New Women’s Group:     Zion United Church of Christ

All Women are cordially invites to join the new, Multi-Generational Women’s Group in the Parlor from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

We will be watching a short video followed by a discussion about Lysa TerKeurst book “Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely.

Please join us for this time of personal, relational, and spiritual growth.

“Inspiration and information without personal application will never amount to transformation “-Lysa TerKeurst.

If you have questions call the church office at 330-499-8191.

415 South Main Street  North Canton, OH  44720

The date is set for this summer’s Vacation Bible School.Please join us June 8-12, 2020 from 9 am to 12 noon.  This year’s exciting theme is Rocky Railway!  The main message the children will learn is that through life’s ups and downs, Jesus’ power will pull you through.  The fantastic adult and youth volunteers will make this an experience to remember.  Share these dates and times with your family, friends and neighbors and come on this amazing journey at Zion UCC 415 South Main Street North Canton, OH.   All aboard!

Movie Night February 9, 2020 

Breakthrough

Do you believe in miracles? Join us in the Parlor at 5 pm for this fantastic movie. In the movie, John, age 14, who is raised by his adoptive parents in Missouri drowns in Lake Saint Louis and was dead for nearly an hour. According to reports at the time, CPR was performed for 27 minutes to no avail. With no pulse, John is taken to the local hospital. When doctor’s give Joyce a chance to say goodbye to her son, she begins to pray loudly.  Suddenly, there was a faint pulse. Come and see how everyone rides the challenges through this family’s tragedy. 

Thank you to our great Christian Education Team for hosting Movie Night and providing the pizza, snacks, beverages and this special time of fellowship.   

                       Save the Dates                                   

February 26, 2020 at 7 pm

     The beginning of Lent will start with our Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 26 at 7 pm. 

     The choir will lead us in this time of worship. Communion will be shared and ashes will be offered.

        A New GriefShare Seminar Begins Soon.

GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group will start the next GriefShare Seminar on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 6-8 pm in the Chapel. The class continues through May 26. Anyone who has lost a loved one may join us. The $20 registration fee includes your workbook and will be collected the first evening that you attend. If you have any questions or would like more information call the Church office at 330-499-8191 between 9 am and 4 pm to register.           

Brand New Lenten Series         on Wednesday Nights

Beginning on March 4 for 6 weeks, Rev. Eli will offer the video series Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name by Max   Lucado. We will gather in Beck Hall at 6 pm for a covered-dish dinner followed by the video of the week and a time of discussion. For thirty-three years Jesus felt everything that we have ever felt:  weakness, weariness, rejections. His feelings got hurt. His feet grew tired. His head ached. To think of Jesus in such terms almost seems irreverent. But we have to remember that the people who saw Jesus first . . . saw him first as a person.   If you would like a paperback copy of this new book which comes out on January 21, 2020, please get a check for $13  made out to Zion UCC to Sherry in the Church Office no later than February 20 for each copy you would like. The order will be placed on Friday, February 21, 2020. Plan to attend this special time of Church family learning!

      Movie Night – Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 5 pm
Join us for the movie “A Question of Faith” on Sunday,
January 12. In the movie, Pastor David Newman is a loving husband and father, set to take over his dad’s church while
neglecting the promises he’s made to his 12-year-old son, Eric.

Kate Hernandez is a spiritually driven single parent and owner of a local restaurant. Her daughter Maria is a free-spirited teenager aspiring to be the first in her family to
go to college. John Danielson is the owner of a failing
construction company who sees his daughter Michelle’s
fledgling singing career as a way out of financial trouble. The lives of these strangers collide when two twists of fate strike back to back. The first: while texting and driving in her car, Maria accidentally hits Eric, which lands Maria in jail and leaves Eric’s family with an unthinkable dilemma.  The second: while auditioning for a major record label, Michelle collapses, leading to a discovery about her health which rocks the very foundation of her father’s dream. 

Pizza, snacks, beverages and great fellowship will be provided. 

      Soup and Sandwich Dinner  

Memorial Education Fund Fundraiser
The Memorial Education Fund provides grants to our outstanding Zion college students. The Committee is inviting all Zion members and friends and family to grab their favorite team spirit wear and gather around for a warm, simple soup and sandwich supper on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 4:30-7 pm in Beck Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Cloister for anyone willing to bring their favorite tailgate dessert! A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the Zion Memorial Education Fund. Please come out and support this fundraiser for our college students.

A Night with Dickens

Enjoy a spirited evening on December 18, 2019 with actor Jim Knight as he performs Charles Dickens’ beloved classic “A Christmas Carol” in the same way Dickens himself did with public readings back in his day. Don’t miss this chance to see Jim bring characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and Marley’s Ghost to life in this one person performance.  Starting a 7 pm.

The Polar Express Movie™and Giving Shop

Join us in the Parlor on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm for this popular Christmas movie.

Come and enjoy pizza, chips, cookies hot cocoa and The Polar Express.

There will be a Giving Shop available for all of the children to choose some special gifts.

Advent Taizé Service                                                                                                                                         

Zion will host a Taizé Meditative Advent Worship Service on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:30 pm in Zion’s Sanctuary.

Taizé is an ecumenical monastic order located in the south of Burgundy, France in a small village called Taizé.

A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence and liturgical readings.

There is no preaching. While Taizé worship as practiced in the Monastic Community cannot be simply imitated, it has been adopted by many Christian communities throughout the world.

Breakfast with Santa 

Get ready for a special date with Santa on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8:30 am. Come and enjoy a great pancake and sausage breakfast, listen to the Bells of Zion, sing some carols and visit with Santa. All boys and girls present will receive a gift. This is a free event. The Christian Ed Team has decided that there will be no registration this year so just come and enjoy this time with your family.