Community Martin Luther King, Jr., Service on January 18 hosted at Sewickley UMC. More information to come.
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Join us on December 16 at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary as we partner with CeaseFirePA to raise awareness of gun violence, comfort those who have been impacted by it, and take tangible steps forward toward change. All are welcome!
A service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh, 5401 Centre Avenue, on November 23, 2025, at 11:00 am.
The Lay Servant Ministry Team of the Pittsburgh District invites you to a special retreat at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, November 21–23, 2025.
As we continue to care for the Immigration Community, a member of Casa San Jose will be leading a “Know Your Rights” training in the Simpson room on Monday, June 2nd, at 6:30 p.m.
This Tuesday, March 25, our Witness Committee will be holding a Community Prayer Gathering regarding how governmental policies are affecting immigration. We will be gathering in the front lawn of the church at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, March 22, 12:00–2:00 pm
Sewickley has a vibrant Black History that is often unknown. Join us as we visit the many sites that are part of this often overlooked History of Sewickley.
I would like to thank the Witness Committee and everyone (I counted 37) who attended the “Community Prayer Gathering: Racial Justice” event on the church lawn.
Join community members on the steps of Sewickley United Methodist Church on February 25th at 7:00 pm to lament racial injustice, heal our differences, repent of our own complicity, reconcile with those who are different from us, hope for a brighter future, and liberate ourselves from the shackles of racism.
On February 25th we will gather from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, starting on the front lawn for a time of communal prayer and then transitioning into the Simpson Room for refreshments and further conversation about how we can engage in Anti-Racism work.
Join us on the longest night of the year to remember and honor those who have lost their lives to gun violence.
SUMC is hosting the Memorial to the Lost Victim’s Quilt for the month of December.
Join us as we join SJP-Pitt, Students for Justice in Palestine, on Monday, October 7th at 5:30 pm at Schenley Park.
SUMC will observe Disability Awareness Sunday on August 18th.
We are participating in the Pittsburgh Pride Fest by hosting a table at the festival on the Northside on May 30 and 31st, as well as the parade on June 1st.
A 4-week mini-series that will expand your understanding of what it means to be an anti-racist and learn how you can work towards a more just and loving church and community. Classes meet once a week.
Join us on January 14th as we recognize and remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the work that he did alongside so many others.
SUMC will observe Disability Awareness Sunday on August 20th.
The Sewickley Community Center will host a Juneteenth Festival on June 17 from noon to 5pm.
Sewickley UMC, First UMC, and the Reconciling Ministries Network are working together to have a presence at the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023 Festival on June 2-3.