Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Heidi Sumser.

Richard Silversmith says: “A fire is a symbolic way to bring the light of the Divine into our consciousness, it signifies a call to the senses, and an invitation to be fully present in sharing our testimonies.”  As we welcome new members, we will reflect on our commitment to tend the sacred fire of our community through sharing our gifts, passions and serving others, the work we gather around our fire to do.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Christie Anderson and Worship Associate Randy Bish.

As humans, we hunger for personal meaning and understanding of the mysteries of life. The UU faith has a unique way of satisfying this hunger. Multiple voices will share how Unitarian Universalism and the UUCK feed their souls and expand their religious views.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman.

National Coming Out Day is October 11 and this is Pride weekend in Kent. Is coming out a true act of liberation, or is it a harmful expectation created by society? What if we shifted our thinking from, as David Johns says, “coming out to inviting in”, making space for all of us to share who we are and to affirm, as our First Principles teaches, that we are worthy of being loved for who we are as we are?

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Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Renee Ruchotzke and Worship Associate Heidi Shaffer Bish.

How do other Unitarian Universalists live their faith? How do we support one another? How do we advance our values in the world, and encourage spiritual growth of our movement? Our Affiliated Community Minister Rev. Renee will share a few stories that answer these questions from 13 years of working for the UUA. Worship Associate Heidi Shaffer Bish will share a story about our congregation’s experience, and our Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele will share a story about the history of the Seven Principles that may surprise you! Our Transitional Music Director Emily Hall has a musical surprise or two planned as well!

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Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall

Led by the Professors of KentHogwarts

You are cordially invited to join the Professors of KentHogwarts this Sunday morning as they explore and share how the four houses, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuf approach and practice justice towards animals, people, and our world.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall

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

Hymn #16, “Tis a Gift to Be Simple” says that “till by turning we come round right.”  What does it mean to come round right?  On this Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, we will reflect on the Jewish yearly ritual of naming failures and mistakes and then seeking to make right the harm that has been done to others as a practice that can help us grow spiritually.   

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Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by our Unitarian Universalist Youth for Justice (UUYJ).

Through poetry, reflections and music our UUYJ will share highlights from their service trip to Washington, D. C. in June.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate David Weaver.

If we truly believe in the power of Unitarian Universalism to transform and heal our world and build the beloved community, it’s important to begin the process of transformation in our congregation.  As we gather together once again after our summer adventures, we will reflect on what being in community and in covenant means and how our covenant of right relations asks of us in order to be welcoming and inclusive.
 

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Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate CLM Kathy Kerns.

The poet Rumi said: “This being human is a guest house; Every morning a new arrival.”  Rumi is talking about our emotions and inviting us to experience them fully because they teach us about being human and working through them is how we heal and become whole.  On this Labor Day, with music, meditation, and words from the poets, we will do the spiritual work together of sitting with our emotions, welcoming them, and learning from them.  

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Sunday, August 27, 2023. This service will be held at Beartown Lakes Reservation and begin at 10:30 AM.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Rev. Will Humphrey.

“And our hearts, like the waters, be mingled in peace.”  As we return from our summer adventures bringing water and stories to share, this festive all ages service of water communion invites us to mingle our water and celebrate our interconnectedness in the great waters of Life.  

This service at 10:30 am will be a joint event with the Eastshore UU Church of Kirtland and will be followed by a picnic.  Please bring a small amount of water for the water pouring ritual and a brown bag picnic lunch and beverage. 

The special offering this Sunday will be for the World Central Kitchen Incorporated, an organization that provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.     

Location:  Beartown Lakes Reservation, 18870 Quinn Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 (in Bainbridge Township) at the Northpoint Pavilion. Addtionally, the service will be offered via Zoom.

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Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Saul Flanner with Kathy and Kailani Walker.

Saul Flanner has been playing Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games for over forty years. Kathy Walker has born witness to this phenomenon for thirty of them. Join the two of them and their daughter Kailani in another adventure on Sunday, August 20. Prepare to learn what role playing can tell us about ourselves and our values and earn some treasure you can keep forever!

Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

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

The theme of this year’s General Assembly, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s annual gathering for business, worship, and connection, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in June, was “Faithfully Becoming”.  But who or what exactly are we as a faith movement and as congregations becoming?  Rev. Steven will share highlights, experiences, and learning from General Assembly and invite us to reflect on how Unitarian Universalism is changing and who we are becoming.

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Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Heidi Sumser.

As a community of all ages we will celebrate Lamas, an ancient Pagan holy day that marks the first harvests.  With songs and rituals and stories, we will honor our sixth source of spiritual wisdom, earth-centered traditions which teach us to live in harmony with nature, we will give thanks for the earth’s abundance, share freshly baked bread, and reflect on the spiritual gifts of this season.

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Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by CLM Kathy Kerns and Worship Associate Randy Bish.

Our congregation has served the local community, providing a home for religious liberals, for over 150 years.  At this moment in our congregation’s journey, with all of its joys and challenges, what spiritual qualities do we need to bring with us for the next phase of our journey? 

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Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

Led by Rev. Christie Anderson and Worship Associate CLM Kathy Kerns.

Research reveals that impromptu interactions with strangers are necessary for our our well-being. Further, meaningful conversations with strangers can embody our first UU Principle by drawing out the best in ourselves and others, including those who appear to be the hardest to approach. With inspiration from true stories, will you stretch your comfort level and take a chance to let your light shine?

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