OHIO “STAY AT HOME” ORDER IMPLICATIONSfrom Rev. Nanette Pitt and Moderator Larry Becker We are writing with an important update about First Church activities. Earlier today, March 22, Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH signed an order for Ohioans to “stay at home.” The Governor explained many of the common sense exemptions that will…
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Please read the latest news about First Church closures from Pastor Nanette and Moderator Larry. We are writing again with an update about additional measures we will be taking at First Church in response to the latest recommendations by public officials and the Center for Disease Control to combat coronavirus (COVID-19). Come, Come, Everybody Worship… We will not worship together in person until further notice. That…
The Feeding Hope Food Pantry at First Church will be happening as scheduled on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am-11:30am and the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm, until further notice. The process for distribution will be different, however, until further notice. We appreciate your patience as we work through this together. In March 2020, food for almost 16,900 meals was…
Please read the latest news about First Church closures from Pastor Nanette and Moderator Larry. We are writing with an important update about First Church activities. Yesterday, March 12, Governor Mike DeWine announced that he has ordered all schools (kindergarten through 12th grade) to close beginning on Monday, March 16, lasting through Friday, April 3. In addition, Ohio Department of Health Director Amy…
Please read the latest news about First Church closures from Pastor Nanette and Moderator Larry. We do not know what grief and care each coming day may bring; the heart shall find some gladness there that trusts you in each thing. Louis F. Benson, 1897, “The Sun Is on the Sea and Shore” Louis F. Benson, 1897, “The Sun Is on the…
Due to growing concerns and the closure of the University of Akron campus, the University of Akron Symphony Orchestra concert scheduled on Thursday, March 12 has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Breakfast with the Bunny is Saturday, March 28 from 9-11am in the Fellowship Hall. Bring the children in your life to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Kasey Kalchert or sign up in the church office. Thanks!
Through March until April 1, join us on Wednesday evenings in the Chapel at 7pm to refresh and renew your spirit. These services, led by Pastor Nanette and Samara Peddle on guitar, will be a blend of contemporary and classing music with an uplifting message. Communion will be served. All ages are welcome.
Please join us for a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at 12pm on Tuesday, March 17, in Fellowship Hall. Come and enjoy a corned beef and cabbage meal and entertainment for only $8.00! Reservations are a must! Please sign up in the church office by March 10. Hosted by the Fellowship Team.