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Sunday School Opportunities
- Sunday School activities for all ages 9:30-10:30am, in the Gathering Area & Chapel. Stay as long as you would like.
- Nursery Care and Preschool Sunday School (up to age 5), during both worship services in Room 18.
- Adult Sunday School opportunities can be found on the church calendar and website.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
"Realizing the Cost" with Rev. Paul White
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11, Luke 14:25-33
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Bible Presentation - September 11 10:30am
If you have a child entering 3rd Grade this fall or a 4th-5th grader who would like a Bible, please let us know as soon as possible so we can gift them with a Bible! Contact Kathy Schmucker, Faith United’s Spiritual Formation Director for more information.
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The Bible Year - Church-Wide Reading and Study | |
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Read the New Testament with Us!
Follow the Daily readings for about 15 minutes per day and by December 31, you will have read the whole New Testament! This is a great time to jump into the Bible Year readings!
“Get into the word of God and let God’s word get into you.”
– Bishop Tracy Malone
As you read 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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Urgent Hiring Needs:
Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center is in need of several Full and Part-Time staff members for this school year.
Full-time Lead Preschool Teacher. M–F, 8:45am – 5:45pm, one-hour break. Position includes paid: vacation time, holidays, sick time, and personal time. This individual will be in charge of their own classroom of about 12 children.
Part-time Assistant Teachers/Floaters. These staff would substitute where needed, help with restroom breaks, assist with School Age Before or After Care, and help with children getting on or off the bus.
All positions require a high school diploma and associates or college degree is preferred for the lead teacher position. Relevant experience is required.
If you are interested in one of these positions, or know of someone who may be interested, please feel free to reach out via email at gberry@faithumchurch.org or my phone at (330) 499-1780.
Faith United Methodist Church is in need of Part-Time Child Care Providers. We are looking for a few individuals who would be available to work 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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Wednesday Night Dinner Worship
An evening of fun, food, faith and fellowship resumes on September 14, 5:45-6:30pm!
Leave the cooking to us and enjoy a great meal and mid-week worship!
Groups for adults, youth and kids follow worship. Childcare where little ones learn about God is available during adult groups on Wednesday evenings.
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Adult Connect Groups
Get connected at Faith United, Fall groups are now forming! Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on starting, or participating in, an adult group.
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Not In It To Win It, Men's Life Study, 8am, Sept 10, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's
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The Vanishing Conscience, 9:45-10:45am, Sundays, starts Sept 18, Bob Snyder
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Called-Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings, Parlor
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The Book of Luke - Monday Bible study, 6:30pm, resumes Sept 12, Ron Luikart
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The Chosen - Wednesday Women's Group, 9am, starts Sept 14, Linda Reynolds
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Faith 101 - Wednesdays, 6:30pm, starts Sept 14
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Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, Sept. 25, Zoom
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Book Discussion Group - Wish You Were Here, 7pm, Sept 29, Jan Baker
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Common Ground-Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Mike Flechtner, Parlor
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Second Wind, Sept 13, 1:00pm, Robinson Hall. ”Jesus at the Movies” with Al Albacete. $2/person. Church bus pickups: Danbury 12:35pm, Waterford 12:45pm, RSVP by Sept 11 to Betsy Douce (330.418.3392 or BetsyDouce@yahoo.com).
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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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Faith and Environment Weekly
The science of climate change is settled. So why does climate misinformation continue to spread online and in our media?
False Balance: Bothsidesism, aka false balance reporting, can damage the public’s ability to distinguish fact from fiction and lead us to doubt the scientific consensus on climate change. Many Americans believe that the global crisis is either not real or not of our making because the news media have given climate change deniers a platform in the name of balanced reporting. For instance, if 99 doctors said you needed surgery to save your life, but one disagreed, chances are you’d listen to the 99. But we often see one climate scientist pitted against one climate denier, as if it’s a 50-50 split. And if people can easily recall an idea, they believe that it’s likely to be true. So, when media parrots false or misleading information, the person will still give weight to it because they’ve heard it before.
Big Lies About Climate Change: Most climate disinformation focuses on undermining proposals to prepare for climate change and disinformation about climate research. The switch from outright “climate denial” to “solutions denial” likely came about because the scientific evidence for human-caused climate change is now so overwhelming.
The Union of Concerned Scientists say that wealthy special interest groups, including fossil fuel companies, continue to disseminate disinformation with the express purpose of delaying climate action.
“Ultimately the purpose of all climate misinformation is to delay climate action—whether the argument is ‘global warming isn’t happening’ or ‘climate models are unreliable’. “The conclusion is always ‘therefore we shouldn’t act on climate change.’”
The takeaway – Don’t fall for disinformation; check the science.
For more information: Forbes.com Article Northwestern.edu Article
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The September/October 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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VISIONING TEAM - 2022
Faith United's Visioning Team believes our best days are ahead of us! We believe that God is doing a new thing, casting a renewed vision for us and we want to hear from you about what that vision might include! We started sharing some of our hopes and dreams for the future of our church on the gathering area whiteboard.
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We invite you to continue to share your ideas in person, on the whiteboard, or electronically via google form. Some recent ideas include:
- Renovate the basement
- Make this a top-notch space
- Create more spaces for community and church use
As you consider God's vision for our church, we invite you to keep God's mission for the Church in mind: to be, make, and mature disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Consider, "How can we reach new, younger, and more diverse people?" We also recommend reading “God’s Mixed Ecology” – a 13-page article to help us think in new ways with visioning.
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Sunday School activities are in the Gathering Area 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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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.
Wednesday Wonder Kids Resumes September 14
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.
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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)
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Fall at Faith United! Mark your calendars now!
We know that families have busy schedules and wanted to begin sharing these fall dates and opportunities now so that you can begin coordinating your schedules and not miss out on all the fun and faith building activities happening this fall!
- Sunday School for Kids & Families: 9:30-10:30am
- Nursery & Preschool Sunday School during worship services (8:30 & 10:30am)
- Bible Presentation is September 11, 10:30am
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Wednesday Night Faith Connections for all ages begins on Wednesday, September 14
- Kids Choir and Family Sing Along at 5:00pm
- Dinner Worship, 5:45 – 6:30pm
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Little Wonders for kids 5 and under at 6:30pm. Little ones learn about God in a loving, caring environment!
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Wonder Kids for kids K-5th grade – 6:30pm. Kids learn about God in creative ways through Bible stories, art, games, science, service and mission projects and spiritual practices.
- Programs, groups and activities for Adults and Youth – 6:30pm
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Fall Ministries Volunteers
Let’s show families that kids matter at Faith United!
Check out all the opportunities to serve. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to make a difference by helping make our children’s ministries a great experience for kids and families in our congregation and community!
- Sunday School teachers and helpers (Sunday A.M.)
- Wednesday Wonder Kids (Wednesday P.M.)
- Wednesday Night Faith Connections meal team
- Nursery and Childcare (Sunday A.M. and Wednesday P.M.)
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
- Library Story Time with FFLC Students
Kids need our church. Kids need Jesus! Kids need You!
For more information contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn.
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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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Library Book Giveaway Sept 20 - Oct 3
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 book tables beginning Sept 20
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Coffee and Donuts Team
We paused during the pandemic and are gauging interest in starting back up.
We are looking for volunteers to set up, serve, and clean up coffee and donuts on Sundays.
If you are interested in helping or want more information, please contact the church office.
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Stop in the library for 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!
Type a topic in the search bar to see available resources.
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Sensory Inclusive Certification
It is time to update Faith United’s Sensory Inclusive Certification with KultureCity. Anyone serving in ministries involving children, youth, and adults is encouraged to participate. Please click here, enter your name and email, and complete the online training for our recertification requirements.
KultureCity’s sensory inclusive program is designed to help persons with sensory needs like PTSD, autism, dementia, and strokes just to name a few, feel welcomed. Combining training by professionals, sensory bags, and signage, the certification program helps ensure that all persons are accepted and included at any event or program we offer.
Contact Kathy Schmucker for more information!
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Congregation wide touchpoint check in and online directory update project.
Did you know we have over 500 households who are part of Faith United?
We are starting a project to reach out and call each household and family of Faith United. We want to check in with you and see how you are doing.
After checking in we will also invite you to update your family's information in our online church directory. Many phone numbers, emails, and addresses have changed, and we want to make sure we have the best information for you, so we can serve you best.
This process will take place over the next few months.
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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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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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Saturday, September 3
Confirmation Class Retreat
Sunday, September 4
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 Confirmation Class (Robinson Hall)
9:45am-10:45am Mom's Group (Nursery Room 18)
10:30am-11:30am Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
10:30am-11:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
Monday, September 5 Church Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6
9am-12pm FFLC Library Time (Chapel)
1pm-3pm Cooperative Parish Team (Conference Room)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (offsite)
6:30pm-8pm "Called" Women's Study (Parlor)
6:30pm-8pm Church Board/Ministry Council (Robinson Hall)
Wednesday, September 7
6:30pm-8pm Sewing for Missions (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8:30pm Calling Team Meeting Review (Parlor)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, September 8
11:30am-1:30pm Lydia Circle Lunch (Robinson Hall)
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith & Environment (Conference room)
6:30pm-8pm Stephen Ministry Team (Room 16)
6:30pm-8:30pm Program Staff Planning (Parlor)
7pm-8:30pm Cub Scout Leader/Parent Meeting (Room 8)
Friday, September 9
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
Saturday, September 10
8am-9am Men's Life Study at Beyesly's
Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar
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