First Friday Club of Greater Akron - September 3 2021- Francine Constantini

532 West Market Street,Akron OH 44303

03 September, 2021

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Join us on September 3 to hear Francine Costantini, the Director of Youth Ministry for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Join us on September 3 to hear Francine Costantini, the Director of Youth Ministry for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland speak on "Building the Future of the Church". Youth ministry is the responsibility of the entire Church. It doesn’t matter your age, experience, knowledge of theology or of youth culture… by virtue of your baptism YOU are called build up the Church. And right now our young people need you most. You have a role to play, whether as a leader, a volunteer, a supporter, an advocate, an encourager, a pray-er, or in some other capacity. Come find out what you can do to support and provide ministry to our most vulnerable generation. Francine Costantini is the Director of Youth Ministry for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. She has been involved in youth ministry in the diocese since her first weekend in the country her freshman year of high school. Hired in the middle of the pandemic, she has spent the last year meeting with youth ministers and priests, and setting the vision for the new Office of Youth Ministry. She was the Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. Barnabas Church in Northfield for over 10 years, and previously the Youth Minister and RCIA Director at St. Clarence in North Olmsted. Married to Diaconate Candidate Michael Costantini for 26 years, they have three children, ages 22, 18, and 16.                   Who are we ? The First Friday Club of Greater Akron (FFCGA) was founded in Akron, Ohio, in August, 1999. Its purpose is to bring the best Catholic thinkers, teachers, and leaders to Akron on a monthly basis to promote a better understanding of the significant issues impacting church, family, work, and community life. The luncheon series is in its eleventh year and consistently draws an average of 200 to 250 people from Summit County and surrounding counties. It is also intended to be a community service and all interested in the topics are invited to attend. What we do ? The First Friday Club of Greater Akron, through a monthly luncheon speaker series, provides a broad base of knowledge of Catholic thought and teachings on the spiritual, theological, moral, and social issues of our time. We offer an opportunity for the Catholic community and guests to integrate the principles of our faith into everyday life and work. (Mission Statement). For further information, please call 330.535.7668.