Ministries

Outreach Ministries

Love In Action

Love In Action provides people in need with a hot breakfast and items not covered by government food assistance programs on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at Wedgewood.

See our video here for more information about this ministry.

Free Lunch

First UMC of Akron provides a free lunch every Tuesday for the community. Attendees are provided with a meal and the opportunity for fellowship and spiritual development. Lunch is served on Tuesdays from 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM. For more information, contact the First UMC of Akron main office.

Food Pantry

Wedgewood partners with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Akron Public Schools to provide emergency food to our neighborhoods and communities in need. Our pantry distributes food on the 2nd Monday of each month from 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. 

Any individual/household earning below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level can receive food (see this form for current eligibility guidelines). The only item you should bring is a photo ID if you have one.

See this video by The Summit FM for more information about this ministry.

We Care Team

The We Care Program helps to care for the Wedgewood congregation during major life events: death, serious illness/surgery, job loss, divorce, new babies, and retirement. Our team members can provide meals, babysitting, house-sitting, transportation, and help with miscellaneous home and yard tasks. We are able to deliver worship services to shut-ins. Also, we make caring phone calls and home visits, providing friendship during a time of need.

Prayer Group

The Prayer Group prays over the weekly prayer requests as well as for the good of our congregation, community, and world.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry create, pray over, and distribute prayer shawls to those experiencing difficulty or a significant event in life.

Christians In Action

Christians In Action is a missional emergency response team of people who respond to mission opportunities of all sorts, from sudden catastrophes to feeding the hungry to building homes to disaster relief.

Fellowship Ministries

Youth Group

Youth Group at Wedgewood is for youth and young adults in Grade 6 through college age. They meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM during the school year. The youth group experiences worship, relevant discussions, fun, games, service work, over-nighters, mission trips, and more! For more information, contact Joe B.

United Women in Faith

The United Women in Faith group at Wedgewood meets monthly for fellowship, devotionals, and missional work. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Friendship Dinners

The Friendship Dinners group meets at various local restaurants on Wednesday nights at 5:00 PM.

Counseling Ministries

Alcoholics Anonymous (Hope Group)

The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Hope Group meets at Wedgewood weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and is led by Ginny.

Alcoholics Anonymous (Waters Park Group)

The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Waters Park Group meets at Wedgewood weekly on Sundays at 6:00 PM and is led by Vance S.

Grief Group

The Grief Groups discuss grief, what it means, and how the Bible can help us get through the process. This ministry is led by Connie K. Interested individuals should contact the Wedgewood main office.

Emotions Anonymous (Serenity Group)

The Emotions Anonymous (EA) Serenity group meets at Wedgewood weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and is led by Carol.

Music Ministries

Adult Choir (First UMC of Akron)

The Adult Choir at First UMC of Akron practices Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM during the school year. They perform during the 11:15 worship service at First UMC of Akron. The Adult Choir is directed by Carolyn C.

Adult Choir (Wedgewood)

The Adult Choir at Wedgewood practices Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM during the school year. They perform during the 9:30 worship service at Wedgewood. The Adult Choir is directed by Danielle W.

Praise Band

The Praise Band helps lead worship during Wedgewood’s blended worship service. They rehease prior to the 9:30 worship service.

Youth Worship Team

The Youth Worship Team leads our Youth Group, bible studies, and other groups in a time of worship on Sunday evenings. They rehearse Sundays at 4:30 PM.

Scouts

Scouts BSA (Troop 7048)

Scouts BSA Troop 7048 is for girls ages 11 – 17 and meets on Monday nights from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Wedgewood. For more information, contact Scoutmaster Melinda G.

Scouts BSA (Troop 48)

Scouts BSA Troop 48 is for boys ages 11 – 17 and meets on Monday nights from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Wedgewood. For more information, contact Scoutmaster Doug M.

Cub Scouts (Pack 3048)

Cub Scout Pack 3048 welcomes boys and girls, K – 5th grade, and meets on Monday nights from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM during the school year at Wedgewood. For more information, contact Cubmaster Josh G.

Sports and Fitness

Men’s Basketball League

Times as scheduled during the basketball season. For current details, reach out to the Wedgewood main office.

Pickleball

Open play on Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM in our gym. There is a $5.00 fee to play to cover the cost of nets, replacement court tape, and balls. For current details, reach out to the Wedgewood main office.