Wish Board

Wish Board

The Witness Committee and friends hosted a booth at Pittsburgh Pride for two days and asked visitors to write their wishes upon paper stars. We let them know we cared about the concerns they carry in their hearts, and they shared their hope—personal and global, heartfelt and humorous—with us. We gathered more than 100 stars on the first day and collected dozens more on the second day.

2023 Graduates

2023 Graduates

The Sewickley United Methodist Church will celebrate the Class of 2023 during the worship service on June 11. Best wishes to our graduates as they start a new chapter in their lives!

Prayer Stations

Prayer Stations

There was, for at least one morning, an energy, an intention, an attitude swirling in the SUMC sanctuary.

Thank You!

Thank You!

There have been many expressions of thanks this month from members of our church and our community.

The Sale has Ended—The Soup Pot is Empty

The Sale has Ended—The Soup Pot is Empty

By the time the sale was over, $27,276.52 was raised and applied to the loan principal, with an additional $4,603.51 from the sale going into the Capital Fund to help care for our church building.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

As we step into June, we find 38 shoeboxes wrapped in bright Christmas paper sitting on a table in one of our basement classrooms.

Stewardship: An Update

Stewardship: An Update

As previously mentioned, SUMC is in the early stage of planning a stewardship initiative.

What Does Wesley Say?

What Does Wesley Say?

Change is hard for most. Even small things, like changing dinner plans, cause us to pause, rethink, and act anew. God has big plans for his people, and he wants us to change.

Western PA Annual Conference

Western PA Annual Conference

When you hear the term “annual conference,” it could be referring to any one of three things. The annual conference is a regional body, an organizational unit, AND a yearly meeting.

Save the Date: Changemakers Lab Vacation Bible School

Save the Date: Changemakers Lab Vacation Bible School

We’re looking for changemakers—people who like to help others, improve the world, and think with their hearts—to attend our 2023 Community Vacation Bible School, sponsored jointly by Sewickley United Methodist, St. Matthews AME Zion, and St. Paul's Lutheran churches.

Kids’ Community Closet

Kids’ Community Closet

The Kids’ Community Closet “free-cycle” space at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is open 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays for everyone.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

The Sewickley Community Food Pantry is experiencing an increase in patrons needing food assistance.

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.

VBS Decorating Planning

VBS Decorating Planning

Anyone interested in helping create a plan for VBS decorations this year is invited to a meeting at Sewickley UMC on Thursday, June 8, at 7:00 pm, in the Simpson Room.

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.