SUMC is an active church in our local community and in missions around the world. Here’s what’s going on.
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Throughout January, we will continue to assemble snack packs for children who participate in learning programs at The Bridge/Hub in Northview Heights and blessing bags for the homeless who are served by the Daily Bread ministry on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
Human Relations Day is a denomination-wide Special Sunday designed to celebrate and raise awareness to further the development of better human relations by involving congregations in community and youth outreach.
Thank you for the outpouring of generosity during the Christmas season as we collected items and asked people to shop for children!
The funeral service for Lyric Keys and Jack Wylde Lightner is planned for Wednesday, December 21, at 11 am, followed by a luncheon in the Simpson Room.
Notes of thanks for all those little ways we share God’s love.
Laity and clergy are invited, Jan. 24, 9 am – 4 pm, to build skills to recognize, respond to, and support someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Are you compassionate? A good listener? Spiritual care volunteers are needed to visit inpatients of Allegheny Health Network’s palliative care division.
Thank you so much for your support and donations to the National Kidney Foundation!
We will be assembling more food bags for children who participate in learning programs at The Bridge/Hub in Northview Heights and blessing bags for the homeless who are served by the Daily Bread ministry on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
Next Sunday’s Special Offering will be divided between Doors to Hope and Red Stockings.
Looking ahead, the Outreach Committee will provide Angel Tree wish tags for children and teens who are in residential mental health treatment at the Bradley Center, located in Robinson Township. As you plan your holiday spending, please keep those children in mind.
If you or someone you know would like to receive gifts through NHCO’s toy shop, please contact Vicki Burstynowicz, Sharing Projects Coordinator at 412-487-6316 x3150.
Sewickley UMC is collecting Thanksgiving Bags for the food pantry. You are asked to take a bag, purchase the non-perishable items, and return the filled bag with the list attached.
Family and friends of Bola Nicholson will be walking in her memory on November 13 and would love your support!
Fellowship of the Cross will be selling Christmas ornaments, nativity sets, jewelry, and stocking stuffers from a tree in the rear of the sanctuary. We will be there before, between, and after worship services. 100% of the proceeds from our sale are returned to Ornaments 4 Orphans.
A generous couple in the Pittsburgh District have made a challenge grant to TNC: They will match every dollar we raise up to $25,000, which means we can receive $50,000 if we “meet the match.”
Colder weather is approaching. Please consider contributing soup, stews, pancake mix, oatmeal, and other hearty foods so that local families can have warm meals this fall.
VIM recognizes the important work of putting Christian love into action across the globe.
Please join us in prayer for the people of Puerto Rico and Florida as they experience severe damage as a result of Hurricanes.
