And Every Second Sunday at 11 o’clock

Each Second Sunday, the Membership Team will host a Meet & Greet for newcomers in the Founders’ Lounge at 11:00.  Please join with members of the Membership Committee and Church Staff for coffee, light refreshments, and informal conversation.  Take the opportunity to make yourself known and to meet some friendly folks who can serve as your first circle of UUCK acquaintances!  We’ll do our best to make you feel welcome and comfortable.  Andrea, Trish, Cheryl, Cheryl, Diane, Shannon, Mary, and Claudia will be on hand to help answer your questions, to alert you to activities and opportunities, to “show you the ropes,” and to help you break into the sometimes daunting “Coffee Hour” experience.

Please stay for a short visit after First Service, or, come a little early before Second Service.  We look forward to meeting you.  Whether you are “brand new,” “nearly new,” “sort of new”, or just want to meet UUs, plan to stop by the Meet & Greet table in the Founders’ Lounge (same level as sanctuary) at 11 am every Second Sunday of each month.  This is a family friendly event, so kids are welcome.  Nursery care provided.

Curious?  Interested in learning more?  Ready to take the next step?

Our “New to UU” classes cover everything you wanted to know about the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent in particular and Unitarian Universalism in general, but didn’t know where to go or whom to ask.  Well, maybe not everything, but we try to give you an overview, a starting point ~ some history of both, some organizational details. Come join the conversation.  And, if you’re curious about membership, we will help to clarify what membership in UUCK entails.

Part 1 will be on Sunday, November 8, from 9-11 am. Part 2 will be on Sunday, November 15 from 9-11 am.  You may attend one or both, although attendance at both is encouraged.  Different topics will be covered in each.  We will gather at the Annex, the yellow house next to the church.

If you have any questions, contact Claudia Miller.

The Capital Campaign Team would like to celebrate the terrific progress towards our goal. As of this week, we have raised enough money to fund Phase I of the expansion plans, the new building!  Is everyone ready and excited to see a new building with a large social hall, kitchen with a commercial dishwasher, 2 new RE rooms, and a library? But we’re not done!  Next up: funding Phase II, renovation of the church basement to new and better RE space. Let’s do it!

We appreciate that folks have been taking the time they need to thoughtfully consider their commitment. We thank those who have already pledged, and ask those who have not yet done so to consider making their pledge this week. We are looking forward to bringing the campaign to a conclusion, and want every gift to be counted. Questions? Capital Campaign Team members are available to speak with you at their table in Fessenden Hall after each service.

Marion Yeagler & Kathy Kerns

co-Chairs, Capital Campaign Team

Far out, dudes and dudettes–what are you waiting for!!  GrUUvy Saturday, November 7, is just around the corner!

It’s time to pull out your favorite bell-bottoms and tie-dye T-shirts so you’ll be ready for GrUUvy Kent, UUCK’s biggest and best social/fundraising event of the year!  Join the rest of us swingin’ hipsters at the United Church of Christ at 6:00 P.M. for good food, good talk, and good buys. Get your ticket for just $20.00, and PLEASE remember to turn in your donation forms by this Sunday, November 1!  Well, off to look for our love beads so we can practice our funky chicken in style–see you a week from this Saturday!

UUCK Service Auction Committee

An Evening of Musical Variety 
November 14, 2015     7:30 pm  $15 suggested donation

Our amazingly musical church community has been working hard to prepare for “the big show.” All proceeds from this concert go directly toward continuing to fund the essential position of accompanist for our choir.  Please help us meet our goal of raising $1,000!

Don’t miss what has become a UUCK musical tradition.  We need YOU to take your place in the audience!