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The District Office will be closed on Friday, December 9, Megan will be attending a Christmas Luncheon with the District Admins. We will be closed Thursday, December 22 through Friday, January 6 for Christmas & New Year. We will reopen on Monday, January 9.


** Your 2023 Budget was due to the district office no later than December 1, 2022**

Cara's Weekly Calendar


December 5: Sabbath


December 6: District Strategizing


December 7 - December 9: Cabinet


December 11: Worship on the District

Is your church holding any special services during the Holiday season? Send the district your flyer digitally & we will publish them in our weekly newsletter!

Advent Labyrinth and prayer stations will be available in Faith United’s Chapel for a time of prayer and reflection December 4 – December 11 during church office and activity hours (Sundays 8am – 1pm, Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm and 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Fridays 8:30am – 4:00pm. Come walk the labyrinth, pray, and reflect at your convenience during those hours. The labyrinth is an experience for all ages! All are welcome! Questions? Email [email protected].

Faith United Methodist Church

300 Ninth St. NW

North Canton, Ohio 44720

www.myfaithunited.org

Around East Ohio & the Tuscarawas District

Wespath FAQ


Wespath, the benefits and pension partner of the UMC, continues to focus on continuity of benefits for those who serve and the impact of disaffiliations on pensions, benefits and liabilities funding. FAQs are updated periodically.


Link to Wespath FAQ


East Ohio Conference E-News


Find the information about what is happening throughout the East Ohio Conference through the biweekly newsletter. From appointments to mission opportunities to events....


See the latest E-News from HERE.

East Ohio Conference Boy Scout Updates


Find the information about what is happening throughout the East Ohio Conference and the Boy Scouts of America here through the United Methodist Men website:


https://www.gcumm.org/scouting


DISAFFILIATION PATHWAY: Following consultation between Bishop Malone and EOC leadership, churches and clergy wishing to separate from the denomination must follow the disaffiliation pathway found in ¶ 2553 of The Book of Discipline of The UMC. View the EOC Disaffiliation Pathway resource.

Safe Sanctuaries


Join in on this online course that covers the basics of Safe Sanctuaries. Rev Gary Jones walks participants through the what is it, the why we do it, and common elements. This is a great course for churches reviewing or creating their policies, for ministry team leads, and for anyone working with vulnerable persons in your faith community.    


Enroll anytime at https://eocumc.myabsorb.com/#/online-courses/409157e8-86de-49c2-b36a-306010758353

Strategic Ministries


New Online Learning Platform

We are excited to share with you about another tool that your Connectional Ministries Office now has to help resource you and your church as we invite all to join our online learning platform! Designed for both lay and clergy this is a way to have learning happen on your own schedule. There are already many courses available from other conferences that we are in partnership with and in coming months we will be adding more and more of our own content. 

Registration is at: https://eocumc.myabsorb.com/?KeyName=EO%20Sign%20UP


We just launched our Charge Conference course. This course would be particularly helpful to new clergy or lay who have not dealt with the paperwork before. The chapters can be done in any order so they can just engage with the parts that they want. https://eocumc.myabsorb.com/#/online-courses/62d66c8a-512d-4b47-8587-349480a00f86


Among the courses, make sure to check out Rule of Christ. This resource helps learners to explore how to manage conflict in their church. While churches with new pastoral appointments should make sure to review this class, it can bring value to every faith community. https://eocumc.myabsorb.com/#/online-courses/8ba13648-889e-411c-857d-099495709b69


Rule of Christ Trainer Training - If you are interested in becoming a trainer for Rule of Christ please register here.

Positions Available

Fairhope UMC in Louisville is actively seeking a Part-Time Custodian, 8 hours per week, $12.00/hr. Duties include sweeping, dusting, mopping, and general cleaning. Please submit resumes to Fairhope UMC, 5660 Louisville Rd, Louisville OH 44641.

Otterbein (Navarre) UMC is seeking applicants for Youth Director Position (grades 9 - 12) and Assistant Youth Leader Position (grades 6 – 8). If you are interested in either of these or have questions, please contact the church at 330-484-2776.

Simpson UMC in Canton is actively seeking an Organist. Please contact Simpson via email.
Items Available

Otterbein (Navarre) UMC has a variety of Sunday School & Bible Study books available. Click here to access the entire list. If interested, please contact Doris Brown at (330) 704-2055 or by email.

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Phone: (330) 499-3972 ext. 106
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