In this worship, we examine how Jesus can be reimagined as a guide and inspiration for the 21st century.
Coffee hour for Easter Sunday The easter egg hunt for children will be happening simultaneously in the garden. Having coffee hour upstairs this week will allow entire community to watch the fun.
Easter egg hunt prize market
Children will turn in easter eggs they find in the garden for prizes distributed from tables set up in Fahs room. While the egg hunt is ongoing in the garden, coffee hour attendees will also be in the garden watching the fun.
The Share the Plate for March, is our Khasi Hills School Partnership
Daemika Marsharing is one of the two teachers we are sponsoring in the Khasi Hills. She started on March 4 to replace the teacher we signed cards for on the birth of her baby (who got a job closer to home). As of the beginning of the month, just $3600 is needed to fully fund the two teachers’ yearly salaries ($4800 each). The Khasi Hills Team is hoping that this month’s Share the Plate will close the gap and invite you to please give generously on Sunday. Daemika was previously a student at the school and happy to be back. On the school Facebook Page, she writes: “I’m so glad to be here after 14 years as a teacher!! I’ll do my best and put every effort!”
From Your Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees met on March 20, 2024. The following motions were passed.
· Minutes from the February 21 2024 Board Meeting were approved with edits
· Kyle moved to approve a revised budget for 2024 based on updated pledge and employee health insurance data. The motion was approved.
News and Updates
Bring Easter Refreshments for Coffee Hour this Sunday, March 31
Please bring food to share for coffee hour this week. Easter or spring treats are welcome. Breads, coffee cakes, cookies, brownies, fruits, veggies, cheese, nuts, and the like are all appreciated. Coffee Hour will be upstairs in the Schweitzer Room after service so all can observe the children's Egg Hunt happening out in the garden. Drop items off in the Schweitzer Room kitchen before service, and be sure to label for coffee hour. Thank you for supporting this hospitality for members and visitors!
EASTER EGG HUNT 3/31@ 11:30 ***after service
Dear families, we are excited to continue our First UU Easter Egg Hunt tradition that will take place on Sunday, March 31 after service. Our egg hunt this year features:
Outdoor egg hunt with areas for younger and older children
Marketplace for children to exchange eggs for a variety of prizes.
Food drive, we will be collecting canned goods and non-perishables for donation to our local food bank
After service ends, kids and families are invited to gather in the Schweitzer Room for instructions. Bring your own basket or we will have plenty on hand to be used if needed!
Middle and High school youth are invited to come and help hide the eggs early on Sunday morning and run the marketplace area! We need your help!
Please let Heather Masterson know if you can assist (hamasterson@gmail.com or 412-508-0739). Youth who will assist should plan to meet at church no later than 10:00 a.m. in the Schweitzer Room to help hide the eggs! See you on March 31!
Upcoming Meetings and Events
The Humanist meeting will be held in person and on Zoom @ 7:30. Email HumanistGroup@first-unitarian-pgh.org to get the link.
MEN’S GROUP PROGRAM - April 10, 2024
The Wednesday - April 10th - meeting of the Men's group will be from 7:30 to 9:00. It will be an - IN-PERSON meeting - in our usual spot - The Priestly Room. Our leader will be - Fred Hansen discussing how to help your heirs handle your passing; Topics to cover in an end-of-life file. So far, I've researched death throes medical treatment, body disposition, memorial service plans, passwords, who to notify, and recurring payments. Come and contribute to this important discussion. For more information, contact Jim Reitz, j5650r@comcast.net
Jubilee Three Anti-Racism Workshop Friday to Sunday, April 12-14, 2024 On Zoom
Join the 12+ UUs from our congregation who have participated in this transformative experience over the past two years.
Weekend Activities: The training includes presentations, discussions, videos, exercises, and small group work. This 2 ½ day workshop is open to anyone who wants to journey toward making a stand against racism. Church members and church leaders of any faith, as well as non-church members, are all welcome!
Enrollment is limited, so sign uptoday! $170 per participant. Scholarships are available to cover registration and/or childcare so that you may attend. Email RacialJustice@first-unitarian-pgh.org for more information.
Need an answer to a question and don’t know who to ask? Want to pass along some feedback and not sure who to contact? Reach out to your Board Ombudsman Ebe Emmons. Ebe will coordinate with staff, committees, and the board to get an answer or pass along feedback. Ebe can be reached atfirstuupghombudsman@gmail.com
