Our church, located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, has radical roots. Our ancestors were leaders in the move to abolish slavery and grant the vote to women. We have a history of being self-motivated spiritual people. We think for ourselves and recognize that life experience influences our beliefs along with our own educational background.
We have been at the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer inclusion for more than 40 years. We are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
As a group of people with diverse beliefs, we take the golden rule one step further. All religions claim to treat others the way that we like to be treated. At UUCNH, we try to treat people the way that they like to be treated. In this way, we accept people just as they are.
Because of that, we understand that we do need not think alike to love alike. We are people of many beliefs and backgrounds. Some members have a religious background and others do not. Some members believe in a God, and others don’t, and still others are uncertain.
As a congregation of the UUA, we are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, Atheist and Agnostic, Diests, and more.
Over 60% of our members are either in Sunday services or are teaching RE classes at least three times per month, with another 20% here at least twice a month. We come to church for many reasons, with denominational involvement, adult RE, coffee hours, fellowship, and social action/service opportunities being the top five motivators. In addition to attending Sunday services, many of us are here during the week, attending committee and team meetings, choir practice, and fellowship groups such as the covenant circles or craft group. Many members represent UUCNH outside of the Barn at the Pittsburgh UU Cluster, Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network, and various community organizations in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.
We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history, and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace. In the North Hills of Pittsburgh, we are a beacon for hope and acceptance.
We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries, and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith. Get involved with our progressive religious community in the North Hills of Pittsburgh!