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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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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Preacher: Rev. Paul White
Sermon: Paradise is Here
Scripture: Luke 23:33-43
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Dear Church,
I invite you to click on the links to read this year’s Lay Leader report and Pastor’s report. The Lay Leader report was submitted by Sr. Lay Leader, Bernie Miner. Both reports were submitted to our district and conference leadership at our annual charge conference that took place last week on November 10. As I read these reports, I am moved by the litany of all that God has done in and through Faith United in the past 12 months. It is encouraging to be reminded of all that we have been through together and all the ways we have been inspired, strengthened, blessed, and empowered by God’s abundant grace that sustains us. I am grateful for all of you and your steadfast faith! Praise God.
Sincerely,
Pastor Steve
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Visioning
Watch for a special email this week with a draft proposal for the Church Board from our Visioning Team. As a first draft, this proposal is expected to be revised based on input from ministry teams and members of the congregation. Our goal is to prepare a final proposal to the Church Board that meets on December 6, 6:30-8:30. If you have questions or comments, please email: visioning@faithumchurch.org
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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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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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Weekly Wednesday Night
Dinner Worship
No Wednesday Dinner Worship on November 23 – Happy Thanksgiving!
See you on November 30!
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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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, Starts Nov 30, 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, starts November 30. 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 8 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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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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Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, Nov 27, Zoom
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From Generation to Generation Advent & Christmas Art, begins Nov 27, 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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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 | |
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The United Methodist Church is at the conference and actively advocating for Climate Justice. COP27 is the annual two-week United Nations climate conference
United Methodists are in the negotiating rooms and throughout the complex at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, alongside world leaders and non-state delegates from close to 200 countries. Heads of state, business leaders, religious delegates, and social activists from around the world are here to discuss equitable climate solutions and the political will to act.
As people of faith, we United Methodists understand the climate crisis as a moral crisis that demands a moral response – rooted in our values of stewardship and justice. Our United Methodist social teachings call us “to chart a new path rooted in economic and ecological justice” and to “advocate for a fair, ambitious, and binding international agreement to address climate change.” Ref: Book of Resolutions #1035: Climate Change and the Church’s Response
Vulnerable countries are raising their voices as testimony to the unfolding climate catastrophe. And just as importantly, these leaders are casting a vision and offering concrete solutions for climate resilience.
The US is coming into COP27 (Conference Of the Parties #27) with renewed credibility; but despite the Inflation Reduction Act, the US has a long way to go to rebuild trust on climate finance. The United States and other wealthy nations, who are the largest historic emitters of climate impacting emissions, must pay their fair share to support communities that are not the cause of the problem, but devastated by the consequences. The US has not yet addressed the issue of loss and damage-finance that continues to threaten a successful outcome at COP27.
While our UMC contingent is pushing for climate finance as a matter of climate justice, they are also pressing the U.S. Congress to increase international climate funding in this year’s budget.
The Takeaway – Tell your Senator to fund the U.S. fair share for Climate Finance now!
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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 | |
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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Teddy Bears Give Thanks!
What a fun evening! Over 40 children, parents, grandparents, and favorite stuffed animals gathered to celebrate and give thanks on Wednesday, November 16!
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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.
Also on December 4 we will be revealing our 2023 youth mission trip! An informational meeting will be held in Robinson hall after modern worship for anyone who is interested in going or simply to find out more information. Bring your questions and we will answer them as best as we can.
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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 your 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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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 19
8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
9am-12pm Long-term Worship Planning Workshop (Chapel)
1:30pm-3:30pm Guest Readiness Training (Robinson Hall)
Sunday, November 20
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 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)
12pm-2pm Guest Readiness Training (Robinson Hall)
3pm-5pm Pack Meeting (FLC)
Monday, November 21
6:30pm-8pm Book of Acts Study (Parlor/Zoom)
Tuesday, November 22
6:30am-10am FFLC Goodies with Grandparents (FLC)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Women's Study "Angels of Christmas" (Parlor)
7pm-8pm SPRC (Conference Room)
7pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
Thursday, November 24 - Church Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25 - Church Closed
Saturday, November 26
10am-12pm Faith Kitchen at Crystal Park
Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar
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