Tournament Night

Tournament Night

The Youth Group will be hosting a Tournament Night on January 26th at 3:00 pm. Join us to watch the NFL conference championship and compete in the Super Smash Tournament!

Discover the Magic of the Learning Tree! 

Discover the Magic of the Learning Tree! 

Is your little one nearing the age of 3 or 4 years old?

Are you a church member eager to learn more about our cherished preschool as we celebrate 45 incredible years?

Join us for an open house on Sunday, February 9, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm! 

 Bible Study

Bible Study

Our Tuesday evening Bible study group will begin again on January 7th at 6:00 pm in the Simpson Room.

Unhanging of the Greens

Unhanging of the Greens

The Christmas season has been a time of beauty, joy, and togetherness throughout our church, but now it’s time for the “Unhanging of the Greens!” We’d love for you to join us as we carefully take down the decorations in the Sanctuary, Parlor, Simpson Room, and Hallways and pack them away for next year.

Connectional Giving

Connectional Giving

Did you know as a United Methodists we are invited to participate in connectional giving? It is through our connectional giving that we are able to accomplish something much bigger than our church can do on its own.

Hello to all from Kristine Swaney, your new Lay Leader for 2025

Hello to all from Kristine Swaney, your new Lay Leader for 2025

I am pleased to accept the position of Lay Leader for SUMC. Among other things, my service as the Lay Leader will include representing you, the lay people of the congregation, in working with the pastor to fulfill the mission and vision of our church family.

2025 Spiritual Retreat

2025 Spiritual Retreat

It is not too early to plan on attending a 2025 spiritual retreat at Olmsted Manor.

SUMC Outreach and NVH and Produce Distribution

On Saturday, December 14th, eleven volunteers from SUMC distributed fresh produce in Northview Heights to 38 households with approximately 150 children. The produce was provided by Northside Food Pantry Advisors and included potatoes, onions, peppers, tomatoes, apples, bananas, oranges, lemons, celery, kale, and collard greens. The produce is purchased the day of distribution from Consumer Fresh Produce. We had a terrific group who efficiently and caringly distributed the produce within an hour.

This is a great way to get involved with a project that does not require much time but helps a community in need. Our next distribution will be February 15th. Look for the notice in the announcements, and let me know if you can volunteer.

Save the Dates

Save the Dates

Be sure to mark your calendar for the 2025 United Women in Faith (UWF) Sunday Luncheon Meetings.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

The Sewickley Community Food Pantry continues to serve more families who need help with food. In January the greatest needs are pasta, pasta sauce, pancake mix, and syrup. Paper products are also welcome.

Service of Remembrance

Service of Remembrance

We will be hosting a Service of Remembrance for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 19th alongside our church partners St. Matthews AME Zion, Sewickley Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Thank You

Thank You

Many notes of thanks for what our church members are doing both within and outside our walls.

Trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

The First United Methodist Church and Warren United Methodist Church Wrestling with Racism Team, along with the Pittsburgh District Anti-Racism Team, have been planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to the National Museum of African American History and Culture on March 29th, 2025.

Ministry Updates

Ministry Updates

Keeping you up to date on what our ministries have been doing and what they are planning to do in 2025.

Lend Your Sewing Skills

Lend Your Sewing Skills

Are you gifted with sewing? We need a volunteer who can make covers for chairs used on the chancel.

Human Relations Day

Human Relations Day

On January 19th, SUMC will join other United Methodist congregations in celebrating Human Relations Day. This special Sunday, which is traditionally observed near Martin Luther King Day, focuses on fostering better relationships within diverse communities and supporting community and youth outreach.

Crochet and Knitting Circle

Crochet and Knitting Circle

The crochet and knitting circle is continuing their mission project of making prayer shawls (both traditionally masculine and feminine) for a local hospice.