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Confirmation Classes

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes for youth in grades 6–12, are set to begin Sunday, March 9th, at noon in the Simpson Room.

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes for youth in grades 6–12 are set to begin Sunday, March 9th, at noon in the Simpson Room.

Education Committee

Education Committee

We are excited to invite kids and youth to participate in our special Mother’s Day service on May 11.

2025 Spiritual Retreat

2025 Spiritual Retreat

It is not too early to plan on attending a 2025 spiritual retreat at Olmsted Manor.

Thank You

Thank You

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

Ministry Updates

Ministry Updates

Keeping you up to date on what our ministries have been doing and what they are planning to do in 2025.

New Members Class

New Members Class

There will be a new members class beginning on January 26th and ending on March 2nd.

Seekers in Sneakers

Seekers in Sneakers

Here’s what happened at our “Seekers in Sneakers” vacation Bible school in August.

Welcome Back to School!

Welcome Back to School!

Starting on September 8th, Children’s Church and Youth Group will be back underway. We are looking for additional volunteers who are interested in being a second volunteer in the Nursery, with Children’s Church, Fellowship of the Cross, or Youth Group.

Christian Education Sunday

Christian Education Sunday

On Sunday, September 15th, there will be a special offering received for the purpose of supporting the educational ministries of the Western PA Conference, which include training, resources, and laity scholarships.

3rd Grade Bibles

3rd Grade Bibles

This Sunday, September 8, the Library Committee and SUMC family will recognize our 3rd graders with Bibles.

Back to School Lawn Party!

Back to School Lawn Party!

Children and youth (preschool through high school) are invited to join the Education team for a “Back to School” party on the church lawn between services (10:00 am) on August 25th.

Thank You!

Thank You!

The Children’s Ministry team would like to thank everyone who has helped us engage with the children through the summer.

Children’s Church

Children’s Church

Children’s Church, during the 11:00 am service, is looking for 1-2 adult leaders and 1-2 assistants, each serving once a month.

Vacation Bible School Wish List

Vacation Bible School Wish List

As we draw closer to our Vacation Bible School week in August, the “Seekers in Sneakers” team has added some new items to our wish list. Here are a few things we would like to borrow from church family.

Pre-VBS Party

Pre-VBS Party

All the children are invited to join us Sunday (July 14) on the SUMC lawn at 10:00 am (between services) for a pre-VBS party.

Latino Community Ministry

Latino Community Ministry

Starting Friday, August 16th, we will be gathering with our neighbors from the Latino Community for a time of food, fellowship, and education.

We are looking for 3rd graders!

We are looking for 3rd graders!

The Library Committee is in search of our children entering 3rd grade in the fall. We like to recognize those students with their own commemorative Bible.

Summer Growth Group and Spiritual Development Opportunities

Summer Growth Group and Spiritual Development Opportunities

We have three new growth groups starting this month. The Bible’s YES to Same-Sex Marriage begins June 4th. Cultural Diversity Training happens June 13th in preparation for our English as a Second Language course, and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship kicks off June 17th.