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This Week @ Faith UMC
October 11, 2020

Join us for worship this weekend in-person or online!

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines          Watch Faith Church Live at 10:00AM          
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We hope you will join us for our..

Zoom Congregational Town Hall

Tomorrow - Sunday 10/11 - 6:00-7:15pm

The Faith UMC Leadership Board invites you to attend a Zoom Congregational Town Hall event. We will discuss the Making Room at the Table Vision, COVID program adaptations, the 2021 Budget process, and more. There will be ample time for congregational discussion, questions & answers. 

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87949037146?pwd=RFRiQ3gxcGdRZkVQUWNRaHp0ZmRGUT09
Meeting ID: 879 4903 7146
Passcode: 711528
Call in:  +1 646-558-8656

Please complete the Making Room at the Table Survey  today
at www.faithfoxchapel.org/survey


The Faith UMC Vision Team is requesting for everyone in the congregation to share your feedback on the Making Room at the Table Summary. As of today, we are 17% of the way toward our goal of getting 100% of the adults in our congregation to read the summary and complete the survey. Thank you for your participation, as we discern together God's vision for the future of our church!

Messy Church September

by Samantha Booth, Children's Director
 
On September 8, we held our first Messy Church event since March.  I wasn’t sure what to expect, as far as attendance, but I was pleasantly surprised to have 6 families and a total of 20 people present!  As in so many areas of life, Messy Church needed to adapt to COVID-19.  We removed dinner from the schedule, wore masks, and held the entire event outside.  The outdoor setting lent itself perfectly to the event’s theme: God’s Creation.  Together, we participated in crafts and activities that celebrated God’s beautiful world.  It was a joy to hold our Celebration lesson in the natural classroom in the forest of the Faith United Methodist Church grounds.   We are looking forward to another outdoor Messy Church gathering in October.   

Join Circles Sharpsburg as a Leader or an Ally!

A new online Circles class is beginning in September! Circles is an anti-poverty program that matches low-income Leaders with middle– and upper-income Allies to achieve personal and community goals.
 
  • New Leader Training on Mondays starting at 7:00pm
  • New Ally Training on Wednesdays starting at 7:00pm
Curious about the program but not ready to commit? You can attend the training and decide later. All meetings are via Zoom. For more info contact Kathleen Stanley at Kathleen.stanley@faithfoxchapel.org (R)
10 Ways YOU Can Serve at Roots of Faith!
  1. Cook for The Neighborhood Table
  2. Serve at The Neighborhood Table
  3. Become a Circles Leader
  4. Become a Circles Ally 
  5. Invite friends to the Ask Event Fundraiser 10/14 
  6. Paint rocks for the Kindness Garden
  7. Attend Roots Worship and build relationships 
  8. Attend Roots Men's Small Group
  9. Attend Roots Women's Small Group 
  10.  Pray for our neighbors in Sharpsburg and the work of Roots of Faith
Contact Kathleen.Stanley@faithfoxchapel.org or PastorBarry@faithfoxchapel.org to learn more!

Join Us for Messy Church! 

October 13, 6:00-7:00pm
Outside under the tent at Faith Church 
Theme: Healthy Body, Healthy Soul
All are welcome!

Roots of Faith Ask Event

On October 14 at 6:30 PM, we will be hosting an "Ask Event" , where you can learn more about Roots of Faith and the many outreach programs that serve our community. Hear about the ways lives are being transformed, how relationships are being formed across race and class, and how you can also be a part of providing love, justice, and hope to those living on the margins.  This event is for people to learn more about our organization, the programs that we provide and how they can support what we are doing. We would love for you to attend and invite a friend. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mark Wasser at: 412-352-6137 or at Mark.wasser@dcaa.mil (Zoom)

District Conference

The 2020 Pittsburgh District Conference will be held via Zoom on Sunday, October 25 at 2 pm.  District Conference is open to anyone. The Zoom invite will be issued at a later date.
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Worship Servants Needed!

If you can help in one of the following roles at the 10am Faith Church service, please sign up at www.faithfoxchapel.org/servants
  • Chair Set-Up (Arrive at 9:15am to set up)
  • Offering Counters (Count offering after worship)
  • Liturgist (Read liturgy & scripture)
  • Facebook Coordinator (Read prayer requests out loud from Facebook)
New! R.E.A.L. Women's Bible Study
(Relationships Engagement Accountability Laughter). The REAL bible study takes a look at the real women in the Bible and how we can grow in our faith through their biblical experiences. Meets on Zoom. Meeting date, time, and frequency will be determined based on participant availability. Contact stephanie.backus@gmail.com to learn more! Open to all women. Order the book here. 
 
THIS WEEK @ FAITH CHURCH  &  ROOTS OF FAITH
 
Sun 10/11, 6:00pm       Congregational Town Hall (Z)
Mon 10/12, 7:00pm      Circles: New Leader Training (Z)
Mon 10/12, 7:00pm      Miss Fits Women’s Small Group (Z)
Tue 10/13  6:00pm       Messy Church Outside (F)
Tue  10/13, 7:00pm      Circles Sharpsburg (Z)
Wed 10/14, 9:00am      Men’s Small Group (R)
Wed 10/14, 6:30pm     Roots of Faith Ask Event (Z)
Wed 10/14, 7:00pm      Circles New Ally Training (Z)
Thu 10/15, 6:00pm       The Neighborhood Table Grab & Go (R)
Sun 10/18, 10:00am      Worship at Faith UMC & Online (F)
Sun 10/18, 11:30am      Worship at Roots of Faith & Online (R)

(F) = Faith Church   (R) = Roots of Faith  (Z) = Zoom
 
 
Click Here For Online Calendar of Events

Fox Hill Preschool Substitute Teachers Needed

Fox Hill Preschool is currently looking for substitute teachers. This entails working with 2,3, and 4 yr. old preschool children. The hours vary depending on the class. Qualifications: High School Diploma ,18+. Love for children and understanding of the emotional needs of preschool children. All interested candidates, please contact Denise Patricca for more details through email at denise.patricca@foxhillpreschool.org
The Neighborhood Table is Back!
With much anticipation I am happy to say that… We are serving "Grab-N-Go" meals at Roots of Faith. Even though we had to make some modifications, we are excited to see our community again!  This is a perfect opportunity for you and your family to get involved. Won't you join us? 
When: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Thursdays.           Time: 6:00pm        Where: Roots of Faith
*Masks are required, gloves are provided. * Social distancing is a must.
More info: Kathleen Stanley - Director of Outreach at 412-977-9136 (R)

Adult Small Groups - Fall 2020


R.E.A.L. Women's Bible Study - (Relationships, Engagement, Accountability, Laughter) Studying "12 Women of the Bible." Meets on Zoom, time TBD. Contact stephanie.backus@gmail.com

Men’s Small Group - Wednesdays at 8:30am at Roots of Faith. Studying "The Book of Romans." Contact wfjenkins@gmail.com (R)

Miss Fits Women’s Small Group - Mondays at 7:00pm on Zoom. Studying "The Book of Romans." Contact mj.kozlowski@faithfoxchapel.org
Leadership Board Minutes: Monthly Leadership Board minutes are now available online at www.bit.ly/FUMCboardminutes

Sign up to Serve in Worship: Sign up to serve as a liturgist or offering counter by visiting www.bit.ly/FUMCServants (F)
                    
                    

Staff Directory:

Lead Pastor - Scott Shaffer - pastorscott@faithfoxchapel.org
Associate Pastor - Barry Henck - pastorbarry@faithfoxchapel.org
Outreach Director - Kathleen Lipinski - kathleen.lipinski@faithfoxchapel.org
Children's Director - Samantha Booth - samantha.booth@faithfoxchapel.org
Preschool Director - Denise Patricca - denise.patricca@foxhillpreschool.org
Choir Director - Craig Cannon - craig.cannon@faithfoxchapel.org
Office Manager - Shell Bailey - office@faithfoxchapel.org

Faith UMC Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Faith UMC: 261 W. Chapel Ridge Road, Fox Chapel, PA 15238
Roots of Faith: 800 Main Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215

Faith UMC Office:  412-963-8155
Fox Hill Preschool: 412-963-8824
Roots of Faith:  412-799-0111

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for the transformation of the world. 
Our Vision is to build community by reconciling people
with God and one another.
 

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