Services

Shine A Light On It

Let’s celebrate and dedicate our new Chalice and all that it can mean for us and that Chalices can mean for Unitarian Universalist occasions everywhere.  What are the things that are worthy of our attention?  Chalices are not one-meaning symbols!  It will be the perfect day to kick off this year’s Annual Canvass and its … Continued

Depth

I’ve always that that being “deep” would be a good thing, but without a lot of concrete reason. In this service we’ll investigate what spiritual, psychological, and emotional depth might mean for our lives — and why we might want it.  

Remember the Ladies

We are living through a time when traditional gender binaries are being challenged. As some embrace a more expansive understanding of gender and sexuality, others seek to reassert traditional gender identities and roles. At this interesting juncture, we begin Women’s History Month by looking at some of the women who contributed to our congregation from … Continued

Music, Together

Making music in groups enables us to feel safer, happier, more content, and gives us a sense of belonging. Engaging in music-making with others encourages us to work together, feel bonded to each other, and feel more secure in ourselves as individuals. Boost your physical and emotional health as we experience an hour of joy, … Continued

Celebration

In honor of the traditional Mardi Gras observance, let’s explore how much we can find to celebrate, even in times of challenge.  We’ll have special music to expand our mood, and Mardi Gras activities will follow the service. LISTEN:

Being Kind

In these overwhelming times, many people wonder what they can do that will make a difference. While few of us are in positions to make systemic changes, we can all show each other kindness, an under-rated practice that can brighten someone else’s day in these stressful times. We’ll look at teachings about kindness from various … Continued

Hope, Fear and Cracking the Pillars of an Authoritarian Regime

This service will focus on some Tibetan Buddhist teachings as well as the work PIIN and our parent network, the Gamaliel Network, are gearing up for in 2026 and beyond. Jim Highland is an Organizer for Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network, PIIN, (www.piinpa.org), a coalition of progressive, interfaith congregations and organizations mostly in Allegheny County but … Continued

Service Canceled Due To Weather

Due to the severe weather predicted on Sunday morning, January 25, UUCM will not meet in person for worship. We will reschedule our speaker, Sharon Wesoky, to speak in March. The afternoon “Conversations to Die For” will also be rescheduled. We encourage to worship from home by watching the First UU Pittsburgh Livestream or a … Continued

Rethinking Religion

UUCM begins its third century at a time when religion is going through a sea change, as it experiences the same tensions and challenges as other institutions. After some background about religious change that brought us to this point, we will look at how UUCM is positioned to thrive in this new religious climate and … Continued