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SUMC Outreach and NVH and Produce Distribution

On Saturday, December 14th, eleven volunteers from SUMC distributed fresh produce in Northview Heights to 38 households with approximately 150 children. The produce was provided by Northside Food Pantry Advisors and included potatoes, onions, peppers, tomatoes, apples, bananas, oranges, lemons, celery, kale, and collard greens. The produce is purchased the day of distribution from Consumer Fresh Produce. We had a terrific group who efficiently and caringly distributed the produce within an hour.

This is a great way to get involved with a project that does not require much time but helps a community in need. Our next distribution will be February 15th. Look for the notice in the announcements, and let me know if you can volunteer.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

The Sewickley Community Food Pantry continues to serve more families who need help with food. In January the greatest needs are pasta, pasta sauce, pancake mix, and syrup. Paper products are also welcome.

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.

Crochet and Knitting Circle

Crochet and Knitting Circle

The crochet and knitting circle is continuing their mission project of making prayer shawls (both traditionally masculine and feminine) for a local hospice.

Thanks Giving

Thanks Giving

There is much to be thankful for.

Exciting News!

Exciting News!

The Home Goods Closet for our new El Buen Vecino Ministry is now underway, and we are accepting items for it!

Kidcelerate (Bethany House) Christmas Project

Kidcelerate (Bethany House) Christmas Project

This year, we continue our tradition of collecting Christmas gifts and new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks for the children and youth at Kidcelerate (formerly Bethany House) in the Northview Heights neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

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.

UMCOR Hurricane Response

UMCOR Hurricane Response

UMCOR is actively providing relief to people, churches, and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other disasters in the US.

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.

Thanksgiving Food Bags

Thanksgiving Food Bags

To help patrons of the food pantry prepare for the holiday dinner, Outreach is inviting you to fill a grocery bag with the items traditionally used at Thanksgiving.

Volunteers Needed for Produce  Distribution

Volunteers Needed for Produce Distribution

On Saturday, November 16 and December 14 from 9:00 – 10:30 m, SUMC’s Outreach Committee will provide volunteers for the weekly produce distribution in Northview Heights.

UMCOR Hurricane Response

UMCOR Hurricane Response

UMCOR is actively providing relief to people, churches, and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other disasters in the US.

 Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

Help families have warm, nutritious meals this fall. The Sewickley Community Food Pantry is seeking soups, meat-based stews, beans, spaghetti sauce, and pasta this month.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

The Sewickley Community Food Pantry continues to need child-friendly foods during the summer months, especially pasta sauce, tomato sauce, pancake mix, syrup, ketchup, mayonnaise, cooking oils, peanut butter, jelly, and jam.

Father’s Day Collection

Father’s Day Collection

In honor of the men in our congregation, we will be collecting socks and underwear (new, not used please!) to give to a men’s shelter in Pittsburgh.

Northside Food Pantry

Northside Food Pantry

On Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 – 10:30 am, SUMC’s Outreach Committee will provide volunteers for the weekly produce distribution in Northview Heights.