Featured Events
VBS 2026
June 22–26, 9am–Noon
Emerald Crossing VBS
Step into Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure through Psalm 23! 
Top o’ the mornin’, friends! Gather your little lads and lasses and journey to Emerald Crossing, where we’ll discover the beauty of Psalm 23 and learn to trust our Good Shepherd!
This unforgettable week of VBS is filled with games, crafts, music, snacks, and Bible adventures—all with a lively Irish twist! We will discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from worry to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd.
Who: Kids age 4–going into 6th grade
Where: 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44714
When: June 22–26, 9:00 AM to Noon
Get your passport ready for Ireland and join the adventure!
Women of Influence
Saturday, June 6, 10am–noon
Ladies, you are invited to join us for coffee, conversation, and community. We will hear from Julie Fawcett, mother, wife, and partner in ministry with husband, Pastor Nathanael. Her topic will be, If Only: Trusting God in Delays, Detours, and Disappointments.
Coffee and treats provided.
Guys' Night Out
Thursday, June 18
Join us rain or shine at the church for Old Carolina BBQ, ice cream bar, Corn Hole, Hillbilly Golf, Can-Jam, Spikeball, Bucket Golf, Frisbee Golf, and Flingball.
There will also be a word of encouragement from Pastor Gabriel!
This is a free event!
Membership Class
Summer 2026
If you are interested in becoming a member of First Friends Church, this class is a requirement. We will meet on Wednesday this Summer for 4 weeks and explore what it means to be part of First Friends Church and the body of Christ.
- Meeting Dates: June 17, July 1, July 8, and July 15 (Off for VBS Week June 24th.)
- Meeting Time and Location: 6:30-8:00 pm at the church
- Childcare Available upon request
Family Rubber Ducks Game
Friday, July 10
Families, join us for some fun at the ballpark! We have reserved seats together (behind home plate) to enjoy some family-friendly entertainment that will even keep your littles interested. There will also be fireworks following the game.
Tickets are $18/person, children 3 and under are FREE!
Click the link below to purchase tickets in our block of First Friends seats.