Sharing Life • Sharing Christ • For Others
We believe that God has a place for everyone in His story, and He wants to uniquely use your gifting and talent to Share Christ with others so that everyone will find hope-filled life in Christ.
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We have several volunteer ministry opportunities and would love to help you get plugged-in with one of our Serve Teams! Please let us know your interest by filling out one of the online forms below.
Children / Youth Volunteer Ministry | Opportunities to Serve
We are a Safe Sanctuary Compliant Church
Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes [a] child … welcomes me” (Matthew 18:5). Children are our present and our future, our hope, our teachers, our inspiration. They are full participants in the life of the church and in the realm of God.
God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual and ritual abuse. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong. (From The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church – 2000, pp 180-181. Copyright © 2000 by The United Methodist Publishing House. Used by permission).
Thus, in covenant with all United Methodist congregations, Canton First UMC has adopted a Safe Sanctuary Policy (Click Here to View the PDF) for reducing the risk of abuse of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in our church. It is the policy of Canton First United Methodist Church that all employees, volunteers, visitors, members, children, youth, and vulnerable adults be treated with respect, in an environment free from abuse, intimidation, humiliation, or insult. This policy’s purpose is to demonstrate Canton First United Methodist Church’s absolute commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all the children, youth, and adults of the church.
Ann Maranto
Care Ministry Volunteer
As part of the Canton First UMC Family, Ann Maranto volunteers with Care Ministry by writing bereavement messages to members who have lost loved ones. She is also a part of the Canton First Quilt group and the Hands for God group, where she makes prayer quilts and sewn, crocheted, and knitted items for CFUMC members and friends, as well as for organizations such as Northside Hospital, Canton Police Department, and Goshen Valley Boys Ranch.
Previous Volunteer Spotlights
August 2021 - Bill and Deborah Bailey
Church Grounds Beautification Ministry and Hospitality Ministry
