Due to continued heating issues at Emsworth UP, there will be no 9:30 services on December 1, 2019. Please join us at 11:30 am at St. Andrew's UP Church.

This Sunday, Pastors Charissa and Rebecca shared a lot of information about hunger and homelessness. We wanted to make sure you have access to all of this to research more, so you will find some of the things we shared here in this post. 

November
Sunday, 11/24
Christ the King Worship Service
(Communion)
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Weds, 11/27
Thanksgiving Eve Prayer Service
7:00 pm @ Mt. Nebo UP Church

December
Sunday, 12/1
1st Sunday of Advent Worship
(Communion)
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Hanging of the Greens (SAUPC)
Immediately following worship @ St. Andrew’s

Tues, 12/3
Lunch with the Pastor
Noon @ Bruegger’s Sewickley
(NOTE: changed from Thursdays to Tuesdays)

Emsworth Session Meeting
6:00 pm @ Emsworth

Sat, 12/7
Hanging of the Greens (EUPC)
9:00 am @ Emsworth

Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra Christmas Concert
6:00 pm @ St. Andrew’s

Sun, 12/8
2nd Sunday of Advent Worship
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Advent Ecumenical Prayer Service
6:00 pm @ Sewickley United Methodist Church

Mon, 12/9
St. Andrew’s Session Meeting
6:00 pm @ St. Andrew’s

Sun, 12/15
3rd Sunday of Advent Worship
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Advent Ecumenical Prayer Service
6:00 pm @ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sewickley

Tues, 12/17
Lunch with the Pastor
Noon @ Sunny Jim’s

Thurs, 12/19
Service of Hope and Healing on the Longest Night
7:00 pm @ Emsworth

Sun, 12/22
4th Sunday of Advent Worship
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Advent Ecumenical Prayer Service
6:00 pm @ St. Andrew’s

Mon, 12/23
NO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

Tues, 12/24
NO YOGA

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
7:00 pm @ St. Andrew’s

Sun, 12/29
Lessons & Carols Christmas Prayer Service
10:30 am (location tba)

Mon, 12/30
NO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

Tues, 12/31
NO YOGA



January
Sun, 1/5
Epiphany Sunday Worship
(Communion)
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Tues, 1/7
Lunch with the Pastor
Noon @ Bruegger’s

Emsworth Session Meeting
6:00 pm @ Emsworth

Sun, 1/12
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Mon, 1/13
St. Andrew’s Session Meeting
6:00 pm @ St. Andrew’s

Sun, 1/19
Racial reconciliation Sunday
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church

Tues, 1/21
Lunch with the Pastor
Noon @ Sunny Jim’s

Sun, 1/26
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
9:30 am @ Emsworth UP Church
11:30 am @ St. Andrew’s UP Church


Note: February’s session meeting will be a joint session meeting on Monday, 2/10, 6:00 pm @ St. Andrew’s

Would you like a printable list of holiday events and services? You can download it at the link below!

Check out Mark, Mitzi, and Pastor Charissa in the news, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the congregation.

As I look out my office window at the gentle snow falling on Beaver St here in Sewickley today, it reminds me that we're nearing the time of year when snow and ice can get in the way of travel. This is a great time to refresh everyone on our winter weather policy. 

First and foremost: DO NOT COME TO CHURCH if you are uncomfortable with the road/weather conditions, regardless of if we've officially canceled or not. If you look out on your street and see a big snowy pile of "No way I'm driving in that", you are fully and enthusiastically excused from church, no questions asked. 

If you are ok with travel, but the conditions are questionable, please check the local TV stations - WPXI and KDKA for closing information. There will also be notices on the church website, instagram, and Facebook. If you'd like one more layer of certainty, we have a closings text/email blast list that you can join. This will go out almost immediately after we opt for closing due to weather so you will know right away. You can sign up at the link below to be included in this list. 

Here's hoping we don't have to use this information often, but it's always better safe than sorry! 

Meanwhile, enjoy the lovely snow!

The past few years, we have had a daily devotional email that goes out every day during Advent and Christmas. Each email includes scripture readings, a brief reflection on the readings, some questions for reflection, and a suggested Advent activity. These are great to read together with a friend or family member, or in your own individual quiet time. 

If you have been on the list in the years past, you'll continue to get those emails this year. If you would like to sign up to get them this year, please use the link below. 

Pastor Charissa would like to start a weekly sermon reflection group after the new year. If you are interested in attending (even if not regularly), please fill out the survey at the link below so we can note your day/time preferences.