Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack

As school gears back up again, we want to share the great news of the final number from our collection for Blessings in a Backpack.

OCC Packing Party: All Are Invited!

OCC Packing Party: All Are Invited!

Don’t come late to our Operation Christmas Child packing party on September 28. A year ago, we packed 102 gloriously wrapped shoe boxes in less than an hour between worship services.

Meet Our New Education Coordinator!

Meet Our New Education Coordinator!

Hello everyone! My name is Violet, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team as your new Education Coordinator here at SUMC. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself.

Uprise Music Festival

Uprise Music Festival

Join us for a weekend of worship, Bible study, and camping from September 12–14 at Shippensburg Community Fairground.

Food Pantry Collection

Food Pantry Collection

This September, the Food Pantry is in need of white rice, soups other than chicken noodle, cans of Chef Boyardee pastas, canned mandarin oranges, canned pineapple, oatmeal packets, corn muffin mixes, pasta sauce, canned chicken, and dry mix packets of rice/pasta side dishes.

United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith

UWF will meet on Sunday, September 13th, in the Simpson Room after the traditional service. All are welcome to attend. Please bring your own lunch, but beverages and dessert will be provided.

Join the Music

Join the Music

SUMC’s music ministry is gearing up for another joyful year, and we’d love for you to be a part of the sound!

Disability Awareness Sunday

Disability Awareness Sunday

The proceeds of this September 7th offering will go to the Accessibility Grant Fund, assisting with updating and improving the accessibility of churches and parsonages within the Conference.

Rummage Sale

Rummage Sale

The United Women in Faith will host a Rummage Sale for Missions on Friday, September 5 from 3:00–7:00 pm and on Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Patton Library News

Patton Library News

Announcing our open house, remote work Fridays, and 3rd grade Bibles.

Youth Group 2025–26 Events

Youth Group 2025–26 Events

Our Youth Group has a lot of fun events planned this year! Get them on your family calendar now.

 Growth Group

Growth Group

Beginning September 2nd, we will be doing a 6-week study called “Migration: Experiencing God’s Care For Immigrants,” by Alexis Busetti and Dorcas Cheng-Tozun.

 Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

We need toothbrushes! The FOTC youth have inventoried your Christmas-in-July gifts, and we are grateful for all you contributed to our 2025 OCC campaign. Your response was incredibly generous, but we still have a few needs as we move to our September 28 packing party.

Patton Library Open House

Patton Library Open House

Save the date! Patton Library Open House Launch Party will be Sunday, September 14th, from 8:30–11:00 am. More details to follow.

Walking Tacos are Back!

Walking Tacos are Back!

Join us at the Sewickley Annual Harvest Festival on September 6, starting at 10:00 am, for fresh, made-to-order Walking Tacos with all the fixing.