Month: June 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025 Living in the Whirlwind: A Century on from the Scopes Trial

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

10 AM in Hobbs Hall

Led by Rev. Kristina Church and Worship Associate Randy Bish.

One hundred years ago, a case was brought before a Tennessee court regarding the teaching of evolutionary theory in a public school classroom. The sensational public response to the trial generated a head-on battle between science and religion that still roils our national culture. How has this American story continued to impact life in the United States? Is building a bridge between faith and reason even possible in the country we’ve inherited?

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Sunday, July 13, 2025 Lessons for Future Ancestors

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

10 AM in Hobbs Hall

Led by Worship Leader, Matt Meyer and Worship Associate Rafael Gregorius

“Let us measure success by how many of us can say: I am living a life I don’t regret. A life that will resonate with my ancestors” -adrienne maree brown

Join us for a reflection of heavy suitcases, surprise turning points, and attending to the complexity of our times with love and resilience.

Matt Meyer is a musician and worship leader who has led hundreds of services for UU congregations across the country. He has a degree in hand drumming and serves as Director of Community Life for Sanctuary Boston.

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Where’s Walden in the Fall Campout

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

When: Friday September 12 at 3 PM to Monday 15 at 3 PM
Where: Chapman State Park in Pennsylvania

  • Rustic Group Camping Area 1 (half of field nearest the lake).
  • Picnic tables and fire rings.
  • Pot Luck Breakfasts and Dinners.
  • Canoeing/kayaking with boat launch near group camp.
  • Out of season swimming may be possible (no lifeguard)
  • Hiking trails near group campground.
  • Pit toilet near group camp, modern bathrooms with showers available at the main campground.

Email Randy Leeson with questions or to reserve a spot.

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Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio Monthly Discussions

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO) is offering a monthly discussion session via Zoom for all Ohio UUs. We are trying to offer space to decide how we can work together and with other justice organizations to fight the current changes in legislation that threaten so many of the causes we, as UUs have worked hard over many years to advance. Come and join us! Let us know what you have been doing! Let’s support each other!

  • Environmental Protection
  • LBGTQA Rights
  • Voting Rights and Fair Districts
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Separation of Church and State
  • Due Process
  • Immigrant Rights
  • Well-funded public education
  • Anti Racism
  • Prison Reform

3rd Sunday Monthly Zoom Conversation
Monthly from 3:30 to 4:30 PM on the third Sunday from May 18 to Sunday Nov. 16th (EDT)
CLICK HERE to join us on Zoom!

https://tinyurl.com/uujoconvo
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Sunday, June 22, 2025 Proud to be an American?

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

10 AM in Hobbs Hall. Led by Elaine Bowen and Worship Associate CLM Lori Mirkin-McGee.

It’s that time of year of patriotic holidays, Memorial Day and Flag Day have recently passed and the big one, the 4th of July, is just ahead of us.  You can’t miss the red, white and blue everywhere and it can evoke feelings of being conflicted, disappointed, sad, angry and yet, maybe still hopeful? These days, being an American is no longer the badge of honor we once believed it was. The question now is how do we reclaim patriotic pride as Unitarian Universalist Americans? 

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Kirtan Gathering, Friday July 25 at 7:00pm

Posted on by Renee Ruchotzke

Join Brad, Margot, and friends for an evening of Kirtan chanting, a way to celebrate unity in diversity by joining voices in “call and response” chants in Sanskrit and English.

This kirtan will be for the mother, Ma, all of Nature. The feminine aspect is always changing but we can hold ourselves steady by finding qualities that mirror our quiet observing self, such as forbearance, wisdom and compassion, receptivity, discernment…

Chanting opens our common ground. Krsnaa of “Enchanted Hearts” of Cleveland will join us with vocals and an original chant. We welcome Lexie on viola!

Our movement piece is the Moon Salutation again, and be ready for “Legs Up the Wall!”

This quarterly offering is jointly hosted by the communities of the UU Church of Kent and One Love Yoga. All are welcome, so please join us, and invite friends and family. Suggested donation of $10.

Location:

Hobbs Hall @ the UU Church of Kent
228 Gougler Ave.
Kent, OH 44240

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