Events

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 BESTContinue 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 soupContinue 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 onContinue 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

Celebrate the longest night of the year with a casual hangout on the solstice! Weather permitting (if it's not TOO rainy and/or freezing), we'll be outside around the bonfire. We will have something warm to drink and some snacks, otherwise BYO drinks, snacks, and an outdoor chair (we have some but not many) if youContinue reading "Winter Solstice Celebration"

  Sunday Assembly PGH January 2025 will be ZOOM only due to weather. In these uncertain times, come explore Hopes & Fears with your community. Facing uncertainty together and speaking to ourContinue reading "Sunday Assembly PGH Jan: Hopes & Fears (Zoom only!)"

Join us for another open mic & potluck, this time with the theme of LOVE. This is a broad and inclusive theme: we don't just mean love songs! It canContinue reading "Sunday Assembly PGH February: Love, Open Mic + Potluck"