Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Justin Czekaj
Quotations attributed to both e.e. cummings and Ralph Waldo Emerson tell us that the work of being yourself is truly an accomplishment. When others are trying to make you just like them or just like everyone else, being yourself is no small feat of resistance. What does it take to be nobody but yourself?
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Come, sit by the fire with us.Winter Institute (WI) is all of the fun and socializing of SI without the hectic schedule.
There are frosty outdoor activities like sledding, hiking and cross country skiing. For those who choose to stay in their slippers all weekend, there is a beautiful lodge with its many cozy corners and fireplaces. The pool and hot tub are truly a wintertime treat. There will be daily morning and evening casual worship services, morning water aerobics (after worship,) pre-dinner cocktail hour in the hospitality suite, and breakfast and dinner meals are included with registration. There are fellow UUs always ready to play board games or to join in the community jigsaw puzzle. We have wonderful community worship services and great conversations.
Winter Institute is February 12-15, 2016
At Salt Fork State Park Lodge, near Cambridge, Ohio, two hours east of Columbus
Registration is now open!
Details and links online at http://ohiomeadville.org/omdevents/552-wi2016
Here it comes again! The UU Church of Kent Circle Supper will be on Saturday, February 6.
These are informal and unstructured social gatherings; a great opportunity to meet new members or catch up with old friends. Together we strengthen the social fabric of our community while enjoying good food and conversation. Please sign up by Wednesday, January 27 with the sign up genius or if you prefer, on paper, in Fessenden Hall. Help fill up tables and sign up now – let’s warm up these cold winter nights!
Visit the Sign-up Genius at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904054FA9A62BA57-circle2 Please remember to indicate in the comment section how many will be attending with you, if you have accessibility concerns, or if you have any special dietary restrictions.
Feel free to call Shannon Osorio if you have questions.
The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 7 pm in Founder’s Lounge at church. Since our January gathering was cancelled due to weather, we will be discussing a biography or autobiography of your choice. In March we will be reading another book by Anthony Doerr, the author of All the Light We Cannot See. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.
A memorial service honoring the life of Betty Kendrick will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent on Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 pm.
A reception will follow the service in Fessenden Hall. We need a few people to help with the reception. If you would like to help, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48ABAD2EA46-reception
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, February 14, from 9-11 am. Part 2 will be on Sunday, February 21 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.
Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Becky Cline
Last year Becky Cline won the opportunity to give me a subject for a sermon at our annual service auction. Since then, Becky has agreed to become one of our newest worship associates. Join us as we delve into the wonders and surprises of Mystery.
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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen
This service picks up where we ended the week before by inviting personal reflection and exploring collective Unitarian Universalist responses to escalating income inequality. What actions can we take that might make a meaningful difference?
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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Carolyn Andrews Schlemmer
In 2014 the Unitarian Universalist Association chose Escalating Inequality as its 2014-2018 Study Action Issue. The escalation of income inequality influences many of the social injustices which are of our concern to our faith community. Today we begin the first of a two part sermon series trying to understand the big picture of income inequality today.
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Click to Download the Chalice Flame (Right-click the link and choose “Save Link As…” to save the document to your computer) Finish Reading: January 2016 Chalice Flame Newsletter
RSVPs for childcare are required one week prior to each meeting date. Please contact the Church Office if you need childcare,330.673.4247 or [email protected].
Absentee ballots are available through the Church Office.
Led by Kristina Spaude and Worship Associate Lori Fatchet-McGee
What are your deepest, darkest secrets, those you shared with no one? It may be a “regret, fear, betrayal, desire, confession, or childhood humiliation” — these are the secrets sought by the amazing mail art project called postsecret. We’ll explore such secrets, and what might happen if we do share them. The creator of postsecret. com, Frank Warren, said, “Every single person has at least one secret that would break your heart. If we could just remember this, I think there would be a lot more compassion and tolerance in the world.”
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