Services held in Hobbs Hall.

Experience the transformative power of collective music making with Gabriel Odhiambo Oduor, our friend and musician from the group Kenge Kenge. Kenge Kenge is a group of Kenyan musicians who travel the globe bringing the joy of African music and story telling with them wherever they go.  Come join us for a spiritual musical experience of drums, singing, and connection!  

9:15 AM All Ages Service (in person only)

Led by Gabriel Odhiambo Oduor of Kenge Kenge, DRE Colleen Thoele and Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall.

Facilitated Drop-In Small Reflection Groups for Adults

New Location! Fessenden Hall

This is an opportunity for members, friends, and visitors to reflect and share on wondering questions based on the day’s sermon topic. Everyone (including first-time visitors) is welcome to drop in and join us in Hobbs Hall for this small group connection time.

Religious Education for Children and Youth

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This Week’s Wondering Questions:

1. What do you need to feel belonging? Where do you find belonging?
2. Share about a time when music or rhythm helped make you feel more connected to those around you. How did your experience make you feel? What else creates similar feelings in you?
3. Describe a time that you risked sharing your authentic self that led to a deeper feeling of belonging.

11:00 AM A Multi-platform, Traditional Service (in-person and Zoom)

Led by Gabriel Odhiambo Oduor of Kenge Kenge with Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns.

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Services held in Hobbs Hall.

On this day dedicated to equanimity and peace, let’s remember that our efforts to heal a world in pain must begin from a centered and grounded place. How can we find our own balance, in a world that seems to be teetering out of control?

9:15 AM All Ages Service (in person only)

Led by Rev. Kristina Church, DRE Colleen Thoele with Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall.

Facilitated Drop-In Small Reflection Groups for Adults

New Location! Fessenden Hall

This is an opportunity for members, friends, and visitors to reflect and share on wondering questions based on the day’s sermon topic. Everyone (including first-time visitors) is welcome to drop in and join us in Hobbs Hall for this small group connection time.

Religious Education for Children and Youth

See the latest schedule and locations.

This Week’s Wondering Questions:

1. What is one thing that is currently stressing you out?
2. What is one thing that you do to find peace when you are stressed out?
   What is a second thing that you might do?

11:00 AM A Multi-platform, Traditional Service (in-person and Zoom)

Led by Rev. Kristina Church and Worship Associate Dani B. with Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall.

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10 AM in Hobbs Hall led by Rev. Kristina Church and DRE Colleen Thoele with Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall.

In a time of chaos, our faith traditions offer solace and strength. Come, join us for Ingathering and Water Communion 2025. Let the waters flow and let the people gather, here at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, for our 157th year of faithful community.

Please bring a small amount of water from your home, recent hike, or summer travels to participate in the Water Communion. Water will be available for all.

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Join us for social hour after the service! Sign up to bring a snack.

10:00 AM in Hobbs Hall led by Rev. Kristina Church, Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall, Connections Coordinator Renee Ruchotzke and special guests Becky Cline, Don Gregg, and Dana Wakefield.

This service will be followed by our Connections Fair, an opportunity to learn about the various ministries of the church, update your information in the church directory, and enjoy some refreshments!

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10:00 AM in Hobbs Hall led by Rev. Kristina Church

In 2024, delegates to our yearly national gathering, UU General Assembly, voted to adopt a new foundational statement about the core tenets of our faith. This set of interlocking covenants, sometimes known as “Article II”, sets out broad aspirations for how UUs are called to live into our highest values. What happened to the Seven/Eight Principles? What does it all mean for UUs, and our congregations? Join us for an exploration of the Living Tradition known as Unitarian Universalism!

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10 AM in Hobbs Hall led by Rev. Kristina Church and Worship Associate Ashley Bores

Join us, as we explore how creativity can be found in an increasingly difficult world!

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10 AM in Hobbs Hall

Join Mike Hovancsek and Worship Associate Heidi Sumser in exploring how beautiful and life altering childhood can be. This service will include personal stories, spiritual concepts, and a call to activism.

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

Poetry has long been a vehicle for marginalized people to express themselves. Throughout time and space, poets have used words and verse to bring to light injustice, oppression, and inequity. This service will explore poetry from the margins in an effort to create connection and community during these difficult times.

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Service Leaders Becky Cline and Rev. Renee Ruchotzke reflect on a message from UU Muslim minister, the Rev. Summer Albayati. Other service leaders include Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall, Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and the UU Church of Kent Peace Choir in a special summer appearance.

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10 AM in Hobbs Hall

Take a brief respite from the burdens of reality!  Join Rev. Christie Anderson and Brad Bolton as they offer a lighthearted examination of the characteristics of religion.  Explore your reasons for participating in this ancient human endeavor and reflect on what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist. 

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We will also have social hour after the service with coffee, tea, and snacks!

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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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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10 AM in Hobbs Hall. Led by Carolyn Schlemmer, Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, and Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall.

Even if we give generously, it may be less natural to receive generously. Since we crave having our gifts acknowledged, it is an act of generosity to receive each other’s gifts with grace. 

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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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