What Does Wesley Say?

What Does Wesley Say?

Change is hard for most. Even small things, like changing dinner plans, cause us to pause, rethink, and act anew. God has big plans for his people, and he wants us to change.

Western PA Annual Conference

Western PA Annual Conference

When you hear the term “annual conference,” it could be referring to any one of three things. The annual conference is a regional body, an organizational unit, AND a yearly meeting.

Save the Date: Changemakers Lab Vacation Bible School

Save the Date: Changemakers Lab Vacation Bible School

We’re looking for changemakers—people who like to help others, improve the world, and think with their hearts—to attend our 2023 Community Vacation Bible School, sponsored jointly by Sewickley United Methodist, St. Matthews AME Zion, and St. Paul's Lutheran churches.

Kids’ Community Closet

Kids’ Community Closet

The Kids’ Community Closet “free-cycle” space at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is open 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays for everyone.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

The Sewickley Community Food Pantry is experiencing an increase in patrons needing food assistance.

Juneteenth Festival

Juneteenth Festival

The Sewickley Community Center will host a Juneteenth Festival on June 17 from noon to 5pm.

SUMC has PRIDE!

SUMC has PRIDE!

Sewickley UMC, First UMC, and the Reconciling Ministries Network are working together to have a presence at the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023 Festival on June 2-3.

VBS Decorating Planning

VBS Decorating Planning

Anyone interested in helping create a plan for VBS decorations this year is invited to a meeting at Sewickley UMC on Thursday, June 8, at 7:00 pm, in the Simpson Room.

Celebrating Pride

Celebrating Pride

Join us as we celebrate PRIDE month! We are hosting a special service on June 4 at 4:00 pm.

Peace with Justice Sunday

Peace with Justice Sunday

On June 4th, SUMC will celebrate Peace with Justice Sunday. We are called to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as peacemakers. The United Methodist Church is committed to leading social transformation.

New Member Classes

New Member Classes

Beginning August 13, we will be holding New Member classes.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

On Sunday, May 28, we will observe Memorial Day, a time in which we remember fallen heroes who faithfully served our country in its 247-year history.

Children’s Church Flower Planting

Children’s Church Flower Planting

Sunday, May 21st, will be the final morning of the 2022-2023 Children's Church school year. Following tradition, the children will be planting flowers around the church during their time together during the 9:00 and 11:00 am services.

Help Us Celebrate PRIDE!

Help Us Celebrate PRIDE!

SUMC will participate in Pittsburgh Pride 2023 on June 2nd & 3rd and lift up our siblings and the fight for justice and equality within the LGBTQIA2S+ community during our 9:00 and 11:00 am worship services on June 4th. We will also celebrate our siblings with a special service that day at 4:00 pm.

Ring the Bells for Memorial Day Weekend

Ring the Bells for Memorial Day Weekend

The Clocktower Ringers will be performing at the Coast Guard Station on Saturday, May 27th, as well as in the 130th Annual Sewickley Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29th.

Annual Shoe Drive Returns

Annual Shoe Drive Returns

Sewickley UMC will collect new and gently used, CLEAN shoes (pairs only) from now until June 11th.

Mission Barn Help

Mission Barn Help

The Mission Barn is moving supplies to a satellite site in the Pittsburgh District and needs volunteers to help unload buckets and boxes into Greenstone UMC on Monday, May 15, between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.