On January 18, SUMC will join in observing Human Relations Day, which acknowledges the right of all God’s children to reach their potential.
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To start the new year, the Food Pantry is requesting pancake mix, syrup, boxes with sleeves of Ritz-like or graham crackers, side-dish packages (e.g., Knorr rice/pasta products), pasta sauce, shelf-stable grated cheese, salad dressings, spices, and condiments.
Thanks to you, 27 children will receive gifts this Christmas.
Please join us Sunday, December 13 at 10:00 am, in between worship services, to help wrap the gifts that were graciously donated for the children in the Kidcelerate program.
On December 14th, SUMC will take a special collection for the UMC Western Pennsylvania Conference’s Doors to Hope / Red Stocking programs.
We continue our tradition of collecting Christmas gifts and new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks for the children and youth at Kidcelerate.
The Sewickley Food Pantry thanks everyone who contributed to the Thanksgiving food drive.
Walking the Talk Charity is taking toy donations for their free Christmas Toy Store, which will be held here at SUMC on December 13th from 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
Volunteer slots for the December Home Goods Closet are now open, and we’d love your help, especially in that early morning slot.
To help patrons of the Food Pantry prepare Thanksgiving dinner, Outreach is inviting you to fill a grocery bag or box with nonperishable items traditionally used at Thanksgiving.
On Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00–10:30 am, SUMC volunteers will distribute fresh produce to residents of Northview Heights (NVH).
The Home Goods Community Closet has had a steady flow of persons in need. It will be open to the public every first Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
If you would like to donate, please look at the list for our most needed items, or check out our Amazon Wishlist at Amazon.com for more.
This October, the Food Pantry is in need of cooking oil, pancake mix, cake mix, beef soups, broths, sugar, Boost nutrition drinks, sleeves of crackers like Ritz or saltines, and small jars of mayo.
As school gears back up again, we want to share the great news of the final number from our collection for Blessings in a Backpack.
This September, the Food Pantry is in need of white rice, soups other than chicken noodle, cans of Chef Boyardee pastas, canned mandarin oranges, canned pineapple, oatmeal packets, corn muffin mixes, pasta sauce, canned chicken, and dry mix packets of rice/pasta side dishes.
Thank you so much for all who helped support and volunteered for the Pupusa Party!
The Leadership Board is organizing a fundraiser to support Casa San Jose’s legal team, which helps to free detained immigrants in our region.
The Mission Barn’s mortgage may have gone up in smoke, but the helping spirit is still burning within the Shenango Township-based agency.
Help children start the school year with healthy breakfasts.