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For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Announcements

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OCC Wishlist
Fellowship of the Cross
OCC Wishlist
Fellowship of the Cross

The FOTC appreciates all the ways you are supporting our 16th Operation Christmas Child campaign. But if you are still looking to make a contribution, we have a wish list

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Fellowship of the Cross
Planning Center Training
Education
Planning Center Training
Education

Join us on August 30th for a Planning Center training session, held after each service.

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Education
Neurodiversity Support Ministry
Nurture
Neurodiversity Support Ministry
Nurture

Please join us on Saturday, August 29th, from 10:00–11:00 am for a special workshop presented by Katie Patterson, an education and training expert in Autism from the Watson Institute.

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Nurture
Movie Watch Party
Community, Church & Society
Movie Watch Party
Community, Church & Society

See the award-winning documentary, “1946 The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture” on Wednesday, August 12th at St. Brendan’s.

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Community, Church & Society
SUMC Leads Protest at Pittsburgh ICE Field Office on July 3rd
Church & Society
SUMC Leads Protest at Pittsburgh ICE Field Office on July 3rd
Church & Society

On July 3rd, the day before the July 4th celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, Pastor Hannah led the protest with a powerful message to demand freedom and justice for all as our forefathers did.

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Church & Society
Ministry Updates
Education, Music
Ministry Updates
Education, Music

News from our Education, Neurodiversity, and Music ministries.

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Education, Music
The Garden Project has Wrapped
Education
The Garden Project has Wrapped
Education

Thank you to everyone who has helped make VBS such a memorable and impactful experience this year!

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Education
Between the Pages
Patton Library
Between the Pages
Patton Library

3rd grade Bibles and new book selections.

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Patton Library
Growth Group
Growth Groups
Growth Group
Growth Groups

Starting August 25th, we will be meeting at Mary Jablonski’s house to study The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. The study starts at 6:00 pm and ends by 8:00 pm.

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Growth Groups
The Sunshine Girls
Growth Groups
The Sunshine Girls
Growth Groups

Their final summer gathering is planned for Thursday, August 20th at Rachel’s Roadhouse.

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Growth Groups

The Pastor’s Peace

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August 2026
August 2026

Many people know Jesus. They have heard him talked about. They know him as a historical figure or a religious leader. They believe they might get to see him one day. He is the Jesus in the sky.

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July 2026
July 2026

I have heard a lot of people talk about how it should be a joyful thing to celebrate the 250 years of our country, but it feels tainted. Two things are true here. One, our country is celebrating 250 years and is worth celebrating. Two, our country is currently in distress and is far from the country we believe it can be. But let’s take a moment and see how we can walk this difficult path together.

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June 2026
LGBTQ+, Pride, Juneteenth, St. Matthews AME Zion, Picnic, Voces Solis, Music, Charles Wesley Music Foundation
June 2026
LGBTQ+, Pride, Juneteenth, St. Matthews AME Zion, Picnic, Voces Solis, Music, Charles Wesley Music Foundation

Let me start with this reminder: you cannot do it all. There is no possible way to do everything you want to do. Pray this quick prayer with me; “Lord, help me prioritize my schedule according to your will. Amen!” Now, say that again.

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LGBTQ+, Pride, Juneteenth, St. Matthews AME Zion, Picnic, Voces Solis, Music, Charles Wesley Music Foundation

Updates from the Leadership Board

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August 2026
August 2026

At the Leadership Board meeting on Wednesday, July 8th, Pastor Hannah recapped the Sewickley Pride Festival. She marveled at the success of the event and how it hit every one of SUMC’s God-sized goals: Community, Inclusion, and Faith in Action.

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July 2026
July 2026

When the always smiling Building & Maintenance Ministry Leader, Sandra Lane, walked into our June Board meeting, I knew five things for certain.

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June 2026
June 2026

Among the ten agenda items we tackled at May’s Leadership Board meeting, all of which were important, there were two thought-provoking ones that I think merit sharing with you.

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May 2026 Newsletter
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Photo Galleries

SUMC on Instagram

You're Invited: SUMC Back to School Bash! 🎒 The Education Committee invites you to join us for our third and final Summer Lawn Party on Sunday, August 16th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Meet us outside on the Thorn Street lawn to celebrate a fantast
To the friends and family of Reverend Todd French we mourn with you. Our hearts are full of sorrow and our hearts are full of the resurrection hope we have in Jesus Christ. So we say to you our brother in Christ, till we meet again. If you would li
POW! BAM! 💥 Get ready for an action-packed August! Parents, grab your calendars—here is your cheat sheet for all things kids happening this month at Sewickley United Methodist Church. As we gear up for a new school season, we want to make sur

Leap of Faith on Instagram

We love Yinz. All Yinz. #happypride #pride🌈
Richard’s getting married!! Richard & Kayla, Thank you for hosting such a beautiful engagement party! We wish you all the happiness one lifetime can hold.
Question: How many members of Leap of Faith does it take to eliminate a hum in the electric guitar rig?! Answer - All of us. It’s a group effort!
Leap of Faith has been invited to perform at Faith UP Church in Washington, PA the evening of Friday, May 2nd. The free concert runs from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with a 30-minute reception. The band will be playing many of their original songs, as well as a