determine which prevention action to take. Each level helps convey how much COVID-19 is affecting our community using data on hospitalizations and cases. Using these data, the county is classified as low, medium, or high on a weekly basis.
When the COVID-19 Community Level is LOW, Masks are Optional
When the COVID-19 Community Level is MEDIUM, Masks are Recommended
When the COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH, Masks are Required
You will find the Allegheny County COVID-19 Community Level at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html.
Soul Space at 10:30 am
Together we create a peaceful space for prayer and reflection. This weekly meditation begins with welcoming words and a time for our prayers and intentions. An invitation to stillness and a period of reflection conclude the service.
Worship Café at 11:00 am
Each week at the Worship Café, Allegheny welcomes a fellow traveler on life’s journey. Café guests share their thoughts and passions to inspire us on the way.
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Time for open community discussion and connection.
All Are Welcome
You’ll find amazing people here from diverse religious backgrounds and on varied spiritual paths.
We are an LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation.
Reach out to learn about our Religious Education for Children and Youth.
Soul Space
The Soul Space spiritual focus for December is The Path of Wonder.
Worship Café
Here are recent and upcoming guests.
November 27 | Rabbi Jeremy Sher
Rabbi Sher, a Jewish Renewal rabbi, is a staff chaplain for Mount Zion Hospital, San Francisco. He has also worked at Lemuel Shattuck State Hospital in Boston, where he focused on psychiatric chaplaincy and had his first demon-possession case. He is the author of the 2020 article “Chaplain, Can You Do an Exorcism?” published in the Harvard Divinity Bulletin, and has spoken to national audiences on various topics in chaplaincy and Jewish Renewal, including demon possession.
December 4 | James Clarke
Unitarian Universalist seminarian, aspiring chaplain, and proud geek, James Clarke, returns to Worship Café to offer his thoughts on how the animated sitcom Futurama can help people better understand theology. Warning: references to “cool crimes” and “shiny metal ass-biting” may be included (these are direct references to jokes within Futurama!).
December 11 | Tom Roberts
Friend of Allegheny, Tom Roberts, is one of the leading exponents of early jazz piano in the world today. Originally from Pittsburgh, Tom has recorded over 40 albums and has performed throughout the United States and Europe. He is a versatile music historian with special focus on the Early Jazz era. He has contributed articles for magazines such as Piano Today and is a frequent guest at National Public Radio. Join us at Worship Café for some inspiring talk and great music!
News & Updates
Oct 5: Academy String Quartet at Allegheny
The Academy Quartet has presented delightful, unstuffy concerts of great music since 2012. Come enjoy the friendly and informal atmosphere they create which invites listeners to engage with the music as a natural part of their lives. Click/tap for tickets and more info.
Sept-Oct Justice Focus: Black Political Empowerment Project
Our Sept-Oct Justice Partner is B-PEP The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) was launched in 1986 to ensure that the Pittsburgh African-American community votes in every single election. B-PEP relies on the dedication of agencies, organizations, religious...
Our July and August Justice Partner is Dreams of Hope
Through the power of the arts, Dreams of Hope provides the region’s (LGBTQA+) youth a welcoming environment…