RELIGION
Canfield Christian Church
- Denomination: Disciples of Christ Church. This is a small church with about 140 current active members.
- 123 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-533-2246
- Website: canfieldchristianchurch.com
- Mission: "To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our door steps to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8)
- Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
- Fellowship Groups: Christian Women's Fellowship, Christian Men's Fellowship, Youth Group, Angel Visiting Team, Prayer Chain
- Alzheimer support group meetings for Alzheimer's Assistance & Referral Network of Youngstown on the 3rd Friday of the month
- Grief Counseling on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
- Assist with the following local missions: YSU Coalition for Christian Outreach and Protestant Campus Ministry (Garrett White campus minister), Canfield Community Care Net, Operation Blessing, Second Harvest Food Bank, Rescue Mission, Family Services, Beautitude House, and Bella Women's Center in Warren
- Canfield Community Care Net helps residents in the Canfield school district who are experiencing financial difficulty from a documented medical condition or other shortfall canfieldcommunitycarenet.org
- Religious Leaders: Pastor Jay Eastman and Youth Pastor Jay Lamb. Pastor Jay Eastman is a full-time Chaplain for Hospice.
Canfield Presbyterian Church
- Denomination: Presbyterian. 400 Members.
- 140 W. Main Street, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-533-5509
- Website: www.canfieldpresbyterian.org
- Mission: To worship God, to proclaim and teach the message of Jesus Christ, and to minister faithfully to His people and to the world.
- Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages (Faith Growers) 8:45 a.m. Large print worship bulletins and hymnals are available
- Wednesday Midweek Program F.E.A.S.T. 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday After School Haven 2:45 - 5:00 p.m.
- Vacation Bible School - June 23 - 27, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
- Weekday Preschool
- Fellowship: Community Garden, Book Club, Quilt Club, Airplane Club, Yoga, Bridge Group, Bible Study
- Operation Blessing - This church houses a community food pantry that helps feed over 5,000 people annually. About 50 volunteers from area churches, distributing food to Mahoning County families and individuals 1st Thursday of every month 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- A venue hosting 1st Night Canfield events and Mahoning County 4-H judging events
- Religious Leader: Reverend Larry Bowald
Canfield United Methodist Church
- Denomination: United Methodist. 200 - 240 attendees at Sunday services.
- 27 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-533-9801
- Website: canfieldmethodist.org
- Sunday Worship Services 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday Evenings Intergenerational Bible Study 6 p.m.
- Preschool programs, children's ministry programs, and youth programs
- Vacation Bible School - July 28 - August 1
- Summer Suppers on Mondays 5 - 6:30 p.m. before the Concerts on the Green
- Support Operation Blessing, Rescue Mission, Canfield Community Care Net
- Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts: A sponsored outreach. Five Girl Scout troops and one Boy Scout troop meet at Canfield United Methodist Church.
- Alzheimer's Groups 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month, except during the summer months
- Senior Pastor Rev. Susan Brown
Jubilee Christian Fellowship
- A small non-denominational Christian church.
- Future Home: 5110 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Canfield, OH 44406 (Rt. 46)
- Phone 330-533-7730
- Website: www.jubileecf.com
- Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m. at Hilltop Elementary School, Hilltop Drive, Canfield
- Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. at First Free Methodist Church, McCarty Drive, Canfield
- Assist with Operation Blessing
- Jubilee Greens is located at 5110 S. Canfield-Niles Road, the future home of their new worship facility. This property is currently used by community groups for scheduled athletic events: soccer, baseball, flag football, lacrosse & cheerleading. Parking & restrooms available. Scheduled use to continue until church breaks ground on this site.
- Religious Leader: Pastor Jeffrey H. Mincher
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
- Lutheran Denomination. Members: 100 families
- 550 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-533-3531
- Website www.lutheransonline.com/lordoflifecanfield
- Focus: encourage and provide opportunities for spiritual growth for all ages, worship that touches everyday lives, and provide programs that enrich the lives of senior citizens within our church and community.
- Worship times Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.
- The Gathering Place:
a free community outreach social program offered to all senior
citizens. Held on the second Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is
provided, followed by different games and
activities that are offered each month. Come out for a fulfilling afternoon
of fun and socialization.
- Large print lightweight liturgy books are available for the sight-impaired during worship services.
- Participate with Canfield Presbyterian Church in their Vacation Bible School June 23 - 27, 9:00 a.m. - noon
- Assist with Operation Blessing both physically and financially
- A venue hosting 1st Night Canfield events and Mahoning County 4-H judging events
- Religious Leader: Rev. Rebecca Richie, Pastor
Old North Church
- Denomination: Baptist. Old North Church is part of Converge Worldwide, formally the Baptist General Conference. This is a large Bible-based, Christ-centered, multi-generational church. Attendance at Sunday morning services range between 1,000 and 1,300. (always over 1,000)
- 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-533-6848
- Website: www.oldnorthchurch.org
- Sunday Morning Services 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
- Hearing impaired devices are offered at the welcome center. See Pastor Rick Enlow.
- Prayer meetings Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
- Children's Ministry: Foreverland, Firehouse (for middle school students), The Cause (for high school students), AWANA, and All Out Sports
- AWANA - games, crafts, activities and Bible study for kids 3 years old thru grade 8 on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- All-Out Sports - One of the primary forms of community outreach of this church, serving the community as well as families within Old North Church. www.oldnorthsports.org archery, baseball, basketball, football and cheerleading for boys and girls. Archery in partnership with On Target Outfitters. Baseball at Jubilee Fields.
- Vacation Bible School - July 21 - 25
- 4th of July children's games event on the North Green after the parade (in collaboration with Rush Church)
- Trunk or Treat
- 630 - for young adults 18 -30 years old every Thursday evening @ 7:00 p.m.
- Women's and Men's Groups
- MOPS & MOMS Next programs for moms to connect with each other. Childcare provided. Meeting the last Tuesday of the month, with alternating morning and evening sessions.
- Autism Support Group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
- Grief Share Programs are offered periodically - Contact Pastor Rick Enlow
- Primetime - senior adults (50 years old and up) has special events throughout the year
- Vespers - traditional music and Bible teaching for senior adults, Sunday evenings @ 6:30 p.m.
- Golden Heirs - meal, fellowship & devotion for senior adults, third Tuesday of the month @ 9:15 a.m.
- Facilities are available for special benefit concerts. (Rescue Mission and Operation Blessing)
- A venue hosting 1st Night Canfield every year
- Family Life Center: Rental of Banquet Facilities and Gymnasium to both members and non-members
- Zumba and Tone & Fit classes weekday mornings. Contact Donna Fox @ 330-793-9738
- Support local missions: Operation Blessing, Big Reach Center of Hope (Food pantry in Greenford), Inhouse food pantry for community members in need, Second Harvest Food Bank, Rescue Mission, Pregnancy Help Center, YSU Coalition for Christian Outreach and Protestant Campus Minisry (Garrett White), and Fellowship Christian Athletes (Lance Hartshorn)
- Religious Leaders: Al Detter, Interim Senior Pastor; Chris Drombetta, Pastor of Ministry Operations; Rick Enlow, Pastor of Care & Connections; Shawn Sprouse, Pastor of Family & Student Ministries; Cyle Young, Pastor of Children's, Student & Sports Ministries; Marty Sweeney, Pastor of Adult Discipleship
Rush Church
- Denomination: Assemblies of God. A small multigenerational Christian Church, mostly Young Families. 100 people average attendance at services.
- 425 West Main Street, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone: 330-503-2838
- Website: www.therushexperience.com
- Sunday Services 11 a.m.
- "We don't care what you wear, what you've done, or where you've been. We're not perfect but purposeful. We need Christ and that conviction leads us closer to Him. We're passionate, real, and serious about getting to know God. Just drop by and experience something unconventional."
- Monday 6:30 p.m. Women's Group
- Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Youth Group, Junior Bible Group
- Rush Hour Youth - program for teens Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
- Arctic Rush - Creatively designed children's ministry to get your kids engaged in learning truths from the Bible
- ido90 Saturdays 9:00 a.m. It takes 90 days to break unhealthy habits. With the help of Jesus, a life coach and a support group, you can achieve better health goals.
- Community Outreach:
- 1st Night New Years Eve teenage program,
- Easter Egg Hunt on the Green
- Pumpkin Hunt on the Green
- Light Up the Green Gazebo in December
- 4th of July children's games event on the North Green after the parade (in collaboration with Old North Church)
- Religious Leaders: Lead Pastor Jim Barton, Community Pastor Jill Barton, Children's Pastor Courtney Purvey, Special Needs Pastor Theresa Elias
St. Michael Church
- A large Catholic Church. Members: over 1,700 families
- 350 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-533-6839
- Website: www.stmichaelcanfield.org
- "Unity is the Pathway to Peace"
- Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 9:00 and 1:00 a.m., Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m., and Holy Days 12:15 and 6:00 p.m.
- Fellowship: Men's Club, Garden Club, R.S.V.P. Stitchers, Fellowship on Tap (for young adults 18-39), Fair Trade Ministry, Community Meals, Mahoning Valley Ulster Project
- Community Meals are held every other month and is modeled after hospitality of St. Charles Church of Boardman. The next Community Meal is Thursday, June 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. The meal is free of charge to all and brings us together as a community to nourish mind, body and spirit.
- Thursday morning and evening scripture study groups.
- Cancer Support Group: 1st Tuesday of the month 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. This group is open to all cancer patients, survivors and caregivers in the community. Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer is welcome.
- Fun & Fitness: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings @ 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall
- Computer Class: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Bring your own computer.
- Hospital/Nursing Home/Homebound Ministry
- St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen (every Saturday), Operation Blessing
- Family Life Center: Rental of Banquet Facilities, Auditorium or Gymnasium Use, Meeting Rooms
- Parish Hall: Hall and Kitchen available for rental to parishioners and non-parishioners for graduation parties, showers, small weddings (accommodations for 200)
- Religious Leader: Father Terrence Hazel. Canfield Ministerial Association.
Touch Heaven Church
- This newly-planted church is a part of Touch Heaven International Ministries. Everyone is welcome.
- 10 Skyline Drive, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-286-3524
- Website: touchheavencanfieldchurch.com
- Sunday morning worship with communion services 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Toddler care available during 10:30 a.m. service. Children's Sunday school 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday evening prayer and worship services 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday and Friday mornings prayer service 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
- Wednesday prayer service 12:00 noon.
- Saturday morning fellowship and prayer service 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Toddler care available.
- Religious Leaders: Senior Pastors Frank & Lorilee Amedia
Western Reserve United Methodist Church
- Denomination: United Methodist
- 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone 330-792-5805
- Website: westernreserveumc.com
- Mission: To develop disciples who reflect Christ's love through worship, service and deed
- Sunday Morning Services 8:30, 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.
- Summer Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for preschool through elementary level
- Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Fellowship Groups: United Methodist Women, The Circle of Friends, Daughters of God, Susannah Circle, United Methodist Men, and Women's Quilting & Sewing Group
- Outreach Ministries: Prison Ministry, Shut-in Ministry, Hospice Program, Nursing Home Bible Study, Blanket Ministry, Rescue Mission, Methodist Community Center
- Helping Hands Closet - gently used clothing for the entire family at fantastic prices Tuesday mornings 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or by appointment
- AA Support Group - Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
- MS Support Group - first Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
- Drive-Thru Chicken Dinners: 1st Thursday of each month. 4:00 p.m. until sold out. Curb-side service for only $8.00 without leaving your car. Stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans and brownie. Proceeds go towards missions and church beautification.
- Religious Leader: Pastor Russ Adams
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Community Strengths
Many Christian denominations are represented in this community, and there are a variety of programs extended to the public through these religious organizations. The churches in Canfield collaborate with one another to offer community outreach programs.
Community Weaknesses
There are many denominations and religious practices that do not have a place of worship within Canfield, Ohio, however, a wide array of religious congregations can be found within Mahoning County including Baha'i, Episcopal, Friends (Quakers), Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Jewish, Mennonite, Muslim, Salvation Army, Seventh-Day Adventist and Unitarian.
Many Christian denominations are represented in this community, and there are a variety of programs extended to the public through these religious organizations. The churches in Canfield collaborate with one another to offer community outreach programs.
Community Weaknesses
There are many denominations and religious practices that do not have a place of worship within Canfield, Ohio, however, a wide array of religious congregations can be found within Mahoning County including Baha'i, Episcopal, Friends (Quakers), Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Jewish, Mennonite, Muslim, Salvation Army, Seventh-Day Adventist and Unitarian.
Credits
- canfieldchristianchurch.com
- www.canfieldpresbyterian.org
- canfieldcommunitycarenet.org
- www.canfieldccband.org/content/canfields-operation-blessing
- canfieldmethodist.org
- www.jubileecf.com
- www.lutheransonline.com/lordoflifecanfield
- www.oldnorthchurch.org
- www.oldnorthsports.org
- www.therushexperience.com
- www.stmichaelcanfield.org
- touchheavencanfieldchurch.com
- westernreserveumc.com