2020 was a challenging year for the financial health of SUMC. The pandemic had a negative impact on revenue sources, with giving noticeably lower than typical and a number of fundraisers cancelled.
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The United Methodist Women (UMW) wish to thank all who helped us successfully meet our budget obligations for missions in 2020.
Beginning February 21st, the sanctuary will be open to receive 50 people to be present during the service. Reservations will be taken beginning 10 days prior to the Sunday for in-person worship.
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.
We invite all to join together for our church-wide Lenten study. Our book study will be “John: The Gospel of Light and Life” by Adam Hamilton, starting the week of February 21st. The Gospel of John is the most spiritual of the four gospels. It is filled with rich images and profound truths, but John notes that his aim in writing the gospel is that readers will not only believe in Jesus Christ, but that they “may have life in his name.” It is a great book for a Lenten Study!
SUMC delivered 60 grab and go meals to the COVID and ICU units’ nurses at Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital on January 15th, 19th, and 21st. Those 180 meals would not have been possible without funding from Miracle Sunday and community partners.
SUMC is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to raise funds through daffodil and tulip sales.
This week, a royal boy king chooses more of God and a servant girl shares God as Mr. Bill uses two Old Testament stories to show that young people can also be heroes.
Baldwin Community UMC is inviting everyone to join them at two Mr. Rogers events.
The United Methodist Church Union invites individuals and congregations to join in a journey of active love and support for the Warren United Methodist Church Faith Community.
There was a time in Egypt when the Hebrew people were rising too high in numbers, so in order to deal with this problem, the Pharaoh decided to kill the oldest son in each Hebrew family. One brave mother refused to let her son go. Join Pastor Hannah this Sunday when we learn about Jochebed and what makes her a hero.
For January, some nice hot pancakes sound yummy. Of course, most folks like syrup with those. Perhaps, you are a hot oatmeal kind of person? For our 4th Sunday collection on January 24th, let’s fill our grocery carts with pancake mixes, syrups, and hot cereals. The grocery carts are in the hallway outside of the Simpson Room for your convenience.
Our outreach ministry to the nurses treating COVID patients at the Sewickley Valley Hospital moves into phase 2.
2020 giving statements for your offerings to Sewickley United Methodist Church were mailed on January 15.
The “Our Heroes” series, presented by the Children’s Ministry team, continues this week as Ms. Lisa shares the story of Noah from the book of Genesis. Noah’s faith & obedience to God helped carry his family, and the animals, through a global storm. Seem applicable today? Lisa’s Noah lesson will be live streamed Sunday at 11:30 am.
The 23rd Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a 1½ day conference dedicated to providing resources and spaces for community dialogues, sharing strategies and experiences of organizing for racial justice, healing from racial trauma, and providing connections to social support services for all attendees.
Monday, January 18, 9 - 10 am, via Zoom. The theme for the program will be “Social Activism Past and Present.” The event is free and open to the public. See more info or register online through AARP PA.