Events

Tour Old Economy Village Sat, July 27, 12:50 pm at Visitor Center 270 16th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003 The original community in the Old Economy Village awaited the second coming of the Messiah. Hasn't happened yet, but please join other Sunday Assembly PGH and Pittsburgh Freethought Community members for a visit to the Old Economy Village. Please meet at the VisitorContinue reading "Tour Old Economy Village in Anbridge, PA"

Immunity: In the wake of the pandemic, we all learned a lot about herd immunity. But what about OTHER kinds of immunity? Diplomatic? Spousal? Sovereign? What are YOU immune to? Let's explore this word we're all sick of in a brand new way! Attending via Zoom?  Please register here.

Join us for lunch together after the August 18th Assembly! We'll meet at approximately 11:30 (maybe a tad later depending on how long Assembly cleanup takes) at Bombay to Burgh, an Indian restaurant located across from Edgewood Town Center, a bit more than half a mile from our meeting place.  Hope to see you there.Continue reading "Lunch at Bombay to Burgh after Sunday Assembly"

Read Andy Norman’s critically acclaimed book, “Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think.” This book presents “A path-breaking simple epistemological theory that needs to go viral.” — (my review at Amazon). Warning to East Enders: You must cross a bridge for this meetup. Snacks provided. Book reading not strictly required.Continue reading "Book Discussion – Mental Immunity"

Myths and Mythology: From Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief to the Avengers and Thor, we are obsessed with myths! Where do they come from? Why are they so potent? Why does their power continue? And how can we engage with myths that aren't part of our own belief system without straying into cultural appropriation?Continue reading "Sunday Assembly PGH September: Myths and Mythology"

Celebrate the fall harvest season with a casual hangout on the equinox! Weather permitting, we'll be outside. BYO drinks or snacks if you like, but no contributions are necessary. If you have bounty from your garden to share, please bring it along! The event will be held at a private residence in the Swisshelm Park neighborhood (emailContinue reading "Fall Equinox Celebration!"

Heartbreak: From the bitter end of our first puppy loves to the defeat of our favorite sports teams, we've all experiences heartbreak. We'll explore different kinds of heartbreak, and hear from our Sunday Assembly members for their best tips on how to resurrect your heart after it shatters. Attending via Zoom?  Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ud-Gsqz0qGdOWmi-wIDRTYFWP_3o79qaE

Join Sunday Assembly for a bring your own project stitching group on Sunday, October 27th at 1 pm. We will meet at a private home in the Shaler area. Email Melissa McGovern at missmcg.2013@gmail.com for address and to RSVP.

Help us close out our Heartbreak theme for October AND take your mind off the impending U.S. election by debating something much more fun... what exactly IS Taylor Swift's BEST heartbreak song? She has many to choose from, all included on this playlist, curated by our resident Swiftie Ash! Listen to the playlist beforehand andContinue reading "The Great Debate (Taylor’s Version)"

In this month of post-election / pre-holiday limbo, we are mixing it up a bit and focusing on being COZY together! Wear your coziest PJs, bring a chili or soup to share for our 2nd annual cook-off, and get on the mic to read a poem or sing a song that brings you the mostContinue reading "Sunday Assembly PGH November (Remix): Cozy Open Mic & Chili/Soup Cook-Off!"

From the Community and the Activism and Service Committees:  You are invited to a Multimedia Meetup on the topic of Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents on Sunday, December 8 at 1 pm at Commonplace Coffee (7514 Thomas Blvd). As alternatives or supplements to reading the book, here are some other resourcesContinue reading "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents"

Yule Rock! In Sunday Assembly's annual winter tradition - let's rock on Saturday evening! With secular songs, stories from the community, decorations, sweaters, cocoa, and the works, let's build community through song! Attending via Zoom?  Please register at… https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldeqprT4iHtAtWE6lCXf4cooXDm-20hDX