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Combined Service & Birthday Breakfast

Combined Service & Birthday Breakfast

There will be a combined worship service at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 21, which will include our Christmas Pageant and be followed by Breakfast for Baby Jesus.

Wanted—Gently Used Christmas Items

Wanted—Gently Used Christmas Items

If you are going to discard any of your gently used Christmas items, the UWF will be happy to have them for our 2026 Rummage Sale for Missions.

Light Up Night

Light Up Night

On Friday, December 5th, we will join in Sewickley’s Light Up Night by hosting live performances in our Sanctuary starting at 5:00 pm.

Christmas Toy Drive

Christmas Toy 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 14th from 1:00–3:00 pm. Enjoy a traditional tea service, festive fare, and the joyful sounds of the holidays as we gather in fellowship and love.

Youth Group 2025–26 Events

Youth Group 2025–26 Events

Our Youth Group has a lot of fun events planned this year! Get them on your family calendar now.

Unhanging of the Greens

Unhanging of the Greens

The Christmas season has been a time of beauty, joy, and togetherness throughout our church, but now it’s time for the “Unhanging of the Greens!” We’d love for you to join us as we carefully take down the decorations in the Sanctuary, Parlor, Simpson Room, and Hallways and pack them away for next year.

Thank You

Thank You

Many notes of thanks for what our church members are doing both within and outside our walls.

Joint Sunday Services

Joint Sunday Services

There will be a joint service held at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 22, which will include our Christmas Pageant and be followed by the Breakfast for Baby Jesus. There will also be a joint service held on December 29 at 10:00 am.

Staff Christmas Purse

Staff Christmas Purse

Each year during the Christmas season, we as a congregation have the opportunity to show our church staff our appreciation with a small gift.

Poinsettias for the Sanctuary

Poinsettias for the Sanctuary

Donations to help contribute to the live Christmas flower arrangements can be made by dedicating your offering as “Christmas Flowers” in the offering plate or through our Vanco eGiving portal.

Free Christmas Toy Store

Free Christmas Toy Store

Walking the Talk Charity is taking toy donations for their Free Christmas Toy Store which will be held here at the Church on December 14th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Volunteers are also needed.

Breakfast for Baby Jesus

Breakfast for Baby Jesus

Our annual Birthday Breakfast for Jesus will be December 22nd at 11:00 am after the joint service.