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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.
- Labyrinth and Prayer Stations available in the Chapel.
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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: "Taking the First Step"
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
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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.
Look for the Wednesday Dinner Worship display in the Gathering Area Sunday morning!
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What is Lent?
The forty-day period (not counting Sundays) between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday (the day before Easter). Lent is a time for preparing for Easter by spending time with God. Lent is a season of renewal: a time to explore, refocus and renew our faith commitment and grow closer to God. Many Christians prepare for Easter by fasting, prayer, repentance, sacrificial giving, moderation and spiritual discipline. Lent can also be a season to begin a new spiritual practice to deepen your relationship with God. May the worship experiences and resources be meaningful ways for you to connect with God this season.
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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First Impressions Gathering
Tomorrow, Sunday, February 26 1:00 - 2:30 pm
The First step of our feasibility study with Horizon’s Consultant Craig Miller will be a “First Impressions” gathering. This gathering is designed to share the vision that would be supported by a campaign to raise approximately $1,000,000 over three years, and more importantly, to receive your feedback. As the name of the gathering implies, this meeting will give Craig and all of us a sense of our first impressions as we consider this next step toward living into the vision we believe God has called us to. All are encouraged to attend.
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Pastor Steve to be Appointed to
Mentor UMC
Click here to read Pastor Steve's shared letter to the congregation.
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Faith United is seeking a Part-time Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities include general administrative and database support for church programs, and office tasks including maintaining weekly newsletters and sending congregational e-mails and communications. The candidate must be proficient in Word and Excel. Church database experience is a plus. Some work schedule availability. Salaried position of 20 to 25 hours per week; approximately $19,000 annual salary. Send resume & cover letter to resume@faithumchurch.org by March 5th.
For a detailed job description click here to visit our website.
Faith United is also 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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Attention Families!
Faith Friends Learning Center
Summer and Fall Registration
Open Soon!
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March 6: Current families can turn in registration packets.
March 13: New families can turn in registration packets.
Call 330.499.1780 for more information and pricing.
Click here or visit the Information Board in the Gathering Area for
Summer and Fall Program details.
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Celebrate Arts Concert
Sunday March 12 at 4:00 pm
Featuring Alex Kluchar, baritone
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Adult Connect Groups
Lent and 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, Coordinators: Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
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The Chosen: Season Two, Wednesday Women's Group, 9:00am, Linda Reynolds
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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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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Sewing for Missions, Wednesday, March 1, 6:30pm Coordinator: Sue Bell
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Visio Divina Lent Art Study, Thursdays March 2, 16, 30 at 7:00pm, Zoom. Facilitator: Kathy Schmucker
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Resilient, Men's Life Study, Saturdays, March 4 & 18, 8:00am Beyesly's Restaurant, Jim Skinner
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Second Wind: A Seniors and Retirees Fellowship Group, Tuesday, March 14 at 1:00pm. Antique Quilts and their Stories; RSVP to Betsy Douce by March 12. Coordinator: Joanne Fox
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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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Common Ground - Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, Coordinators: Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
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The End of Me: Where Real-Life in the Upside-Down Ways of Jesus Begins, Sundays, 9:45-10:45am Coordinator: Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
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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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Check out Lent resources for all ages.
Look for the red cart in the adult section of the library.
If you want to participate in the March 30 Book Discussion Group: "Lessons in Chemistry", a copy of the book
can be found on the adult section table.
Children’s resources are featured in the window
of the children’s section.
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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.
Kids, remember to bring your Liturgical Prayer beads to worship this Sunday and Wednesday to add the next beads. It is time to add beads for Lent! If you haven’t received your starter beads yet, join us on Sunday or Wednesday to learn more!
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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!
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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Next Sunday March 5, 11:30 am
Families with children aged 5 and under are invited to a Teddy Bear Tea Party at the church. Kids and their adults can bring their favorite stuffed animal and join us for lunch followed by a story, craft and fun activity. For more information contact Kathy Schmucker, Rebekah Heskett, and Bethany Sedziol.
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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. Early Bird Registration deadline is March 15 to save $20 and 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! Contact Kathy Schmucker and Matt Kluchar for more information. 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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Outreach opportunity for the youth
TODAY Saturday, February 25th
We'll be joining in the Faith Kitchen food distribution at Crystal Park UMC
2219 Mahoning Rd NE Canton
. Students will need to be dropped off at Crystal Park at 9:00 am and picked up at 12 noon. Dress to work outside. Transportation not provided.
Also, we'll be having some fun TONIGHT! We'll be going to glow night at Sky Zone in Belden Village. Students can be dropped off at Faith United at 5:40 pm and picked up at 8:30 pm. The church will pay for admission and provide bus transportation.
A permission form is needed for both events; click here to print & complete.
Contact Matt Kluchar for other Middle/High School youth events and details.
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We will no longer be offering youth Sunday school at 9:45 am
There are still many ways to get involved in the youth program, and more to come. I will keep you posted. Don't hesitate to reach out to me as well if you want to know more.
Matt Kluchar
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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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Faith and Environment
Heat Pumps heat your home in cold weather and cool it in hot weather.
Home heating and cooling uses 441 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.
In recent years, the efficiency and performance of air-source heat pumps have improved greatly; now, a heat pump can deliver up to three times more heat energy than the electrical energy it consumes.
Central heat pumps use much less energy, reducing both air-conditioning and heating costs. The energy savings can return your investment several times during the heat pump's life. Look for the ENERGY STAR® label for its efficiency ratings. And don’t forget to use electricity from renewable sources.
Heat Pumps need electricity, and you can get green electricity through your utility, or you can generate your own from solar panels.
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The Takeaway – Heat pumps are one more way to avoid burning fossil fuels and degrading our atmosphere.
For more information: Air-source heat pumps; Home energy use
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 Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up in the church Gathering Area on the Information Display Board. | | | | |
