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Our Reconciling Ministries Covenant

Consistent with our ongoing mission and commitment to overcome racism, sexism, ageism, and class, Canton United Methodist Church hereby joins the witness to open the doors of The United Methodist Church to the participation of all people, regardless of sexual orientation, by declaring itself to be a Reconciling Congregation.

It is incompatible with Christian teaching and scripture to discriminate against anyone. The Gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us that all people are welcome in, and a part of, the family of God and that our greatest mission is to love one another. Loving one another, then -- without exception -- is a requirement of living a Christian life. No one is to be excluded from the family of Christ or from Christ's home -- the church. Becoming a Reconciling Congregation, is an opportunity for spiritual growth through becoming more Christ-like in our capacity to love. As a part of becoming a Reconciling Congregation:

Canton UMC will not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in any of its hiring, including pastoral, lay, or teaching staff. 

Canton UMC is committed to ministries and programs that respond to the needs of our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered brothers and sisters and their families. 

Canton UMC is committed to being involved with those who are acting to change United Methodist policies prohibiting same-sex marital rites and ordination of openly gay or lesbian persons.

Canton UMC is committed to supporting the Reconciling Congregation Program with our gifts and witness. 

Canton UMC is committed to search/work for a Biblical understanding of the issue of full acceptance and inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, as well as other issues. 

As we journey toward reconciliation, we recognize that there remain differences of opinion among us on issues relating to sexuality. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect

All this is from God, who reconciled us . . . through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. 
(II Corinthians 5:18)

In becoming a Reconciling Congregation, we believe that we are being reconciled to God and to one another.

Church Committees

Trustees are responsible for the stewardship of our beautiful church buildings: Chair, Mike Dafoe

Church Council is the administrative body for the church: Chair, Jane Brown, Staff-Pastor-Parish

Relations Committee (SPPRC) serves as the liaison between the Pastor and the Congregation: Chair, Carol Smith

Finance Committee oversees financial matters for the Church: Chair (currently vacant)

Hospitality Committee supports regularly scheduled gatherings like our monthly coffee hour and special events like baby showers and other celebrations: Chair: Linda Dafoe

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Pastor Brett Johnson Office Hours Change

Tuesday's - Pastor Office Hours (Grace UMC)

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

​Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday's - Canton UMC

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

United Helpers Maplewood Service -

Friday, June 13th - 10 a.m.

Book Lovers Meeting

Saturday, June 14th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Book: “Tartufo”
By:  Buxton, Kira Jane
From the author of Hollow Kingdom, a fantastically funny story featuring a cast of colorful characters in a dying Italian village and a giant truffle that changes their fate forever in this “deliciously absurd tale....I savored every page of this book.” (Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures)

 

Father's Day 

Sunday, June 15th - 

Ice Cream Cones Certificates following Service (12 p.m.)

 

 

 

Newsletter Articles Due

Tuesday, June 17th 

 

Graduation Sunday

Sunday, June 22nd      (11 a.m.)

 

 

 

Independance Day

Friday, July 4th

 

 

 

United Helpers Maplewood Service

Friday, July 11th   10 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee Hour

Sunday, July 13th         12 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Church Office Closed & Minister out of office following dates:

 

Church Office Closed

July 15th, 16th, and 17th.  Will reopen on Tuesday, July 22nd

August 12th, 13th, and 14th

Pastor Brett out of office

July 27th to August 10th

 

Our Congregation

41 Court Street, Canton, NY  13617

Pastor Brett Johnson

315-386-4500 

Services & Related Info

We are accessible with a street-level entrance and an elevator

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