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A COMMUNITY IN CHRIST WELCOME TO ALL

We'd love to have you join us soon!

VISIT US

Sunday Morning Worship:

10 a.m.

In-person weekly. Masks are optional at this time.
Recorded for Vimeo and posted Sundays. See below for the latest video.

Nursery open 9:45-11:15

Journey with Jesus program for ages 6-9 during worship

Bible Discussion Group:

Join us in person at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays or via Zoom

(see link below)

FIND US

2095 W. Market St.

Akron, Ohio 44313

330-864-2179

ABOUT US

We are an Open and Affirming congregation dedicated to creating a welcoming environment

where all people can explore and deepen their Christian faith.

If you have questions about our church, how to get involved in our ministries or simply need a place to turn for help, reach out on our Contact Us link.

OUR PASTOR WELCOMES YOU

"Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Fairlawn-West. Whether you're curious about our church or looking for an event or service, we hope you'll find what you're looking for. If you have any questions, I would love to connect with you. I can be contacted byclicking here!"

Rev. Debbie Rhinesmith

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO WE ARE

Want to know more about our church? Check out some of our worship videos with Pastor Debbie and the Basic Band. See the latest video below. To see previous weeks' videos, go to our Facebook page or https://vimeo.com/fairlawnwest.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Bible discussion on Tuesdays

Join us Tuesdays for Bible study. We gather in the Fireplace Room at 11:30.

If you prefer to meet via Zoom, please note we have a new link below.

We will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Room most Tuesdays (enter the building at door #4, on the driveway side of the church). Typically, we wrap up our time together between 12:30 and 12:45.

Tuesday 11:30 a.m.

FW Connect calendar available

Happy 2023! Want to engage with the ministries of the church? Click here for a link to January’s calendar with opportunities to serve. Paper copies of the calendar will be available on Sunday at the FW Connect desk. In the future, look for an updated version of this monthly calendar on the last Friday of each month. If you have a ministry event or need help with a ministry, contact a member of the FW Connect team (Katie Carney, Beth Ewing, Bob Nikolajczyk or Daniel Nilsson).

Support GapPack

GapPack provides weekend food for children at neighboring Resnik elementary school who have been identified as needing food support. Some items needed are: granola/fruit bars, mac and cheese (individual serving size), Jell-O and pudding cups, and juice boxes. Click here for the most current list. If you'd prefer, you make make a monetary donation in support of the program and we can do the shopping. Just put GapPack in the memo section of your check.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AKRON

We're working toward a better world through our ministries.

Family Promise

We are a founding congregation of our local chapter of this program that seeks to keep homeless families together as they get back on their feet.

Akron Safety Town

We founded and help organize this annual safety program held throughout the city for children entering kindergarten.

Habitat for Humanity

For many years, we have been helping local families live the dream of homeownership.

GapPacks for Resnik CLC

Our members support students in our neighborhood school by providing backpacks of food for weekends.

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