Community Game Night & Pot Luck Dinner
Bring a dish to share and your favorite board or card game, (or just bring yourself!) There will be something for everyone, from classic games to new favorites. It’s a great way to enjoy fellowship, some laughter and some delicious food with friends and neighbors. All ages welcome! Come hungry, come ready to play and come ready to connect.
Pies in the Park
Join us for a sweet slice of summer - fresh, homemade pies baked with love by Akron First UMC! Grab a slice, or two (no judgement here) and support church missions.
Grandparent Sunday
Join us as we celebrate Grandparent Sunday on September 7th. During our 9am worship service, we will take time to honor and give thanks for the love, wisdom, and faith of grandparents in our lives and in our church family.Bring your grandparents grandchildren, or special loved ones. All are welcome for this joyful celebration!
Yard Clean up
Grab your gloves and join us for Yard Clean-up Day! On Saturday September 13th we will be sprucing up the grounds: pulling weeds, trimming bushes, and tidying up flower beds. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring tools if you have them, and help us keep our church grounds looking beautiful! Thanks for your help!
Back to Church Sunday
It’s time to come together! Whether you’ve been away for a while or never visited before, Back to Church Sunday is the perfect time to reconnect, renew your faith, and rediscover community.
Join us for a morning of uplifting worship, warm fellowship, and genuine community connection
Come as you are. All are welcome!
Worship 9:00am followed by fellowship at 10:00am
Organ Concert
Celebrate the restoration of the church’s historic pipe organ. Three guest organists Debby Clark, Patricia Payne, and Mark Niewiemski, will bring the newly restored instrument to life with a moving program of classical organ music and sacred hymns. Fellowship and refreshments to follow.
Become A Volunteer
At Akron First, we believe that everyone has something valuable to offer. Whether it’s a warm smile, a helping hand, a listening ear, or a special skill - you can make a meaningful impact right here in our church and community.
Volunteering is a way to grow in faith, build relationships, and serve others with purpose and love. From Sunday worship to community outreach, youth programs to pie baking - we have a place for you.
Ready to get involved? We’d love to have you!