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Churchwide Worship Service with Pastor Angelique
Sunday, June 8th, 10am, Outdoors at Faith UMC
Reverend Angelique Edmonds has been appointed as Senior Pastor to Trafford: Trinity UMC and Manor: First UMC in the Greensburg District, beginning July 1st. Her final worship with Faith UMC with be a churchwide service outdoors at Faith Church, Sunday June 8th at 10am. A fellowship potluck meal will follow.
Pastor Angelique has served at Faith UMC at Roots of Faith since 2021. She launched prayer initiatives and several notable programs, including the Songs of Social Justice annual concert, Women in Faith community brunches, and the Worship & the Word Bible studies, and has been a bright, engaging leader in our community. We wish her all the best in her new appointment!
Please join us in celebrating Pastor Angelique on June 8th.

Outdoor Workday at Faith Church
Saturday, May 31 8am-4pm
Join us for a outdoor workday at Faith Church!
At 8am there will be pancakes, followed by work until noon. At noon, we will have a potluck lunch and then more work until 4pm. People may come and go as they are able, and we appreciate it if they can bring a dish to share at lunch. Some will be working on cutting trees, and dumping the shed remnants. Some will be gardening. We encourage folks to bring their own tools/supplies if they have them.

RSVP for Vacation Bible School by June 15
Everyone is invited to be on the go with God this summer! We’ll have special all-ages events all summer starting with a very special, flat person arrving in early June.
We’ll conclude our Road Trip with Friday 8/1-Sunday 8/3. Please RSVP online by June 15th with your households plans to attend some, all, or none of the all-ages Vacation Bible School fun.

Human Relations Day
Churchwide Worship at Roots of Faith Sunday, 1/19 at 10:30amJoin us in worship on Human Relations Sunday. Stephanie Backus will be bringing a message from Luke 14: 7-14 focused on a Seat at God’s Table. Stephanie currently volunteers with our NextGeneration ministries...
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service
7 PM at Faith UMCChristmas Eve worship will feature music by the choir and bell choir, candle-lighting and a prayground for young worshippers.
Lessons & Carols with Fellowship Meal
Sunday 12/810 AM Worship Service at Faith followed by fellowship mealSpecial service featuring music with the choir and newly formed bell choir 12 PM Worship Service at Roots of Faith with lunch around the table
Advent Study
Worship and the Word Bible Study will meet on Zoom Sunday 12/1, Wednesdays 12/4, 12/11 and 12/18 to discuss God Broke Through at Christmas by United Methodist Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett. The study looks at four aspects of life transformed by Jesus: silence, nights...
Women of Faith Brunch
Saturday, November 30th 10:00 am - 12:00 pmRoots of Faith 800 Main St. Sharpsburg Celebrating Life, Celebrating One Another, and Celebrating our love for God! Invite a friend to join you as you enjoy fellowship with God's gracious women. Contact Pastor Angelique at...
Family Christmas Party
Friday, December 6 from 6:30-8:00pm Join us for our annual Family Christmas Party for friends of Fox Hill Preschool, Faith UMC, and Roots of Faith. All ages are welcome. We'll celebrate with crafts, games, snacks, a special child-friendly service project and a visit...
Hanging of the Greens
Saturday November 23 - Tree Time - Contact the Faith office for times. Teens and adults are invited to help assemble the large Christmas trees. If you like lifting heavy things or climbing ladders, come join in the fun! Sunday November 24 - After 10 AM WorshipAll ages...
Chili Tailgate Fundraiser Lunch this Sunday
Sunday 11/17 after 10 AM worship Freewill donation Vine of Faith youth group is hosting a fundraiser tailgate lunch featuring chili and all the fixins. Sport your favorite team's gear (football or otherwise). PLUS bring your best dip for the dip cook-off. What dip and...
Roots of Faith’s 10th Birthday Bash
Friday November 1st 6-9 PMat Roots of Faith and throughout Sharpsburg as a part of Sharpsburg's November First Friday
Interfaith Study
All are welcome to two special sessions of the Worship & the Word Bible Study this fall as we gather for an Interfaith Study Wednesdays, October 30 & November 13th at Roots of Faith from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Please read Psalm 23 & Psalm 121 in preparation....
Roots of Faith Announces First Executive Director
Kathleen Stanley has been named the first Executive Director of Roots of Faith! Kathleen brings a wealth of experience, as well as deep, established relationships to her new role. Knowing the community will benefit from her leadership, Faith UMC's Leadership Board is...
Celebrating 30 Years in Faith: Growing Together
October Worship Series Make plans to join us every Sunday in October for our message series, considering how we grow in worship, service, generosity, and community. On October 20th, we'll celebrate the 30th anniversary of the revitalization and renaming of Faith UMC...
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Faith UMC
261 W Chapel Ridge Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-963-8155
