The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer along with Worship Associate Kathy Kerns –
Have you ever found yourself tongue tied when you wanted to speak out in opposition? Have you ever been so opposed to an action that you just felt you had to do something? Today we will hear stories and songs about the courage it takes to take a stand.
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During the month of March, we hope you’ll join us as we explore expressions of gratitude.
March 4, 2012 The Way Gratitude Wears
Led by The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Dani Beale – Have you ever considered the way gratitude wears? I mean, the way you wear gratitude in your heart and mind and body and spirit. I also mean the way gratitude wears a way to generosity. This morning we will celebrate the manygifts bestowed by the practice of gratitude.
March 11, 2012 What It Takes to Speak Out
On March 11th, the Youth Group takes over. This service will be about how our Unitarian Universalist principles and background affect us on our journey into adulthood. The service features music by and stories from the youth.
March 18, 2012 This Particular Call
Led by The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Bonnie Harper – Every year our association of congregations has a General Assembly in June. This year our gathering will not be business as usual. This year we will have a Justice General Assembly with a very particular call. Whether you think you might have any interest in attending or not, I hope you will join us to consider the call our association is being invited to respond to in Phoenix and all across our country. David Petras of the Phoenix Witness Project will be with us to receive our special collection which will be used to help fund scholarships to Justice GA. (Given the timing of the scholarship distribution, the second sermon I planned to deliver on gratitude will be postponed until April.)
March 25, 2012 From Tolerance to Humility
Led by The Rev. Tim Temerson and Worship Associate Kristina Spaude – As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm tolerance as an important religious value. But is it enough simply to tolerate difference and diversity or can we move to a deeper, more authentic place of acceptance and celebration? Today we will explore the beauty and the challenge of difference and consider the role of another religious value – humility – in helping us to move beyond tolerance.
The Rev. Tim Temerson is the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron. He and I will be participating in the time honored tradition of a pulpit swap this morning. With this swap, he and I are looking forward to strengthening the ties between our congregations.
Hal Walker will led us on this annual music Sunday as we welcome the West Shore UU church choir into our sanctuary for a very special music centered service. Through stories and songs, we will explore the subject of Courage.
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There is still time to join the Adult Religious Exploration series that meets during second service in Eldredge Annex. ”Menu For The Future” will explore issues relating to food, production, sustainability, health, environmental effects, and more. Each session will begin at 11:00 a.m. This series has been created by Andrew Rome as part of the “Sustainable Cleveland 2018: Year of Food” project. Contact Mr. Rome for more information at [email protected]
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent is still accepting applications to fill the part-time Church Sexton (custodian) position. This position (10 hrs./week) is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Church, Eldredge Annex and property. The complete job description and position responsibilities are explained in the application packet section 1.
The successful candidate must be a high school graduate (or equivalent) with at least one-year experience in cleaning and caring for a building and have the ability to lift 40 pounds. We will give preference to applicants with previous experience. Candidates must be available to work Sunday mornings; have a flexible schedule to accommodate facility rentals (additional hours and compensation) and will be required to pass a background check and drug test.
An application packet is available for pick-up at the Church Office located at 230 Gougler Ave., Kent, OH 44240 or you may view or print it by clicking the links below.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; application deadline is Thursday, February 17, 2012. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent is an equal opportunity employer and a fair compensation congregation.
The Invention of Lying is the movie being shown at 7:30 p.m., Wed. Feb. 15th. in Fessenden Hall. This movie is about the only man who can lie in a world where everyone must tell the truth. After an act of kindness, he backs into creating Religion, then must explain why bad things happen if “The Big Man In The Sky” is responsible for all that happens. This hilarious story looks at mankind’s need to believe in something from a very compassionate perspective. As always, a discussion will follow the film.
Led by Cal Frye with Worship Associate Joel Slater –
The naturalist and author Charles Darwin comes to visit our pulpit and relate a bit of his story, religious views, and thoughts on slavery. This service, in honor of Charles Darwin, is given as part of a global celebration of Darwin Day. Cal Frye was a member of our congregation before he and his family relocated to Oberlin, OH. He is now a member of the Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship where he is a Commissioned Lay Leader candidate.
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Feb. 11, 2012 @ 10 AM –
A memorial service in celebration of the life of Robert Wood will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11. This memorial will incorporate the plans that were being made by the community involved with the Kent Winter Market. A reception, including a display of Mr. Wood’s artwork, will immediately follow the service. In addition, calling hours will be held this Friday, February 10th at 10:00 am followed by a funeral at 11:00 am at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Homes in Streetsboro. After the funeral we will process to Standing Rock Cemetery for a graveside service.
A memorial service in celebration of the life of Dr. Gordon F. Vars will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. We know that Dr. Vars was beloved by many and recognize we will likely not be able to accommodate everyone who would like to attend in our sanctuary. Therefore we will be arranging for additional seating in our social hall with audio and hopefully video of the service broadcast as well. A reception will immediately follow the service.
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen –
Loving is the only way to a broken heart. And being willing to risk a broken heart is the only way to love. Not just for romantics, this service will celebrate the courage it takes simply to love.
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During the month of February we’ll explore different expressions of courage. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11:15.
February 5, 2012 The Courage to Love
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen – Loving is the only way to a broken heart. And being willing to risk a broken heart is the only way to love. Not just for romantics, this service will celebrate the courage it takes simply to love.
February 12, 2012 Darwin’s Interconnected Web
Cal Frye with Worship Associate Joel Slater – The naturalist and author Charles Darwin comes to visit our pulpit and relate a bit of his story, religious views, and thoughts on slavery. This service, in honor of Charles Darwin, is given as part of a global celebration of Darwin Day. Cal Frye was a member of our congregation before he and his family relocated to Oberlin, OH. He is now a member of the Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship where he is a Commissioned Lay Leader candidate.
February 19, 2012 Music Sunday The Courage to Sing
On this annual music Sunday, we welcome the West Shore UU church choir into our sanctuary for a very special music centered service. Through stories and songs, we will explore the subject of Courage.
February 26, 2012 Courageous Dissent
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns – Have you ever found yourself tongue tied when you wanted to speak out in opposition? Have you ever been so op-posed to an action that you just felt you had to do something? Today we will hear stories and songs about the courage it takes to take a stand.