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Topics included:

From Rev. Steven

• A Virtual Bonnet Parade
• A Vespers Vigil – Tonight, 7 PM

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Vespers  – Wednesdays, 7 PM
• We See You – Sunday, March 28
• Awake, Arise, and Rejoice! – Easter Sunday, April 4
• Lay leader Service Proposals being accepted.
• Appreciation and An Invitation

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – March 28
• Stuffy Sleepover – This weekend!

Income Generation

• Pledge Appreciation #1
• A message from our Generosity Team
• UUCK Talent Show recording
• Bid-O-Rama: Mind the Gap — May 16-23
• Pledge Appreciation #2

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• UUA Common Read – Breath, A Letter to My Sons
• March Special Collection information – Last Sunday to donate!
• April Special Collection information

Community Within

• Pledge Appreciation #3
• The MET needs your help
• ALL Committee/Program Annual Reports – due April 9
• A Journey of Belonging: Membership and Stewardship
• Pledge Appreciation #4

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections – April 1
• Retiree’s Group
• Pledge Appreciation #5

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• Portage County WIC Program
• Portage County Foster Parents Program
• GA Choir Registration is open!
• General Assembly registration is open
• Volunteer opportunities at General Assembly

Generosity Campaign Raises $260,000 Towards $300,000 Goal

We would like to share a wonderful quote from Reverend Steven to all of you who share in the care of our beloved community,

“I have good news and bad news. The good news is ….. we have all of the funds that we need for next year’s budget, ensuring that the cost of running Hobbs Hall is fully covered, that our opportunity for newly expanded programming will be adequately funded, and that our staff will receive a small cost of living increase, along with covering a 10% increase in health insurance costs effective this July.  The bad news is …… $40,000 of that money is still out there in your pockets.”

We raised a lot of money during this campaign, but we need your further help in order to meet our budget goal for FY22. The plain truth is that it is going to take more money than we’ve raised thus far. This is an historic year as we prepare to open Hobbs Hall, a dream we’ve had for many years for expanded facilities so that we are better equipped to carry on our historic legacy and embrace our potential for connection, service, programming, and outreach. As Rev. Steven mentioned in a sermon recently, this substantial addition to our facilities will allow us to offer expanded ministries that will sustain our own community and the community at large, but it means additional operating costs that include more staff hours and utility and maintenance expenses.

We’ve not done this in several years, but we feel that this historical year warrants a second ask by the Generosity Team.

• Do you have room in your budget to increase your giving by $7/week?… $30/month?
• Are you able to increase your annual pledge by 1%?… 2%… 5%?
• Can you give a one time donation of $100.. $200…. $500…. that will help us through this transition year of opening Hobbs Hall?
• If you’ve not made a pledge and want to be part of this historic time, please do so,

Thank you for considering our appeal. Please e-mail your information for your gift, a new pledge, or an addition to your pledge to MaryBeth at [email protected].

We are on the verge of a new era in the 155 year history of the UU Church of Kent. Let’s start this new chapter together fully funded and ready to serve our congregation and our community!

Thank you for your generosity and support of UUCK!
The Generosity Team: Kay Eckman, Claudia Miller, Marion Yeagler, and Rev. Steven

This series offers “stand alone” classes designed for anyone interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism and our congregation. These classes are an excellent resource for visitors and friends considering membership in our church.  Members are always invited to attend.  

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Topic: Membership and Stewardship  

One of the responsibilities of being a member of this beloved community is to contribute of your time, talents and finances towards the ongoing operation of the church. Supporting a community reflects your values and nourishes your soul and can make giving a spiritual act. 

Are you searching for a spiritual community for yourself and your family?  Are you seeking opportunities to work for peace and justice?  Perhaps you are you considering membership in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent. By attending this program you will learn more about the expectations and benefits of membership.  

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The Welcome Team

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Topic included:

From Rev. Steven

• A Bonnet Parade
• A Solemn Anniversary

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Vespers – Sing Tonight!
• We Are One – Sunday, March 21
• We See You – Sunday, March 28
• Awake, Arise, and Rejoice! – Easter Sunday, April 4
• Lay leader Service Proposals being accepted.
• Appreciation and An Invitation

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – March 21
• Pre-k – Kindergarten Kids – Thursday, March 18
• Stuffy Sleepover

Income Generation

• Imagine the Places We’ll Go…Have you pledged?
• Mind the Gap — Save the Date
• Pledge Appreciation #1

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• UUA Common Read – Breath, A Letter to My Sons
• African American History Film Series — Last Episode!
• March Special Collection information

Community Within

• Pledge Appreciation #2
• The MET needs your help
• ALL Committee/Program Annual Reports Due April 9
• A Journey of Belonging: Membership and Stewardship

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections
• Retiree’s Group
• Pledge Appreciation #3

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• Portage County WIC Program
• Portage County Foster Parents Program
• GA Choir Registration is open!
• General Assembly registration is open
• Volunteer opportunities at General Assembly

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Topics included:

Daylight Saving Time begins – March 14, 2021

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Vespers – Tonight!
• The Fire of Commitment – Sunday, March 14
• We Are One – Sunday, March 21
• Lay leader Service Proposals being accepted.

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – March 14
• Stuffy Sleepover

Income Generation

• Imagine the Places We’ll Go…Generosity Campaign

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• UUA Common Read – Breath, A Letter to My Sons
• African American History Film Series
• March Special Collection information

Community Within

• Second Sunday Meet & Greet
• ALL Committee/Program Annual Reports Due April 9
• A Journey of Belonging: Membership and Stewardship

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections
• Retiree’s Group

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• Portage County WIC Program
• Portage County Foster Parents Program
• Virtual General Assembly registration is open
• Volunteer opportunities at General Assembly

We’ve got Talent!

Join us for the Kent UU Talent Show via Zoom on Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. Zoom in for a good time.

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Meeting ID: 975 9722 1029

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Topics included:

Daylight Saving Time begins – March 14, 2021

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Vespers – Tonight!
• Where Do We Come From? Where Are We Going? – Sunday, March 7
• The Fire of Commitment – Sunday, March 14
• Lay leader Service Proposals being accepted.

From the Board of Trustees

• Board Listening Session – March 7

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – March 7

Income Generation

• Imagine the Places We’ll Go…Generosity Campaign Kick-off

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• African American History Film Series
• March Special Collection information

Community Within

• Talent Show
• Second Sunday Meet & Greet
• Inside Hobbs Hall

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections
• Retiree’s Group

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• Stand for Justice Concert – March 6
• Virtual General Assembly registration is open
• Volunteer opportunities at General Assembly

A Look Back

• Previous service recordings
• Previous e-nUUs messages

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Topics included:

From Rev. Steven

• Steven’s schedule
• A letter from Rev. Steven

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Vespers – Tonight!
• Time for Healing or Call to Action? – Sunday, February 28
• Where Do We Come From? Where Are We Going? – Sunday, March 7
• The Fire of Commitment – Sunday, March 14

From the Board of Trustees

• Board Listening Session – March 7

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – February 28
• Parent and Caregiver Meet-up – February 26

Income Generation

• Imagine the Places We’ll Go…Hobbs Hall (Stewardship and Generosity)

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team – February 25
• African American History Film Series
• February Special Collection information
• March Special Collection information

Community Within

• TONIGHT! A Journey of Belonging – February 24
• Covenant Groups – Mid-year join up
• Talent Show

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections
• Retiree’s Group

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• Daily Antidote of Song in support of Racial Justice
• Invitation to KIFA’s Virtual Racial Justice Event – February 25
• UU Justice Ohio Stand for Justice Fundraising Concert
• Virtual General Assembly registration is open
• Volunteer opportunities at General Assembly

We’ve got Talent!
Kent UU Talent Show

Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m.

Zoom in for a good time!

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Meeting ID: 975 9722 1029

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM for a midweek respite via Zoom. A short virtual vespers service is offered weekly by Rev. Steven Protzman and members of our Worship Arts Team. In addition, a monthly Vespers sing is offered the third Wednesday of each month, led by Hal Walker. All are welcome.

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Topics included:

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Vespers Sing – Tonight!
• A Sense of Direction – Sunday, February 21
• Time for Healing or Call to Action? – Sunday, February 28

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – February 21

Income Generation

• Imagine the Places We’ll Go…

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team – February 25
• African American History Film Series
• February Special Collection information

Community Within

• A Journey of Belonging – February 24
• Covenant Groups – Mid-year join up
• Talent Show
• UUCK Solar Co-op Update

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections
• Retiree’s Group

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• Daily Antidote of Song in support of Racial Justice
• TONIGHT.  Side with Love Watch Party: The Black Church – February 17
• Invitation to KIFA’s Virtual Racial Justice Event – February 25
• UU Justice Ohio Stand for Justice Fundraising Concert
• Virtual General Assembly registration is open
• Volunteer opportunities at General Assembly

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Topics included:

From Rev. Steven

• Pandemic Update

From the Board of Trustees

• January Board meeting highlights

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Wednesday Vespers
• Just a Touch of Love – Sunday, February 14
• Calling All Artists – deadline extended
• A Sense of Direction – Sunday, February 21
• Time for Healing or Call to Action? – Sunday, February 28
• From the Library: Service References

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – February 14

Income Generation

• Generosity Campaign: Pledge drive FY2022

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• Have a Heart Donation Drive-through – February 13
• African American History Film Series
• February Special Collection information

Community Within

• Meet & Greet
• Talent Show
• Winter Institute
• UUCK Solar Co-op Update

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections
• Retiree’s Group

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• Daily Antidote of Song in support of Racial Justice
• Side with Love Watch Party: The Black Church – February 16 &17
• Invitation to KIFA’s Virtual Racial Justice Event – February 25
• UU Justice Ohio Stand for Justice Fundraising Concert
• Virtual General Assembly registration is open
• Volunteer opportunities at General Assembly

A Look Back

• Previous service recordings
• Previous e-nUUs messages

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics include:

From our Board of Trustees

• Board Listening Session – February 7
• Winter Town Hall recap

From Rev. Steven

• Special thank you
• Pandemic Update

Worship & Music

• Services offered each week via Zoom! 
• Wednesday Vespers
• Now What? – Sunday, February 7
• Calling artists of all ages
• Just a Touch of Love – Sunday, February 14

Lifespan Learning

• RE Classes – February 7
• Youth Group Officers

Social Justice and Community Outreach

• Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team – February 8
• Have a Heart Donation Drive-through – February 13
• African American History Film Series
• February Special Collection information

Community Within

• Journey of Belonging Rescheduled – February 6
• Winter Institute
• Covenant of Right Relations
• UUCK Solar Co-op Update

Opportunities for Social Connections

• Schedule for Social Connections
• Retiree’s Group

UU, Interfaith, & Community Connections

• UU Justice Ohio Stand for Justice Fundraising Concert
• Virtual General Assembly registration is open

A Look Back

• Previous service recordings
• Previous e-nUUs messages

A six-session event beginning February 7, 2021

In recognition of Black History Month, the Race 4 Justice Team will be showing the 6-part PBS documentary The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross during February and March.

We will gather on Zoom at 1:30 on the following six Sundays:
   February 7, 14, 21, and
   March 7, 14, 21.
Each week we will watch a one-hour episode, after which Rev. Steven Protzman will lead a discussion.

 Written and presented by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross chronicles the full sweep of the African-American experience, from the origins of the transatlantic slave trade to the reelection and second inauguration of President Barack Obama.  The series explores the evolution of the African-American people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives they developed — forging their own history, culture and society against unimaginable odds. 

The film is suitable for school-aged children, youth, and adults. So grab your after-church, after-RE lunch and use the Zoom link below to join in for the film and discussion.

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/97723476524
Meeting ID: 977 2347 6524

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