SUMC’s New Neurodiversity Support Ministry

SUMC’s New Neurodiversity Support Ministry

Stay tuned for opportunities to grow your own awareness of neurodiversity needs, as well as opportunities to support and welcome all who join us for worship and fellowship.

5th Benefit Concert for Ukraine

5th Benefit Concert for Ukraine

Please join us on Wednesday, December 17th, at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary to enjoy solo and chamber performances by musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Trans Day of Remembrance Service

Trans Day of Remembrance Service

A service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh, 5401 Centre Avenue, on November 23, 2025, at 11:00 am.

New Men’s Ministry

New Men’s Ministry

Men Together will be a Saturday morning gathering from 9:00 to 10:15 am, rooted and grounded in our relationship with Jesus and one another.

Holiday High Tea

Holiday High Tea

Join us for an afternoon of tea, treats, and live Christmas music by the Perfect Fifth Brass Quintet at SUMC’s Holiday High Tea on December 7th from 1:00–3:00 pm.

Join Us for an Advent Devotional!

Join Us for an Advent Devotional!

Beginning Tuesday, November 25th, we will gather in the Simpson Room at 6:00 pm to go through this year’s Advent study, What Do You Fear?

Christmas Pageant!

Christmas Pageant!

We will hold the pageant on December 21st at our 10:00 am Combined Worship Service, with a Breakfast for Jesus to follow.

Introducing Our BROADcast Concert Series!

Introducing Our BROADcast Concert Series!

We hope you’ll join us for an intimate afternoon concert with two of Pittsburgh’s premier musicians—pianist Ellen Fast and soprano Charlene Canty—as they present Women’s Voices: Music of Ned Rorem and Florence Price on Sunday, November 16th, at 3:00 pm.

Decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas

Decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas

Join us on Saturday, November 23, from 12:00–6:00 pm as we turn the sanctuary into a sparkling winter wonderland for Advent and Christmas.

Cookie Walk

Cookie Walk

The Cookie Walk will be held on November 22 from 9:00–11:00 am. Fill a pie box for $28.

Patton Library News

Patton Library News

A Book Review by Sandra Lane on Pastrix by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Care Packages for College Kids

Care Packages for College Kids

It’s “care package” time for our SUMC college students, and we want your leftover Halloween candy! The Fellowship of the Cross, through the support of the SUMC family, sends care packages to college students in early December as they study for final exams.

Home Goods Closet

Home Goods Closet

Volunteer slots for the December Home Goods Closet are now open, and we’d love your help, especially in that early morning slot.

Neurodivergence Support Ministry

Neurodivergence Support Ministry

SUMC is very excited to announce the launch of a Neurodivergence Support Ministry dedicated to creating an environment where individuals with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodiversities feel truly welcome, comfortable, and valued.

Northview Heights Food Distribution

Northview Heights Food Distribution

On Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00–10:30 am, SUMC volunteers will distribute fresh produce to residents of Northview Heights (NVH).

Ornaments 4 Orphans

Ornaments 4 Orphans

The Fellowship of the Cross youth will once again be selling handmade Christmas decorations, including ornaments, nativity sets, jewelry, and stocking stuffers from Ornaments 4 Orphans. Stop by and visit us before, between, and after our Sunday worship services beginning November 9.