Announcements

Upcoming Meetings/Events

Mark Your Calendars

*150th Celebration and Homecoming Sunday, October 26th

*Trunk or Treat Friday, October 31st, 5:30-7:00 pm

*Quilters Group Saturday, November 1st 9:00 am

*Daylight Savings Ends Sunday, November 2nd

*All Saints Day Sunday, November 2nd

*Preschool Board Monday, November 3rd 1:00 pm

*SPRC Meeting Tuesday, November 4th 6:00 pm

*Leadership Team Sunday, November 9th 12:00 pm

*Charge Conference Meeting Sunday, November 9th 2:00 pm (Morning Star )

*Women in Faith Thursday, November 13th

WOW Fellowship Meal Wednesday, October 22nd 5:15 pm

The menu this week is Baked Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Dessert.

The second option is Hot Dogs.

The cost of the meal is $5 per person or $15 max per family.

150 for CUMC 150th

As we continue to think about the Holy Spirit leading us to do more Good Works, let’s look at what Methodism’s founder, John Wesley, in his 43rd printed sermon, said: “But what Good Works are…first, public prayer, family prayer, receiving the supper of the Lord, fasting, abstinence and searching Scripture. Secondly, all Works of mercy…such as feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, entertaining a stranger, visiting those in prison or sick, awaken the sinner, quicken the lukewarm and confirm the wavering.” WOW! We all have much to do. Good luck and grateful thanks!

This past week you comforted and listened to a coworker who was missing her mother and having a difficult time; paid for a couple’s meal at Cracker Barrel who helped you get a table; and donated to a local fundraiser for a sick child in the community.

150th Celebration and Homecoming Sunday October 26th

Join us for our Celebration and Homecoming worship service NEXT SUNDAY October 26th beginning at 10:30 am. Then plan to stay for lunch. The church will provide the meat (chicken and ham) and you are asked to provide a side or dessert if able. Please call the church office if you plan to attend.

Parking Request for Homecoming Sunday

On Sunday, October 26th, for the Homecoming/150th Anniversary Celebration, a large attendance is expected, including many visitors. Due to this, those who are physically able are requested to park downtown or carpool. This approach will help ensure that parking spaces remain available for visitors and individuals with mobility needs. We also have permission to use the mill's parking lot located on Bridge Street.

“150th Roundtable Video” and “Saints of Central Slideshow”

The video and slideshow have both been uploaded to the church website. Please take a few moments to watch these incredible videos. Simply go to our website centralumccanton.org, click the menu tab, and select “videos”.

150th Anniversary Time Capsule

Sunday, November 2nd is All Saints Sunday. The 150th Anniversary Time Capsule Ceremony is scheduled immediately following the 11:00 am worship service. It will be held at the Memorial Garden, which is situated at the far end of the lower parking lot.

2026 Commitment Cards

If you were not able to turn in a commitment card last Sunday you can still do so. Extra cards are available in the narthex and the church office. You can indicate how you would like to be involved in the life and ministries of Central UMC. You can also indicate how you would like to support these ministries financially.

Silent Quilt Auction

In the fellowship hall are 5 beautiful quilts! We will run a silent auction on these thru the end of October. If you would like to put a bid down for one, please sign your name on the corresponding paper below the quilt with your bid amount. All proceeds from this will go to benefit our youth and children’s ministries!

Project Crossroads Virginia Mission Trip and Interest Meeting

We are planning a mission trip to Marion, Virginia to serve at Project Crossroads on Monday, Nov. 17th– Tuesday, Nov. 18th. Currently our potential projects include framing work at a new team host house, and doing some odd jobs and cleaning at the main team host house. Anyone that is interested in going is asked to call the church office or speak with Donald Messer.

Community Ministry Meals

Details coming soon about a potential ministry opportunity to help serve meals to our community. We are hoping to get a team of at least 5 people to help prepare and/or serve meals in the coming weeks! If you think this is something you may be interested in as a one time event or an ongoing ministry, please indicate on the opportunity form (or contact the church office) what your availability would be! We can reach out to anyone interested to get more concrete details to as we hear more from the Missional Network!

Blessing Box/Backpack Ministry

We continue to need donations of non-perishable food items and toiletry/hygiene supplies. (We are ok on toothbrushes and toothpaste.) We especially need cereal, breakfast items, hearty soups/hearty meal items. We are now collecting microwavable pasta cups for the backpack ministry with North Canton Elementary. We will be packing for 76 students each week.

Community Outreach Trunk or Treat Friday, October 31st

We are planning now for our annual Trunk or Treat community outreach. It is super easy to participate! You can park a car. Candy is provided and we can even help with a simple decoration. You don’t even have to be in costume. We will also need a “Hot Dog Crew” and candy donations. You can sign up by contacting the church office or or let Erin know how you can help. (We plan for 250-300 children.)

Weekday Preschool Program Trick or Treat

The weekday preschool program will be trunk or treating in our upper parking lot on Friday morning October 31st. They are asking for candy donations. If you would like to help out you can bring a bag of individually wrapped candy to the church office. (They plan for 35 students.) Thank You!

Haywood Habitat for Humanity

Habitat is excited to share that they have 2 lots available in the Jonathan Creek area for small-footprint homes (700-900 square feet). These are designated specifically for families affected by Hurricane Helene. If you know of anyone that might be interested please encourage them to reach out to Haywood Habitat for Humanity. Contact info is available on the bulletin boards outside the church office and fellowship hall.

Online Church Directory

You can now have the church directory on your smart phone. From the App store search for Instant Church Directory and download the app for free. Then enter the email address that you provided to the church to be included in the directory. Follow the prompts given and you should have access to the church directory. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the church office. We will continue to have print copies available upon request.