On Saturday, December 16th, The Olive Branch, a fair trade shop, run in part by Salem UMC, will bring a pop-up store to Sewickley UMC.
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Right now, there are UMC young people—who might not have had the resources to attend a school of their choice, or, for some, any school at all—who’ve been sent by you into the world God loves because of your giving to United Methodist Student Day.
Through the UMC's global YSF, UM teens raise money for other teens doing ministry in their churches and communities impacting poverty, illiteracy, absenteeism and social justice.
To help patrons of the food pantry prepare Thanksgiving dinner, Outreach is asking that you fill a grocery bag with the non-perishable items that are traditionally used at Thanksgiving.
Esmirna Matos and Alisa Lenhardt intend to travel to Puerto Rico next Sunday, October 8, to first check on Esmirna’s mother and other family, then to seek out ways in which they might help with the immediate needs in other areas.
Our Pumpkin Patch, which is a major fundraiser for our church, as well as for the Navajo Nation that grows the pumpkins, is open every day until October 31 and is run by many wonderful volunteers.
The Pumpkin Patch is open every day until the end of October, and volunteers are needed to man it each day.
Please continue to pray for those whose lives have been impacted by hurricane/tropical storm Harvey, and partner with UMCOR in responding to their needs by making a financial gift.
On Thursday, September 21st, from 4-8 pm, the “friend-raising” event will be held beginning at Calvary UMC on the Northside and concluding at BBF just a very short walk from Calvary.
Sewickley UMC was blessed to have John and Cathy speak on July 16th about their work in Chile.
Look for the grocery cart on August 27th and help local families with food insecurities meet their needs.
There are two upcoming opportunities to become certified as an UMCOR Early Response Team member to assist in disaster recovery
The many recent storms led to flooding in a number of local areas. Our Pittsburgh District UMC Disaster Response coordinator Fred Watts has put out the call for volunteers for several areas.
The Y is providing a simple meal from 1-3 pm each weekday during the summer for children 18 or younger. To assist the Y, Sewickley UMC is providing the meal and volunteers for the Thursday meals. If you would like to help either by providing food or by serving the meal, please contact Martha Boward (724-457-0708 or maboward1@aol.com). Share the availability of the meals with those who might be in need.
Look for the cart in the sanctuary on June 25th. Children are out of school for the summer—consider purchasing peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, juice, and other nutritious, kid-friendly foods for June’s collection.
ATLM is dedicated to offering our brothers and sisters in Christ who live with a disability a space in which to foster relationships and build community. The faith-based, specialized Lake Erie fishing experiences can be life-changing stepping-stones on the road to independence for the guests.
Leap of Faith will be playing at the Relay for Life on June 3rd, 7 pm (after the survivor’s walk). The event will be at the YMCA field. Bring a lawn chair, and listen to the cool sounds of your worship band while supporting the Relay for Life effort.
Help support Eastbrook Mission Barn, our Annual Conference UMCOR satellite, by purchasing items from its wish list or by donating money for Outreach to do your shopping.
Please support Peace with Justice Sunday. Empower local Christians around the world to build the kingdom of peace that Jesus ushered in. Special envelopes will be included in the bulletin on June 11th, or mark your gift “Peace with Justice”.
It is not too late to bring your new and gently used clean shoes (pairs only) to help EUMA (Erie United Methodist Alliance) with its Annual Shoe Drive. Sewickley UMC will collect from now until June 4th.