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The Advocate Update

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

THIS MONTH: TRUST
The practice of commitment and faith in a love that won’t let us go.

Celebrating Black History Month
Learn about Black Lives in UU History
Learn about the work of Black LIves of UU (BLUU) happening today

THIS SUNDAY
Trust is an Open Hand

Sermon by Rev. David McFarland. Music by Kazumi Petineaux.

How have you experienced the spiritual practice of “Trust” these weeks? What has it meant to pay attention to how and when and who and if you trust? What does it mean to trust much or trust little? What has challenged you, disappointed you, or surprised you about your relationship to trust?

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January & February

Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN)

The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) is a network of congregations and organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania committed to drawing together people of faith to act powerfully on local and regional issues of justice and fairness.

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY

Benefit Concert for Bend the Arc with Smokestack Lightning
February 23, 7-9pm
Allegheny UU Church

Come celebrate life and help create a more just and peaceful world for all with musical performance by our friends Smokestack Lightning. All proceeds benefit our former justice partner Bend the Arc: Pittsburgh. Bend the Arc brings together Jews from across the country to advocate and organize for a more just and equal society. For more info and to RSVP, visit Facebook.

Welcome, Vanderbilt Alternative Spring Break Group

Vanderbilt's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Group will be in our midst for the 7th time, March 2-9, as they volunteer their time at Gwen's Girls. Stay tuned for details on a joint pizza party.

OTHER EVENTS

Jubilee Anti Racism Workshop
March 8-10
Main Line Unitarian Church
Devon, PA

This three day training helps participants to understand what is involved in fostering a multicultural community and working against racism in all of its forms. The training includes presentations, discussions, videos, exercises, small group work, worship services, and shared meals. It is open to members of any UU congregation.

Enrollment is limited to 40 participants. Fee: $160 per participant (includes cost for trainers, meals and materials). Fee due at time of registration. If you are interested and need help with transportation and/or lodging, please contact Shane Freeman.

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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. There are some flyers at Allegheny.

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