Worship Series - Life that Looks Like Jesus
Weekly Scripture Readings: 1 John 4:7-21
Missed a week of worship? Find it here.
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In-Person Worship Resumes May 2
Watch this video or click here for what to expect.
We are excited to welcome you back inside the church.
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National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 6. Join us in praying for our country, community, and congregation!
- Resources will be available in Sunday’s Worship by Wire email
- A time of prayer will be offered in person (with masks and distancing) at the Peace Pole near the Gathering Area and on Facebook Live at 7am and 7pm on May 6.
Contact Kathy Schmucker or Pastor Jake with questions
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This year's Peace With Justice Sunday Walk is on June 6th and the theme is "Caring for Canton: Food and Housing as Matters of Justice."
We will gather at 1:00 PM at Crossroads United Methodist Church in downtown Canton. From there we will walk to 1317 Gonder Avenue.
After we arrive at the Gonder Avenue location there will be several activities and opportunities for participation including an incredible speaker, tables of community partners to engage with, music, etc. If you have any questions contact Pastor Jake.
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Graduation Sunday will be on May 30 to recognize and celebrate all students. If someone in your family earned a college or graduate degree this past December or will this spring, contact Kathy Schmucker.
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There are many new studies starting in the next few weeks. Check out some below and check them all out on our Programs & Groups page.
Find the group for you and enjoy the time together with others.
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Join us weekly at 6pm to experience Wednesday night like never before.
Not on Facebook? Don't worry.
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Some Current & New Adult Small Group Opportunities
- I'm Still Here - 6:30pm Wednesdays starts May 5
- Faith of a Mockingbird - 6:30pm May 5
- Theology for Our Times - Fridays 1pm
For facilitator information, group descriptions, and additional groups, visit our Programs and Group Page. Groups meet via Zoom unless otherwise stated.
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Faith & Environment Weekly Tip:
Catching Raindrops
Water is the "the life blood" of the lawn and garden, but the world’s fresh water supplies are dwindling.
Average homeowners are estimated to use 40% of the household's water in their yard and gardens.
One key idea is to capture and use rainwater for your lawn and gardens; the horticulture term for careful water management is “Xeriscape” (xeros is Greek for dry, plus scape from landscape). A mainstay of xeriscaping is to catch water from your downspouts in a drum or barrel, ready to water your gardens on those dry days.
Advantages of rainwater over tap water:
- Rainwater is naturally soft, avoiding hard tap water containing calcium or magnesium carbonate that interferes with the uptake of nutrients in the soil.
- Rainwater is the proper temperature. Water that is colder than the air temperature slows seed germination and plant growth.
- Rainwater is not treated with chlorine or other tap water additives, none of which are needed by plants.
- And...rainwater is free!
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ALTAR GUILD NEWS Sign up sheets to provide altar flowers on Sunday mornings in 2021 is on the bulletin board in the hallway across from Robinson Hall. The flower arrangements are $28. If you would like to give flowers “in honor” or “in memory” of a loved one this is a wonderful way to acknowledge them. Many people like to “honor” loved ones birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. It is a special way to remember (in memory of) loved ones who have passed away.
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Faith United has an exciting new way to support you living out your faith.
Amplify Media is a video library with thousands of videos for adults, youth and kids that you can view from your phone, tablet, computer or tv. These resources can be used for individual or group studies, and there is even a special section just for kids! Check out these instructions to access your free account. Questions? Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director.
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Sunday Night Youth Group:
- Resumes in person May 16 at 6pm.
- Take your temperature at home, please do not attend if you have symptoms
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Fill out our Youth Registration prior to May 16.
Contact Amy for more information.
Wednesday Night Youth Group:
- May 5 - 1 John 3
- May 12 - 1 John 4
- May 19 - 1 John 5 - Final meeting for the season
Students in grades 6-12 who would like to join, can contact Amy for the Zoom link.
Check out our Sunday Night Videos for youth or anyone who wants to watch - All are Welcome! Read more
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Celebrate Wonder activities guide children Nursery to 5th Grade, and their families, through Bible stories, creative experiences, and spiritual practices. Read more.
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Last week's Sunday School Activities. Pick 1-2 activities to do, & watch last week's Bible Story video on Amplify Media.
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Have a parent check out these steps to watch videos made just for you!
Wonder Kids In Person:
- May 26 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm,outside at the church
- Children K-5th grade invited
- Registration required
- Contact Kathy or Bethany for more details
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Butterfly Project
Children and families have the opportunity to witness firsthand the miracle of one of God’s most amazing creations, the life cycle of a butterfly. This will be an exciting, educational and spiritually enriching experience for children and families.
Families can take home 5 caterpillars to raise, watch them develop into a chrysalis, and then emerge into a butterfly. Care for the caterpillars is very minimal, and instructions are provided. The butterflies will be released at Faith United in mid-June. Suggested donation is $5 per family and caterpillars should be available for pick up at the church by Wednesday, May 26.
If anyone has large pretzel or animal cracker containers, we can use empty, clean containers for the butterflies. Contact Kathy Schmucker for more information and to participate in the butterfly project!
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Mark Your Calendars for VBS 2021!
Treasured: Discovering You're Priceless to God
June 21-25
VBS will be held online with an In-Person Event on Wednesday, June 23 for kids and their families. VBS Kits will be available for pickup at the church with all the supplies you need, including a Treasured VBS Music CD for each family! Registration will be available soon.
There are many opportunities for volunteers to behind the scenes, with making videos, packing kits and helping with Wednesday's event. Contact Kathy Schmucker or Pam Wig for more details.
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Register for Summer Camp!
Check out Camp locations and programs, register and learn about COVID-19 changes here. Visit Faith United’s Summer Camp Page for additional details.
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Cokesbury is a great resource to purchase Bibles, devotionals, gifts and more!
When you order, please use this link. The church receives credit and a rebate from your purchase.
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Order gift cards year round from The Youth Mission Team.
Part of each order benefits the Youth Mission Fund.
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Resources to help
enhance your viewing
and using of Faith
United's digital offerings:
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As of Thursday, April 29, Stark County is in Red Level status.
Calendar events are subject to change or cancel based on status level.
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Sunday, May 2
9:45am-10:45am Courage Study (Zoom)
11am-12pm Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
Monday, May 3
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm The Minor Prophets Bible Study (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 4
6:30pm-7:30pm Fierce: Women of the Bible (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Ministry Council (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 5
6pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Live (Zoom, Facebook Live)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm "Faith of a Mocking Bird" Study (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm "I'm Still Here" Study (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Sewing for Missions (Zoom)
Thursday, May 6
7am-7:15am National Day of Prayer around Peace Pole (by Gathering Area)
5pm-6pm Unity Challenge Planning Team (Zoom)
7am-7:15pm National Day of Prayer around Peace Pole (by Gathering Area)
Friday, May 7
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability- Luikart (Zoom)
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