Farewell Gathering for DS Deborah

Farewell Gathering for DS Deborah

The Pittsburgh District Superintendency Committee wants to honor and thank DS Deb. Please join us as we gather on Sunday, July 30, between 1:30 and 3:30 pm, for a cookout at Christ United Methodist Church.

Christmas in July

Christmas in July

On July 16, Sewickley UMC will celebrate Christmas in July during both worship services. We will have a tree in the sanctuary and share some Christmas music. The Fellowship of the Cross is encouraging our church family to bring some Operation Christmas Child gifts to place beneath the tree.

Safety & Security Ministry

Safety & Security Ministry

The Safety and Security Ministry at SUMC recommends the following protocol in the event of an emergency on site at the church.

Thank You!

Thank You!

SUMC has been very active in our community and connectionally around the world in the past month. Our generosity has been noticed, and we’ve received messages of thanks.

What Does Wesley Say?

What Does Wesley Say?

As a priest in the Church of England, John Wesley abandoned his church’s conventional ministry approaches and experimented with seven new practices. These seven practices can be used to improve our connections with the unchurched. Over the next several issues, I will introduce a summary of each and explore ways for us to practice these Wesleyan practices.

Changemakers Lab Wish List

Changemakers Lab Wish List

To help create our science-based VBS theme this year, we are in need of the following decorating supplies.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Mitch Hortert and Melchizedek Amago who were united in marriage on June 10th.

We are Looking for 3rd Graders!

We are Looking for 3rd Graders!

The Library Committee is in search of our children entering 3rd grade in the fall. We like to recognize those students with their own commemorative Bible.

Special Mission Recognition

Special Mission Recognition

The United Women in Faith (UWF, formerly United Methodist Women) presented Special Mission Recognition Pins to Bill Utterback, Susie Moffett and Lauren Lang at the contemporary service on June 18. Special donations were made to UWF mission projects in honor of Mr. Bill, Miss Susie, and Miss Lauren for their mission outreach work in the form of the podcasts they created. Thanks to their work creating and posting their podcasts on the internet, our church family has ventured into a mission field of countless viewers with entertaining, Christ-centered messages. Although the messages are primarily for children, they bring Jesus “alive” to people of all ages. The podcasts, entitled “I Hear Jesus,” may be found here.

Kids’ Community Closet

Kids’ Community Closet

The Kids’ Community Closet "free-cycle” space at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (616 Washington St, Sewickley) is open on Saturdays, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for everyone.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

The Sewickley Community Food Pantry is serving more people who need help with food. Contributions of non-perishable food items and paper products are always welcome.

Help Bring the VBS Changemakers Lab to Life!

Help Bring the VBS Changemakers Lab to Life!

On Thursday evenings, starting July 6th, we will be meeting in the basement to create the decorations that will transform the spaces for our upcoming Vacation Bible School kids.

Ladies Outing

Ladies Outing

Come have a lovely afternoon by joining the Ladies Group for lunch on Thursday, July 13th, at Narcisi Winery.

Nursery Attendant Needed!

Nursery Attendant Needed!

Help us to say goodbye and thank you to Laura Honeychurch. Sunday, June 17th, is her last day working in the nursery.

Special Called Church Conference

Special Called Church Conference

On Thursday, June 29th, we will be holding a Church Conference to vote on the adoption of the Simplified Accountable Structure. We will meet at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.