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For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Announcements

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Worship
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Worship

The Contemporary Christmas Eve Service will be held at 5:00 pm, and the Traditional Service will be held at 7:30.

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Worship
Crochet and Knitting Circle
Outreach
Crochet and Knitting Circle
Outreach

The crochet and knitting circle is continuing their mission project of making prayer shawls (both traditionally masculine and feminine) for a local hospice.

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Outreach
Join The Cookie Team
Witness
Join The Cookie Team
Witness

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.

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Witness
New Members Class
Education
New Members Class
Education

There will be a new members class beginning on January 26th and ending on March 2nd.

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Education
Paul Taylor Anti-Racism Award Nominations Now Open
Witness
Paul Taylor Anti-Racism Award Nominations Now Open
Witness

The Pittsburgh Anti-Racism Team is pleased to open nominations for our 3rd Annual Paul Taylor Anti-Racism Award.

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Witness
Joint Sunday Services
Worship
Joint Sunday Services
Worship

There will be a joint service held at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 22, which will include our Christmas Pageant and be followed by the Breakfast for Baby Jesus. There will also be a joint service held on December 29 at 10:00 am.

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Worship
Updates from the Leadership Board
Leadership Board
Updates from the Leadership Board
Leadership Board

By the time you read this, the Leadership Board will have returned from our annual planning retreat.

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Leadership Board
Thanks Giving
Community, Outreach, Fellowship of the Cross
Thanks Giving
Community, Outreach, Fellowship of the Cross

There is much to be thankful for.

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Community, Outreach, Fellowship of the Cross
Longest Night Prayer Vigil
Witness
Longest Night Prayer Vigil
Witness

Join us on the longest night of the year to remember and honor those who have lost their lives to gun violence.

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Witness
Memorial to the Lost Victim’s Quilt
Witness
Memorial to the Lost Victim’s Quilt
Witness

SUMC is hosting the Memorial to the Lost Victim’s Quilt for the month of December.

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Witness

The Pastor’s Peace

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December 2024
Christmas
December 2024
Christmas

My daughter, who is only 9, just said the other day, it seems like time goes by “in like two seconds.” AKA super fast!

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Christmas
November 2024
November 2024

For my Pastor’s Peace this month, I have included my Pastor’s Report for the 2024 Church Conference year.

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October 2024
Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House
October 2024
Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House

For us, here at Sewickley UMC, October is the month where we will see the most visitors coming to our doorsteps and maybe even through our basement. Will it also be the month that we see the most people experience the love of Jesus, a change of heart, a forgiveness of sin, a desire to be in the presence of God?

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Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House

Sunset Prayers

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Sunset Prayer for October
Bill Utterback
Sunset Prayer for October
Bill Utterback

A presidential election is approaching. But as I try to summon the energy and imagination to pray into it, my heart keeps taking me in another direction.

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Bill Utterback
Sunset Prayer for September
Bill Utterback
Sunset Prayer for September
Bill Utterback

In thinking of Michael this week, I made an embarrassing realization. I never made an effort to see what Mike needed or if there was anything a Sunday school teacher could do to better engage with autistic children. I didn’t move to make myself more aware. Could I make my classroom more comfortable for him? Could I introduce activities that would serve his strengths and likes? Could I be more aware of his sensory triggers and the paths to restoring his peace?

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Bill Utterback
Sunset Prayer for August
Bill Utterback
Sunset Prayer for August
Bill Utterback

August begins with our “Seekers in Sneakers” vacation Bible school and moves quickly toward the first days of school.

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Bill Utterback

Newsletter

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December 2024 Newsletter
December 2024 Newsletter
November 2024 Newsletter
November 2024 Newsletter
October 2024 Newsletter
October 2024 Newsletter
September 2024 Newsletter
September 2024 Newsletter
August 2024 Newsletter
August 2024 Newsletter

Calendar

Photo Galleries

SUMC on Instagram

We're thrilled at our upcoming offerings but know it can be a lot to remember. Hopefully, this little "cheat sheet" will help all of us, even Santa! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
This December 21st, join us as we remember and honor those who have lost their lives to gun violence and the loved ones who continue to mourn them. Also present during this time will be the Memorial to the Lost Victims Quilt, which represents the 65
On December 22, we invite you to join us for the following activities: 🕊️ 10:00 AM -Christmas Pageant Join us to watch in awe and wonder as the story of the birth of Christ is brought to life. Actors aged 3 to 73 (and maybe a few years more) will g
We invite all to join us for our Christmas Eve services as a night of reflection and celebration. Please note we will have the following two services to honor the miracle of Christmas: 5:00 pm - Contemporary Service Candlelight 7:30 pm - Traditi

Leap of Faith on Instagram

Find us here tonight! We’re playing 7-9 @sewickleyquarter All the Christmas songs you can handle!
Dear Person Reading This, You are enough. Love, @leapoffaith.sumc and @sewickleyumc Thank you, Dan, for the reminder yesterday. #sewickley #sewickleyumc #contemporaryworship #contemporaryworshipband #leapoffaith #theriverrises
Just working on album #2? #leapoffaith #theriverrises #contemporaryworship #contemporaryworshipteam #sumc #sewickley #sewickleyumc
A lesson on Psalm 84. Our charge this week…. Find just one thing that brings you closer to God. Is it a song? Tell us what it is. And listen to it at least once each day for the next week. I’ll share some of the bands “clo
We released our first album! Check it out wherever you listen to music. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/leapoffaith1/the-river-rises 🎤 Thanks to @harrygiglio for the photo.