Each year during the Christmas season, we as a congregation have the opportunity to show our church staff our appreciation with a small token of gratitude as a monetary donation.
The final numbers are in: the Sewickley United Methodist Church family delivered 147 boxes to Operation Christmas Child (a new SUMC record!), raised more than $700 for Ornaments 4 Orphans families, and filled 15 care packages for college students in our family.
The group will meet every other week starting on Saturday, January 10, from 7:00–9:00 pm, and will be guided by Johnathan Burnett.
On Sunday, December 7 and 14, the Education Committee will have a tabling session with the intention of growing our volunteer team.
Ring in the holiday season with Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble on Sunday, December 21, at 7:00 pm!
Join us on December 16 at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary as we partner with CeaseFirePA to raise awareness of gun violence, comfort those who have been impacted by it, and take tangible steps forward toward change. All are welcome!
We’re excited to share that SUMC Education is now online to help you stay connected and informed about upcoming classes, events, and opportunities for all ages.
The Tuesday Women send greeting cards every month to church folks for birthdays and other special events.
Joyfully, everyone is invited to watch The Christmas Box on Sunday mornings in the Parlor after the 9:00 am service.
There will be a combined worship service at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 21, which will include our Christmas Pageant and be followed by Breakfast for Baby Jesus.
We want to say how grateful we are to our church and customers for answering the call for help, whether it was baking, buying, or working behind the scenes.
We will be adorning the sanctuary with small 4.5-inch pots of poinsettias this Christmas.
On December 14th, SUMC will take a special collection for the UMC Western Pennsylvania Conference’s Doors to Hope / Red Stocking programs.
We continue our tradition of collecting Christmas gifts and new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks for the children and youth at Kidcelerate.
If you are going to discard any of your gently used Christmas items, the UWF will be happy to have them for our 2026 Rummage Sale for Missions.
The Sewickley Food Pantry thanks everyone who contributed to the Thanksgiving food drive.
On Friday, December 5th, we will join in Sewickley’s Light Up Night by hosting live performances in our Sanctuary starting at 5:00 pm.
The United Women in Faith (UWF) thank everyone who helped make the November Rummage Sale for Missions a huge success.
Walking the Talk Charity is taking toy donations for their free Christmas Toy Store, which will be held here at SUMC on December 13th from 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
Stay tuned for opportunities to grow your own awareness of neurodiversity needs, as well as opportunities to support and welcome all who join us for worship and fellowship.