Blue Christmas

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7 PM in the Church Sanctuary (and Zoom).

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman, Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, Dir. of Music Emily Hall, and Commissioned Lay Minister Lori Mirkin-McGee.

A Blue Christmas service, also known as the Longest Night service, is a time for those who find the holidays hard because of the loss of a loved one or other struggles. This special Vespers in the sanctuary and on Zoom at 7 pm will be a meditative service that will provide space for grief, for reflection and remembering, for taking the time to simply be and seek out healing stillness.

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Live in the Mystery

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 10 AM in the Church Sanctuary.

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

Lawrence Kushner wrote: “The first mystery is simply that there is a mystery, a mystery that can never be explained or understood, only encountered from time to time.” As we explore the December Soul Matters theme of Mystery, let us embrace the reality that we are surrounded by mystery, challenge ourselves to open our hearts to it more fully, and reflect on our search for truth and meaning having infinite possibilities.

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e-nUUs – November 30, 2023

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Topic included:

e-nUUs Information

From Rev. Steven

  • Sharing Memories

Pastoral Care

  • With sadness

Community Within

  • Shared Ministries Council – December 3, 2023
  • FY2025 Budget Requests
  • New Safety Team Volunteers Needed
  • Adult Religious Education
  • Journey of Belonging Class
  • Coffee Hour Bulletin
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation

  • Auction News – Seats Available
  • Grocery Cards
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Volunteer Opportunities

Worship & Music

  • We Bless This Space – Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • Live in the Mystery – Sunday,December 10, 2023
  • Blue Christmas – Wednesday, December 13, 2023
  • The Tree That Was Meant to Be! – Children’s Holiday Pageant – Sunday, December 17, 2023 
  • The Mystery, the Magic, and the Music   – Sunday, December 24, 2023, 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM       
  • Multi-platform services
  • Community Sing
  • Sunday Greeters Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Special Collection for December – Church’s Minister’s Discretionary Fund (how to donate)
  • UUYJ Community Meal – Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • Lord’s Lunch Congregate Meal – December 2, 2023
  • Angel Tree Gifts for Children due Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • Please Donate to the Free Store 

Lifespan Learning

  • Pajama Party Friday, December 1, 2023
  • Teachers for Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • Children’s Holiday Pageant Rehearsal Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • December RE Events
  • Religious Education Committee Looking for New Members

UU, Interfaith and Community Connections

  • Update on Article II Revisions
  • bUUk Fair – West Shore UU Church – December 1, 2, and 3, 2023
  • Madrigal Dinner. – Kent Roosevelt High School – December 8 and 9, 2023
  • Hope for the Holidays
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We Bless this Space

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 10 AM in the Church Sanctuary.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman with Worship Associate Randy Bish.

Our historic sanctuary is sacred for many of us, a place that not only invites a deep spiritual experience, but holds beloved memories. As we return to worship in our renovated sanctuary, we will rededicate and bless this space with music, stories, and rituals, honor the memory of those who have cared for and cherished this space, and renew our commitment to making this a true sanctuary for all of us.

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An Open Heart

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Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by CLM Kathy Kerns and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen.

Our Unitarian Universalist principles call us to promote compassion in human relations and to engage in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. What does it mean to show compassion? Are we to show compassion for everyone? How can we, as a faith community, help one another in our journey to be our best, most compassionate selves?

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e-nUUs – November 15, 2023

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Topic included:

e-nUUs Information

From Rev Steven

  • Rev. Steven’s Schedule
  • Sanctuary Use for Worship

From the Board

  • Board Communication Session – Sunday, November 19 
  • In Person Safety Policy

Community Within

  • It’s Time to Deck our Halls! – November 26, 2023
  • Shared Ministries Council – December 3, 2023
  • Journey of Belonging Class
  • Coffee Hour Bulletin
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation

  • Auction News – Bidding is Underway
  • Tickets available for a Spring auction event
  • Grocery Cards
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Volunteer Opportunities

Worship & Music

  • Gratitude on the Go – Sunday,November 19, 2023
  • An Open Heart  – Sunday, November 26, 2023                     
  • Multi-platform services
  • KentUU Peace Chorus – Kent Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service
  • Community Sing
  • Sunday Greeters Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Special Collection for November – Kent Social Services (how to donate)
  • Lord’s Lunch Congregate Meal – December 2, 2023
  • Caring for Kids
  • Please Donate to the Free Store 
  • Seeking Nominations for Social Justice Award

Lifespan Learning

  • Teachers for Sunday, November 19, 2023
  • Children’s Holiday Pageant Rehearsal Schedule
  • Pajama Party December 1, 2023
  • December RE Events
  • Religious Education Committee Looking for New Members

UU, Interfaith and Community Connections

  • Kent Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service – November 21, 2023
  • Hope for the Holidays
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Gratitude on the Go

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman with DRE Colleen Thoele.

Ann Lamott writes: “Gratitude begins in our hearts and then becomes behavior…. We mysteriously find ourselves willing to pick up litter in the street, or let others go first in traffic….” On this Sunday together as a community of all ages, we will celebrate Thanksgiving by telling stories and singing songs that invite us to be grateful for all we have and to practice “gratitude on the go”, living a life of active gratitude.

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e-nUUs – November 8, 2023

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Topics included:

e-nUUs Information

From Rev Steven

  • Thanksgiving 2023
  • Sanctuary Use for Worship

From the Board

  • Board Communication Session – Sunday, November 19 
  • In Person Safety Policy

Community Within

  • Journey of Belonging Class – November 8
  • Yule Ball Postponed 
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation

  • Auction News — Time to Start Bidding
  • Tickets available for a Spring auction event
  • Grocery Cards
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Volunteer Opportunities

Worship & Music

  • Listen to the Spirits Dancing – Sunday, November 12, 2023 
  • Gratitude on the Go – Sunday,November 19, 2023                   
  • Multi-platform services
  • Community Sing
  • October Greeters
  • Sunday Greeters Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Please Donate to the Free Store 
  • Kent Social Services – Special Collection for November
  • Special Collections – How to donate
  • Seeking Nominations for Social Justice Award

Lifespan Learning

  • Teachers for Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Pajama Party December 1, 2023
  • Religious Education Committee Looking for New Members

UU, Interfaith and Community Connections

  • Fiesta de Derechos Humanos
  • Madrigal Feaste 2023
  • Hope for the Holidays
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Listen to the Spirits Dancing

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 10 AM.

The poet Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma, writes: “They were dancing as if they were here, and then another level of here, and then another, until the whole earth and sky was dancing.” 

 November is National Native American Heritage Month.  With stories, poetry, and music, we will honor the indigenous peoples of this country and celebrate their culture, traditions, history, and contributions to our world.

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e-nUUs – November 1, 2023

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Topics included:

e-nUUs Information

From Rev Steven

  • Thanksgiving 2023

From the Board

  • Board Communication Session – Sunday, November 19 
  • In Person Safety Policy

Community Within

  • Journey of Belonging Class – November 8
  • Worship Space Congregational Survey
  • Helping a Church Family 
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation

  • Auction News
  • Tickets available for two Spring auction events
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Volunteer Opportunities

Worship & Music

  • Let Love Melt into Memory – Wednesday, November 1, 2023                             
  • Honoring Grief and Gratitude – Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Listen to the Spirits Dancing- Sunday, November 12, 2023    
  • Sanctuary Rededication Postponed
  • Multi-platform services
  • Community Sing Update
  • October Greeters
  • Sunday Greeters Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Community Meal – Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Please Donate to the Free Store 
  • Kent Social Services – Special Collection for November
  • Special Collections – How to donate
  • Seeking Nominations for Social Justice Award

Lifespan Learning

  • Teachers for Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Youth SPOOKY Con on November 4-5, 2023
  • Pajama Party December 1, 2023
  • Religious Education Committee Looking for New Members
  • Trunk or Treat Fun

UU, Interfaith and Community Connections

  • Fiesta de Derechos Humanos
  • Congregational Coordinator at East Shore UU 
  • LoveLight Multicultural Holiday Festival 
  • Madrigal Feaste 2023
  • Hope for the Holidays
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Honoring Grief and Gratitude

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by CLM Elizabeth Reilly and Worship Associate CLM Kathy Kerns.

As Thanksgiving approaches, it can be difficult to embrace the complexities inherent in our loss of innocence about both our own and our cultural pasts. Is there a way to experience gratitude without fearing the mourning that also belongs? Of moving past a polarized view of Thanksgiving? Of finding our own authentic ways to build from both grief and gratitude?

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e-nUUs – October 25, 2023

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Topics included:

Daylight Saving Ends – Nov. 5

e-nUUs Information

From Rev Steven

  • Rev. Steven’s Schedule

Community Within

  • Worship Space Congregational Survey
  • Helping a Church Family
  • Journey of Belonging Classes 
  • Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation

  • Tickets available for two Spring auction events
  • Auction News
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Volunteer Opportunities

Worship & Music

  • Tending the Sacred Fire – Sunday, October 29, 2023
  • Let Love Melt into Memory – Wednesday, November 1, 2023                             
  • Honoring Grief and Gratitude – Sunday, November 5, 2023  
  • Multi-platform services
  • Message from Emily
  • Community Sing 
  • Sunday Greeters Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Please Donate to the Free Store 
  • Equality Ohio –  October Special Collection
  • Special Collections – How to donate.

Lifespan Learning

  • Teachers for Sunday, October 29, 2023
  • UUCK Haunted House – October 27, 2023
  • Trunk or Treat – October 29, 2023
  • Youth SPOOKY Con on November 4-5, 2023

UU, Interfaith and Community Connections

  • Congregational Coordinator at East Shore UU 
  • LoveLight Multicultural Holiday Festival 
  • Madrigal Feaste 2023
  • Hope for the Holidays
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Let Love Melt into Memory

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7 PM in the Church Sanctuary.

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

The poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote: “Let love melt into memory and pain into songs.”  In this solemn Vespers service, we will once again remember and honor our beloved dead with rituals and songs, love and tears, engraving their memories yet again in our hearts. 

This vespers service will be at 7 pm in the Sanctuary and live streamed on Zoom.

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e-nUUs – October 18, 2023

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Topics included:

e-nUUs Information

From Rev Steven
Rev. Steven’s Schedule

Community Within
Helping a Church Family
Video from September 24 Town Hall Meeting
Considering Membership?
Journey of Belonging Classes 
Coffee Volunteers Needed to support Social Hour

Income Generation
Tickets available for two Spring auction events
Auction News
Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities

Worship & Music
Our Purposeful Potluck – Sunday, October 22, 2023
Honoring Grief and Gratitude – Sunday, November 5, 2023  
Multi-platform services
Community Sing 
Sunday Greeters Needed  

Social Justice and Community Outreach
Please Donate to the Free Store 
Equality Ohio –  October Special Collection
Special Collections – How to donate.

Lifespan Learning
Teachers for Sunday, October 22, 2023
UUCK Haunted House – October 27, 2023
Trunk or Treat – October 29, 2023
Youth SPOOKY Con on November 4-5, 2023

UU, Interfaith and Community Connections
LoveLight Multicultural Holiday Festival  Madrigal Feaste
2023 Hope for the Holidays

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Tending the Sacred Fire

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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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