Care
Recovery Group
If you have recurring behavior such as addiction, overeating, control issues, or just want to draw closer to God, come join us as we share and work through the “Twelve Steps for Christians.” This is an open group.
This group meets on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in room 1060
Contact: Dave Draher 330.456.2600 x2060
Abuse
If you are being abused verbally, physically, emotionally or sexually, you need help to escape your abuse. Please call the Crisis Intervention Center in Canton at 330-452-6000 for immediate assistance 24/7.
Counseling
First Christian Church is a host site for professional counselors from New Beginnings Counseling. On two days per week, their counselors schedule appointments in our building at 6900 Market Ave. N in Canton. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 330-966-1620.
Pastoral counseling is also provided by the ministers of First Christian Church.
These appointments can be scheduled directly with a staff pastor by calling 330-456-2600. If you are not sure of which staff pastor might be of most help in your situation, please ask for Pastor Jeff Bullock at x2100.
Crisis
If you are facing an immediate crisis situation, please call the Crisis Intervention Center in Canton at 330-452-6000 for immediate assistance 24/7. Never think your circumstances are beyond hope or help. Our friends at the Crisis Center are there to assist you in working through your crisis.
Death / Funerals
When someone dies in your family, the pastoral staff of First Christian Church desires to assist you through your time of grief to a time of healing. Contact Pastor Jeff Bullock, Minister of Membership Care, at 330-456-2600, x2100. He can schedule a pastoral appointment with you and/or your family to assist you with funeral arrangements, and even arrange the services of one of our pastors for the funeral, memorial or graveside service. Pastor Bullock and our other pastors have worked with all the fine funeral homes in the area.
Divorce
Has your marriage ended and you feel your world has fallen apart? Counseling might be helpful for you at this time. First Christian Church is a host site for professional counselors from New Beginnings Counseling. On two days per week, their counselors schedule appointments in our building at 6900 Market Ave. N in Canton. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 330-966-1620.
Pastoral counseling is provided by the ministers of First Christian Church.
These appointments can be scheduled directly with a staff pastor by calling 330-456-2600. If you are not sure of which staff pastor might be of most help in your situation, please ask for Pastor Jeff Bullock at x2100.
Hospitals / Illness
Every individual or family experiences illness from time to time. The pastoral staff and our trained volunteers would gladly visit you or your loved one in the hospital. Just call one of our receptionists at 330-456-2600 to request a hospital visit at one of our excellent area hospitals. Our Director of Pastoral Care is Dick Hickman.
Marriage
Marriages are so important to us. Do you feel like your marriage is struggling and you are in need of some help?
First Christian Church is a host site for professional counselors from New Beginnings Counseling. On two days per week, their counselors schedule appointments in our building at 6900 Market Ave. N in Canton. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 330-966-1620.
Pastoral counseling is provided by the ministers of First Christian Church.
These appointments are can be scheduled directly with a staff pastor by calling 330-456-2600. If you are not sure of which staff pastor might be of most help in your situation, please ask for Pastor Jeff Bullock at x2100.
Sr. Adults
Have you reached the retirement years? Perhaps you are searching for something significant to do with your life? Many of our senior adults have found opportunities to volunteer either with one of our church programs or in one of the community agencies.
Want to meet other seniors? Check out one of our classes, life groups, or upcoming luncheons and trips. Call Pastor Jeff Bullock, Minister of Membership Care, at 330-456-2600, x2100.
Shut-Ins … Some of our members or friends of members are residents in assisted living, nursing, or rehabilitation facilities. These people enjoy visits from time-to-time from our “I Care” volunteers. If you know of someone who needs a personal visit or a telephone call, please contact Dick Hickman, Director of Pastoral Care, at 330-456-2600, x2370 or via email.
Suicide
If you are thinking of suicide, please know that you are important to us and your life matters. regardless of what you’re feeling, please know that suicide is not the answer. There is hope for you! Take a moment and call the Crisis Intervention Center in Canton at 330-452-6000 for immediate assistance 24/7. Never think your circumstances are beyond hope or help. Our friends at the Crisis Center are there to assist you in working through your crisis.
If someone indicates to you that he or she is thinking about suicide, please consider this an immediate crisis situation, please call the Crisis Intervention Center in Canton at 330-452-6000 for immediate assistance 24/7. Never dismiss the suggestion of suicide. Our friends at the Crisis Center are there to assist you in working through your crisis.
After you speak with our friends at the Crisis Center, if you would like to speak with one of our staff pastors about finding hope in life, please call 330.456.2600.
Weddings
Getting married soon? First Christian Church can assist you in making both your wedding day memorable and your marriage fulfilling. We offer a “one-stop” wedding plan from beautiful Heritage Hall, to premarital counseling, to wedding planning, to staffing with a pastor and wedding coordinator, to catering from Heritage Catering. Like to know more? Contact Melody Underwood via email or phone at 330-456-2600, x 2070 to request a wedding packet.