You can represent our congregation as a voting delegate at this year’s General Assembly in Pittsburgh. Why do this? Apart from attending GA and taking part in inspirational workshops and worship services, the General Assembly is where the business of our denomination is conducted. Policies are debated and voted on...
Please plan to join us at First Unitarian as we discuss some of the proposed changes to the Unitarian Universalist Principles, Sources, and Purposes. Sunday, April 2, 2023 – 12:00–1:15 p.m. Childcare is available in Room 29 for this meeting. A light lunch and beverages will be provided at 11:30...
If you haven’t been to Pittsburgh in the last decade or so, you probably don’t know it’s been transformed from a dreary and dilapidated former steel town to a vibrant, exciting and youthful center for innovation built upon a foundation of some of our country’s finest educational institutions. Now’s the...
Please plan to join us at First Unitarian as we discuss some of the proposed changes to the Unitarian Universalist Principles, Sources, and Purposes. Sunday, April 2, 2023 – 12:00–1:15 p.m. Some of you may have already heard that the UUA Board, in keeping with its bylaws, established a Commission...
You can give input now to the future UUA Purposes, Principles and Sources. There is a Study Commission that is reviewing and proposing revisions to our current UUA Principles and Sources (“Article II”). Here is a link to a full draft of Article II (PDF, 3 Pages). Your feedback is...
With your help, the UUA’s Disaster Relief Fund will be able to respond to grant requests from UU congregations in those affected by Hurricane Ian. So far, the UUA has heard from the UU Congregation of Fort Myers that their building and campus have suffered significant damage. An initial grant...
The UUA’s Disaster Relief Fund exists to receive grant requests from congregations for the devastation that Hurricane Ian has wrought. The extent of the damage is still being assessed. We have heard of damages to at least one UU church and of church members who have had homes washed away...
October 21-23, 2022: Participate in a fully facilitated, interactive and rejuvenating retreat for women. This all inclusive event includes program expenses, sleeping rooms, Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast and Lunch, Sunday Brunch and Snacks. Saturday Dinner is “On Your Own.” All sleeping rooms include twin beds – pillows, linens and towels...
UUs Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice August 6, 2022 The Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women Health Organization case, which overturns Roe v. Wade, upending nearly 50 years of access to abortion. Click here for a statement from Rev. Dr. Susan...
In June, Rev. Larry, along with Ed and Darlene Scott, attended General Assembly in Portland, Oregon. General Assembly is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process.