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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.
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Wednesday Night Dinner Worship
November 30: Advent Reflection
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.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Preacher: Rev. Paul White
Sermon: Transforming the World Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
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This year, Faith United has joined countless other non-profits and favorite causes for Giving Tuesday! That means that if you normally participate in Giving Tuesday, this year you can support the mission and ministries of Faith United as a Giving Tuesday gift. If you have never participated in Giving Tuesday, it is an amazing movement of generosity across the world that has inspired people to give to their favorite charity or cause on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving! 2022 marks their tenth year. Read about it at GivingTuesday.org
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To read about how Giving Tuesday will support Faith United’s mission and ministry, click here.
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To make an online Giving Tuesday gift, click here. Choose “Giving Tuesday” in the drop down menu of funds.
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The Bible Year - Church-Wide Reading and Study | |
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Read the New Testament with Us!
“Get into the word of God and let God’s word get into you.”
– Bishop Tracy Malone
While r consider: What is God revealing to me today? How will I apply it to my life?
- Devotionals to help understand the verses (available on the Book Resource Table)
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Weekly Amplify Media videos to enhance your reading experience
- Monthly reflection and discussion with Pastors Steve and Jake and Spiritual Formation Director, Kathy Schmucker on the last Sunday, at 6:30pm via Zoom
Missed a week? Open up previous Navigators here for the daily readings
For more information, contact Kathy Schmucker, Pastor Steve, or Pastor Jake.
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Visioning
The Visioning Team is making its final edits on the Visioning Report and Draft Proposal. The report will be available for discussion at the December 6 Church Board meeting, and submitted for vote to approve at the January 10, 2023 Church Board meeting. The church will be able to review the report and proposal and submit questions or comments to visioning@faithumchurch.org during the month of December. In addition, members of the Visioning Team and some representatives of teams that submitted goals will be available for questions and discussion. The draft proposal will be revised before the January 10 Board meeting based on the input received from church leaders, members and friends between now and January 10. When the draft report and proposal is ready, it will be sent to the church in a dedicated email and provided as a link in the Navigator.
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We invite you to join us in our Advent Photo-A-Day Challenge. Each day contains a word that connects with our Advent theme, From Generation to Generation. Take or find a picture, song, or poem that expresses this idea.
You might also want to create your own image with paint, crayons, clay or other art and nature materials. We invite you to share on social media and tag Faith United. Let us be on the lookout for our God who is coming near to us in this holy season.
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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.
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The Book of ACTS, Monday Night Bible Study, 6:30pm, Ron Luikart, Parlor/Zoom
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The Angels of Christmas, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm, with Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
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The Angels of Christmas, Wednesday Women's Group, 9am, with Linda Reynolds
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Sewing for Missions, 6:30pm, Dec 7, Coordinator Sue Bell
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After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Room 5
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All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Facilitator: Pastor Jake.
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Visio Divina Advent & Christmas Art Study – Explore the art featured in the Advent series as we blend visual meditation with group discussion, insight from the artists, and bible study. Dec 1, 15, Jan 4 at 7pm, Dec 8, 22 at 10am. Zoom.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner, Parlor
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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
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Not In It To Win It, Men's Life Study, 8am, Dec 3, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's
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Koinonia Fellowship Group - Christmas Party and Gag Gift Exchange at the Bakers December 10 at 6:30pm
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Common Ground - Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
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The Vanishing Conscience, 9:45am, Sundays, Bob Snyder, Conference/Zoom
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From Generation to Generation Advent & Christmas Art, Sundays 9:30-10:30am, Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Create ornaments and symbols based on each week's Advent and Christmas theme.
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Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, Nov 27, Zoom
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Click here or scan for more details about all the group opportunities and programs happening at Faith United.
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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.
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Faith and Environment Weekly
COP27 is the 27th annual meeting of worldwide countries working together to ameliorate Climate Change
Two main issues this year: Funding to help poor countries recover from climate disasters, and pledges from all countries to sharply increase their progress against global warming
COP27 (Conference Of the Parties #27) Final Agreements:
Good news and bad news: The climate summit agreed on a fund breakthrough, but at the cost of progress on emissions.
The final deal delivers on creating an historic “climate finance” fund, a hard-fought deal to create a fund financed by the wealthier countries to help poor countries that are currently being battered by climate disasters. The deal was widely lauded as a triumph for responding to the devastating impact that global warming is already having on vulnerable countries.
The other major objective was to gain consensus that all countries must move much faster to adopt renewable energy while sharply reducing emissions. This initiative did not pass.
"It is more than frustrating to see overdue steps on mitigation and the phase-out of fossil energies being stonewalled by a number of large emitters and oil producers," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said. “We have to ensure that we increase ambition to peak emissions by 2025. We have to phase out fossil fuel,” Aminath Shauna responded.
The Takeaway – U.S. leadership is crucial to phase out fossil fuel.
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
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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. | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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Wednesday Youth Group
On Sunday, December 4 we will resume Sunday school classes for students 6-12 grade at 9:45am in the Youth Room. We will begin with a video series from Francis Chan called Crazy Love. It's a challenging look at how we can show our love to God and how we can live that out in our lives.
After the modern service on December 4, there will be a short meeting in Robinson Hall where the 2023 mission trip will be officially revealed. We will discuss the location, details of the trip, and answer any questions we can. It's exciting to get this going again. Mission trips are indeed life changing.
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Youth Mission Fund
Order gift cards year round! Part of each order benefits the Youth Mission Fund. Check out available cards and contact Matt Kluchar to order.
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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.
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Stop into the library for Advent and Christmas 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!
Type a topic in the search bar to see available resources.
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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.
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Saturday, November 26
10am-12pm Faith Kitchen at Crystal Park
Sunday, November 27
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
8:30am-9:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
9:30am-10:30am Generations Advent Art (Gathering Area)
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 & Reflection (Zoom)
Monday, November 28
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Book of Acts Study (Parlor/Zoom)
Tuesday, November 29
9:30am-11am Celebration Bells (Sanctuary)
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 30
9am-11am Women's Study "Angels of Christmas" (Parlor/Zoom)
10am-11am Hospitality Meeting (Conference room)
5pm-5:45pm Sing Along Kids Choir (Room 8)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Dinner Worship (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)
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 Wesleyan Way of Christmas (Parlor/Zoom)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, December 1
1am-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:30pm-8:30pm Cub Scout Den Meetings (Room 6, 8, 16, LL, FLC, RH)
7pm-8pm Visio Divina Art Study (Zoom)
Friday, December 2
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Faith Friends Christmas Program (Sanctuary)
Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar
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