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The Advocate Update

Celebrating life, nourishing the spirit, and inspiring a commitment to justice

THIS MONTH
ANTICIPATION
The practice of allowing hope to widen our view

“We do not know if this arc bends toward justice. The great test of our Unitarian Universalist faith is not whether we believe we can bend the arc, but how we are when the bending looks oh so differently from what we expected…” -Elizabeth Nguyen read more

THIS SUNDAY

Deryck Tines

SHARE THE PLATE PARTNER
September & October

UUPlan

The Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Action Network are Unitarian Universalists working together in common cause to embrace, articulate, and advocate for all goals of social and environmental justice. Learn more at UUplan.org.

Join UUPlan on October 12 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg. Find out what’s happening in Harrisburg and join in the strategic planning for next year and beyond. Learn more and register here.

Interested in gathering a group of people for action? Share your interests and opportunities on our Facebook Group.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GAINING PARTNERS FOR PEACE

A Conversation on IMPLEMENTING “Strategies for Change: Building More Peaceful Communities” Document

In Observance of the International Day of Peace
and The Thelma Lovette YMCA Welcome Week

Thursday, September 19, 2019
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hosted by and in partnership with
The Thelma Lovette YMCA
Location: Conference Room of YMCA
2114 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219

If you are tired of the continued violence and death within our communities, this is YOUR opportunity to make a difference!!

For information call 412-212-8775 or email cav.pgh@gmail.com

Season 17 Kick Off Celebration!
A Party to Announce Our New Season and Celebrate 17 Years of Dreams of Hope

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Peirce Studio (lower level)
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Arts Education Center
807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

This event is FREE. Registration requested.
www.dreamsofhope.org/kickoff

Unitarian Church of Harrisburg
1280 Clover Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17113

Saturday, October 12
Registration begins at 8:00am.
Program: 9:00am - 3:30pm. Lunch will be provided.
Suggested Fee: $20

Learn more and Register

Mindfulness & Stress Management Workshop

Free workshop every Tuesday at Unitarian House, 12-1pm. RSVPs appreciated, not required. Led by Dr. Richard King. For more info email Dr. King.

An Easy Way to Support Our Mission

About 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. Learn more by visiting our website.

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