Worship Sunday

November 6

"Hope on Christ" 

Preacher: Rev. Steve Stultz Costello

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23

In-Person: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Modern

Livestream Link for 8:30am 

Livestream Link for 10:30am 

Watch via Facebook Live 

• Traditional Worship Bulletin
• Modern Worship Bulletin
• Children's Interactive Worship Bulletin
• Worship Engagement and Devotion
• Sunday School Home Activities
• Prayer List: Nov 3
• Digital Labyrinth
• Tithes & Offerings

Join us for All Saints Day as we recognize and remember those in our congregation who have died in the past year:

• Ruth Anstine
• William Barnard
• Karen Blizzard Garmon
• Carol Dayton
• Janet Jennings
• William Maddox
• Michelle Matthews
• Robert Morgan

• Jacqueline Reed
• Kenneth Shearer
• Connie Speakman
• Jane Wells
• John Whitacre
• Wanda Wise
• Robert Yoder

Sunday School Opportunities

• Sunday School activities for all ages 9:30-10:30am, Gathering Area & Chapel. Stay as long as you like after first service or come early to second service.
• Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (up to age 5), during worship services in Room 18.
• Adult Sunday School opportunities are listed on the church calendar/website.

Worship at Crystal Park UMC:

Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705

Preacher: Rev. Paul White

Sermon: A Great Gettin' Up Mornin'

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38  

 "With Joy the Heavens Rang"

Handbell and Hymn Festival



Nov. 5 at 4pm at Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton. 

The Festival will include handbell choirs from Trinity United Church of Christ, Christ Presbyterian Church , and Faith United. Faith United's former organist, Heather Cooper, is the Festival Director. The combined handbell choirs will be directed by Cathy Mokelbust from South Dakota, who has composed several of the songs to be played. Each handbell choir also will share a song. There is no cost for this wonderful handbell and hymn festival, and there will be a reception following the concert.

Trunk or Treat Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who helped make Faith United’s Trunk or Treat a great experience! Over 200 kids and families stopped by for treats, snacks, craft activities, pumpkins, and hot cocoa on Sunday, October 30 during our community’s Trunk or Treat. Thanks to all the volunteers who decorated their cars, dressed in amazing costumes, donated treats and helped serve hot cocoa and snacks! Mark your calendars for next year and come join the fun!

Charge Conference

Our annual church Charge Conference will be held on Thursday November 10 at 5:30pm in the Chapel. All are welcome to attend this brief worship time and business meeting.  

“Read all about it!!”



Your Visioning Team has been keeping Pastor Steve busy in the print shop replenishing the table in the gathering area with “hot off the press” copies of the 2022 Visioning Summit Booklet.

“The ink hasn’t dried yet” on this year’s edition containing the goals, projects, and ideas from the Body of Christ called Faith United, inspired by the question “What is God calling us to do and be in the next 5 to 10 years?”

All of the goals and visions are “above the fold” in how they contribute to the mission of the church. We want our “circulation” and “distribution” to reach all of the members, friends and guests of Faith United.

The Visioning Team will be discerning with input from the congregation which goals God is calling us to follow at this time.

We look forward to your continued prayers, input and participation in the next steps in the visioning process: 

• November 12 – a first draft of the Team’s recommendation will be available in the Navigator for the church to review and provide feedback
• November 27 – 30, the Visioning Team will finalize its proposal and send it via email to members of the Church Board and others
• December 6, 6:30 pm – Church Board meets to discuss and vote on the proposal. Church Board meetings are open – anyone may attend and have voice, only Church Board members may vote. (in person/Zoom)                                                                                                       

Visit the gathering area and pick up a copy of the Visioning Summit Booklet today!

Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center News

We hosted our annual outdoor Fall Family Day on Friday, October 21. There were over 250 people in attendance, and it was beautiful weather!

Families came to participate in a variety of Fall themed activities, including: The North Canton Fire Department, fall photo booth, Halloween tattoos, pumpkin patch, and treats. Then, several church staff and church members volunteered for the “Trick-or-Treat Trail” to pass out candy to the children.

Our new activities this year included a pony named “Tony” for the children to pet, a hayride around the church, and a visit from “Patches” the dog! It was a fantastic event, and it was great to have the opportunity to interact with all of the families.

Weekly Wednesday Night

Dinner Worship

An evening of fun, food, faith and fellowship Wednesdays 5:45-6:30pm!

Leave the cooking to us and enjoy a great meal and mid-week worship! We strive to serve healthy adult and kid friendly, gluten-free, low carb, and peanut/tree nut free options each week. A great time to connect with others. 

Groups and activities for adults, youth and kids follow worship. Childcare where little ones learn about God is available during adult groups.

Adult Connect Groups

Get connected at Faith United, Advent and Winter groups are now forming! Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.

• Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, Nov 6, Zoom
• Sewing for Missions, 6:30pm, Nov 16, Coordinator Sue Bell
• Not In It To Win It, Men's Life Study, 8am, Nov 5, 19, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's
• Second Wind, 1pm, Nov 8, Coordinator Joanne Fox, 'John Ferris and the Christmas Story", $2/person, Church bus pick ups 12:35 Danbury 12:45 Waterford, RSVP to Betsy Douce by Nov 6 (330-418-3392 betsydouce@yahoo.com)
• The Vanishing Conscience, 9:45am, Sundays, Bob Snyder, Conference/Zoom
• Common Ground - Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
• The Book of Luke, Monday Night Bible Study, 6:30pm, Ron Luikart, Parlor/Zoom
• The Angels of Christmas, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm beginning November 8, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
• The Angels of Christmas, Wednesday Women's Group, 9am, Starts Nov 30, Linda Reynolds
• All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Starts Nov 30, Pastor Jake
• After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays at 6:30pm
• Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner, Parlor
• Fellowship of Love Women's Group, Thursday, November 17 at 7:00pm, Parlor
• Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom 
• Book Discussion Group, Life is so Good, a book banned at a school named after its author, George Dawson, 7:00pm, January 5, Coordinator Jan Baker

Click here or scan for more details about all the group opportunities and programs happening at Faith United. 

Explore some great resources for your spiritual journey!

Amplify Media is a video library with 1,000's of videos for adults, youth and kids to view from your phone, tablet, computer, or tv. These resources can be used for individual or group studies, and has a special section just for kids! Follow these instructions to access your free account. Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.

Faith and Environment Weekly

Coal power has resurged since the pandemic, like this coal processing plant in China.

Last year’s plan under-estimated what was needed and most countries have fallen behind even that inadequate plan.

New research shows that the world has already fallen drastically behind in adopting the changes needed to avoid a future with even more extreme storms, heat waves, and floods. Collectively, countries have promised to reduce heat-trapping emissions by about 3% by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. That's far from the 45% drop that's needed, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program.

Cutting emissions nearly in half by the end of the decade would put the world on track to limiting warming to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) by 2100. But at the current pace of emissions, the planet would heat up by 5 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to more deadly heat waves and storms and the flooding of coastal cities due to polar ice melt.  So, although strengthening national pledges is on the agenda for discussion at the upcoming Annual UN Conference Of the Parties (COP27) talks in Egypt, major emitters aren't expected to make dramatically larger commitments, and the European Union announced it could update its climate only after the negotiations are complete.

But there is a glimmer of good news: last year, the U.S. committed to reducing emissions 50-52% by 2030, a goal that was bolstered recently by the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides billions of dollars for electric cars and more efficient buildings and homes. "We want the COP to make sure that everybody understands we're doing the things necessary to keep 1.5 degrees alive," [1.5^o is the agreed heat increase by 2030 - TBS] John Kerry said this week.

The Takeaway – Global warming is heating up faster than we thought. Now is the time for every country to step up to save our world.

More Information

The views of this, and other F&E articles, do not necessarily reflect the views of the congregation, nor every member of the F&E group. Intent & Responsibility Statement. Article Edited by Tom Strauch on behalf of the Faith & Environment Ministry Group. Text your comments to Tom Strauch at 330 283-9883

The November/December issues of the Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up on the Gathering Area Information Display Board.

Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area and Chapel weekly between worship services.

Celebrate Wonder home activities are available in the weekly worship emails for Nursery-5th Grade. Pick 1-2 activities to do and learn and wonder about God together. View each week's Bible story and music videos on Amplify Media which has special videos for kids! Follow these steps to register or contact Kathy Schmucker. 

Wednesday Wonder Kids

Grades K-5 gather from 6:30-7:30pm following dinner and worship to learn about faith through games, Bible stories, activities, service and mission projects and worship experiences! Contacts: Kathy Schmucker, Bethany Sedziol, Rebekah Heskett.

Little Wonders, up to age 5, learn about God in a loving, caring environment.

Contacts: Kathy Schmucker, Kristin Krach.

Sing-along choir for preschool and elementary students occurs Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Contact Sandy Wallace pianoplayer@sandywallace.us for information. 

Faith United welcomes children of all ages in worship. Our worship experience is enriched as we gather together to experience and praise God.

• Worship Kits and worship manipulatives are available to guide children as they pray and learn about God
• Family Prayer Ground at the front of the sanctuary for families to have a comfortable, close-up view of worship.
• Rocking chairs in the Narthex and Family Prayer Ground.
• Nursery care/Preschool Sunday School (birth-age 5) during worship (room 18)

2022-2023 Children/Youth Emergency and Permission Form.

For the safety of our children and youth, our Safe Sanctuary Policy asks that parents/guardians complete an emergency form for children (birth through high school graduation) participating in church activities each year. Designate the activities your child has permission to participate in so you only need to complete one form for the year.

2022-2023 Children/Youth Emergency and Permission Form.

For the safety of our children and youth, our Safe Sanctuary Policy asks that parents/guardians complete an emergency form for children (birth through high school graduation) participating in church activities each year. Designate the activities your child has permission to participate in so you only need to complete one form for the year. 

Contact Matt Kluchar for other Middle/High School youth events and details.

Praise and Celebration!

Dave and Debbie Fecich, celebrate the marriage of their daughter, Jillian, to Jason Janus. They were married on October 14th at the Cleveland Zoo, and church member Bernie Miner officiated their ceremony.

Community Christmas

After a two-year absence, A Community Christmas of Stark County has fully reinstated their much-needed programs dedicated to making Christmas brighter for low-income Stark County residents. ACC wants to thank Faith United for its long-time support of volunteers, Adopt-A-Family and Coat Collection programs.

Adopt-A-Family

Nancy King is coordinating the Adopt-A-Family program for Faith United this year. Since we have not done this for a few years, it would help immensely for those who already know they want a family, to call Nancy King (330-639-8571) and let her know by November 13. This will help her to know how many families to order and what sizes, and have some to spare. Nancy will have a table in the Gathering Area the first 3 weeks of November to pick up adoption family information.

Winter Coat Collection

Sponsorship of the coat collection program has been transferred from A Community Christmas of Stark County to Refuge of Hope this year. Refuge of Hope is a faith-based, non-profit, Christian rescue mission providing multiple programs for the neediest residents of Stark County.

The coat collection program will be titled Layers of Hope, A Community Coat Drive layering men, women, and children in Stark County with warmth, love, and hope.

Your support is more important than ever as we look to re-establish and grow this important program. Collection includes new coats, lightly used clean coats, sweatshirts, jackets and other warm clothing and accessories. Collection boxes are located by the wooden bins in the gathering area and near Door #8 by the Family Life Center. 

Stop into the library for your Fall reading. 

Come in and check out some of the the new books and resources we have available in the library to nurture your spiritual journey!

• Visit the Library Webpage -Click the link to open the online system.
• Or Download the app, Librista, on your mobile device.
• Email the library if you need help getting set up.

Type a topic in the search bar to see available resources. 

Faith United is searching for Part-Time Child Care Providers - flexible hours on an as- needed basis. For more information and an application email kschmucker@faithumchurch.org 

or visit our website.

Saturday, November 5

8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's) 

Sunday, November 6

8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)

8:30am-9:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)

9:30am-10:30am Sunday School Activities (Gathering Area & Chapel)

9:45am-10:25am Common Ground Mom's Group (Nursery Room 18)

9:45am-10:45am The Vanishing Conscience (Conference Room)

10:30am-11:30am Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)

10:30am-11:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)

6:30pm-7:30pm Bible Year Discussion (Zoom

Monday, November 7

6:30pm-8pm Book of Luke Study (Parlor/Zoom)

Tuesday, November 8

9am-11am FFLC Library Time (Robinson Hall)

9:30am-11am Celebration Bells (Sanctuary)

1pm-3pm Second Wind (Robinson Hall/Chapel)

2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)

6:30pm-8pm Women's Study "Angels of Christmas" (Parlor)

7pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)

Wednesday, November 9

9am-11am Chosen Study (Parlor/Zoom)

5pm-5:45pm Sing Along Kids Choir (Room 8)

5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Dinner Worship (Robinson Hall) 

6:30pm-7:30pm Little Wonders Child Care (Nursery)

6:30pm-7:30pm Wonder Kids (Chapel/Room 6)

6:30pm-7:30pm After Dinner Table Talk (Room 5)

6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)

6:30pm-7:30pm The Journeys of Paul (Chapel/Robinson Hall)

7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir (Sanctuary) 

Thursday, November 10

1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)

5:30pm-6:30pm Charge Conference (Chapel)

6:30pm-7:30pm Faith & Environment (Conference Room )

6:30pm-8pm Program Staff Planning Meeting (Room 5)

6:30pm-8pm Stephen Ministry Team (Parlor)

7pm-8:30pm Cub Scout Leader/Parent Meeting (Room 8)

Friday, November 11

1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)

Saturday, November 12

5pm-8:30pm Confirmation Banquet (Robinson Hall)

Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar