Mini Mission U

Mini Mission U

The UWF, in cooperation with the Western Pennsylvania Conference, will host a “Mini Mission U” educational event at Olmsted Manor on March 16–18.

World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer

Sewickley’s 2025 World Day of Prayer service will be held on the first Friday in March—March 7—at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 616 Washington Street, at 1:00 PM. Please save the date, and make plans to attend.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Our Ecumenical Lenten Services will begin here at SUMC on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00 pm.

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes for youth in grades 6–12, are set to begin Sunday, March 9th, at noon in the Simpson Room.

Community Prayer Gathering: Black Lives Matter

Community Prayer Gathering: Black Lives Matter

On February 25th we will gather from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, starting on the front lawn for a time of communal prayer and then transitioning into the Simpson Room for refreshments and further conversation about how we can engage in Anti-Racism work.

29 Ways You Can Participate in Black History Month

29 Ways You Can Participate in Black History Month

No matter your heritage, culture, or racial background, Black history is EVERYONE’s story. Here are 29 ways you, your family, and your congregation can celebrate and participate in Black History Month.

Restore Training

Restore Training

We’re excited to share that Violence Prevention Network USA will be hosting another in-person RESTORE training cohort from March 3–7, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes for youth in grades 6–12 are set to begin Sunday, March 9th, at noon in the Simpson Room.

Witness Committee

Witness Committee

I would like to invite everyone to our first committee meeting of 2025 on February 5th at 6:00 pm in the Simpson Room at the church.

Treasurer Transition at SUMC

Treasurer Transition at SUMC

SUMC is currently in a transition period regarding the treasurer’s position. We are in the process of hiring a part-time treasurer, and during this time, Chad Wolfe will be serving as the interim treasurer.

Notes from your Lay Leader

Notes from your Lay Leader

Please remember my invitation for you to join the Prayer Group members on February 12th, at 10:00 AM in the Parlor, for a time of prayer.

Patton Library News

Patton Library News

We made our final selection for the new flooring. You are welcome to take a peek at the sample on the floor. 

Town Hall Meeting Rescheduled

Town Hall Meeting Rescheduled

The Town Hall Meeting set for this weekend has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Once it is scheduled, it will be listed in the announcements. Stay tuned!

Pancake Breakfast Rescheduled

Pancake Breakfast Rescheduled

Our sister church, St. Matthews AME Zion, has had to postpone their all-you-can-eat breakfast until Saturday, February 22nd. It will then run each Saturday thru March 22nd. The breakfast hours will be from 8:00 am until noon. 

Education Committee

Education Committee

We are excited to invite kids and youth to participate in our special Mother’s Day service on May 11.

United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith

All are invited to attend the February meeting of the UWF. Please note the date has changed to February 9th.