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Poinsettias

Poinsettias

If you would like to help adorn the chancel with poinsettias for Christmas, please order online here, or use an order form found in the rear of the sanctuary and outside the office, and return it to the office, or place it in the offering plate with your payment.

Call for Seasonal Singers!

Call for Seasonal Singers!

Calling everyone who loves to sing: We are looking for people to form a choir for the 7:30 pm traditional service on Christmas Eve.

UM Student Day Special Giving

UM Student Day Special Giving

On November 27th, we will celebrate UM Student Sunday. United Methodist Student Day invites the church to support United Methodist students in achieving their educational goals.

All Saints’ Sunday

All Saints’ Sunday

On November 6th during both worship services we will recognize the saints who have passed from among us.

World Communion Sunday

World Communion Sunday

This Sunday, we partner with UMC congregations worldwide to celebrate World Communion Sunday.

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.

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.

Rural Life Sunday

Rural Life Sunday

This special offering will be received next Sunday, August 7, for the purpose of strengthening nurture, witness, and outreach in town and rural areas.

Combined Church Service

Combined Church Service

We are having one combined worship service on July 31st at 11 am, followed by a time of lunch and fellowship as we celebrate the beginning of the Sewickley Community Vacation Bible School.

Carton Collection

Carton Collection

Your washed out cardboard drink cartons, preferably with the tops cut off, are appreciated by the Altar Committee. Please leave them in the box in the library hallway.

Handbells Refurbishment

Handbells Refurbishment

Our handbells were sent to be refurbished over the summer. After taking them apart, they were found to be in worse shape than we suspected. We are asking the congregation for donations to help us cover the additional cost, so the handbells may be properly repaired.

Peace with Justice Sunday

Peace with Justice Sunday

On June 12th, the United Methodist Church celebrates Peace with Justice Sunday. Donations are used to support efforts advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of local, national, and global programs

June 5 Worship

June 5 Worship

We will have one combined worship service on June 5th. St Matthew AME Zion and Sewickley UMC will be worshipping together on June 5th at 11:00 am in the Sewickley UMC sanctuary.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

On Sunday, May 29, we will observe Memorial Day, a time in which we remember fallen heroes who faithfully served our country in its 246 year history.

Native American Sunday

Native American Sunday

On May 8th, we will celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday. We will partner with other UMC congregations in a special offering to support United Methodist ministries of Native Americans.

Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

Our pets are a blessing to us, so let us gather together and bless them! Join us on May 1 at our 9:00 am or 11:00 am service. All pets are invited to come.

Junior Handbell Ensembles

Junior Handbell Ensembles

Rainbow Handbells for Pre-K to 3rd Grade and Chimes for 3rd Grade and up rehearse Sundays between services.

Easter Schedule

Easter Schedule

3 worship services, a continental breakfast, and an egg hunt are all part of our Easter celebration.

Mask Policy Update

Mask Policy Update

Per CDC guidelines, wearing masks in public places is no longer required, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, at the guidance of the CDC and the Bishop’s office, mask wearing is optional when attending worship and other functions at Sewickley UMC.