Month: November 2022

Ch-ch-ch-Changes

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 11 AM.

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

Anne Morrow Lindbergh wrote: “We insist on permanency, on duration, on continuity; when the only continuity possible, in life as in love, is in growth, in fluidity.”  As we experience change as individuals, a congregation, a denomination, and a world, we will reflect on the truth that the only thing that is permanent is change and consider how our liberal faith might help us not only accept but embrace the reality of change.

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Gratitude in Uncertain Times  

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 11 AM.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele.

How do we keep ourselves encouraged and hopeful in these times where everything seems so uncertain?  What if it’s as simple as practicing gratitude and remembering that in spite of things, we each have a lot to be grateful for?  As we celebrate Thanksgiving as a community of all ages, we will reflect on the power of gratitude to help us manage life’s challenges and find joy, even in these uncertain times.

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Invitation from the Worship Team

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

This Fall we have tried some new things in service, including a time change for worship and Community Sundays on the first Sunday. The Worship Team will be reflecting on these changes at our December meeting. If you have any feedback pertaining to worship that you would like the team to consider, on these changes or other topics, please email your comments by November 23 to [email protected].  They will be considered along with other information as we work to meet the diverse needs of the congregation.

The Worship Team

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e-nUUs — November 9, 2022

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

From the Board of Trustees

  • Personnel Update

From Rev. Steven

  • A Reflection on the Path of Change

Community Within

  • Thanksgiving Dinner Returns to UUCK
  • MaryBeth will be on vacation Nov. 11 – 23
  • Hobbs Hall Kitchen Training – Nov. 17 & 19
  • Deck the Halls – November 27
  • Helping Hearts Network

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • Who Do You Say That I Am?  – Sunday, November 13
  • Gratitude in Uncertain Times – Sunday, November 20
  • Ch-ch-ch-Changes – Sunday, November 27
  • Invitation from the Worship Team
  • Give Tone Chimers a try!
  • Sunday Greeters Always Needed

Lifespan Learning

  • This week in Children’s RE

Income Generation

  • The Service Auction Committee Needs You!
  • From the Board: Closing the Gap

UU, Interfaith & Community Connections

  • Multicultural Holiday Festival – November 12
  • Your Invited! Fundraiser for PFLAG Akron
  • Important Updates from the UUA
  • Open Forum of Proposed UUA Blylaws Changes to Article II
  • UUA Common Read
  • Hope for the Holidays (Family & Community Services)

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Trex Bench Recycling Program
  • November special collection – Kent Social Services
  • Special Collections – How to donate.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Certified Kitchen Manager – An immediate need.
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Who Do You Say That I Am?

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan
Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash

Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 11 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Christie Anderson.

Using dialogues and guidance from a special visitor, the meaning of Jesus’s wisdom teachings will be debated.  Several of Jesus’s well-known parables will be examined from differing perspectives, including voices of those involved with the Jesus Seminar who researched “the historical” Jesus.  The conclusion will consider how the values preached by Jesus align with the values promoted by Unitarian Universalism.

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A special announcement from the Board

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

November 4, 2022

Dear Members and Friends of the UU Church of Kent,

It is with much love and gratitude that the Board of Trustees shares the news of Hal Walker’s resignation as Music Director. Hal has shared his passion for music with us for over twenty-five years, gifting us with a vibrant, creative music program. We will be planning a celebration of his ministry in the near future to honor and thank him.

The Board of Trustees and Rev. Steven

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e-nUUs – November 2, 2022

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topic included:

From the Board of Trustees

  • Updated In Person Health and Safety Policy

Community Within

  • Parking on Voting Day – November 8
  • Hobbs Hall Kitchen Training – Nov. 17 & 19
  • Thanksgiving Dinner Returns to UUCK
  • The Service Auction Committee Needs You!
  • Snapshots of the New Member Celebration
  • Chalk Art Drawings
  • Much appreciation!

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • Forget Not, My Heart – Vespers, Wednesday, November 2
  • Dorothy Watt Memorial – November 5
  • 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
  • Tacos! Tacos! Tacos! Soulful Home Dinner – November 4
  • RE Children and Youth received NAACP Freedom Award!

UU, Interfaith & Community Connections

  • Important Updates from the UUA
  • Hope for the Holidays (Family & Community Services)

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Deck the Halls – November 27
  • Certified Kitchen Manager – An immediate need.
  • A Call for Helping Hearts Volunteers
  • Nursery Volunteers Urgently Needed
  • Sunday Greeters needed each week – Sign up today!

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Trex Bench Recycling Program
  • Climate Justice Voter Pledge
  • November special collection – Kent Social Services
  • Special Collections – How to donate.
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