Due to following the CDC recommendations for all of our health and safety protocols, we must reinstate some of our COVID precautions until our county returns to a low or medium risk category.
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Per CDC guidelines, wearing masks in public places is no longer required, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, at the guidance of the CDC and the Bishop’s office, mask wearing is optional when attending worship and other functions at Sewickley UMC.
In December, on 3 separate days, as a small token of appreciation, SUMC will be providing meals for the hospital staff treating COVID patients at Sewickley Valley Hospital.
As we continue to care for the most vulnerable in our midst, it is recommended that you wear a mask to church once again.
On June 28th, the mask mandate was lifted in PA. Since we have been following the CDC recommendations and the Bishop’s Office, we also are lifting our mask requirement. However, this does not mean we stop caring about the health of those around us.
If you wish to attend in-person worship, there is no longer the need to make reservations.
While the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 crisis, UMCOR continues to respond to natural disasters in the USA and around the world.
Everyone 16 & older is now able to get the COVID Vaccine in PA. Here are some sources for scheduling.
Join us this Sunday at 7:50 pm at the corner of the church, outside, next to the flowers which Bill takes such good care of, so we are prepared at 7:56 pm for our sunset prayer over Bill.
We have returned to our regular worship schedule, with both 9:00 am contemporary and 11:00 am traditional services.
Even as more doses are available, some might still need help to find an appointment.
Life sometimes can be overwhelming—for many during humanitarian crises, UMCOR is there. The United Methodist Committee on Relief stands ready to respond when the needs arise and works continuously to improve conditions for people the world over.
The sanctuary is open to receive 50 people to be present during the 10 am service. Click here to RSVP for the 2/28 contemporary service or call the office. You will be notified if you are among the 50 people who are able to attend.
Beginning February 21st, the sanctuary will be open to receive 50 people to be present during the service. You may click here to indicate your interest in attending.
Beginning February 21st, the sanctuary will be open to receive 50 people to be present during the service. Reservations will be taken beginning 10 days prior to the Sunday for in-person worship.
SUMC delivered 60 grab and go meals to the COVID and ICU units’ nurses at Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital on January 15th, 19th, and 21st. Those 180 meals would not have been possible without funding from Miracle Sunday and community partners.
Our outreach ministry to the nurses treating COVID patients at the Sewickley Valley Hospital moves into phase 2.
The SUMC congregation, with help from some community members, provided 78 coats, along with some cold weather accessories, for the City of Pittsburgh Police distribution in Northview Heights Housing. Additionally, gifts were purchased for 20 residents of The Bradley Center. Lastly, SUMC, along with community partners, provided bagged meals on December 21st and 23rd to the nurses of the Heritage Valley Sewickley COVID and ICU units.
The Christmas Eve service will be online at 4 pm on December 24. The current restrictions don’t allow us to gather to worship in person. However, you may join your church family as we carol for the community from the church lawn at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. Dress festively, and wear a mask. We will socially distance and sing for about 20 minutes.
During Christmas Week, on 2 separate days, as a small token of appreciation, SUMC will be providing meals for the nursing staff treating COVID patients at Sewickley Valley Hospital, which like many hospitals is overwhelmed with COVID patients. THIS IS HOW YOU CAN HELP!!