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Sunday School Opportunities
- Sunday School activities for all ages 9:30am-10:30am, Gathering Area and Chapel. Stay as long as you like.
- Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (up to age 5), during worship in Room 18.
- Youth Sunday School for grades 6-12, 9:45am in the Youth Room
- Adult Sunday School opportunities are listed on the church calendar/website.
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Epiphany Star Words Prayer Stations
Through January 15
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Star Words, a spiritual practice of choosing a word to guide you in 2023, will be available during worship along with the Star Words Prayer Stations in the Chapel. If you won’t be in person this Sunday and would like a Star Word, contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director to receive your word and suggestions for using your Star Word.
If you are interested in participating in a group for suggestions and encouragement in exploring your star word during 2013, contact Kathy Schmucker for more information.
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Worship at Crystal Park UMC:
Traditional Worship at 11 a.m. | 2219 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, 44705
Preacher: Rev. Paul White
Sermon: Being Saints
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
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Wednesday Night Dinner Worship
January 18 I Am the Good Shepherd Reflection
An evening of fun, food, faith and fellowship 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.
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Jesus Revealed Worship and Study Series
Discover Jesus' character through the "I Am" statements found in the Gospel of John. These are statements that Christ made about himself to teach us who he is! We can't wait to journey through "Jesus Revealed" with you. Study Groups begin this week. Visit our website for details.
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NEW Church Office Hours
Effective January 1, 2023
8:30am-4:30pm Monday- Thursday
Closed Friday
The church building will still be open but Staff will work remotely and the office will be closed.
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Want to learn more about Faith United?
Come to our Get To Know You Lunch and enjoy lunch with Faith United’s pastors and staff on Sunday, January 15 at 11:45am. For details or to RSVP, please email [email protected].
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The next New Member Sunday will be February 26
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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At Faith United we care for one another! We care about those worshiping in person and online. We care about those who are out and about and we care about those who are homebound, in nursing homes, or in Senior Living facilities.
Do you know someone who is homebound or living in a nursing home and connected with our congregation? We are currently in the process of launching a new version of visitation ministry, and want to make sure that our lists are up to date! For someone to be added to the list, please follow this process:
Step 1: If the individual is not you, check with the individual about being added to our Homebound or Nursing Home / Senior Living lists. Let them know that this provides increased opportunity for one of our (soon to be) visitation team members to visit them, bring them communion, etc. In addition, this will make sure that they are on the pastor lists for visitation.
Step 2: That individual, or a member of that individual's family, will then call the church office and request to be added to the list. The church office will then confirm contact information for that person including an address and phone number.
In addition, if you would like to be a member of our visitation team, please reach out to Pastor Jake! This is a great way to serve God and the Church!
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Visioning Team 2022
As the tenure of the Visioning Team neared completion, the next step in their process involved presenting to the Church Board the results of their efforts with two recommendations.
The first recommendation which received Church Board approval is to conduct a feasibility study contracted with Horizons Stewardship consultant Craig Miller.
The second recommendation which also received Church Board approval is to form a task group to work on all logistical aspects necessary to prepare for moving the modern worship service to the Family Life Center.
We look forward to continuing the journey with you in further discernment of what God is calling Faith United to do and be in fulfilling the mission of the church.
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Adult Connect Groups
Get connected at Faith United, Winter 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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Jesus Revealed, Tuesday Women's Group, 6:30pm Zoom, Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
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Second Wind, Chair Yoga with Michael Curtis, 1:00pm, Feb 14, Joann Fox, Tom and Betsy Douce
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The Lord's Prayer, Wednesday Women's Group, 9am, Linda Reynolds
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Sewing for Missions, 6:30pm, January 18, Coordinator: Sue Bell
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After Dinner Table Talk, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Room 5
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Jesus Revealed, Wednesdays at 6:30pm, Conference Room and Zoom,
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Faith 101, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Parlor
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The Gospel of Matthew, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Feb 1, Pastor Jake
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Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thursdays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Mike Flechtner, Parlor
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Theology for Our Times, Fridays, 1:00pm, Coordinator: Tom Strauch, Zoom
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Resilient, Men's Life Study, 8am, Jan 21, Beyesly's Restaurant, Jim Skinner
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Common Ground - Mom's Group, 9:45-10:25am, Sundays, 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 starts January 29, 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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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
Climate Change wreaks devastating havoc in California, but too many still deny the growing power of climate change events
Awareness is the first step toward addressing and combating global warming.
For instance, California has gone from extreme drought to extreme flooding in just a few days. A powerful storm — the latest to thrash the West Coast in recent weeks — continues to batter the state. Nevertheless, only 51% in the US “Think recent extreme weather is the result of climate change”. And 28% oppose the U.S. taking steps toward becoming carbon neutral. It’s not an accident that so many doubt the reality of global warming; the fossil fuel industry regularly spends millions of dollars of dark money advertising to the public; shaping corporate decisions; lobbying members of Congress; and otherwise funding the infrastructure that makes climate denial politically feasible and even profitable.
The reality that so many of us deny basic science leaves the overwhelming majority of the American people who accept reality with a grueling task ahead. Without new investments in a clean energy economy and an end to the practice of subsidizing fossil fuel extraction, the agents of doubt peddling climate change misinformation will have succeeded in darkening not just the future but also the shape of the present as well. So, what can you do?
The Takeaway – Speak up! Tell your friends about the reality of Climate Change. And let your representatives in congress know that you expect them to support climate change legislation.
For more information: Economist.com Article | AmericanProgress.org Article
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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The January issue 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.
Kids, remember to bring your Liturgical Prayer beads to worship this Sunday and Wednesday to add the next beads. 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 beginning Wednesday January 18.
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. Contact Sandy Wallace [email protected] 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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Join us Sundays at 9:45am for Sunday School!
Tomorrow we are going Tubing at the Hall of Fame after Modern Worship. Contact Matt for details and permission forms.
Youth Newsletter January 2023
As we head into the new year, I’m looking back on our past accomplishments as well as looking ahead to possibilities. 2022 was my fist full calendar year at Faith United. It was challenging, to say the least. I was tasked with rebuilding a youth ministry that had been inactive for most of 2021. Although we are far from where we once were, I am happy to see the progress we have made. We have established a Wednesday night youth group, which is included within the Wednesday night worship. We offer a Sunday school program at 9:45am. We had an excellent confirmation class for 2022. We also began a monthly activity where we do something fun outside of the church. Last month, for example, we went ice skating in downtown Canton (pictures are available on our Facebook page).
I was able to get involved in the North Canton community as well. I signed up for a mentorship program for the middle school called the Legacy project. Each Thursday, my co-mentor and I meet with about 8 students, talk with them, listen to them, and teach principles of character development. It has been a very rewarding experience and has connected me with other faith leaders who also volunteer.
So where are we headed this year? I plan on getting involved in another community group for North Canton high school students called Young Life. It is a Christian based organization that meets twice weekly. I also want to begin monthly mission opportunities locally for the youth, such as going to Faith Kitchen. We have the youth worship service coming on February 19th as well as the mission trip at the end of June to Pittsburgh. Finally, I plan on getting involved next school year with a North Canton high school support group called the GSA (gay-straight alliance). It’s a group that brings together people from the LGBTQ+ community along with those who want to support them.
If you are a youth (6th grade-12th) or a parent and you want to have some input into the youth ministry, please take this brief survey to help me with further direction. I look forward to what God has in store for us.
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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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Start off the New Year with a book! Explore some of the great resources available in our library!
The 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 [email protected] if you need help with that.
Type a topic in the search bar to see available resources.
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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 [email protected]
or visit our website.
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Sunday, January 15
8:30am-9:30am Traditional Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
8:30am-9:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
9:30am-10:30am Sunday School Activities (Gathering Area & Chapel)
9:45am-10:25am Common Ground Mom's Group (Nursery Room 18)
9:45am-10:30am Youth Sunday School (Youth Room)
10:30am-11:30am Modern Worship - Live Stream (Sanctuary)
10:30am-11:30am Nursery Care & Preschool Sunday School (Room 18)
11:30am-2pm Youth to Hall of Fame
11:45am-12:45pm Get to Know You Lunch (Parlor)
4pm-5pm Celebrate Arts - Harp Performance
Monday, January 16
6:30pm-8pm Book of Acts Study (Parlor/Zoom)
Tuesday, January 17
9am-11am Faith Friends Library Time (Robinson Hall)
9:30am-11am Celebration Bells (Sanctuary)
2:30pm-3:30pm Women's Emmaus Accountability (Zoom)
6:30pm-8pm Women's Study "Jesus Revealed" (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Finance Ministry Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
Wednesday, January 18
9am-11am Women's Study "Lord's Prayer" (Parlor/Zoom)
5pm-5:45pm Sing Along Kids Choir (Room 8)
5:45pm-6:30pm Wednesday Dinner Worship (Robinson Hall)
6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday Night Youth (Youth Room)
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 "Jesus Revealed" (Conference Room/Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Faith 101 (Parlor/Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Sewing for Missions (Robinson Hall)
7:30pm-8:30pm Chancel Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, January 19
1pm-2:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
6:15pm-815pm Staff Epiphany Dinner
6:00pm-7:30pm Communications Team (Conference Room/Zoom)
7pm-8pm Trustees Team (Conference Room/Parlor)
Friday, January 20
1pm-2pm Theology for Our Times (Zoom)
Saturday, January 21
8am-9am Resilient Men's Life Study (Beyesly's)
Calendar Snapshot - View more at myfaithunited.org/calendar
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