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Working for Justice

Working for Justice

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s Working for Justice (WFJ) group will be traveling to Harrisburg to participate in CeaseFirePA’s Advocacy Day to End Gun Violence on May 7, 2024.

Black History Month

Black History Month

Black history is EVERYONE’s story, no matter your heritage, culture, or racial background. Here are 29 ways you, your family, and your congregation can celebrate and participate in Black History Month.

Juneteenth Festival

Juneteenth Festival

The Sewickley Community Center will host a Juneteenth Festival on June 17 from noon to 5pm.

SUMC has PRIDE!

SUMC has PRIDE!

Sewickley UMC, First UMC, and the Reconciling Ministries Network are working together to have a presence at the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023 Festival on June 2-3.

Celebrating Pride

Celebrating Pride

Join us as we celebrate PRIDE month! We are hosting a special service on June 4 at 4:00 pm.

Peace with Justice Sunday

Peace with Justice Sunday

On June 4th, SUMC will celebrate Peace with Justice Sunday. We are called to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as peacemakers. The United Methodist Church is committed to leading social transformation.

Help Us Celebrate PRIDE!

Help Us Celebrate PRIDE!

SUMC will participate in Pittsburgh Pride 2023 on June 2nd & 3rd and lift up our siblings and the fight for justice and equality within the LGBTQIA2S+ community during our 9:00 and 11:00 am worship services on June 4th. We will also celebrate our siblings with a special service that day at 4:00 pm.

Lift Every Voice and Sing

Lift Every Voice and Sing

A group of young men in Jacksonville, Florida, arranged to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday in 1900. My brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, and I decided to write a song to be sung at the exercises.

World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer

Everyone is invited to the 2023 World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 3, 1:00 pm, at St. Matthews AME Zion Church (Walnut & Thorn Streets) followed by tea and refreshments.

Foundations of Anti-Racism

Foundations of Anti-Racism

Join the Pittsburgh District Anti-Racism Team in a discussion-based study on how racism impacts our daily lives and what we can do to promote equity in our communities.

Benefit Concert for Ukraine

Benefit Concert for Ukraine

This evening at 7:00 pm at Sewickley UMC. The Sewickley Music Club & Nova Ukraine are raising funds for Ukraine.

Dinner and Discussion with Keegan Osinski

Dinner and Discussion with Keegan Osinski

On Saturday, October 22nd at 5:30 pm, join together for a fellowship dinner in Asbury Hall followed by a lecture with opportunity for Q&A with Keegan Osinski at Baldwin Community UMC

Pittsburgh District Antiracism Team

Pittsburgh District Antiracism Team

The Pittsburgh District Antiracism Team has several upcoming events that are open to everyone. If you are interested in learning more about any of these events, please contact Susie Moffett, a member of the antiracism team.

Peace with Justice Sunday

Peace with Justice Sunday

On June 12th, the United Methodist Church celebrates Peace with Justice Sunday. Donations are used to support efforts advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of local, national, and global programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

On May 21 from 6-8 pm at Mt. Lebanon UMC, Dr. Angelica Perez-Johnson, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for the Community College of Allegheny County, will lead a workshop about how to implement equity audits and act on the results.