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Collection for Women’s Center & Shelter

Collection for Women’s Center & Shelter

We are collecting individual servings of snacks for the Women’s Center and Shelter (crackers, cookies, nuts, breakfast bars, fruit snacks, individual cereals, granola bars, etc.).

Volunteers Needed – Migrant Children in Pittsburgh Area

Volunteers Needed – Migrant Children in Pittsburgh Area

Holy Family Institute has had a unique volunteer opportunity arise. They expect to receive 80 migrant children, ages 3-12, as part of the response to the crisis at the border. The Federal Government is working directly with Holy Family Institute to make the accommodations.

Family Promise to Re-open

Family Promise to Re-open

This Crafton based interfaith ministry assisting homeless families with children hopes to resume regular operation in June.

Thank You

Thank You

We’ve received a number of thank you letters from those our congregation has reached out to.

Lenten Fines 2020

Lenten Fines 2020

If you are following the calendars or simply want to donate to this worthwhile initiative, be sure to submit your fines with your regular giving (noting Lenten Fines) or through EasyTithe.

Food Bank Collection/Hours

Food Bank Collection/Hours

In order to facilitate the Easter Bags collection for the Sewickley Community Food Pantry, the Fourth Sunday collection will be suspended for March.

UMCOR Sunday (One Great Hour of Sharing) Offering –March 14th

UMCOR Sunday (One Great Hour of Sharing) Offering –March 14th

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.

Bethany House Academy Re-Opens! Help Is Needed.

Bethany House Academy Re-Opens! Help Is Needed.

BHA has been relocated to the church next door that once housed the Church of Our Savior congregation. Tutoring is the focus at this time, as many children have had little instruction since March due to the many challenges of COVID era schooling. School supplies are needed. During February and March, SUMC will accept donations

Easter Food Bags for Sewickley Community Food Pantry

Easter Food Bags for Sewickley Community Food Pantry

Sewickley UMC is collecting Easter Bags for the food pantry. In addition, SUMC is accepting cash donations in order to provide each family with a Giant Eagle gift card, with which the family may purchase perishable items such as ham and eggs.

Fourth Sunday Food Pantry

Fourth Sunday Food Pantry

For February, some extras for the kitchen are in order. Cooking oil, shortening, salt, pepper, sugar, sweeteners, and creamer perhaps?

Disability Awareness Sunday – February 21st

Disability Awareness Sunday – February 21st

This special offering helps promote awareness issues and supports Western PA Conference ministries that provide opportunities for fuller inclusion of people with disabilities.

Lenten Fines Calendar for the Nyadire Connection (TNC)

Lenten Fines Calendar for the Nyadire Connection (TNC)

This year, there will be weekly calendars highlighting different aspects of this Zimbabwe ministry based in
Pittsburgh. The Lenten Fines calendar helps us recognize the things we take for granted. The fines will go to support the Nyadire UM Mission.

Thank You!

Thank You!

We received thanks for many showings of love from our congregation in the past month.

Bethany House Academy Re-Opens – Help is Needed!

Bethany House Academy Re-Opens – Help is Needed!

BHA has been relocated to the church next door that once housed the Church of Our Savior congregation. Tutoring is the focus at this time, as many children have had little instruction since March due to the many challenges of COVID-era schooling. School supplies are needed.