New Member Classes

New Member Classes

Beginning August 13, we will be holding New Member classes.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

On Sunday, May 28, we will observe Memorial Day, a time in which we remember fallen heroes who faithfully served our country in its 247-year history.

Children’s Church Flower Planting

Children’s Church Flower Planting

Sunday, May 21st, will be the final morning of the 2022-2023 Children's Church school year. Following tradition, the children will be planting flowers around the church during their time together during the 9:00 and 11:00 am services.

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.

Ring the Bells for Memorial Day Weekend

Ring the Bells for Memorial Day Weekend

The Clocktower Ringers will be performing at the Coast Guard Station on Saturday, May 27th, as well as in the 130th Annual Sewickley Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29th.

Annual Shoe Drive Returns

Annual Shoe Drive Returns

Sewickley UMC will collect new and gently used, CLEAN shoes (pairs only) from now until June 11th.

Mission Barn Help

Mission Barn Help

The Mission Barn is moving supplies to a satellite site in the Pittsburgh District and needs volunteers to help unload buckets and boxes into Greenstone UMC on Monday, May 15, between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.

Walking Tacos

Walking Tacos

On Saturday, May 13, enjoy Sewickley’s expanded May Mart.

Rummage Sale for Missions

Rummage Sale for Missions

The UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH (UWF) will hold its Sale for Missions on Friday, May 12, 1:00 - 7:00 pm and on Saturday, May 13, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Children’s Church

Children’s Church

The Children’s Church, May 14, 11:00 am service will be cancelled so that our children can be with their mothers and celebrate in a special way (shhhhh)!

The Upper Room

The Upper Room

Did you know that we have devotional booklets available to you on a table in the back of the sanctuary, as well as a table just inside door #6?

Thank You!

Thank You!

Notes of thanks from our members and community.

From Laura Powell, Your Congregational Leader

From Laura Powell, Your Congregational Leader

Are you worried about the disaffiliation happening in our denomination? Are you thinking about our potential change to a SAS model – Simplified, Accountable Structure for SUMC? Is there something during worship service that you desire to add or change? Other? Please let me know.

Safety Ministry News

Safety Ministry News

In the event of an immediate evacuation, on any Sunday, please follow the instructions of the Guardian on duty or follow your instincts, and exit the building as quickly and safely as possible.

What is a Changemaker?

What is a Changemaker?

The young people in the Fellowship of the Cross, anticipating Vacation Bible School, posted that question on a bulletin board in the Simpson Room. The responses they’ve found pinned to the board are inspiring.

The Power of a Simple Gift

The Power of a Simple Gift

Elizabeth Groff is the child we think of as we pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. She is the child who drives us to shop and share and pray through every OCC campaign.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

Donations may be placed in the grocery carts in the hallway by the library and by the sanctuary entrance in the Narthex.

SAS: Simplified Accountable Structure Town Hall

SAS: Simplified Accountable Structure Town Hall

Join the SAS Communications team for a light lunch on May 7th following the 11:00 am traditional service. During our lunch, we will look over the guiding principles that would govern the Leadership Board and take a peek at the new suggested administrative structure in graph form.