Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

As we moved through early Spring, through April and May, empty shoe boxes kept appearing. We found some in the collection boxes, and some on the ledge above the stairway. Happens every year.

Piano Fundraiser

Piano Fundraiser

Our Piano Fundraiser has kicked off! The new Yamaha C5 Grand Piano is adding beautiful melodies to our services and is an integral part of growing our music ministry and church.

Ladies Outing

Ladies Outing

Come have a lovely afternoon by joining the Ladies Group for lunch on Thursday, July 25th, at Narcisi’s Winery.

Father’s Day Collection

Father’s Day Collection

In honor of the men in our congregation, we will be collecting socks and underwear (new, not used please!) to give to a men’s shelter in Pittsburgh.

Summer Growth Group and Spiritual Development Opportunities

Summer Growth Group and Spiritual Development Opportunities

We have three new growth groups starting this month. The Bible’s YES to Same-Sex Marriage begins June 4th. Cultural Diversity Training happens June 13th in preparation for our English as a Second Language course, and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship kicks off June 17th.

Northside Food Pantry

Northside Food Pantry

On Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 – 10:30 am, SUMC’s Outreach Committee will provide volunteers for the weekly produce distribution in Northview Heights.

Pittsburgh Pride

Pittsburgh Pride

Would you like to march in the Pittsburgh Pride Parade on June 1st to celebrate the inclusive love of Jesus?

Crochet and Knitting Circle

Crochet and Knitting Circle

The crochet/knitting group is excited to announce a new mission project of making prayer shawls (both traditionally masculine and feminine) for a local Hospice.

Rummage Sale Thanks

Rummage Sale Thanks

United Women in Faith (UWF) women thank all of you who made our Spring Rummage Sale for Missions a huge success.

FOTC Collection

FOTC Collection

Fellowship of the Cross will be collecting coloring books and crayons, puzzle books, and activity books for hospitalized children at Heritage Valley Sewickley.

Bi-Annual Safe Sanctuary Training

Bi-Annual Safe Sanctuary Training

Bi-Annual Safe Sanctuary Training will be held on June 22nd and/or July 20th. Both days will be from 10:00 am until noon.

Updates from the Leadership Board

Updates from the Leadership Board

A physicist, a lobbyist, a financial services chairman, a construction contractor, an associate director, a church administrator, a pastor, an insurance claims professional, and a federal civil servant walk into a library.

Thank You!

Thank You!

Thanks for FOTC donations and a special birthday wish.

VBS

VBS

Look for Vacation Bible School registration info in early May. Online registration is available on the SUMC website.

SUMC Pride Service

SUMC Pride Service

During both worship services on June 2nd, we will give glory to God for the beautiful, diverse ways in which God has created us.

Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

We’re looking for a few volunteers (and their pets) to participate in a future social post!