Month: October 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Room on the Broom

Friendly spirits and wise witches are out and about as the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead grows thin. Join us for this fun and frolicsome time together as we get ready for Halloween– wear a costume if you like! Radical hospitality means there is always more room on the broom!

9:15 AM: An all-ages service

Led by Rev. Kristina Church,Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and Music Director Emily Hall

10:00 AM Lifespan Religious Exploration

Religious exploration for our children and youth in classrooms.

Facilitated small reflection groups for adults in Hobbs Hall using our wondering questions:

  1. Hospitality sounds like something to do with being sick. But it really means how we welcome people. Have you ever received a welcome that felt truly special? What did the person (or people) do to show that there was a place for you and that you belonged?
  2. One of our UU values is Generosity, a willingness to share what we have with others. without expecting anything in return. In our story today, Room on the Broom, the witch is always willing to make space for others, even in uncertain or overwhelming circumstances. How might life be calling you into a practice of generosity? Is there any “room on your broom” right now to share your gifts with others? 

10:00 AM Social Hour

Our social hour in Hobbs Hall is open to all. Connect with others, learn about the church, find out about programs and other opportunities to connect.

11:00 AM: A multi-platform service (both in-person and on Zoom)

Led by Rev. Kristina Church with Worship Associate Heidi Sumser

CLICK HERE to view, download, or print the Order of Service for 11:00 AM.

11:00 AM Zoom Information:

For those joining via Zoom, our meeting room opens 15 minutes prior to the start of the service (at 10:45 AM) for weekly announcements. We request that everyone joining the service please display your first and last name. Thank you!

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        Meeting ID: 974 6478 5626
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New to UU (3 Session Series)

Posted on by Renee Ruchotzke

Please join Rev. Kristina and the Connections Team for 3 sessions of New (and not so New) to UU, an opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, the UU Church of Kent, and to get to know our minister Rev. Kristina and other members. 

Register now for a series of 3 sessions, held on Friday nights (November 1, 8, and 15) from 6:00-7:30 with a simple soup dinner. We hope you can stay a little longer to chat and help clean up. 

We will send an email with more details before the November 1 session!

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

The Elephant (and the Donkey) in the Room

9:15 AM All Ages Service: The Elephant in the Room

An all-ages service led by Amanda Rome, Rev. Renee Ruchotzke and Music Director Emily Hall.

Our faith calls us to respect different opinions and beliefs. But what happens when other people’s behaviors or beliefs are harmful to us?

10:00 AM Lifespan Religious Exploration

Religious exploration for our children and youth in classrooms.

Facilitated small reflection groups for adults in Hobbs Hall using our wondering questions:

  1. Do you feel like the social contract around behavior has changed, and how?
  2. How might we model behaviors for the world we want to live in?

10:00 AM Social Hour

Our social hour in Hobbs Hall is open to all. Connect with others, learn about the church, find out about programs and other opportunities to connect.

11:00 AM: The Elephant (and the Donkey) in the Room

A multi-platform service (both in-person and on Zoom) led by Rev. Christie Anderson with Worship Associate Randy Bish

We’ve always heard the common adage – “To keep peace, don’t discuss politics or religion.” As we approach an important election day, we ponder the relevance of this advice as we experience tension in the company of friends, co-workers, and family who hold different political views. “Do we withhold our opinions or share them?” “Is it desirable, or even possible, to narrow the political division within American society, and within our families? If so, how do we proceed in a loving spirit?” This worship service will explore these timely questions, prompt self-reflection and introduce resources for conversations.

CLICK HERE to view, download, or print the Order of Service for 11:00 AM.

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enUUs: October 9, 2024

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

CLICK HERE to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

e-nUUs Information

Messages from Rev. Kristina

  • ‘Rev’ Time

Messages from the Board

  • Rev. Kristina Church

Community Within

  • Donation Based Community Class – beginning October 10, 2024
  • Dauber Divas of Cleveland – October 13, 2024
  • Halloween Party and Haunted House – October 25, 2024
  • Volunteers Needed for Haymaker Farmers’ Market Indoor Season
  • F.J. Kluth Art Exhibit in Hobbs Hall
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, October 13, 2024 – Listening Out Loud!
  • Sunday, October 20, 2024
    • 9:15 AM The Elephant in the Room
    • 11:00 AM The Elephant (and the Donkey) in the Room
  • Sunday, October 27, 2024 – Room on the Broom
  • Sunday, November 3, 2024 – All Will Be Well
  • Youth Band – October 16, 2024
  • Kent Community Sing – October 22, 2024

Lifespan Learning

  • Sunday, October 13, 2024 
    • 9:15 AM All Ages Worship Service in the Sanctuary
    • 10:00 AM RE in the classrooms

Income Generation

  • Thanks4Giving Online Silent Auction – November 10-16,2024
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • October’s Special Collection – UUCK Minister’s Discretionary Fund
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith, and Community Connection

  • UUA Disaster Relief Fund
  • Freedom Fund Scholarship Luncheon – October 12, 2024
  • Health, Business and Community Expo – November 2, 2024
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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Listening Out Loud!

It’s Pride weekend in Kent and time to listen to the voices of LGBTQ+ members and friends of our congregation. Let’s celebrate where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we can grow into sacred community, with inclusive Love at the center!

9:15 AM: An all-ages service

Led by Rev. Kristina Church, Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and Music Director Emily Hall

10:00 AM Lifespan Religious Exploration

Religious exploration for our children and youth in classrooms.

Facilitated small reflection groups for adults in Hobbs Hall using our wondering questions:

  1. Was there ever a person, or a group of people, in your life who helped you develop a sense of pride in yourself, exactly as you are? How did that loving acceptance impact your development?
  2. Some say that listening to the voices of the unprotected, marginalized, and silenced is the only way the path to justice becomes clear. What’s one step we could take this month to tune in to that wisdom?

10:00 AM Social Hour

Our social hour in Hobbs Hall is open to all. Connect with others, learn about the church, find out about programs and other opportunities to connect.

11:00 AM: A multi-platform service (both in-person and on Zoom)

Led by Rev. Kristina Church with CLM Kathy Kerns.

CLICK HERE to view, download, or print the 11:00 AM Order of Service.

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