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Sunday School Opportunities
- Sunday School activities for all ages in the Gathering Area and Chapel, 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Stay as long as you’d like after the first service or come a little early to the second service. Bible story at 10:00 am.
- Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (up to age 5), during worship in Room 8.
- Adult Sunday School opportunities are listed on the church calendar/website.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Taylor and Sarah Sowers
on the baptism of their daughter,
Hayley Alexandra, on May 14, 2023.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC
Traditional Worship at 11:00 am
2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Preacher: Rev. Paul White
Sermon: Glorified
Scripture: John 17:1-11
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High School and College Graduates
Graduation Sunday at Faith United will be this Sunday, May 21, during the 10:30 am worship service. We want to recognize and celebrate all students! If someone in your family is graduating from high school, please contact Matt Kluchar at 330.727.1647 or mkluchar@faithumchurch.org . If someone in your family is graduating from college or earned a graduate degree either this past December or will do so this spring, please contact Kathy Schmucker at 330.224.6138 or kschmucker@faithumchurch.org.
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Let’s show families that kids matter at Faith United and make this the best summer ever for kids in our congregation and community! Plans are now underway to prepare for VBS and Camp Read-A-Lot. To make these summer ministries a great experience for kids and families in our community, we need you! Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be involved at Faith United this summer.
To help us in our planning please complete this survey.
There are still 2 openings for VBS Station Leaders: Games and Snacks. Crew leaders, childcare and behind the scenes help is also needed. Come be a hero for kids in our congregation and community.
Contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn for more information.
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Safe Sanctuary Orientation & Renewal
The next opportunity for Safe Sanctuary Orientation will be Wednesday, May 24, at 7:00 pm via Zoom only, or Wednesday, May 31, at 10:30 am in person and/or via 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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Save the Date:
Peace with Justice Sunday, June 4
Peace with Justice Sunday reminds United Methodists that we are people who seek peaceful solutions, create and support
peace-related ministries, and aid in justice efforts in our communities and around the world. The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church call us to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as reconcilers of conflict.
Faith United marks this special Sunday by engaging in a walk with other United Methodist Churches and local, ecumenical partners. This year, Peace with Justice Sunday is June 4. We will begin our walk at Crossroads United Methodist Church in downtown Canton at 1:00 pm and will walk approximately seven miles to Faith United. You do not have to walk the full seven miles, and more details will be coming soon! For now, Save the Date!
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Dear Fellow Church Members and Friends:
Prior to his appointment to Mentor UMC, Pastor Steve’s last Sunday at Faith will be June 11. We plan to have a celebration in his honor that day.
There will be a single worship service that morning at 10:00 am.
Following the service, we will have a luncheon in the Family Life Center. This will be by reservation only which should be made no later than Monday, June 5. Donations will be accepted at the door to help cover the costs of the lunch. The menu will be ham, chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, lettuce salad, and dessert.
In addition, we would like to collect a love offering to present to Pastor Steve as a token of appreciation.
You can also make a reservation for lunch and make a love offering donation online by clicking the links below or using the QR codes.
We hope as many of our congregation, as possible, can attend this event to thank Pastor Steve for his 14 years of dedicated service at Faith and wish him and his family well as they move on to his new appointment.
On behalf of the Staff Parish Relations Committee, God’s blessing to you all.
Mac Ronning Alan Gribble
Co-chair Co-chair
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Adult Connect Groups
Summer groups are now forming.
Contact Kathy Schmucker for information on
starting or participating in an adult group.
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Resilient, Men's Life Study, Saturday, May 20 and June 3, 8:00 am at Beyesly's Restaurant. Coordinator Jim Skinner.
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Summer Women’s Group, Meet at Price Park on alternating Wednesdays at 1:00 pm to have a sack lunch, devotions and walk the track. Facilitators: Sue Bell and Sue Schillings.
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Family Meet-Up Group, Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 pm. Families are invited to the church for an evening of summer games, fun, and a service project. Bring a snack and gather in the church pavilion. Coordinator: Amanda DeFays.
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Book Discussion Group, Thursday, June 29, at 7:00 pm to discuss the book The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00 pm, Chapel, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner.
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00 pm via Zoom. Facilitator: Tom Strauch.
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Common Ground - Mom's Group, Sundays, 9:45 to 10:25 am, Nursery, Coordinators: Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol.
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Through the Year with John Wesley, Text group with Pastor Steve & Pastor Jake.
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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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Our Daily Bread
The June, July, August issue of Our Daily Bread devotional is available for pick up in the church Gathering Area at the Information Display Board.
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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.
Sunday School activities with Bible stories are in the Gathering Area between worship services on Sunday mornings, 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Bible story shared at 10:00 am.
Celebrate Wonder home activities are available in the weekly worship emails for Nursery - Grade 5. 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. Amplify Media also features Cokesbury Kids with special videos for kids. If you haven't yet registered for your free subscription, contact Kathy Schmucker for details.
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This month's Faith Word is Ministry: To answer God's call and serve the world.
This month's Bible verse: This is nothing other than the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus: to testify about the good news of God's grace; Acts 20:24.
This week’s Bible story is Peter in Prison; Scripture: Acts 12:1-17.
Kids, remember to bring your Liturgical Prayer beads to worship this Sunday and Wednesday to add the next beads. It is time to add beads for Ascension of Jesus and Pentecost! Come learn about the significance of these special days in our church liturgical calendar. If you haven’t received your starter beads yet, join us on Sunday to learn more!
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Butterfly Release Sunday is June 4,
in the Memory Garden, at 10:00 am.
Our annual Butterfly Raising Project is happening now. Experiencing the life cycle of the butterflies helps us to understand why butterflies are a symbol of our faith. Contact Kathy Schmucker for more information.
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Kids Met Pastor Thom
Pastor Thom spent some time getting to know our Wednesday Wonder Kids. Pastor Thom read a story and answered some questions from the kids.
This is what they learned about Pastor Thom:
- What is your favorite color? Blue, black and orange.
- Do you have any pets? Yes, a dog named Quincey and a turtle named Mossy.
- What is your favorite zoo animal? Polar Bear.
Pastor Thom enjoyed hearing the kids' answers to these questions too!
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Faith United wants to help make East Ohio Summer Camp a part of your family’s story and experience: a summer full of fun, faith formation, adventure, and growth. EOC Summer Camp Registration is now open. Camps provide a wide range of experiences ranging from day camps to weeklong overnight camps with a variety of interests and themes. Camp Scholarships are available. Invite a friend to come with you!
Click here to visit the website or
contact Kathy Schmucker and Matt Kluchar for more information. Camp brochures containing scholarship applications are available on the Information Display Board.
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Registration for Hero Hotline Vacation Bible School
is now OPEN!
Hero Hotline VBS invites children of all ages to answer the call to serve God together. Join us for a week full of faith discoveries, music, and adventures that help kids learn to strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.
June 12 to 16 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Faith’s Vacation Bible School Adventure is for:
- Preschool children ages 4 and up
- Elementary students entering Kindergarten through 4th grade
- Adventure VBS for students entering 5th and 6th grade
VBS Celebration Sunday will be June 18 at 8:30 am and 10:30 am
Pre-register by June 9 and receive a Hero Hotline VBS Music CD (one per family)
Click here to register
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Registration for Camp Read-A-Lot is Now Open! Join us for our in-person summer literacy program Wednesday evenings July 12, 19 and 26 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Students entering grades K-3 are invited to participate in some fun summer activities designed to keep their reading skills sharp. They will read great stories and even get some books to take home and keep for their own. Dramatic play, games, art, and service projects will provide opportunities for the children to build their vocabularies and expand their comprehension. We’ll also work on sight words, fluency, letters, and sounds. Click here to register.
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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.
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Outreach with Faith Kitchen
Matt would like to extend an opportunity for outreach with Faith Kitchen. The youth are invited to help with Crystal Park's food distribution on Saturday, May 27,
from 9 am -12 pm. You must provide your own transportation to and from Crystal Park United Methodist.
Please see Matt for permission slips or email him at mkluchar@faithumchurch.org.
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End of Year Celebration
Well...school is almost over, so it's time to plan for an end-of-the-year celebration. The youth will be going to Sluggers and Putters on Sunday, May 28. Matt would like to leave shortly after modern worship (around 11:30 am) and return to the church around 3:30 pm. The church bus will be used for transportation. Admission and food will be paid!
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Youth Annual Conference - June 17 at Camp Wanake
This year's theme is "Recharge". If you've never been to YAC, it's an amazing way to experience God and have lots of fun with other area youth. There will be games, worship, hiking, and food. Space is limited to 150, so please let Matt know ASAP so he can register. The church will cover the cost of the tickets this year.
Contact Matt at 330.727.1647 or mkluchar@faithumchurch.org.
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We plan to meet once a month. Any young adult who is interested contact
Matt Kluchar at mkluchar@faithumchurch.org or 330.727.1647.
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Faith and Environment
Wildlife Diminishing Every Year
Love Letter to the World
We who love you back already know that
everything we do to you we also do to ourselves. [exerpt]
By Frank X Walker
Destruction Of Nature
I see the nature's beauty
from far away. It looks pretty,
but many times my heart pains to see it,
because it's being destroyed bit by bit.
The sun once shone so brightly.
Now, it seems to change greatly.
The birds used to sing songs of happiness.
Now they sing songs of mourning and sadness.
Oh, why do people abuse dear nature?
Why is it that destruction is now their culture?
Lord of Heaven and Earth help me.
Their evil ways, let them see.
By Jo A. Matibag, Sunday, February 17, 2008
The Living Planet Index (LPI), which tracks populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, reveals an average 69% decrease in monitored, wildlife populations since 1970.
Freshwater populations are hit the hardest. Monitored, freshwater populations have declined by an average of 83% since 1970, more than any other species groups.
The Takeaway: The poets and scientists agree. It is time, and past time, to seriously repair the environment around the world.
For more information click here.
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.
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Books and Resources available in Faith United’s Library to nurture your spiritual journey! You can connect to us through an app on your phone or through our church website. Please email library@faithumchurch.org if you need assistance.
Visit the Library page on Faith United’s website:
https://www.myfaithunited.org/library-and-media-center/
Click here to open the library online system or download the Librista app on your Apple® and Android™ device to connect.
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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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