Sewickley-Area Churches Plan Christmas Worship Services

Sewickley churches list service schedules for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 and Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

The following churches are opening their doors—and arms—to one and all for holiday services.   Northway Christian Community, Sewickley Valley Christmas Eve services are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday.   Sewickley United Methodist Church Christmas Eve candlelight services begin with contemporary worship at 5 p.m. and a traditional service at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.   St. James Church Christmas Eve Mass is 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and midnight. The Adult and Bell choir will begin singing at 11:30 p.m. for the midnight service.  Christmas Day Mass is 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.    St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve candlelight worship is at 6:30 p.m.    The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley Christmas Eve services are at noon, 5 p.m., 7 p.m…

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Broadway Musical 'The Story of My Life' Coming to Sewickley

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sewickley United Methodist Church.

A Broadway musical is coming to Sewickley this weekend with three veteran performers from The Erie Community Playhouse ready to deliver on stage. “The Story of My Life” will be presented on the sanctuary stage of The Sewickley United Methodist Church, also known as the clock tower church, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. "It's a wonderful musical about friendship and it has a lot of good reviews," said Barry Lewis, retired pastor of the United Methodist Church, who organized the event.  Based on a book by Brian Hill and with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, “The Story of My Life,” is being produced by Center For Hope, a faith-based mission in Ambridge which is supported by congregations in Sewickley, Beaver, …

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Pumpkins Arrive at Sewickley United Methodist Church

Church volunteers unload pumpkins for the annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser.

Travel along Broad Street in Sewickley and you'll likely discover a fall tradition is back—the Pumpkin Patch at Sewickley United Methodist Church.  More than 50 volunteers pitched in Sunday to help unload a tractor-trailer filled with the first load of pumpkins to arrive this season. More than 800 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes were arranged on the church lawn for the 11th annual Pumpkin Patch. Lou Ann Scott, pumpkin organizer, said the fundraiser benefits the Navajo Indians of New Mexico. The Pumpkin Patch pays for the land lease on the reservation in Farmington, N.M., along with the cost for seeds, cultivation, fertilization, labor, trucking and other necessities. The church keeps a percentage of the proceeds based on what it sells…

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Sewickley Pastor Preaches on Roller Skates

The Rev. Russel Shuluga accepted the challenge: if the youth at Sewickley United Methodist Church could raise $1,000 in donations, the pastor would preach wearing roller skates.

Four months ago, the children at Sewickley United Methodist Church presented the Rev. Russel Shuluga with the ultimate challenge. If the kids could raise $1,000 in donations, the pastor had to preach on roller skates. Shuluga accepted the offer, agreeing to preach on skates only after the goal was met. The children reached their goal and on Sunday, the pastor made good on his promise. Shuluga said it’s been years since he's used a pair of roller skates. But on Sunday morning, he skated around the church pews with ease, preaching two morning services on wheels. His sermon was aptly titled, "Skating Through Life."  Shuluga said he prepared for Sunday, practicing on the skates twice at church and once at the Neville Roller Drome Inc., a …

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Get Out: Decorate Pottery or Take a Cookie Walk

Patch gives you a rundown of weekend activities in the Moon and Sewickley areas.

  Trello Cioccolato 'Chicks at The Clay Cafe' in Sewickley When/Where: 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Clay Cafe in Sewickley Why Go: The Moon-based Trello Cioccolato will pay the studio fee for guests attending this event at the Beaver Street pottery studio. Music and food will be provided and guests can decorate pottery for as little as $4 per piece.  Admission: Free.   Miss Marge's Knit and Crochet Club When/Where: 10 a.m. Dec. 10. The Coraopolis Memorial Public Library.  Why Go: Parents and children of all ages can attend this free event at the Coraopolis Memorial Library on School Street, where Miss Marge will teach the basics of crochet and knitting.  Admission: Free.   Open House Element Day Spa When/Where: Noon Saturday, Dec. 10. Element Day …

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Going Pickin' in the Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins abound on the front lawn of Sewickley United Methodist Church.

Brady Mansmann searched the grounds at the Sewickley United Methodist Church Tuesday looking for the perfect pumpkin. The 5-year-old found one, then two, before leaving the church steps to search for more, withhis mother, Casey Mansmann of Sewickley, trailing behind. It’s a familiar sight that church volunteers have grown accustomed to during October, when the pumpkin fundraiser attracts young and old in search of the perfect Halloween pumpkin. From parents with children to nursery schools, the pumpkin patch sees its fair share of visitors every year. "The community really supports the church and the pumpkin sale,” said Pat Ferguson, a church volunteer. “People expect it.” Ferguson said as far back as she can remember the church has held …

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CROP Walk Prepares to Fight Hunger

A rally begins at 7 p.m. today for coordinators and walkers.

Barry Lewis said this year’s CROP walk is attracting some new participants — and that’s the goal of this yearly anti-hunger event. “We are trying to increase numbers this year,” Lewis said. Known as the “Five Boro” CROP Walk, the community-wide event sponsored by Church World Service helps to raise funds that will be used to end hunger here and around the world. More than 100 people from 10 congregations, including a new church in Rochester, Beaver County, are expected to participate in this year’s event on Oct. 23. A rally will take place at 7 p.m. today for coordinators and walkers at Sewickley United Methodist Church. Participants will meet in the church sanctuary to watch a video about the work CROP provides worldwide. CROP began in …

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A Street Carnival, Jaguar Car Show and Farmers Market Bring Out the Crowds in Sewickley

Locals flock to several summer weekend events around the Sewickley Valley.

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