Featured Events
Community Outreach Day
Saturday, May 17
Join us for Community Outreach Day on Saturday, May 17 as we serve alongside our ministry partners throughout Canton! We’ll begin with breakfast and prayer at 8:00am at First Friends Church, then head out to local worksites from 9:00am to noon. Sign up online by scanning the QR code, visiting firstfriends.org/featured-events, or at the promotional table in the hallway.
Family Worship Night
Sunday, June 1, 6:00pm
Join us in the pavilion for a time of worship. Fellowship and ice cream afterwards provided by Country Cones. Bring a lawn chair!
Childcare provided for ages 0–4.
Guy's Night Out
Tuesday, June 10, 6–8pm
Join us rain or shine at the church for this free event including Old Carolina BBQ, ice cream bar, lawn games, and a word of encouragement from Pastor Shawn.
VBS: Wonder Junction
June 23–27, 9am–Noon
🤠 Saddle Up for Wonder Junction! 🤠
Yeehaw, partners! Round up your little cowboys and cowgirls and head on down to Wonder Junction, where we’ll Marvel at Jesus and live for His glory!
This rootin’-tootin’ week of VBS is packed with games, crafts, music, snacks, and Bible adventures—all with a wild western twist! Kids will explore the wonder of God’s Word and discover how to follow Jesus every day.
Who: Kids age 4–going into 6th grade
Where: 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44714
When: June 23–27, 9:00 AM to Noon
Dust off your boots, grab your hat, and get ready to ride into a week full of fun and faith at Wonder Junction!
Child Registration Opens May 25
Family Rubber Ducks Game
Friday, August 1, 7:05pm
Step right up for an unforgettable evening at the ballpark! Join us as we cheer on the Akron RubberDucks against the Erie Seawolves on Friday, August 1st. Get ready for an exciting game with the first pitch at 7:05 pm. Bring your friends, family, and lots of team spirit to Canal Park for a night of baseball fun under the stars. Don’t miss out on the action—grab your tickets now and be part of the excitement!
$15/person
Children 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket as it is assumed they are sitting on your lap.