Worship Series - Life that Looks Like Jesus
Weekly Scripture Readings:
1 John 4:1-3a | 1 John 5:1-6
Missed a week of worship? Find it here.
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Peace With Justice Sunday Walk is June 6th with the theme, "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, there will be several activities and opportunities for participation including an incredible speaker, tables of community partners to engage with, music, etc. Click on the flyer for details. 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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Meet Our Newest Staff Member - Henry Cox
Henry is joining our staff as a part-time evening custodian. He has experience working at Aultman Hospital as a sterile processing technician and in general cleaning and maintenance duties. Henry grew up in this area and graduated from Canton McKinley High School. He and his wife live in Canton, with a large yard and pond, and enjoy having a large vegetable garden. Henry enjoys sports, playing football and wrestling in the past. He currently enjoys running, weight lifting, and hiking. He says he's a Cavs and Indians fan, and also enjoys mushroom hunting. He attends and is active at Eastwood Springs Church in Hartville. He and his wife lead a small group for "Taco Night", where they pray for each other and have Bible discussion. Henry will be commissioned during worship on May 16.
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Faith Friends Learning Center & Preschool is looking to hire summer staff for 35-40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. The starting rate is $9.25 an hour, and the program runs June 1st - August 13th. Faith Friends serves children ages 18 months through 5th grade. Must have completed High School. Contact Director Grace Berry for more details.
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Safe Sanctuary Renewal Orientation
Volunteers make all things possible! Since we have not gathered for over a year, everyone serving in children and youth ministries and with vulnerable adults will need to update Safe Sanctuary training via one of the following Zoom training Opportunities:
- Wednesday, May 12 at 7pm
- Thursday, May 13 at 10am
- Tuesday, May 18 at 7pm
- Friday, May 21 at 10am
Contact Kathy Schmucker or Amy Ferguson to register for one of the dates.
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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
- Faith of a Mockingbird - 6:30pm May 19
- 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:
Plastic Companies Need to Clean
Up Their Acts
Plastics are handy. United States companies produce more than 35 million tons of plastic annually. Only about 9.5% of all plastic can be recycled, sending more and more into our oceans, lakes, soils, and bodies. Plastics threaten aquatic animals, birds, and increasingly, land animals. Perhaps companies producing these plastics need to help more with waste clean up. Read this article from Faith and Environment for more information.
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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 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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Nursery Care will resume starting June 6 at both services provided there are enough volunteers to serve. Contact Kirsten Krach or Kathy Schmucker to learn more about nurturing the youngest of our church family.
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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 as 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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VBS 2021 Registration is now open!
Treasured: Discovering You're Priceless to God
VBS will be held online June 21-25 with an In-Person event on Wednesday, June 23 6:30-8pm 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!
Click here to register by June 15 to receive your kit ahead of VBS.
VBS videos with music, Bible adventures, a daily Bible point and more will be available daily by 9am for your family to view at your convenience.
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, May 6, 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 9
9:45am-10:45am Courage Study (Zoom)
11am-12pm Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
Monday, May 10
6:30pm-7:30pm The Minor Prophets Bible Study (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 11
6:30pm-7:30pm Fierce: Women of the Bible (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 12
6pm-6:30pm Wednesday Night Live (Zoom, Facebook Live)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm "I'm Still Here" Study (Zoom)
Thursday, May 13
5pm-6pm Unity Challenge Planning Team (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith & Environment (Zoom)
Friday, May 14
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability- Luikart (Zoom)
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