Join us beginning Tuesday, January 21st, at 6:00 pm as we begin a new study on the book of Job. However, there is a twist(er) involved in this study. The study is called Oz, Uz and Us.
I want to say a big thank you to everyone who helped support or attended the Longest Night Prayer Vigil in December.
Help us assist a student in Africa while sharing love and gratitude inside our church family. The FOTC is selling Candygrams to help pay the school fees of the student we sponsor in Zimbabwe through the Nyadire Connection.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr service of remembrance is on January 19th. We will have a shared meal together in the Simpson room at 4:00 pm followed by a worship service at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Joanne Klimovich Harrop interviewed Pastor Hannah for an article in the Sewickley Herald.
Our youth group has big plans for 2025, and you can be part of them! Save these dates on your calendar.
Exciting news! The Home Goods Closet for our new El Buen Vecino Ministry is now underway, and we are accepting items for it!
I hope that you will take advantage of two opportunities.
The Youth Group will be hosting a Tournament Night on January 26th at 3:00 pm. Join us to watch the NFL conference championship and compete in the Super Smash Tournament!
Is your little one nearing the age of 3 or 4 years old?
Are you a church member eager to learn more about our cherished preschool as we celebrate 45 incredible years?
Join us for an open house on Sunday, February 9, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm!
Our Tuesday evening Bible study group will begin again on January 7th at 6:00 pm in the Simpson Room.
On February 1st at 5:30 pm, the congregation is invited to attend the town hall meeting that will be held here in the Simpson Room.
The Christmas season has been a time of beauty, joy, and togetherness throughout our church, but now it’s time for the “Unhanging of the Greens!” We’d love for you to join us as we carefully take down the decorations in the Sanctuary, Parlor, Simpson Room, and Hallways and pack them away for next year.
The Library Committee is thrilled to share the progress and plans for the library renovation.
Did you know as a United Methodists we are invited to participate in connectional giving? It is through our connectional giving that we are able to accomplish something much bigger than our church can do on its own.
I am pleased to accept the position of Lay Leader for SUMC. Among other things, my service as the Lay Leader will include representing you, the lay people of the congregation, in working with the pastor to fulfill the mission and vision of our church family.
It is not too early to plan on attending a 2025 spiritual retreat at Olmsted Manor.
On Saturday, December 14th, eleven volunteers from SUMC distributed fresh produce in Northview Heights to 38 households with approximately 150 children. The produce was provided by Northside Food Pantry Advisors and included potatoes, onions, peppers, tomatoes, apples, bananas, oranges, lemons, celery, kale, and collard greens. The produce is purchased the day of distribution from Consumer Fresh Produce. We had a terrific group who efficiently and caringly distributed the produce within an hour.
This is a great way to get involved with a project that does not require much time but helps a community in need. Our next distribution will be February 15th. Look for the notice in the announcements, and let me know if you can volunteer.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the 2025 United Women in Faith (UWF) Sunday Luncheon Meetings.
The Sewickley Community Food Pantry continues to serve more families who need help with food. In January the greatest needs are pasta, pasta sauce, pancake mix, and syrup. Paper products are also welcome.