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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
"Walking in the Presence of God" with Teresa Purses
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
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Churchwide Visioning Summit - Today
Saturday, October 15, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
In the Family Life Center
All are encouraged to participate and to be prayerfully engaged in this important event as we discern God's vision for Faith United in the next 5 to 10 years. Join us in person if you can, or join us by Zoom here
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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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Join us for these special events:
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New Member Sunday: October 23
If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about church membership, contact Pastor Steve, Pastor Jake, or Kathy Schmucker.
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Trunk or Treat
October 30, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm In the church parking lot
Join us for Trunk or Treat at Faith United!
Activities and treats for our church neighborhood! Contact Rebekah Heskett or Kathy Schmucker if you would like to decorate your trunk and/or pass out treats.
We are also looking for donations of mums, cornstalks, hay, pumpkins to decorate.
Items can be donated or borrowed.
Last year we had 10 cars, our goal is 15 this year! Let's bless our neighbors!
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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.
Prayerfully consider how you can be involved on Wednesday Nights! Many of these could be once a month or once a quarter.
- Good at organizing? Serve as a Wednesday Dinner coordinator to help coordinate meal planning.
- Love to cook? Share your skills by cooking a meal, side dish or dessert.
- Coordinate with a local restaurant to provide a meal.
- Help bake prepared meals. Ingredients and supplies can be reimbursed from Spiritual Formation budget.
- Want to showcase your ministry team or group? Provide a meal, side dish and/or dessert and you and your group will be highlighted during Wednesday Dinner Worship to help others learn about your ministry and get involved.
- Share your musical gifts by being song leader.
- Assist with Little Wonders Childcare, Wednesday Wonder Elementary Kids, and Wednesday Youth.
- Coordinate a program for adults
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Wednesday Night Fall Mission Project: Birthday Bags for Faith Kitchen - October 19
Cheryl Froelich and Teresa Purses will be preparing this week's dinner and sharing about the ministry of Faith Kitchen. Following Dinner Worship will be an opportunity to hear more about Faith Kitchen and pack the Birthday Bags.
Donate items for the Birthday Bags such as Cake mix, Frosting and Sprinkles, Cake pan, Candles, Cans of Lemon-Lime Soda (so that cake can be baked without oil or eggs), Noise makers, Birthday Plates and napkins, Balloons, Birthday banners, Reusable shopping bags. Please focus on gender neutral colors and themes.
Please bring donation items to the collection tote at the Gathering Area Book Table by Monday, October 17. Contacts: Kathy Schmucker and Bethany Sedziol
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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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Sewing for Missions, 6:30pm, Oct 19, Sue Bell
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Not In It To Win It, Men's Life Study, 8am, Oct 22, Kim Reynolds, Beyesly's
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Bible Year Monthly Discussion and Reflection, 6:30pm, Oct 30, Zoom
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Second Wind, 1pm, Nov 8, Joanne Fox
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The Vanishing Conscience, 9:45am, Sundays, Bob Snyder, Conference/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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Called, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm, Sue Bell & Sue Schillings, Parlor
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The Chosen, Wednesday Women's Group, 9am, Linda Reynolds
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After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays at 6:30pm
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Faith 101 - Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Parlor/Zoom
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays at 1:00pm in the Parlor, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is having a “get to know us” in the Gathering Area on Sunday, October 23. Come see our beautiful shawls, learn about our ministry and think about joining us. We have yarn, needles, crochet hooks, and lessons if you need them. Hope to see you there!
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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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Treasure Church-wide Worship
and Study Series
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” Matthew 6:21
Treasure, written by UMC pastor Jacob Armstrong invites us all to explore Jesus’ radical message about our treasure and our hearts from the Sermon on the Mount.
Grab a copy of the Treasure Devotional at the Book Resource Table. Week 3: Giving Your Treasure Back to God daily readings 15-21 starts October 17. Daily readings take about 5-7 minutes each. Please consider participating in one of the Treasure study groups listed below.
Over the next four weeks, we will look at the many ways our treasure (time, energy, money) affects our hearts. We will consider how financial challenges in our personal lives affect our relationships with God and others. We will see how giving helps to determine the way we feel and act. If you have stress related to money or feel there may be more that God is calling you to do with your resources, this will be a helpful study.
At the end of the four weeks, we will have the opportunity to make personal commitments of giving for the upcoming year. More details on this in the coming weeks.
We look forward to an exciting month considering our treasures and God’s treasure.
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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
International cooperation such as this could be a template for future agreements
Good news for our planet; we now have an international climate treaty for the first time in 30 years, agreeing to phase out of the use of planet-warming industrial chemicals commonly found in refrigerators and air-conditioners. These chemicals (HydroFluoroCarbons or “HFC’s”) are potent greenhouse gases, warming the planet with 1,000 times the heat-trapping strength of carbon dioxide! But the treaty will sharply reduce the production and use of these HFCs.
If the Kigali pact is successfully implemented, scientists estimate it would prevent up to 0.5 degrees Celsius, or roughly 1 degree Fahrenheit, of warming by the end of this century. At this stage in the planet’s rapid warming, every fraction of a degree makes a difference.
Mr. Durwood Zaelke, president of the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development, said the approach of curbing a greenhouse gas in a relatively narrow sector of the economy (in this case, refrigeration and air-conditioning), could be a template for future agreements. “It shows the way forward by taking a bite out of the climate problem,” he said.
The Takeaway – This treaty suggests that international cooperation on many small changes can have a substantial contribution.
More Information
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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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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!
Little Wonders, up to age 5, learn about God in a loving, caring environment. Contacts: Kathy Schmucker, Kristin Krach, Bethany Sedziol, Rebekah Heskett.
Sing-along choir for preschool and elementary students begins each Wednesday at 5:00pm. Contact Sandy Wallace (pianoplayer@sandywallace.us) for details.
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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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Fall Ministries Volunteers
Let’s show families that kids matter at Faith United!
Check out all the opportunities to serve. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to make a difference by helping make our children’s ministries a great experience for kids and families in our congregation and community!
- Sunday School teachers and helpers (Sunday A.M.)
- Wednesday Wonder Kids (Wednesday P.M.)
- Wednesday Night Faith Connections meal team
- Nursery and Childcare (Sunday A.M. and Wednesday P.M.)
- Adult Group Facilitators and Coordinators
- Library Story Time with FFLC Students
Kids need our church. Kids need Jesus! Kids need You!
For more information contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn.
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Wednesday Youth Group
Youth Group is happening! Come out Wednesday night for games and snacks starting at 6:30pm, following dinner at 5:45pm.
Bring a friend! All are welcome.
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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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Thanks to everyone for your generosity with this year’s Library Book Giveaway!
Contributions will be used to purchase books for our growing library collection. Watch for new titles soon!
Leftover books were donated to the Hartville Thrift Shop, a non-profit organization providing valuable resources to our local and global communities.
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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Community Christmas
After a two-year absence, A Community Christmas of Stark County has fully reinstated their much-needed programs dedicated to making Christmas brighter for low-income Stark County residents. ACC wants to thank Faith United for its long-time support of volunteers, Adopt-A-Family and Coat Collection programs.
Adopt-A-Family
Applications for the Adopt-A-Family assistance are now being accepted. Application forms can be found on A Community Christmas of Stark County website. Nancy King is coordinating the Adopt-A-Family program for Faith United this year. Information on family’s available for adoption should be available by the second week of November.
Winter Coat Collection
Sponsorship of the coat collection program has been transferred from A Community Christmas of Stark County to Refuge of Hope this year. Refuge of Hope is a faith-based, non-profit, Christian rescue mission providing multiple programs for the neediest residents of Stark County.
The coat collection program will be titled Layers of Hope, A Community Coat Drive layering men, women, and children in Stark County with warmth, love, and hope.
Your support is more important than ever as we look to re-establish and grow this important program. Collection includes new coats, lightly used clean coats, sweatshirts, jackets and other warm clothing and accessories. Collection boxes are located by the wooden bins in the gathering area and near Door #8 by the Family Life Center.
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Faith United has the following items available:
- 4 - 36" Televisions with Remotes ($50 each)
- 2 with Wall Mount Brackets
- 1 with Stand
- 1 - DVD Player (Free)
- 2 - VHS/DVD Combo Player (Free)
If interested, contact the church office.
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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, October 15
8:45am-12pm 2022/2023 Visioning & Goal Setting Summit (Family Life Center)
Sunday, October 16
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
8:30am-9:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
9:45am-10:25am Confirmation Class (Robinson Hall)
9:45am-10:25am Common Ground Mom's Group (Nursery Room 18)
9:30am-10:30am Sunday School Activities (Gathering Area & Chapel)
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, October 17
2:30pm-3:30pm Men's Emmaus Accountability Group (Zoom)
Tuesday, October 18
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/XZoom)
6:30pm-8pm Women's Study (Parlor)
7pm-9pm Boy Scouts (Robinson Hall)
Wednesday, October 19
9am-11am Chosen Study (Parlor/Zoom)
5pm-5:45pm Sing Along Kids Choir (Room 8)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Dinner Worship (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Fall Service Project (GA/Chapel)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith 101 (Parlor/Zoom)
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 Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)
6:30pm-7:30pm Sewing for Missions (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-8pm Visioning Team (Parlor)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, October 20
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:30pm-8pm Communication Team (Room 5)
6:30pm-8:30pm Cub Scout Den Meetings (Room 6, 8, 16, LL, FLC, RH)
7pm-8pm Treasure Study (Zoom)
7pm-8pm Trustees Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
Friday, October 21
10am-11am FFLC Fall Family Day
10:30am-11:30am Treasure Study (Conference Room/Zoom)
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
Saturday, October 22
8am-9am Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
7pm-8:30pm Celebrate Arts Jazz Society Big Band (Sanctuary)
Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar
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