Welcome to SUMC
Welcome to SUMC
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1
Pumpkin Brigade, 2015
The Sewickley United Methodist Church has historically been known as “The Church with Time for You.”
It is always the right time to “love God with all of our hearts, and with all of our souls, and with all of our minds, and our neighbors as ourselves.” (Matthew 22: 37 & 39) As we seek to be faithful to Jesus’ two ‘Great Commandments,’ we celebrate human diversity and all persons as children of God. Our church adamantly and enthusiastically welcomes persons of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities (the entire LGBQT community), family configuration, economic conditions, marital status, and mental or physical abilities to attend, join and participate fully in the life of our congregation. We celebrate “Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.” We have time for you, and there is a place for you.
Sewickley United Methodist Church offers ministries to people of all ages, from preschool age to senior adults. Currently, we offer two worship opportunities each Sunday morning: a contemporary service at 9:00 a.m. and a traditional service at 11:00 a.m.
The best way to learn about us is to peruse our website and come join us for worship. We would love to get to know you. You are invited to come as you are, and wherever you are on your faith journey, and we will travel that road together.
The Sewickley United Methodist Church is “The Church With Time For You!”
Mission & Beliefs
Mission & Beliefs
Vision
Be present in the community as a welcoming and growing church, living out the radical love of Jesus.
Mission
Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Core Values
Inclusion
We believe in the sacred worth of all people. Therefore, we welcome, want, and value all persons, regardless of age, race, ethnic and religious background, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation/expression, immigration status, and disability.
Faith in Action
We believe in the sanctity of Scripture as the inspired word of God. We don’t interpret it literally but through the Holy Spirit who is active and still speaking within the world today. Therefore, we pursue peace and justice for the marginalized and underserved by giving our time, talents, and resources.
Community
We believe that God intends for us to live and work together. Therefore, we seek opportunities to serve and engage others with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Sewickley UMC
337 Broad Street
Sewickley, PA, 15143
United States
412.741.9430
Office Hours
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Contact Us
Messages will be directed to the church admin, Elizabeth Powell, and Pastor Hannah.
Communication Card
Communication Card
If you would like to request contact from our pastor, update your contact information, or submit a prayer request, please fill out our communication card.
If you would like to provide information to, or request action from our Leadership Board, we have a form for that.
Meet the Staff
Meet the Staff
Hannah Loughman – Pastor
Hannah Loughman was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.A., and she received her Master of Divinity degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Intermittent with church work, Hannah was a TSS (Therapeutic Staff Support) in the home for kids with Autism. She also worked in the private school setting with kids with severe degrees of low functioning Autism.
Hannah did an internship at Creekside UMC, was placed by extension of the D.S. at Uniontown and Bowdertown UMC in Indiana District, has been appointed to Homewood UMC on the Butler District, Houston and Bridgeville UMCs in the Washington District, and most recently Butler First UMC. She also served as the Director of Christian Education at Smithfield UCC. She has served on the WPAUMC Way Forward task force.
Hannah has a passion for addiction recovery, small group life, creating safe spaces for all people to worship and grow, and engaging the community.
She and her husband Todd Loughman have three children. Hannah enjoys exploring new cultures and new places. Together, they love to travel, hike in the woods, visit community festivals, and spend time with their family.
Erik Kolodziej – Music Minister
Erik is a musician, educator, and minister. He has been actively involved in music ministry for over 25 years. His journey began as a student with Spiritan Campus Ministry at Duquesne University and continues there today. Prior to coming to SUMC, Erik served as Worship Leader at Franklin Park Baptist Church. He is a 22-year veteran music educator and, for the past 18 years, has been spreading the love and joy of music at Edgeworth Elementary. He plays piano, organ, trumpet, and sings. In addition to his love of music, he resides with his husband, Chad, in North Fayette Township with their two beloved Labradors, Texas and Georgia.
