REMINDER: Our new worship times start tomorrow.

8:30am Traditional Worship and 10:30am Modern Worship. 

Sunday Worship

August 28

"Faith & Relationships"

Preacher: Rev. Steve Stultz Costello

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, 25:31-46

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: August 25
• Digital Labyrinth
• Tithes & Offerings

Sunday School Opportunities for All Ages 9:30-10:30am

• Sunday School activities in the Gathering Area, stay as long as you like.

Worship at Crystal Park UMC:

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

"A Place on the Chief Couch" with Rev. Paul White

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, & Luke 14:1, 7-14

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. 

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 be starting next week and will take place over the next few months. 

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.

• Not In It To Win It, Men's Life Study, 8am, Sept 10, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's
• The Vanishing Conscience, 9:45pm,Sundays, starts Sept 18, Bob Snyder
• Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, August 28, Zoom
• Called-Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm, starts Sept 6, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings
• The Book of Luke - Monday Bible study, 6:30pm, resumes Sept 12, Ron Luikart
• The Chosen - Wednesday Women's Group, 9am, starts Sept 14, Linda Reynolds
• Faith 101 - Wednesdays, 6:30pm, starts Sept 14
• Book Discussion Group - Wish You Were Here, 7pm, Sept 29, Jan Baker
• Common Ground-Mom's Group, 9:45am, Sundays, Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
• Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Mike Flechtner, Parlor
• Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom

Faith and Environment Weekly

We're producing – and discarding – 360 million tons of plastics a year

Plastics have often been harmful for the environment and human health

Plastic dangers: The chemical building blocks that make plastics so versatile are the same components that might harm people and the environment. Chemicals added to plastics are absorbed by humans, and some of these compounds alter hormones or have other potential human health effects. For instance, exposing premature infants to bisphenol A (aka BPA) or phthalates is a significant concern, and BPA routinely leaches into food and drinks in plastic bottles and cans; 93% of people have detectable levels of BPA. Other common plastics also pose health issues for humans. And plastic debris laced with chemicals is often ingested by animals, particularly marine animals, injuring and poisoning wildlife. And we are steadily accumulating more throw-away plastics. Accumulation and fragmentation of plastics is changing the surface of our planet.

Helpful plastic: Plastics, if used wisely, can help solve some environmental problems. For example, packaging beverages in PET (a type of plastic), reduces energy use by 52 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent. And solar water heaters containing plastics can provide up to two-thirds of a household's annual hot water.

Biodegradable plastic can be made from renewable materials from plants such as corn and soy. Scientists recommend reducing harmful chemicals and developing safer alternatives using green chemistry.

Consumers can help: Identify harmful plastics for consumers, e.g. recycled materials labelled green, excessive packaging using virgin materials labelled red. So, consumers can identify the best use of plastic.

The takeaway – Avoid harmful plastics and embrace renewables. 

More information.

We invite you to continue to share your ideas in person, on the whiteboard, or electronically via google form. Some recent ideas include:

• Make the balcony accessible
• Do table seating, coffee bar, etc
• Every part of our building should be accessible, from basement to sanctuary balcony.

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. 

From August 21 - September 11, Faith United has been invited to be a test church to explore a new kids and family resource being developed.

Everyday Faith is a new way for children to engage with Bible stories through videos and fun activities that bring Scripture to life and integrate faith formation into your families’ everyday lives, both inside and outside the church building. Everyday Faith is designed for Preschool (ages 3-5) and Elementary (grades K-5) students. There are opportunities to participate both in person on Sunday mornings and at home. Contact Kathy Schmucker, Director of Spiritual Formation for details.

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

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 in room 18.

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!

Mark your calendars for the Library Book Giveaway September 20 - October 3!

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!

• 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.

Saturday, August 27

10am-12pm Faith Kitchen at Crystal Park UMC

Sunday, August 28

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)

6:30pm-7:30pm Bible Year Discussion & Reflection (Zoom)

Tuesday, August 30

1pm-2pm Financial Policy Review Sub Group (Conference Room)

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

6pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall or Pavilion)

6:30pm-8pm Stewardship Team (Conference Room)

Wednesday, August 31

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

Thursday, September 1

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

6:30pm-8:30pm Cub Scout Den Meetings (Room 6, 8, 16, LL, FLC, RH)

Friday, September 2

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

Confirmation Class Retreat

Saturday, September 3

Confirmation Class Retreat

Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar