UMC Disaster Response

UMC Disaster Response

The United Methodist Church and UMCOR are actively responding to numerous storms, floods, and other natural disasters throughout the US, including in western PA.

Preschool Openings

Preschool Openings

The Learning Tree has openings in the 3-year-old class for the 2022-23 school year.

Take a Walk with a Taco

Take a Walk with a Taco

Come get a “Walking Taco” during Sewickley’s Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 10th.

Handbell Choir

Handbell Choir

The Clocktower Ringers Handbell Choir begin rehearsals for the upcoming season on Thursday evening, September 8th, from 6:15 - 7:15 in the sanctuary.

Welcome Back Breakfast

Welcome Back Breakfast

As we start a new church year, the Nurture Committee invites EVERYONE to breakfast on Sunday, September 11 at 10 am in the Simpson Room.

Memorial to the Lost

Memorial to the Lost

SUMC is hosting a memorial display representing the 65 lives lost to gun violence in Allegheny County from October 2021 through June 2022.

Christian Education News

Christian Education News

Children’s Church will start on September 11 after the Children’s Message during both services for elementary and younger aged children. There will be no children’s classes at 10 am.

VBS Thank You & Mission Update

VBS Thank You & Mission Update

A large thank you to all who participated, volunteered, decorated, and/or supported Vacation Bible School!

Return to Mask Wearing

Return to Mask Wearing

Due to following the CDC recommendations for all of our health and safety protocols, we must reinstate some of our COVID precautions until our county returns to a low or medium risk category.

For Those 70½ and Older — Making the Most of Your Ira

For Those 70½ and Older — Making the Most of Your Ira

As those over the age of 70½ know, you are required to take an annual distribution from your IRA or face a stiff penalty. Since you have to take a distribution anyway, you can do it in the most tax advantaged way possible.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

The story of Jesus and the Roman Centurion, found in the eighth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, is among my favorite to share with the children.

Safety & Security Ministry

Safety & Security Ministry

While the possibility of anyone causing us harm at SUMC is slim, we continue to exercise due diligence by expanding and upgrading our protocols in the Safety and Security Ministry.

3rd Grade Bibles

3rd Grade Bibles

We look forward to recognizing our church family members who are entering 3rd grade this coming school year.

Ringing Thanks

Ringing Thanks

Thanks to your donations, plus $500 from the Memorial Fund, the $2000 needed to cover the additional repairs our bells so greatly need has been raised.

Mark Your Calendars

Mark Your Calendars

The PUMPKINS are scheduled to arrive on October 1st at 9 am, and we need YOU to help unload this precious orange cargo.