We have a new piano!

In January, our Leadership Board set some "God-Sized Goals," which includes growing our music ministry. We have been blessed to have the opportunity to acquire a Yamaha C5 Grand concert-level piano! It will support our worship experience and allow us to host community music events, such as a choral concert coming this August.

Ways to Donate

You may donate in the same ways you currently tithe.

  • Vanco App / Website

  • Cash/Check to the Office

  • You may donate any amount to our Tiered Recognition Program. All gifts are appreciated!

  • You may Sponsor-a-Key. If you wish to choose a specific note (such as F or B-Flat) please indicate in the memo/notes area. All keys are $70 each, except for lowest A and all C’s, which are $140 each. A poster in the sanctuary will show which keys have already been sponsored, or you may refer to the spreadsheet below.

The Need

  • Embody Our Vision

    • Be present in the community as a welcoming and growing Church

    • Live out the radical love of Jesus in vital ways

  • Invest in “God-sized goals” 

    • Cultivate opportunities for our Church, community, and beyond

  • Serve God by serving others through our music ministry

  • Host Community Music series—recitals, concerts

The Yamaha C5 Grand Piano

  • Pre-owned, concert-level instrument in pristine condition

    • Discounted to ~ $18k by local, woman-owned business

    • MSRP for brand new ~ $68k

  • Sized for the sanctuary and offers balanced voicing

  • Trusted Yamaha quality and includes a 5-year warranty

The Plan

  • Short-term financing from the general fund ~ $14k

  • Fundraise to offset the unbudgeted amount and maintenance ~ $15k

    • Tiered Recognition Program ~ $5k

    • Sponsor-a-Key Program ~ $6k

    • Benefit Concert ~ $1k

    • Grants ~ $3k 

  • Establish the Charles Wesley Music Foundation

    • A 501(c)(3) organization under SUMC, modeled after the St. Cecilia Music Fund at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon

    • Use to subsidize the music programs and investments at SUMC by providing greater access to grants and donation opportunities from the wider community

    • Begin fundraising for completion of organ restoration