Join us as we celebrate and confirm 2022 Confirmation students: | |
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Grant Clark
Joseph Cook
Carter Gierhart
Maya Griffith
Penelope Held
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Alexander Hobe
Benjamin Milner
Annabeth Price
Victoria Price
Joseph Stehura
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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: All the Strength We Need
Scripture: Luke 21:5-19
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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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Safe Sanctuary Orientation & Renewal
Friday, November 18, 9:30am, Zoom
If it has been a year since you last attended and/or you are interested in serving with children, youth and vulnerable adults please be sure to attend. Please contact Kathy Schmucker or a member of the Safe Sanctuary ministry group to participate.
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Weekly Wednesday Night
Dinner Worship
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, Nov 16, 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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Fellowship of Love Women's Group, 7pm, November 17, Parlor
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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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Not In It To Win It, Men's Life Study, 8am, Nov 19, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's
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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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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
Among the many ways to reduce our carbon footprints, it’s important to know which are most significant and where to focus our efforts.
We’ve been talking for a while about the way we live our lives, the carbon dioxide we all release into our atmosphere, and the damage all that carbon wreaks on our environment. But it’s hard for us to know how much we individually are part of the problem, and what habits are the worst.
For instance, what we eat and how much of it is wasted affect our carbon footprint. Other choices that affect the environment are your home and how you heat it, driving your car, taking airplane flights, what clothes we wear, dealing with single-use plastics, and recycling habits. Turns out, a typical resident of the Western world (that’s us) generates 10 tons of CO2 every year...and by 2030 we must get that down to 2 tons of CO2 to avoid some of the most destructive climate changes.
Use this calculator to estimate how much carbon you and your family generate, and then find ways to modify the way you live that are compatible with a healthy environment. It takes only 5 or 10 minutes.
One caveat – the recommendations include “offset” payments as a way to compensate for carbon-intensive behavior. Major organizations such as Greenpeace International denounce offsets as merely obscuring harmful emissions. And it’s intentionally difficult to track the offset money to verify their use at all.
The Takeaway – Remember the most effective ways to save our environment.
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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. | |
Teddy Bears Give Thanks! November 16
Families with children age 5 and under are invited to a Teddy Bears Give Thanks at the church! Kids and their adults can bring their favorite stuffed animal. Join us for Dinner Worship from 5:45 – 6:30pm followed by a story, craft and thanksgiving activity with your stuffed animal.
Contact Kathy Schmucker, Rebekah Heskett, and Bethany Sedziol for details.
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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
Sky Zone - November 16
Meet at the church at 6:15pm. We will take the church bus together to Sky Zone, and return to the church about 8:15pm. Admission will be paid for by the church. Any extras (snacks, etc.) are the responsibility of the youth. Please see Matt for the required permission slips or contact him at 330-727-1647. Parents/guardians must also fill out a waiver on the Sky Zone website: https://www.skyzone.com/beldenvillage
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 12
5pm-8:30pm Confirmation Banquet (Robinson Hall)
Sunday, November 13
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)
Monday, November 14
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Book of Luke Study (Parlor/Zoom)
Tuesday, November 15
9am-11am FFLC Library Time (Robinson Hall)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bells (Sanctuary)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Ministry Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Women's Study "Angels of Christmas" (Parlor)
7pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
Wednesday, November 16
5pm-5:45pm Sing Along Kids Choir (Room 8)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Dinner Worship (Robinson Hall)
6:15pm-8:15pm Wednesday Night Youth (Sky Zone)
6:30pm-7:30pm Little Wonders Child Care (Nursery)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wonder Kids (Chapel/Room 6)
6:30pm-7:30pm After Dinner Table Talk (Room 5)
6:30pm-7:30pm Teddy Bears Give Thank (Room 6)
6:30pm-7:30pm Sewing for Missions (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8:30pm Visioning Team (Parlor)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, November 17
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
5pm-9pm FFLC Parent Teacher Conference (classrooms)
6:30pm-8:30pm Cub Scout Den Meetings (Room 6, 8, 16, LL, FLC, RH)
7pm-8pm Trustees Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
7pm-9pm Fellowship of Love (Parlor)
Friday, November 18
9:30am-10:30am Safe Sanctuary Training (Zoom)
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
Saturday, November 19
8an-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
9am-12pm Long-term Worship Planning Workshop (Chapel)
1:30pm-3:30pm Guest Readiness Training (Robinson Hall)
Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar
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