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UMCOR DISASTER RELIEF CONTINUES

UMCOR DISASTER RELIEF CONTINUES

While the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 crisis, UMCOR continues to respond to natural disasters in the USA and around the world.

Lenten Fines 2021

Lenten Fines 2021

Did you turn in your fines? If not, it is not too late to support the many ministries of the Nyadire Connection. If you followed the calendar or simply want to donate to this worthwhile initiative, be sure to indicate Lenten Fines on your gift or on EasyTithe.

Devotional Items Wanted

Devotional Items Wanted

Red Bird Mission would welcome items such as Upper Room devotions, Guidepost magazines, and other, similar devotional items to include with their food boxes given to local families.

Center for Hope Dinner

Center for Hope Dinner

SUMC is providing 200 grab-n-go dinners for the patrons of the Center For Hope in Ambridge on Thursday, April 29.

Native American Sunday April 18th

Native American Sunday April 18th

United Methodism boasts 157 Native American congregations, and 53 of the 56 annual conferences have a Committee on Native American Ministries who resources, educates constituents about Native ministries, and distributes the annual conference Native American Ministries Sunday offering to Native ministries.

Collection for Women’s Center & Shelter

Collection for Women’s Center & Shelter

We are collecting individual servings of snacks for the Women’s Center and Shelter (crackers, cookies, nuts, breakfast bars, fruit snacks, individual cereals, granola bars, etc.).

Volunteers Needed – Migrant Children in Pittsburgh Area

Volunteers Needed – Migrant Children in Pittsburgh Area

Holy Family Institute has had a unique volunteer opportunity arise. They expect to receive 80 migrant children, ages 3-12, as part of the response to the crisis at the border. The Federal Government is working directly with Holy Family Institute to make the accommodations.

Family Promise to Re-open

Family Promise to Re-open

This Crafton based interfaith ministry assisting homeless families with children hopes to resume regular operation in June.

Thank You

Thank You

We’ve received a number of thank you letters from those our congregation has reached out to.

Lenten Fines 2020

Lenten Fines 2020

If you are following the calendars or simply want to donate to this worthwhile initiative, be sure to submit your fines with your regular giving (noting Lenten Fines) or through EasyTithe.

Food Bank Collection/Hours

Food Bank Collection/Hours

In order to facilitate the Easter Bags collection for the Sewickley Community Food Pantry, the Fourth Sunday collection will be suspended for March.

UMCOR Sunday (One Great Hour of Sharing) Offering –March 14th

UMCOR Sunday (One Great Hour of Sharing) Offering –March 14th

Life sometimes can be overwhelming—for many during humanitarian crises, UMCOR is there. The United Methodist Committee on Relief stands ready to respond when the needs arise and works continuously to improve conditions for people the world over.

Bethany House Academy Re-Opens! Help Is Needed.

Bethany House Academy Re-Opens! Help Is Needed.

BHA has been relocated to the church next door that once housed the Church of Our Savior congregation. Tutoring is the focus at this time, as many children have had little instruction since March due to the many challenges of COVID era schooling. School supplies are needed. During February and March, SUMC will accept donations