community events
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do much" ~ Helen keller
We participate in many events with neighboring churches, organizations, and the Rootstown community. All are welcome to participate in any of our events. Please join us in all the fun!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Available Dates for 2023
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December 28, 2023 12-6pm
Bridge Builders
Bridge Builders is an after school program for kids K -5 on Wednesdays from after school to 4:30 pm. Rootstown churches participating in this program are: Rootstown United Methodist Church, Passion Community Church, Rootstown First Congregational UCC and Community Bible Church. Kids were in groups of 8-10 with 2 leaders who worked with them each Wednesday on homework, building self confidence, and learning about God.
Apostle Build Habitat for Humanity
Our church was part of an Apostles Build for Habitat for Humanity of Portage County in 2019 and 2020. We helped to raise money for and helped build a home for a family in Atwater, Ohio. Please considering volunteering for this wonderful cause!
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Apostle Build Date: July 8, 2023
Community Cupboard
Our community cupboard is located at the rear entrance of the church. Look for the tan cabinet. Take what you need. Leave what you can.
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We also participate in food drives for the Ravenna Center of Hope.
Rootstown Light Up Night
Join us on our front lawn for Rootstown Light Up Night: sponsored by local churches and the Rootstown Chamber of Commerce.
Free Admission, Kids Crafts, Pictures with Santa, Food, Drinks, Music, House Decorations Contest Winners Announced, Light Up of Rootstown Square
Save The Date!
December 2, 2023 at 6 PM
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Christmas Store
The Christmas Store is a great example of the community gathering together to help those families who need help at Christmas. Parents can come "shop" for presents in the store of donated items and wrap the presents before they go. Donate to the store, pick a family to sponsor, or volunteer at the event.
Community Pet Parade
Bring your pets BIG or small to our Pet Parade. There are competitions in 10 categories and prizes, and many local rescue agencies in attendance. Each pet entered gets a certificate and a goody bag. Each winner and Grand prize winner gets a trophy. Categories include things like cutest pet, best tricks, most tricks, cutest smile, most exotic pet, etc. Following the judging will be a pet parade and a blessing of the pets. The proceeds go to the Children's and Youth Ministry. This is open to everyone!
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings in the Pilgrim hall (basement) held
Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
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