enUUs: October 30, 2024

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Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, 11/3 at 2 AM.

No Parking in the gravel lot adjacent to Hobbs Hall on Election Day, November 5.

e-nUUs Information

Messages from Rev. Kristina

  • ‘Rev’ Time

Community Within

  • Volunteers Needed for Haymaker Farmers’ Market Indoor Season – November 1, 2024
  • New (and no so New) to UU – November 1, 8, and 15, 2024
  • Retired or Retired Adjacent??  Learn the ABC’s of RMD’s & QCD’s – November 7, 2024
  • Project Terrabona Health – November 17, 2024
  • Viv is a Septuagenarian – November 23, 2024
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, November 3, 2024 – All Will Be Well
  • November 5, 2024 – Resilience Sing
  • November 6, 2024 – Gathering the Spirit 
  • Sunday, November 10, 2024Living in the Whirlwind 
  • Sunday, November 17, 2024 – What a Wonderful World! 
  • Kent Community Sing – November 12, 2024

Lifespan Learning

  • Sunday, November 3, 2024 
    • 9:15 AM All Ages Worship Service in the Sanctuary
    • 10:00 AM RE in the classrooms

Income Generation

  • Thanks4Giving Online Silent Auction – Donation deadline – November 3, 2024
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • November’s Special Collection – Feeding America
  • Community Meal – November 3, 2024
  • Purchase a Poinsettia by November 15, 2024
  • Collecting Food for Kent Social Services 
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith, and Community Connection

  • Pre-Election Night Prayer Vigil – November 4, 2024
  • UUA Disaster Relief Fund
  • Health, Business and Community Expo – November 2, 2024
  • Hope for the Holidays. – November 15, 2024 and December 13, 2024
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New to UU (3 Session Series)

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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enUUs: October 9, 2024

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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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Kent UU Peace Chorus

First Rehearsal Tuesday, October 1st 6:00-7:30pm

Choir rehearsals will start Tuesday, October 1st. We meet in the Sanctuary 6:00pm-7:30pm each Tuesday. We sing music from a variety of styles: musicals, folk songs, choral classics, hymns, and pieces by UU and local composers. We perform about twice a month for Sunday services and community events. The ensemble is open for all adults and middle school/high school youth who love to sing! No music reading experience necessary.

Reach out to Emily at [email protected] if you have any questions. We hope you can join us!

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e-nUUs: September 11, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Community Within

  • A De-Escalation Safety Training –  Tomorrow September 12, 2024
  • Dances of Universal Peace – September 14, 2024
  • Kirtan Gathering – September 20, 2024
  • Naloxine Training – September 22, 2024
  • Shared Ministries Council Meeting – October 6, 2024
  • Dauber Divas of Cleveland – October 13, 2024
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Knitting, Crochet, and Needle Point  
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Dignity as a Group Spiritual Practice
  • New Sunday Morning Worship Schedule – September 22, 2024
  • Kent Community Sing – September 24, 2024

Lifespan Learning

  • Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Annual Children’s Meeting
  • RE September Calendar of Events

Income Generation

  • Thanks4Giving Silent Auction Fundraiser
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Divas of Cleveland Event
  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • September’s Special Collection – League of Women Voters of Kent
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith, and Community Connection

  • Jim Scott Concert – September 21, 2024
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e-nUUs: September 4, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Community Within

  • Celebration of Life for Betty Jean Munro – September 7, 2024
  • Volunteers Needed for Betty Monro’s Celebration of Life
  • Fall Harvest Potluck –  September 8, 2024
  • A De-Escalation Safety Training – September 12, 2024
  • Dances of Universal Peace – September 14, 2024
  • Kirtan Gathering – September 20, 2024
  • Naloxine Training – September 22, 2024
  • Shared Ministries Council Meeting – October 6, 2024
  • Dauber Divas of Cleveland – October 13, 2024
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Knitting, Crochet, and Needle Point  
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Water Dance
  • Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Dignity as a Group Spiritual Practice
  • Change in Church Sunday Morning Worship – September 22, 2024
  • Kent Community Sing – September 10, 2024

Lifespan Learning

  • Sunday, September 8,  2024  – In-gathering
  • RE September Calendar of events

Income Generation

  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Betty Monro’s Celebration of Life
  • Divas of Cleveland Event
  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • September’s Special Collection – League of Women Voters of Kent
  • Middle School Free Store

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Drag Queen Bingo

Sunday, October 13, 6:00pm

An evening of fine food and games!

Join us as we host the Dauber Divas of Cleveland (aka Anhedonia Delight and Peach Fuzz) for Drag Queen Bingo as part of Kent’s Rainbow weekend! Bingo follows a dinner featuring live music by trans artists.

This is an adult event for guests 18 and over. Entertainment consists of adult humor and may contain profanity. This is a fundraising event for the UUCK.

Tipping of the Queens is encouraged!. 

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024  Doors open at 5:45pm, Dinner and live music at 6:00pm, Drag Queen Bingo (with prizes) at 7:00pm

Location: Hobbs Hall, 217 N. Mantua St. Kent, Ohio 44240
(parking available in Hike & Bike lot on Gougler, north of the church campus — see below for map)

Tickets: $50

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e-nUUs: August 14, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Messages from the Board

Community Within

  • Celebration of Life for Betty Jean Munro – September 7, 2024
  • Tie Dye Party – August 25, 2024
  • Knitting, Crochet, and Needle Point  
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, August 18, 2024 – On Both the Right and Wrong Side of History 
  • Sunday August 25, 2024 – It Started with a Riot
  • Change in Church Sunday Morning Worship – September 22, 2024
  • Music Update

Lifespan Learning

  • RE Field Trip- Sunday, August 18,  2024
  • Photos from Creating Sculptures
  • Summer RE 2024 Schedule

Income Generation

  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser
  • Grocery Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • August’s Special Collection – The Nature Conservancy
  • Middle School Free Store

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e-nUUs: August 7, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Messages from the Board

  • Short-term Ministerial Coverage Plan

Community Within

  • Tie Dye Party – August 25, 2024
  • Fostering Connections: Helping Us “Grow In Community” – August 11, 2024
  • Retro ’50’s Picnic
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, August 11, 2024 – The Relevance of Reverence 
  • Sunday, August 18, 2024 – On Both the Right and Wrong Side of History 
  • Sunday August 25, 2024 – It Started with a Riot

Lifespan Learning

  • Religious Exploration – Sunday, August 11,  2024
  • Field Trip – Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Summer RE 2024 Schedule

Income Generation

  • Grocery Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • August’s Special Collection – The Nature Conservancy
  • Middle School Free Store – New items needed

UU, Interfaith, and Community Connection

  • Kids Summer Lunch Program
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e-nUUs: July 31, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Messages from the Board

  • Short-term Ministerial Coverage Plan

Community Within

  • Fostering Connections: Helping Us “Grow In Community” – August 11, 2024
  • Retro ’50’s Picnic
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, August 4, 2024 – Music Making Community
  • Sunday, August 11, 2024 – The Relevance of Reverence 
  • Sunday, August 18, 2024 – On Both the Right and Wrong Side of History 

Lifespan Learning

  • Religious Exploration – Sunday, August 4,  2024
  • Field Trip – Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Summer RE 2024 Schedule
  • Summer Volunteers Needed 

Income Generation

  • Grocery Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • August’s Special Collection – The Nature Conservancy
  • Community Meal – Sunday, August 4, 2024
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith, and Community Connection

  • Blues and BBQ – August 4, 2024
  • Kids Summer Lunch Program
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e-nUUs: July 24, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Messages from the Board

  • Short-term Ministerial Coverage Plan

Community Within

  • Fostering Connections: Helping Us “Grow In Community” – August 11, 2024
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, July 28, 2024The Dance of Shared Ministry
  • Sunday, August 4, 2024 – Music Making Community
  • Sunday, August 11, 2024 – The Relevance of Reverence 
  • Sunday, August 18, 2024 – On Both the Right and Wrong Side of History 

Lifespan Learning

  • Religious Exploration – Sunday, July 28,  2024
  • Summer RE 2024 Schedule
  • Summer Volunteers Needed 

Income Generation

  • Grocery Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • July’s Special Collection – HEAL Palestine (how to donate)
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith, and Community Connection

  • Wellness Night UUC – July 30, 2024
  • Kids Summer Lunch Program
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e-nUUs: July 17, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Messages from the Board

  • Short-term Ministerial Coverage Plan

Community Within

  • Max Grubb Memorial Service – July 20, 2024
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Cultivating Presence in Sound and Silence
  • Sunday, July 28, 2024The Dance of Shared Ministry

Lifespan Learning

  • Religious Exploration – Sunday, July 21,  2024
  • Summer RE 2024 Schedule
  • Summer Volunteers Needed 

Income Generation

  • Grocery Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • July’s Special Collection – HEAL Palestine (how to donate)
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith, and Community Connection

  • Kids Summer Lunch Program
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e-nUUs: July 10, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Messages from the Board

  • 2024-2025 Board Members
  • Short-term Ministerial Coverage Plan

Community Within

  • Max Grubb Memorial Service – July 20, 2024
  • Quiet Time with Hal
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation

  • Grocery Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, July 14, 2024 – It’s a Jungle Out There
  • Sunday, July 28, 2024The Dance of Shared Ministry

Lifespan Learning

  • Religious Exploration – Sunday, July 14,  2024
  • Summer RE 2024 Schedule
  • Summer Volunteers Needed 

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • July’s Special Collection – HEAL Palestine (how to donate)
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith and Community 

  • UUA General Assembly
  • International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES)
  • Kids Summer Lunch Program
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e-nUUs: June 19, 2024

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e-nUUs Information

Messages from the Board

  • Short-term Ministerial Coverage Plan

Community Within

  • Last Out the Door?  
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation

  • Auction Events Tickets Available
  • Grocery Cards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Sunday Morning
  • Social Justice

Worship and Music

  • Sunday, June 23,  2024 –  The Invisible People – UUYJ’s Experiences with the Oglala Lakota
  • Sunday, June 30, 2024 – The Gift of Listening
  • Orders of Service
  • Community Sing  – June 25, 2024

Lifespan Learning

  • Religious Exploration this Sunday, June 23, 2024
  • Summer Volunteers Needed 

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • June’s Special Collection – Freedom House (how to donate)
  • Middle School Free Store

UU, Interfaith and Community 

  • UUCK for local historic property designation
  • Kids Summer Lunch Program
  • TimeBank Repair Cafe June 23, 2024
  • CERSI July 7-13, 2024
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