with Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Lily Rappaport and Religious Education Coordinator Colleen Thoele

As children and teachers return to school, rhythms shift for families and even, sometimes subtly, for those of us no longer connected to academic calendars.  This morning we come together, children and adults, to celebrate our community uniting again after the adventures of summer.  We will honor the invisible threads that keep us connected no matter where we go or what we do.  There are two things to remember when you come to church next Sunday:

1. Please bring a little container of water or earth from your home with you to church next week for our ritual gathering of water and earth.
2. During the service we will offer a Blessing of the Backpacks for children and youth.  Please remind your children or youth to bring their backpack with them to the services next Sunday.

We look forward to celebrating together!

Services are offered on Sunday mornings at 9:45 and 11:30.  Nursery care is available.

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and members of the Committee on Ministry

In this world of constant news, we are all too familiar with instances of innocent people’s lives being profoundly altered by the intrusion of violence in some public place.  Closer to home, we could all tell stories of small scale disruption in a public place.  As a community that serves and welcomes the public, how do we balance our concern for hospitality and security?  As individuals, how do we balance our desire to love the world and our desire to fight against hate, cruelty and injustice?  The Committee on Ministry has spent the last year exploring questions such as these.  We invite you to come join us as we reflect together on some of what we have discovered.

Sunday Services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.  Nursery care is available for children Preschool age and younger.

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Led by Rev. Christie Anderson and Worship Associate Mary Lou Holly

Has your present theology or your understanding of the meaning of life changed compared to the beliefs you held as a child?  You will have an opportunity to reflect upon the influences that have shaped your religious beliefs as we explore the fascinating life and spiritual journey of John Muir, naturalist, conservationist and writer.

Services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 am.  Nursery care is available for all services.

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer

Colleen Norris was the winner of the raffle at our last service auction which gives her the opportunity to choose a subject upon which I will preach.  Collen has asked me to reflect on finding joy in trying times.  Why is finding joy amidst the struggle important?  How can we move past the obstacles that get in the way of choosing joy?

Our Sunday service is offered at 9:45 AM with Nursery care for children Preschool age and younger.

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Led by Elaine Yehle Bowen and Worship Associate Becky Cline

The focus of July in our 150th anniversary year is hunger. We celebrate our congregations’ long history of supporting Kent Social Services food programs with Christmas in July to collect 150# of non-perishable food during the month and a special collection to assist KSS in its mission to serve those in need.

Our service will explore various aspects of hunger within our community.

Sunday service is offered at 9:45 AM with Nursery care for children Preschool age and younger.

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Led by Justin Czekaj and Worship Associate Carolyn Schlemmer

Do you have a favorite quote?  Words that remind you to stay the course, lift you up on a bad day, or drive you to action?  Inspiration can be found everywhere and sometimes the words of others can be enough to entice us to act or provide a moment of clarity.  We will seek to be inspired by these phrases through our worship.

Sunday service is offered at 9:45 AM with Nursery care available for Children Preschool age and younger.

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Jeff Marsh

Through transitions large and small, this congregation has been sustained by love for 150 years.  We gather this morning to celebrate that love.

Sunday Service is offered at 9:45 AM with Nursery care available for children Preschool age and younger.

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Led by Mike Hovancsek and Worship Associate Lori McGee

A service about the challenges and the spiritual lessons of giving and receiving parenting.  This message is shared through music, personal anecdotes, readings, and humor.

Through the month of July, our Sunday service will be offered at 9:45 AM.  Nursery care is available for children Preschool age and younger.

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One service only today at 9:45 AM led by Worship Leader Andrew Rome

Busy! Busy! Busy! We often add new layers of complexity to our lives, turning joyful activities into burdens.  Let’s stop to enjoy a simple service. We’ll reflect on creating simplicity in our lives and try to experience a pause in the world’s chaotic energy.

Sunday service is offered at 9:45 AM with Nursery care available for children Preschool age and younger.

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Led by  Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Lisa Thiel

Simplicity is not only a pleasant practice, it may well be an antidote to some of the soul sickness of our own time.  One of the simple rituals Unitarian Universalists keep is an annual Flower Ceremony.  With this ceremony we celebrate the beauty of unity in diversity.  Please bring a stem or two of any flower that appeals to you with you to the service this morning.

We will also have the joy of celebrating baby dedications during our services today.  Mike Hovancsek and Stefanie Workman look forward to the dedication ceremony for Katherine during first service and Melissa and Evin Carvill Ziemer look forward to the ceremony for Owen during the second service.

Services will be offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.  Childcare is available for all worship services.

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Association Carolyn Schlemmer

On May 27, 1866, 19 men and women officially founded the First Universalist Church of Kent and affixed their names to a constitution of their creation. Their creation has been shaped and molded by the ones who followed them and now by us, but the core of it remains and continues to be a blessing for so many people.  This morning we lift up our gratitude for the ones who came before as we celebrate our 150^th anniversary.

Services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.  Nursery Care is available for all services.

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Led by OWL Participants and Leaders

Service Description: Come join us as we explore the definition of healthy relationships and share the voices of those who have been blessed by OWL (Our Whole Lives – a Unitarian Universalist curriculum for offering comprehensive sexuality education across the lifespan).

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 am.  Nursery care is available for all services.

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Led by Intern Minister Dave Clements and Worship Associate  Elaine Bowen

“And still, after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, “You owe me.” Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky.”-  (Rumi).  Come and explore this concept of, “How to be a Blessing.”  You can choose to live a meaningful life; one that’ll make the world move forward, touching the lives of others in a positive way.  Being a blessing to others can lift you up. When you are lifted up you lift up others as well!

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 am.  Nursery card is available for all services.

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