Worship Sunday, August 15
Week 6 of Worship Series
Good News Series
Sermon: Good News - To Whom
Preacher: Pastor Steve
In-Person and Live-streamed: 8:30 Traditional,11:00 Modern
Face masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
Updated COVID-Safety Guidelines shared below.
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Updated COVID-Safety Guidelines
With the spread of COVID 19 in Stark County now being categorized as "substantial," Faith United will again require masks to be worn by all persons ages 4 and older, regardless of vaccination status. This is effective immediately and applies to worship services, group meetings, as well as coming into the church office.
We appreciate each of you cooperating as we seek to do our part to end the spread of this virus in our community, across the nation, and around the world.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705
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Traditional Style Worship
at 11:00 a.m.
"Good News - To Whom"
Preacher: Pastor Jake
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A Back to School Blessing for students of all ages, educators, and support staff will be on Sunday, August 22 during both services. There will be a special blessing for students beginning Kindergarten. If you have a child entering Kindergarten this fall, please contact Kathy Schmucker.
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Mark your calendars!
Sunday, August 29 is Fall Ministry Kick-Off!
- Library Open House
- Sunday School Hour Get Connected Mission Activities for All Ages
- More details coming soon!
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Faith United’s Library to Reopen
Sunday August 29!
Come and explore our newly reorganized library and learn about our new online system!
Faith United’s Library team will be available for questions and library tours between 9-11am the following Sundays: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, & 26
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Opportunities to Serve this Fall
How is God calling you to serve and make a difference in our church and community? How might supporting others on their faith journey help you grow in your faith? Plans are now underway to prepare for our fall season of ministry! There are opportunities to serve in a variety of ways:
- Sunday School teachers and helpers at 9:45 on Sunday mornings
- Wednesday Wonder Kids on Wednesday evenings
- Wednesday Night Faith Connections meal team
- Nursery and Childcare on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
Our children need our church. They need Jesus! And they need YOU!
For more information or to volunteer contact Kathy Schmucker or Pam Wig.
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Safe Sanctuary Orientation & Renewal: As we prepare to resume in-person ministries, volunteers make this all possible and are more important than ever! Everyone serving in children and youth ministries and with vulnerable adults will need to update their Safe Sanctuary training. Contact Kathy Schmucker to register for one of the following Zoom opportunities:
- Thursday, August 26 at 6:30pm
- Wednesday, September 1 at 7pm
- Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 am
If not able to attend one of the dates, contact Kathy to schedule an alternative.
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Adult Connect Groups Now Forming
Contact Kathy for more information about starting and/or participating in a group for the 2021 Fall Season, or check out our Programs and Group Page.
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Prayer Shawl Thursdays 1pm, at church, Mike Flechtner
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Theology for Our Times Fridays 1pm Tom Strauch & Kathy Schmucker
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Maintaining Pace Saturday August 21 8am at Beyesly’s, Kim Reynolds
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Questioning Jesus Study based on book Freeing Jesus, Wednesday 6:30pm, starts Aug 25. Pastor Steve, Conference Room & Zoom
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Walk & Talk with Pastor Steve, 8:30-9am, Friday, Aug. 27, Sep 3, 10, 17, Oct. 1. Meet and walk the church neighborhood.
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Sewing for Missions, First & Third Wednesdays, 6:30pm starts in Sep, Sue Bell Coordinator
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Discovering Jesus in Art: A Study of Modern Iconography, 6:30pm Wednesdays, for 5 weeks, starts Sep 1, Pastor Jake; Parlor & Zoom
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Pursued: God’s Relentless Love for You, Tuesday Women’s Group, starts Sep 7, 6:30pm, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings, Parlor & Zoom
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Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi, Wednesday Women’s Group, starts Sep 8, 9am, Linda Reynolds, Parlor & Zoom
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Spiritual Seekers, A NEW Sunday School class, starts Sep 12, 9:45am. Bob Snyder, Conference Room and Zoom
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Freeing Jesus: Faith Meets Life Sunday School, starts Sep 12, 9:45am, Kim Reynolds, Room 16 & Zoom
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Love your Neighbor Walk - weekly emails, starts Sep 13. Discussion groups, start Sep 19, 6:30pm, Parlor & Zoom.
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Faith 101 – Sundays, 9:45am Sep 19 – Oct 24, Pastor Steve, Pastor Jake, & Kathy Schmucker, Parlor & Zoom
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Minor Prophets Monday Night Bible Study, starting Sep 27, 6:30pm in the Parlor
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Book Discussion Group: Sunflower Sisters, Sept 30, 7pm, Parlor
Study books can be picked up at the table in the Gathering Area weekdays 8am-4pm. Contact Kathy or your group facilitator to make other arrangements if you are not able to pick up during those hours. Suggested donations can be made by cash/check, or paid online. Do not let book cost prohibit you from participating. Kindle and eBook versions can be ordered through the Amazon and Cokesbury links on the church website.
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Faith & Environment Weekly Topic:
Climate Change
On August 9, 2021, the IPCC released its Sixth Assessment Report, which details the dire state of the planet and how the global community has a very narrow pathway to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The climate crisis has essentially arrived. The world is on track to warming a catastrophic 3.7 degrees by the turn of the century. But limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees could reduce the number of people exposed to climate-related risks by several hundred million by 2050; that would mitigate the most existential threats of global warming - war, famine, species extinctions, and disease. We must immediately cut emissions deeply. In fact, every tenth of a degree matters.
Some good news: Many major companies are fighting climate change. At the top are Alphabet, Beyond Meat, HP, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Tesla, Microsoft, Apple, Nike, & Hasbro.
For more information, click the links below:
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September/October Upper Room and September/October/November Daily Bread Now Available in the Gathering Area |
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Summer Youth Group
- Sundays 6-7pm in the Pavilion
- Any Youth Grades 6-12
- Take your temperature at home, please do not attend if you have COVID symptoms
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Information about Fall Sunday School coming soon!
Celebrate Wonder activities guide children Nursery to 5th Grade, and their families, through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.
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Faith United welcomes children of all ages in worship. Our worship experience is enriched as we gather together to experience and praise God:
- Family Worship Kits with worship manipulatives available to guide children as they pray & learn about God.
- Family Prayer Ground with rocking chairs at the front of the sanctuary for families to have a comfortable, close-up view of worship. (1 family at a time for COVID safety)
- Rocking chairs in the Narthex.
- Nursery care is in room 18 for children up to age 4 during both services, pending volunteer availability. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Kristen Krach if you would like to volunteer.
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Parents can use these steps to watch Bible Story videos made just for kids!
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Crystal Park Cooperative Parish News |
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Upcoming Worship Speakers |
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August 15
Rev. Jake Heskett
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A special offering will be taken on August 15, for Bishop Tracy S. Malone’s Teach, Reach, Bless campaign to raise $1.5 million to build a female dormitory at our United Methodist Africa University. Every dollar given will receive a matching gift of $5. Your $1 will turn into $6! |
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August 22
Rev. Cara Stultz Costello
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August 29
Rev. Paul White
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Book Giveaway Fundraiser
Sunday, August 29 -
Monday, September 13
Gently loved books available for donations to support new library resources.
Have books that you’d like to donate? You are welcome to add your books to the tables beginning August 31.
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Faith United Open Positions
Faith United is hiring for multiple positions. Please prayerfully consider if you, or someone you know, might be interested in joining our Faith United staff.
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A memorial service for Maxine Pierce will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11am in the sanctuary.
A light luncheon will be served in Robinson Hall immediately following the service.
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Cokesbury is a great resource to purchase Bibles, devotionals, gifts & more! Please use this link when ordering. The church receives credit & a rebate from your purchases.
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Order gift cards year round from The Youth Mission Team. Part of each order benefits the Youth Mission Fund. Check out this listing of available gift cards and contact the church office for more information.
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Resources to help
enhance your viewing
and using of Faith
United's digital offerings:
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Sunday, August 15
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
11am-12pm Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
6pm-7pm Youth Group (Pavilion/Sanctuary)
Monday, August 16
6pm-8pm FFLC Open House - Parent's Night
6pm-9pm Emmaus (Robinson Hall East/West)
Tuesday, August 17
9am-11am Library Team (Library)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Pavilion or Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Ministry Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
Wednesday, August 18
6pm-8pm COM Search Team (Conference Room or Pavilion)
Thursday, August 19
1pm-2pm Alzheimer's Support Group (Room 8)
1pm-3pm Prayer Shawl Group (East Parlor)
5pm-6pm Love Your Neighbor Team (Conference Room, Zoom)
7pm-8pm Trustees Team (Conference Room)
Friday, August 20
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
Saturday, August 21
8am-9am Maintaining Pace Men's Study (Beyesly's)
11am-1pm Maxine Pierce Memorial Service
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