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Sunday School Opportunities
- Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (up to age 5), during worship in Room 18.
- Sunday School and Lent 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. Look for the Lent Wonder Wall in the Gathering Area!
- Adult Sunday School opportunities are listed on the church calendar/website.
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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: "Just Ask"
Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7
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March 15: Lent Reflections Week 3
Fun, food, faith and fellowship
5:45 - 6:30 pm
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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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 2023
A reminder prior to Sunday Morning Worship, don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before retiring to bed. This is a good time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, too!
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Lent Devotionals and Resources | |
Click here to download this year’s Lent Devotion booklet: Seeking: Honest Questions for Deeper Faith | |
Click here to download Lenten Daily Prayer Cards | |
Click here to visit our website to learn more about Lent, Holy Week and Easter | |
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Welcome Jesus by helping others on Palm Sunday!
Serving the Hartville Migrant Ministry and Faith Kitchen
Purchase any of the items listed (click here) and bring to worship on Palm Sunday, April 2. Items can also be placed in the collection totes in the Gathering Area.
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Celebrate Arts Vocal Concert
Tomorrow, Sunday March 12 at 4:00 pm
An Evening of Classical Song Cycles and Chopin
Featuring Alexander Kluchar, baritone,
son of Youth Director Matt Kluchar
Due to job complications, the female vocal group Tenacious regretfully had to cancel their concert previously scheduled for that date. We welcome Alex, a student at Youngstown State University, who was available to step in to perform.
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Faith United’s Spring 2023
Environmental Speaker Series
Faith and the Environment?
A total mismatch or not?
Come dialog with local experts:
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March 15 – Ohio Ocean Foundation - Kaitlyn Cowley will address impact of plastics, pollution, impact on wildlife, and the Bible’s directions on caring for the environment.
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April 19 – American Electric Power - Kelly Haer and Sue Marzano will address keeping power on, enhancing service, investing in reliability, and electrification.
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May 10 – Stark, Tuscarawas, Wayne Recycling District - Wendy Bullock will address importance of recycling, what can and cannot be recycled and where to recycle various items.
Program begins at 6:30 pm, but come join us first for Wednesday dinner at 5:45 pm
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Adult Connect Groups
Spring 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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Seven Words: Listening to Christ from the Cross, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm Zoom, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
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Second Wind: A Seniors and Retirees Fellowship Group, Tuesday, March 14 at 1:00pm. Antique Quilts and their Stories; RSVP to Betsy Douce by March 12. Coordinator: Joanne Fox
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The Chosen: Season Two, Wednesday Women's Group, 9:00am, Linda Reynolds
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Sewing for Missions, Wednesday, March 15, 6:30pm Coordinator: Sue Bell
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After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Room 5
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The Gospel of Matthew, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, West Parlor, Pastor Jake
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner, Parlor
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Visio Divina Lent Art Study, Thursdays March 16 & 30 at 7:00pm, Zoom. Facilitator: Kathy Schmucker
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Book Discussion Group: Lessons in Chemistry, Thursday, March 30 at 7:00pm. Coordinators: Jan Baker and Deb Howard.
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Resilient, Men's Life Study, Saturday, March 18, 8:00am Beyesly's Restaurant, Jim Skinner
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Koinonia Fellowship Crazy Bridge Saturday, March 18 at 6:30pm hosted by Dennis and Joanne Fox. Bring an appetizer to share. RSVP to Joanne at jofoxhd@gmail.com
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Common Ground - Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, Coordinators: Rebekah Heskett and Bethany Sedziol, Nursery
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The End of Me: Where Real-Life in the Upside-Down Ways of Jesus Begins, Sundays, 9:45-10:45am Coordinator: Bob Snyder, Conference Room/Zoom
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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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Library Lent Resources for All Ages
Look for the red cart in the adult section.
If you want to participate in the March 30 Book Discussion Group: "Lessons in Chemistry", a copy of the book is available.
Children’s resources are featured as well.
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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.
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.
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This week’s Bible story is The Two Houses.
Our Lent Wonder Wall Question is, “What Can You Offer the World?" Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
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 Lent! If you haven’t received your starter beads yet, join us on Sunday or Wednesday to learn more!
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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! Elementary age kids will be exploring the meaning and significance of The Lord’s Prayer through story and art.
Mark your calendars for March 29 for a special story time with Pastor Steve!
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 occurs Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Toddlers can join in for the last 15 minutes. Come sing, play instruments, make a joyful noise for the Lord! Contact Sandy Wallace for details.
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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. Early Bird Registration deadline is March 15 (this Wednesday) to save $20 and receive a limited-edition camp shirt. 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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Don’t miss out on the fun this summer!
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VBS (Vacation Bible School) – June 12-16, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm for ages 4 through 6th grade!
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Camp Read-A-Lot for students entering grades K through 3 Wednesday evenings in July.
There are opportunities to participate and serve in each of these ministries.
Contact Kathy Schmucker or Sandy Vaughn.
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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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Glow Night at Sky Zone in Belden Village
Saturday, March 18 5:30 to 8:30 pm
We need to reserve space ahead of time since they sell out quickly. If you want to go, you must contact Matt Kluchar by this Monday, March 13.
Waivers also need to be filled out by parents/guardians online at www.skyzone.com/beldenvillage.
Outreach opportunity at Crossroads UMC this month
Save the date: tentatively March 25th. Details to follow.
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We will be hosting a Mental Wellness Group for youth ages 14 through 17 on Sunday, March 26 at 2:00 pm in the youth room.
This will be a free monthly support group covering topics such as mental health, personal growth, and self-esteem. Open to those both inside and outside of the church, presented by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Stark County. Snacks will be provided. We encourage you to sign up by contacting either Matt Kluchar or Faith James (from NAMI) at fjames@namistarkcounty.org. Visit the NAMI website here.
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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.
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We're officially launching Faith United's
Young Adult Ministry on
Sunday, March 26th!
We will meet at 6:00 pm at Milk and Honey Ice Cream and Restaurant, 3400 Cleveland Ave NW. We'll just be hanging out and discussing where we would like the ministry to go. There is no set age range. Dessert will be paid for. If you feel like you're a young adult, you're welcome to join us!
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Nothing says Spring like a church full of lilies on Easter morning!
Help us fill the sanctuary with beautiful lilies on Easter Sunday. A table will be set up in the gathering area to place your order on Sundays March 12 and 19.
The lilies will be $10 each.
Looking forward to celebrating a glorious Spring 2023!
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Faith and Environment
Dangerous Global Warming Accelerators
CO2 traps heat, making water vapor that traps heat, creating more vapor.
Many feedback loops like the one shown accelerate global warming.
Climate feedback loops could push the climate past the tipping point sooner than recent climate projections. Our models probably underestimate the pace of global warming, because interactions of powerful climate feedback loops accelerate warming. Reducing emissions requires even more urgency to avoid worst-case climate outcomes.
Climate feedbacks reinforce each other to speed up warming. One example is melting sea ice that allows the ocean to absorb more sunlight, which warms the water, to melt more ice. Researchers have found 27 climate feedback loops that significantly increase warming beyond current models. “We are particularly concerned about several biological feedback loops, including permafrost thawing, forest destruction, loss of soil carbon, and smoldering peatlands.” The arctic, warming now at four times the global average rate, shows how thawing permafrost releases methane, creating warming and more thawing - a feedback loop.
Funding sea level rise research is peanuts compared to what is at stake with sea level rise, a critical funding gap. We need to bring together evolution, ecology, biogeochemistry and the physical climate; every tenth of a degree more warming will cause more damage than the previous tenth.
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The Takeaway – Listen to our scientists and help furnish the resources they need to save our planet.
Click here for more information.
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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Summer and Fall Registration
Click on the image or visit the Information Board in the Gathering Area for Summer and Fall Program details.
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Click here to open the library online system or
Download the Librista app on your Apple® and Android™ device to connect
The Upper Room Devotional and the Daily Bread are available for pick up in the church Gathering Area on the Information Display Board.
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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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