Community Sunday: Building Blocks

Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 11 AM

A poet named Natasha wrote: “Build a plane,  Build a dragon, Build whatever you can imagine with…”  As we gather for our monthly Community Sunday to build and deepen connections with each other, our time together will invite us to be creative.  Along with lots of Legos, there will be jigsaw puzzles and other activities after a brief opening service.  Our Community Sunday will start at 11 am in Hobbs Hall.

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e-nUUs — November 27, 2022

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

From the Board of Trustees

  • Updated In Person Health and Safety Policy

Community Within

  • Let’s Celebrate! – October 30
  • Dorothy Watt Memorial – November 5
  • Pumpkin Carving Party – October 29
  • Thanksgiving Dinner Returns to UUCK
  • Chalk Art Drawings
  • Much appreciation!

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • Spirits, Saints, and Souls – Sunday, October 30
  • Forget Not, My Heart – Vespers, Wednesday, November 2
  • Community Sunday: Building Blocks – Sunday, November 6 in Hobbs Hall
  • Who Do You Say That I Am?  – Sunday, November 13

Lifespan Learning

  • This week in Children’s RE
  • Trunk or Treat Returns – October 30
  • Soulful Home Dinner – November 4
  • Scenes from the Haunted Forest
  • RE Children and Youth received NAACP Freedom Award!

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Dorothy Watt Memorial Reception – November 5
  • Deck the Halls – November 27
  • Certified Kitchen Manager – An immediate need.
  • A Call for Helping Hearts Volunteers
  • Nursery Volunteers Urgently Needed
  • Sunday Greeters are Always Needed – Sign up today!

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Climate Justice Voter Pledge
  • October special collection – Akron Area Food Bank
  • November special collection – Kent Social Services
  • Special Collections – How to donate.
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Shari Ptaszek Memorial

Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 2 PM.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman.

Join Shari’s family in Hobbs Hall for visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 PM followed by a service of memory and celebration for the life of Shari Ptaszek (sister of UUCK member Val Norfolk). Everyone is invited to greet the family at a reception immediately following the service.

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Forget Not, My Heart

Photo by Julia Kadel on Unsplash

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 7 PM.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman.

The Sufi poet Hafiz wrote “Forget not, my heart, your ancient friends”, an invitation to remember those who loved us and whom we love that are no longer with us.  In this solemn Vespers service, we will once again remember and honor our beloved dead with rituals and songs, love and tears, engraving their memories yet again in our hearts.  This vespers service will be at 7 PM in the Sanctuary and live streamed on Zoom.

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Spirits, Saints, and Souls 

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Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 11 AM

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman with Worship Associate Heidi Emhoff Wood.

Around the world, many cultures have festivals to remember the dead this time of year.  Some of these festivals such as Samhain are linked to the change of seasons and the harvest, while others are spiritual in nature, including All Saints Day and the Day of the Dead.  With stories and songs and the help of a colorful Hallowe’en character, we will explore some of these festivals and reflect on the eternal cycle of life and death.  Everyone is welcome to wear Halloween costumes for this service.

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Marcia Segesman Jewett Memorial

Marcia Segesman Jewett
May 25, 1936 – September 8, 2022

Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman.

Join us in Hobbs Hall for a service of memory and celebration for the life of Marica Segesman Jewett (mother of UUCK member Lois Weir). Everyone is invited to greet the family at a reception immediately following the service.

Click here to view or download the Order of Service.

Join us for multi-platform service.  We’ll gather both In person (in Hobbs Hall) and via Zoom.  For those joining via Zoom, you will be admitted into the Zoom room just prior to the service.. We request that everyone joining the service please display your first and last name.  Thank you!

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e-nUUs – October 20, 2022

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Topics included:

From the Board of Trustees

  • Congregational Town Hall – October 23

From Rev. Steven

  • Pastoral Care Note:  Marcia Jewett Memorial – October 23

Community Within

  • Volunteers Needed for Memorial Reception for Val Norfolk’s sister – October 29
  • Volunteers Needed to support Memorial reception – October 23
  • Let’s Celebrate! – October 30
  • All Church Haunted Forest and Bonfire – October 22
  • Pumpkin Carving Party – October 29
  • Thanksgiving Dinner
  • A 2nd Couples Covenant Group –  Who’s Interested?
  • Covenant Groups

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • Rekindle the Magic! – Sunday, October 23
  • Spirits, Saints, and Souls – Sunday, October 30
  • Forget No, My Heart – Vespers, Wednesday, November 2
  • Community Sunday: Building Blocks – Sunday, November 6 in Hobbs Hall

Lifespan Learning

  • This week in Children’s RE
  • Calling ALL Middle & High School Youth
  • UUCK’s RE Children receive award
  • Trunk or Treat Returns – October 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Certified Kitchen Manager – An immediate need.
  • A Call for Helping Hearts Volunteers
  • Nursery Volunteers Urgently Needed
  • Sunday Greeters are Always Needed – Sign up today!

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Climate Justice Voter Pledge
  • NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner honors UUCK Youth and Rev. Renee – October 22
  • October special collection – Akron Area Food Bank
  • Special Collections – How to donate.
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Rekindle the Magic!

Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 11 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by the KentHogwarts team.

This is a service for all ages! The UU Church of Kent invites you to spend a day at Hogwarts. After a long pause due to “You-Know-What”, KentHogwarts is back and needs your help to rekindle the magic! Adults can finally find out what happens behind those castle doors. The train leaves Platform 9 ¾ precisely at 11:00am, Sunday, October 23. Wands and robes are optional but very welcome! Wear your own or visit Madam Mendum’s Closet on your way in. For those attending remotely, please have a piece of paper in the shape of a square at the ready for your Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson. And lastly, mind the staircases as they have a habit of changing when you least expect it…

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e-nUUs — October 12, 2022

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Topics included:

From the Board of Trustees

  • The Board requests your input
  • Congregational Town Hall – October 23

From Rev. Steven

  • October Reflection on Courage

Community Within

  • TONIGHT!  Journey of Belonging – October 12
  • Volunteers Needed to support Memorial reception – October 23
  • Landscape Divide and Conquer this Friday and Saturday
  • A 2nd Couples Covenant Group –  Who’s Interested?
  • Covenant Groups
  • Save the Date – Halloween Extravaganza – October 22
  • Pumpkin Carving Party – October 29

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • 100 Step to Freedom – Sunday, October 16
  • Rekindle the Magic! – Sunday, October 23

Lifespan Learning

  • This week in Children’s RE
  • Calling ALL Middle & High School Youth
  • UUCK’s RE Children receive award
  • Trunk or Treat Returns – October 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  • A Call for Helping Hearts Volunteers
  • Sign Committee
  • Nursery Volunteers Urgently Needed
  • Sunday Greeters are Always Needed – Sign up today!

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner honors UUCK Youth and Rev. Renee – October 22
  • October special collection – Akron Area Food Bank
  • Special Collections – How to donate.
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100 Steps to Freedom

Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 11 AM.

A Multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Randy Bish.

In Ripley, Ohio, a person’s journey of freedom from slavery began after crossing Ohio River and climbing the 100 steps to Rev. John Rankin’s house. We will learn about Ohio’s leading role in the Underground Railroad from the 1830’s to the Civil War, hear some of the stories of freedom and courage by people who sought to escape slavery as well as those who assisted them, and reflect on the unfinished work of creating freedom for all people.

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Covenant Groups (aka Small Group Ministry)

There are exciting opportunities ahead for UUCK to become the church of your dreams! It starts with you and building right relationships in our beloved community. The opportunities for you are in the form of small group/covenant groups as listed below.
 
There is always opportunity to start a new group if you don’t see something of interest or what you’re looking for is already to capacity.  If this is something you feel called to do, please contact Randy Bish.
 
New Covenant Groups Welcoming New Participants

     PARENTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SAVVY CHILDREN IN THIS PIVOTAL TIME
     Led by: Andrew and Amanda Rome
     Meeting the last Wednesday of every month at 7PM at the church. 
     Contact the Romes for the exciting details!
 
     ZOOM GET TOGETHER (especially for individuals who may be home bound)
     Led by: Cheryl Spoehr on Zoom
     Meeting Thursdays 12:00 noon.
     Contact Cheryl for the exciting details! 
 
     DRUMMING
     Led by Randy Bish
     Meeting the 3rd Sunday of every month at 1:30 pm at the church. 
     Contact Randy for the exciting details! 
 
Existing Groups Welcoming New Partiipants
 
      LAUREL LAKE COVENANT GROUP
      Led by: Rev Steven Protzman
      Meeting the 4th Thursday of each month at 10 AM at Laurel Lake.
      Zoom options may be available.
      Contact Rev Steven for the exciting details!
 
     INQUIRING MINDS AND CURIOUS MEMBERS
     Led by: Ginny Horvath, Claudia Miller, Marion Yeagler, Diane Kloss
     Meeting at church / times TBD.
     This fellow seeker group will be studying through the “Journey of Belonging”. 
     Contact one of the above committee members for the exciting details! 
 
Existing Closed Groups (at participant capacity)
 
     COUPLES COVENANT GROUP 
     Led by: Trish McLoughlin and Rhonda Richardson
     Meeting time and location varies.
   
     SOUL MATTERS COVENANT GROUP”
     Led by: Becky Cline
     Meeting on zoom only the second Thursday of every month at 6:45 pm.

Let’s make the dream church a reality! 
Randy Bish,
Covenant Group Coordinator

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e-nUUs – October 5, 2022

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

From the Board of Trustees

  • The Board requests your input

Staff Notes

  • DRE Colleen Thoele will attend LREDA Fall Conference

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • The Courage to Come Out – Sunday, October 9
  • 100 Step to Freedom – Sunday, October 16
  • Rekindle the Magic! – Sunday, October 23

Lifespan Learning

  • This week in Children’s RE
  • Haunted Forest Planning – October 9
  • Soulful Home Dinner – October 7

Volunteer Opportunities

  • A Call for Helping Hearts Volunteers
  • Sign Committee
  • Nursery Volunteers Urgently Needed
  • Sunday Greeters are Always Needed

Community Within

  • Meet & Greet – October 9
  • Covenant Groups
  • Journey of Belonging – October 12
  • Save the Date – Halloween Extravaganza – October 22
  • Creative Living Series – October 10

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Living the Pledge Workshop – Deadline to register is October 9
  • NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner honors UUCK Youth and Rev. Renee – October 22
  • October special collection – Akron Area Food Bank
  • Special Collections – How to donate.

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

  • TONIGHT!  Democracy Day 
  • Voters & Candidates Face 2 Face – October 8
  • United Way Reading Role Models Volunteer Opportunity
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The Courage to Come Out                            

Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 11 AM

A mullti-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen.

National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11th of each year.  It is a day of awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community and a recognition that coming out and living openly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary is an act of courage.  To honor National Coming Out Day, our service will be one of telling stories of coming out and reflecting on how our congregation can continue its work to be welcoming and inclusive.

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