CONNECT THIS SUMMER

Prayer Gatherings

The first Sunday of each Month (May - August) we will gather for prayer at 9AM in the Green Room. We will be lifting up the needs of our world and our church family together. Feel free to bring the entire family!

Community Groups

Grab lunch with others in a similar age and stage of life on the Foyer Patio right after the service:

  • June 1 & July 13: Young Families RSVP

  • June 8 & July 6: Primetimers (60+) RSVP

  • June 22 & July 20: Young Adults RSVP

  • June 29 & July 27: 40's and 50's RSVP

Young Adults

Join us on Tuesday nights at 7pm at 107 Samoa Drive in Akron! We’ll alternate each week between discussion nights—where we’ll start together as a group before splitting into men’s and women’s conversations—and fun social evenings to simply enjoy time together. Upcoming dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22. Sign up HERE.

Men’s Gatherings

Tuesday Mornings: Study the book of Romans and pray together from 6:00–7:15 a.m. at Dee’s Diner in Barberton. Sign up HERE.

Saturday Mornings: Join us for breakfast and a testimony at church from 8:30–9:30 a.m. on 6/14, 7/12, and 8/9. Please RSVP HERE.

Bonfire Nights: Relax and connect from 8–10 p.m.

  • 6/12 at the Horsfall home RSVP HERE

  • 7/18 at church RSVP HERE

  • 8/23 at the Drake home RSVP HERE

Range Day: Come out to the Horsfall farm in Fresno, OH for a morning at the range on 5/31 from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sign up HERE.

Hot Dog Event: Enjoy an afternoon of tasting uniquely prepared hot dogs inspired by flavors from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Chris Toedt on July 26. Sign up HERE.

Worship Nights

On Sunday evenings, June 22 and July 27 at 6PM, we will gather for a special time of worship through singing, prayer, and testimony. Come be encouraged as we lift our voices and stories together. Please bring the entire family!

College Students

If you’re between the ages of 18–22 and looking to connect with others in a similar stage of life, come hang out at the Romans' house on June 1 and June 29, at 7PM. 891 Honeysuckle Cir, North Canton 44720 There’ll be food, games, and casual conversations—we’d love to see you there! Please RSVP HERE.

Women’s Gatherings

Wednesday Morning/Evenings: 40 Days of Love by Paul Tripp. June 4–July 30, 9:30-11:00 a.m. or 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the church. Led by Denise Fehr & Suzanne Hawkins. RSVP HERE.

Friday Mornings: Coffee and Conversation from 10-11:30 a.m. (Psalms) 6/13, 7/11, 8/8 at the Schutter’s home. RSVP HERE.

Mom’s Play Groups: Fun meet-ups for moms and kids 5/28, 6/11, 7/18, 8/8 at ice cream shops, parks, and the church. For more details, check the Young Families church center app or ask a question HERE.

Sunday Evenings: Suffering and God’s Faithfulness led by Rachel Long. June 1, 8, 15 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at the church. Please sign HERE.

Card Making: Sundays immediately following the morning service on May 18, June 8, July 20, and Aug 17 until 3:00 p.m. Includes lunch! Contact Karen Wilkinson HERE for more details.

Praise and Paint Night: Join us for a women's group painting event led by artist Nancy Taylor on 6/29 at 6:30pm.  Please sign up HERE

Young Moms Bible Study: At the home of Abbey Allerding on Tuesday evenings. Contact Abbey HERE for more details.

PrimeTimer’s (60+)

Mexican-Themed Kick-off to Summer Get-Together at the Toedt's on May 31!  Hola!  Join us for our annual "Kick off to Summer" party at Chris and Tina Toedt's home on Saturday, May 31 from 4-7 pm.  Please bring either a hot dish, side, or dessert that is Mexican!  We'll have a "cinco de mayo" party on "treinta y uno" this year. Please RSVP HERE

Lunch at Pine Tree Barn and Brigadoon at Ohio Light Opera on Wednesday, June 25, 11:30am–4:30pm! Travel to the Pine Tree Barn in Wooster for lunch at 11:45 am, followed by a performance at the Ohio Light Opera of Brigadoon! (The matinee begins at 2:00 pm.) Cost is $62.00 per person, not including lunch, which is typically $15-20. Please contact Greg Linville HERE to reserve your tickets!

Fernando Ortega Concert at the Ohio Star Theatre, with dinner first at the Dutch Valley restaurant. Join us on Saturday, August 23, for dinner at the Dutch Valley restaurant at 5:30, followed by the Fernando Ortega concert at the Ohio Star Theatre at 7:00. The show should be ending around 9:00. Cost per person is $55.50 for the dinner and show. Please respond to Beth Wright HERE to reserve your spot.