Concert of Peace

Concert of Peace

Pittsburgh Peace is Possible Coalition is hosting an interfaith peace concert on October 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm at First UMC to celebrate the International Day of Peace, recognized on September 21st.

Pittsburgh District Lay Servant Ministries School

Pittsburgh District Lay Servant Ministries School

The Fall 2023 Pittsburgh District Lay Servant Ministry School is pleased to be offering classes to help laity respond to their personal call in ministry and the life of the church.

What does Wesley Say?

What does Wesley Say?

This month, we will continue to explore John Wesley’s seven ways to share faith and explore how we can practice these Wesleyan practices.

Being a Changemaker & Making Space for Others

Being a Changemaker & Making Space for Others

Maya and I didn’t want Vacation Bible School to end. “Why can’t we come back on Friday?” she asked multiple times. I wanted one more opportunity to talk with all of the children.

OCC Packing Party! You’re invited!

OCC Packing Party! You’re invited!

The Fellowship of the Cross is hosting its annual Operation Christmas Child packing party on September 24 in the Sewickley UMC basement classrooms.

Here Come the Pumpkins for Our 22nd Year

Here Come the Pumpkins for Our 22nd Year

The PUMPKINS are scheduled to arrive on September 30 at 9:00 am, and we need YOU to help unload this precious orange cargo. The more people we have, the faster the truck gets unloaded.

Safety Ministry News — Air Horns

Safety Ministry News — Air Horns

In the event an immediate evacuation is necessary from the building, you can notify people using the Air Horns we have in place.

A Congregational Giving Update

A Congregational Giving Update

We ask that those who are financially able to, prayerfully consider increasing your giving or to give a one time gift to help close the gap.

Thank You!

Thank You!

Words of thanks from our members.

Save the Date

Save the Date

Come to the Annual Hayride & Bonfire on Saturday, October 14, at Sandy & Bill Kuriger’s home, 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Pop-Up Free Shop

Pop-Up Free Shop

What if some of the unsold items from the Rummage Sales for Missions were taken to Northview Heights and
made available for free to the residents?

Cookie Walk

Cookie Walk

The annual Cookie Walk will be November 18th.

Join the Cookie Team

Join the Cookie Team

The Witness Committee is hoping to grow our “cookie team” to provide snacks, once a month, for the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held in our building.

Join Our Prayer Group

Join Our Prayer Group

Everyone in the Sewickley UMC church family is invited to participate in our monthly prayer gatherings, held at 10:00 am on the second Wednesday of each month in the parlor.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

Our September focus for the Sewickley Community Food Pantry is Italian-themed foods.

Mignon McVicker Emmert

Mignon McVicker Emmert

Mignon McVicker Emmert passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky, where she had lived since 2009. She was a month shy of being 102.

Maui Wildfire Relief

Maui Wildfire Relief

UMCOR has issued an initial grant for emergency supplies to help survivors recover belongings.

Fall 2023 Pittsburgh District Lay Servant Ministry School

Fall 2023 Pittsburgh District Lay Servant Ministry School

The Fall 2023 Pittsburgh District Lay Servant Ministry School is offering the classes listed below to help laity respond to their personal call in ministry and the life of the church. Each class is being held on different dates, allowing you to take more than one class if you wish. All classes, except From Your Heart to Theirs, have the option of attending in person, hybrid, or online. There is a $15 fee per class, plus you need to purchase the class book(s). This flyer has more information, or check with the office. You may register here or through the flyer.

  • The BASIC Course

  • From Your Heart to Theirs

  • Leading Worship

  • Fear of the Other

It’s a Celebration!

It’s a Celebration!

Join us at 10:00 am on September 3 in the Simpson Room to send Pam Honeychurch off with many well-wishes and lots of love!