Sewickley United Methodist Church

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Lent

We will be gathering with our brothers and sisters from St. Matthews AME Zion and St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches over the season of Lent. Though it has been common practice, out of an abundance of caution, we will not be sharing meals this year. We will however share our hearts in worship together.

Ash Wednesday and the 6 Sundays of Lent

Ash Wednesday, March 2, 6 pm
St. Matthews AME Zion
Preaching: Pastor Hannah
The First Saying: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:32-38

March 6, 6 pm – St. Paul’s Lutheran 
Preaching: Pastor Hannah
The Second Saying: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise” Luke 23:39-43

March 13, 6 pm – Sewickley UMC
Preaching: Brother Alan Miliner
The Third Saying: Text: “Woman, behold thy son.” John 19:25-27

March 20, 6 pm – St. Matthews AME Zion
Preaching: Pastor Asplin
The Fourth Saying: “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew 27:45-46 & Mark 15:33-34

March 27, 6 pm – St. Paul’s Lutheran 
Preaching: Rev Rankin
The Fifth Saying: “I thirst.” John 19:28-30

April 3, 6 pm – Sewickley UMC
Preaching: Pastor Ryan
The Sixth Saying: “It is finished.” John 19:30

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday: April 10 Triumphant Entry
9 am Contemporary Service with Palm Branches and Coats; Kid’s procession
11 am Traditional Service with Palm Branches and Coats; Kid’s procession

April 10, 6 pm – St. Matthews AME Zion
Preaching: Pastor Charisa
The Seventh Saying “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit” Luke 23:46

Maundy Thursday: April 14, 6 pm – Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran 
Last Supper and Foot Washing

Good Friday: April 15
The church sanctuary will be open for prayer and reflection between 9 am and 4 pm. Please let Pastor Hannah know if you wish to have her pray with you.

Cross Walk, 5:30 pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran to Sewickley UMC
Tenebrae Service, 6 pm, Sewickley UMC

Easter Sunday: April 17
Sunrise Service, 6:30 am, 
Sewickley Cemetery
Preaching: Pastor Ryan
9 am Contemporary Service
11 am Traditional Service