Have you always wanted to try singing in the choir, but weren’t ready for the commitment. Here’s your chance! We are forming a “Pick-Up choir for all ages” to sing at our annual church picnic at Plum Creek. Only 1 one-hour rehearsal. Sunday, June 3 at 6:30 pm. C’mon, give it a try! Hope to see you there, Hal
Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate Max Grubb – Jesus was radically egalitarian. In his eyes all people were equal. Equality is a hallmark of justice. We will celebrate human equality and dignity in our special Easter services this morning.
Our earlier service, at 9:30 am will be crafted with adults in mind, our later service held at 11:15 am will be created for children (first graders and up) and adults together. The choir will sing, we will celebrate and our annual egg hunt will be held immediately following our second service.
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During the month of April, we hope you’ll join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 or 11:15 as we explore expressions of justice.
April 1, 2012 Let My People Go!
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Kristina Spaude – A message of liberation is at the heart of the scriptures and stories of Passover. Freedom is a requirement for the realization of justice. How are we still struggling for freedom in our own time? How can the old story help illuminate the struggles that greet our hands and feet today?
April 8, 2012 In His Eyes
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate Max Grubb – Jesus was radically egalitarian. In his eyes all people were equal. Equality is a hallmark of justice. We will celebrate human equality and dignity in our special Easter services this morning. Our earlier service will be crafted with adults in mind, our later service will be created for children (first graders and up) and adults together. The choir will sing, we will celebrate and our annual egg hunt will be held immediately following our second service.
April 15, 2012
Led by Commissioned Lay Leader, Deb Chaney from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Canton and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen
April 22, 2012 The Planet our Children Will Inherit
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate MaryLou Holly – Justice needs us to take a long view. Our children and our children’s children and their children and theirs will be the inheritors of this planet. What must we do, who must we be to be good stewards of the earth? Today is Earth Day. Come hear stories, come sing praises, come pledge your hearts again to this planet we share.
April 29, 2012 Grateful for the Changemakers
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Bonnie Harper – So often our conversations about the demands of justice can become difficult or even depressing. To be grounded in the quest for justice as a religious person is to be grounded in a vision that sustains hope. This morning we will lift up stories of people creating change, people who are helping us find a way and the will to travel the way we have found. Today we lift up gratitude for people who help us become the change we want to see.
Hal Walker will led us on this annual music Sunday as we welcome the West Shore UU church choir into our sanctuary for a very special music centered service. Through stories and songs, we will explore the subject of Courage.
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During the month of February we’ll explore different expressions of courage. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11:15.
February 5, 2012 The Courage to Love
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen – Loving is the only way to a broken heart. And being willing to risk a broken heart is the only way to love. Not just for romantics, this service will celebrate the courage it takes simply to love.
February 12, 2012 Darwin’s Interconnected Web
Cal Frye with Worship Associate Joel Slater – The naturalist and author Charles Darwin comes to visit our pulpit and relate a bit of his story, religious views, and thoughts on slavery. This service, in honor of Charles Darwin, is given as part of a global celebration of Darwin Day. Cal Frye was a member of our congregation before he and his family relocated to Oberlin, OH. He is now a member of the Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship where he is a Commissioned Lay Leader candidate.
February 19, 2012 Music Sunday The Courage to Sing
On this annual music Sunday, we welcome the West Shore UU church choir into our sanctuary for a very special music centered service. Through stories and songs, we will explore the subject of Courage.
February 26, 2012 Courageous Dissent
The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns – Have you ever found yourself tongue tied when you wanted to speak out in opposition? Have you ever been so op-posed to an action that you just felt you had to do something? Today we will hear stories and songs about the courage it takes to take a stand.
This Saturday January 21st, please join us in welcoming some more great music into our sanctuary. Our monthly concert series brings Reed City – Hal Walker’s new harmonica quartet to the stage at 8:00 pm. The Headlining act is an internationally renowned duo, The Russian Duo. The concert starts at 8 pm and the suggested donation is $10 at the door.
Russian Duo is an international project, born out of a love of traditional music and classical elegance. Oleg Kruglyakov is a balalaika virtuoso from Siberia and Terry Boyarsky is an American concert pianist with Russian heritage. Together they have joined forces to create vibrant, magical concerts.
Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus, Affiliated Community Minister Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen along with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent Choir directed by our Music Director Hal Walker and the Tarnished Brass!6:30 pm A special family friendly service of lessons and carols to welcome the spirit of Christmas into the world.
8:30 pm A special service of lessons and carols to welcome the spirit of Christmas into the world.
We will have a special social hour between our two services with punch, coffee, and cookies. Everyone is invited to stop by Fessenden Hall between 7:30 and 8:30. There will be a fun ornament making activity that we hope children will especially enjoy. This is a special time of year when we celebrate families, express our gratitude and joy for the gift of families, both our church family and our individual families. We hope you will take a few minutes between services to have some refreshments, greet friends and share holiday greetings before going home to your own celebrations.
Please note that the nursery will be open and staffed for infants and toddlers during both services.
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Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate MaryLou Holly – Those who have died have never, never left. The dead have a pact with the living. So we will hear in church this morning as the choir sings the wonderful song written by Dr. Ysaye Barnwell and sung by Sweet Honey in the Rock. In this special, multigenerational service, we will lift up the wisdom of the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead,) as we remember our beloved dead. Everyone is invited to bring a photo or memento in remembrance of an an-cestor or someone else you have loved and lost to share on the altar during our service.
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September 11, 2001 was a day the world shook. Ten years later as we gather in worship we will mark the tenth anniversary of those tragic events with prayers of peace and mercy. Because this is also our annual Ingathering service, we are going to re-imagine our gathering of the waters ritual. This year we ask you to bring water with you to our services from a place which you find peaceful. Traditionally this service is a multigenerational service and we are going to keep that tradition this year. We are working hard to ensure that this service will be meaningful and appropriate for people in first grade and older. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent choir will help us create moments of peace and harmony as they return from their summer break with special music.
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Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate Trish McLoughlin – Before you celebrate with your own rituals and traditions, come celebrate Thanksgiving with your church community. The choir is preparing special music, we have a wonderful story to share and everyone is invited to break bread together. Please consider bringing a loaf of bread that symbolizes your family’s heritage to share during our communion.
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The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer, Worship Associate Elaine Bowen and Director of Religious Education, Karen Lapidus – Blessings abound! We have so many reasons to be grateful. The choir will sing and so will we. The puppets will tell a tale. We will share communion. Come and be inspired. Everyone is invited to this special multigenerational celebration of blessing and gratitude.
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Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns – From the youngest to the oldest, all are invited to come share in our celebration of multi-generational community. Just like a choir, our sound inspires when our voices blend in harmony. Come sing with us and let your spirit be renewed.
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Kiya Heartwood and Linda Mishler – Kiya Heartwood will be our Guest in the Pulpit. For those of you who did not have the pleasure of hearing her at Summer Institute this past summer, or at the concert Saturday Nov. 1, Kiya is a partner in the group A Wishing Chair. Since 1995, Kiya has made an art of inspiring performances and award winning songs. Her songs are a passionate mix of intelligent lyrics & spell-binding storytelling.
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