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Sunday School Opportunities
- Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (up to age 5), during worship in Room 18.
- Sunday School and Lent activities for all ages in the Gathering Area and Chapel, 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Stay as long as you’d like after the first service or come a little early to the second service. Bible story at 10:00 am. Look for the Lent Wonder Wall in the Gathering Area!
- Adult Sunday School opportunities are listed on the church calendar/website.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC
Traditional Worship at 11:00 am
2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Preacher: Rev. Paul White
Sermon: "Do You Want to See?"
Scripture: John 9:1-41
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Feasibility Study Questionnaire
For Everyone in the Congregation
Church, your input is essential for a most successful process of discernment about the timing and vision we sense God is calling Faith United to embrace.
Please use this link to complete the Feasibility Study Questionnaire. It is estimated to take 10 to 15 minutes.
You may want to review the Case Statement that summarizes the proposed vision and goals.
If you would like more details about the goals with cost estimates, you can review the “God’s Vision for Faith United: Visioning Report and Recommendation” that was presented to and adopted by the Church Board on January 10, 2023.
If you have specific questions about any of the goals or wish to see additional information about any of the goals, please let Pastors Steve or Jake know and they will put you in touch with the staff person or ministry leader who can best tell you about that goal.
Our Horizons Stewardship consultant, Craig Miller, will be sharing the results of the feasibility study at a Church Board meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 pm.
The Board is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 pm when they will vote on the recommendations from the feasibility study results. Board meetings are open meetings, anyone is welcome to attend, although only Board members may vote.
May our prayers for and participation in this process of discernment be blessed.
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The Future of the United Methodist Church
with Rev. Cara Stultz Costello
The Rev. Cara Stultz Costello, East Ohio Conference Superintendent of the Tuscarawas District, will be our guest preacher at the 8:30 am and 10:30 am services on Palm/Passion Sunday, April 2. Following the 10:30 am service, Cara will be our guest speaker addressing the topic “The Future of the United Methodist Church.”
A lunch is being provided by the Faith United Cookery at no charge, however baskets will be set out for a free-will offering to help offset the cost.
The menu will include ham and cheese sandwiches, sloppy joes, potato salad, broccoli/cauliflower salad and a tossed green salad. Coffee and tea will also be available.
You may recall that one year ago Rev. Cara spoke with us on the same subject. Several people have expressed a desire to hear an update as much has happened in the UMC since last year at this time. We are grateful that Cara is able to come again. We plan on either livestreaming the event or recording the event for later viewing on YouTube.
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March 22: Lent Reflections Week 4
Fun, food, faith and fellowship
5:45 - 6:30 pm
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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Lent Devotionals and Resources | |
Click here to download this year’s Lent Devotion booklet: Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith | |
Click here to download Lenten Daily Prayer Cards | |
Click here to visit our website to learn more about Lent, Holy Week and Easter | |
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Nothing says Spring like a church full of lilies on Easter morning!
Help us fill the sanctuary with beautiful lilies on Easter Sunday. TOMORROW is the last day to place your order. See the table in the gathering area.
The lilies are $10 each.
Looking forward to celebrating a glorious Spring 2023!
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Palm Sunday
Welcome Jesus by helping others
serving the Hartville Migrant Ministry
and Faith Kitchen
Purchase any of the items listed here and bring to worship on Palm Sunday, April 2.
Items can also be placed in the collection totes in the Gathering Area.
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April 5, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Following Wednesday Dinner Worship
Invite your friends and family to this year’s Family Easter Event!
· Easter Story Service
· Crafts and activities for all ages
· Glow Stick Story Walk
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Maundy Thursday Service
April 6 - 7:00 pm
A special drama for Maundy Thursday: "Pieces", written by Tyler Kirker, our intern from Malone University. The cast includes Matt Kluchar, Tina Largent, Taylor Mills, Eli Costello, Amanda DeFays, Stephen Richards, and Jayvin Herbert. The play centers around a diverse group of Christians who are brought together by their pastor for an appreciation dinner but discover how much their differences challenge their unity.
(Childcare available)
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Good Friday
Service
April 7 - 7:00 pm
The Good Friday Service will center on the hymn
"Were You There?"
It will be held in the
Family Life Center
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Attention High School Seniors
and College Students
Scholarship application forms are available here
for you to print out and complete. Several scholarships are available for seniors and post high students. Applications and transcripts must be received in the church office no later than Sunday April 23.
Contact Beth Miller with questions 330.495.9467
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Trustees Update
Faith United Trustees met on March 16 with a full agenda. One agenda item was mold remediation in the lower level of the facility. Following tests for air quality and an inspection by a mold remediation company the Trustees learned that the pervasiveness of the mold in the lower level is quite extensive. As a result, the Trustees have sealed the lower level, and at this time no one is permitted in the lower level. The Trustees are also following the strong recommendation of the mold remediation experts and are discarding the entire contents of the basement. The Trustees unanimously approved using On the Spot, a mold remediation company, to handle this work. The main level of our facility is safe and currently unaffected by the mold in the lower level.
On the Spot will begin their mold remediation work following Easter and will be working for approximately 2 months. Our Trustees remain determined and faithful in their work to resource the ministries of Faith United through a safe, well maintained, and equipped facility. The Trustees are grateful for the ongoing support of all of you here at Faith United!
For questions, please see John Hartzell, chairperson of Faith United Trustees.
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Faith United’s Spring 2023
Environmental Speaker Series
Faith and the Environment?
A total mismatch or not?
Come dialog with local experts:
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April 19 – American Electric Power - Kelly Haer and Sue Marzano will address keeping power on, enhancing service, investing in reliability, and electrification.
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May 10 – Stark, Tuscarawas, Wayne Recycling District - Wendy Bullock will address importance of recycling, what can and cannot be recycled and where to recycle various items.
Program begins at 6:30 pm, but come join us first for
Wednesday dinner at 5:45 pm
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Adult Connect Groups
Spring 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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Seven Words: Listening to Christ from the Cross, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm Zoom, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
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Second Wind: A Seniors and Retirees Fellowship Group, Tuesday, April 11 at 1:00pm. Coordinator: Joanne Fox
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Sewing for Missions, Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 pm. Coordinator: Sue Bell.
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After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Room 5
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The Gospel of Matthew, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, West Parlor, Pastor Jake
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner, Parlor
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Visio Divina Lent Art Study, Thursday March 30 at 7:00pm, Zoom. Facilitator: Kathy Schmucker
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Book Discussion Group: Lessons in Chemistry, Thursday, March 30 at 7:00pm. Coordinators: Jan Baker and Deb Howard.
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Resilient, Men's Life Study, Saturdays, March 18, April 1, 8:00am Beyesly's Restaurant, Jim Skinner
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Koinonia Fellowship Crazy Bridge Saturday, March 18 at 6:30pm hosted by Dennis and Joanne Fox. Bring an appetizer to share. RSVP to Joanne at jofoxhd@gmail.com
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Common Ground - Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, Coordinators: Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
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Through the Year with John Wesley - Text group with Pastor Steve & Pastor Jake
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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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Library Lent Resources for All Ages
Look for the red cart in the adult section.
If you want to participate in the March 30 Book Discussion Group: "Lessons in Chemistry", a copy of the book is available.
Children’s resources are featured as well.
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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.
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.
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This week’s Bible story is "The Sower and the Seeds"
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
Our Lent Wonder Wall Question is:
“Can you think of a question that doesn't have an answer?"
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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! Elementary age kids will be exploring the meaning and significance of The Lord’s Prayer through story and art.
Mark your calendars for March 29 for a special story time with Pastor Steve!
Little Wonders, up to age 5, learn about God in a loving, caring environment.
Contacts: Kathy Schmucker, Kristin Krach, Bethany Sedziol, Rebekah Heskett.
Sing-along choir for preschool and elementary students occurs Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Toddlers can join in for the last 15 minutes. Come sing, play instruments, make a joyful noise for the Lord! Contact Sandy Wallace for details.
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Faith United wants to help make East Ohio Summer Camp a part of your family’s story and experience: a summer full of fun, faith formation, adventure, and growth. EOC Summer Camp Registration is now open. The next registration deadline is April 15 to receive a limited edition camp shirt.
Camps provide a wide range of experiences ranging from day camps to weeklong overnight camps with a variety of interests and themes. Camp Scholarships are available. Invite a friend to come with you!
Click here to visit the website or
contact Kathy Schmucker and Matt Kluchar for more information. Camp brochures containing scholarship applications are available on the Information Display Board.
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Don’t miss out on the fun this summer!
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VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 12-16, 9:00 am-12:00 pm for ages 4 through 6th grade!
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Camp Read-A-Lot for students entering grades K through 3 Wednesday evenings in July.
There are opportunities to participate and serve in each of these ministries.
Contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn.
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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.
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Reminder: TONIGHT
Glow Night at Sky Zone in Belden Village
Saturday, March 18 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Next Saturday March 25
9:00 am-12:00 noon
Outreach at Canton Fresh Market
We have another youth outreach opportunity!
If interested, we will meet at Canton Fresh Market, 3412 Harmont Avenue NE at 9:00 am. Dress to get dirty because we'll be working on planting in the greenhouse and building shelves. Work gloves would help, too. We're scheduled 9:00 am to 12 noon, but you can choose to come and go at any time during those hours.
Transportation will NOT be provided.
Please contact Matt for permission slips or with any questions.
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We will be hosting a Mental Wellness Group for youth ages 14 through 17
Sunday, March 26 at 2:00 pm
in the youth room.
This will be a free monthly support group covering topics such as mental health, personal growth, and self-esteem. Open to those both inside and outside of the church, presented by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Stark County. Snacks will be provided. We encourage you to sign up by contacting either Matt Kluchar or Faith James (from NAMI) at fjames@namistarkcounty.org. Visit the NAMI website here.
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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.
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We're officially launching Faith United's
Young Adult Ministry
Sunday, March 26th!
We will meet at 6:00 pm at Milk and Honey Ice Cream and Restaurant, 3400 Cleveland Ave NW. We'll just be hanging out and discussing where we would like the ministry to go. There is no set age range. Dessert will be paid for. If you feel like you're a young adult, you're welcome to join us!
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Gas cars emit over three times as much carbon dioxide as an all-electric car. Globally, passenger cars produced over 3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide every year since 2015, 15% of all the CO2 causing global warming.
Hybrids
Pros:
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Many affordable hybrids, starting under $24,000.
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They have excellent gas mileage.
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They produce lower emissions compared with gas-only vehicles.
Cons:
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Cost about $1,000 to $3,000 more than gas-only models.
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Some have longer stopping distances than gas-only cars.
Plug-In Hybrids
Pros:
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Some eligible for a federal tax incentive of up to $7,500.
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Most can travel 20 to 40 miles on electric power alone.
Cons:
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More expensive than regular hybrids or gasoline cars.
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Less fuel-efficient when the battery is depleted.
All Electric
Pros:
- No tailpipe emissions
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Less cost to maintain – fewer and simpler components.
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They cost more to buy (but eligible for tax incentives)
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Charging can take hours.
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The Takeaway – The sooner we transition from gasoline to electricity, the better for every aspect of our environment.
Click here and here for 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
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Click here to open the library online system or
Download the Librista app on your Apple® and Android™ device to connect.
The Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up in the church Gathering Area on the Information Display Board.
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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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