Weekly e-nUUs – January 15. 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

January 19 – Arresting Art

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Ted Voneida

This Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend we will honor his legacy by reflecting on the courage it takes to resist oppression. Drawing on our recent tradition of Art Sunday, we will explore the courage of resistance through the arts

Seeking Reflections on the Power of “We”

Our capabilities as individuals are enhanced by the shared creativity of others. Members and friends of the congregation are invited to illustrate the power of collaboration by contributing true personal reflections for the Music Sunday service. The Feb. 2 worship theme will celebrate the power of an ensemble of people to inspire new possibilities. Brief personal reflections from any type of setting are sought that highlight a new opportunity that emerged from a group effort. Contributors are urged to express the emotional tone of the experience.

Selected submissions will be read aloud during the service without revealing authorship. Please note that based on the number of submissions, it’s possible that not all will be able to be included for this particular service. Email your reflection to both Hal Walker and Christie Anderson by Sunday, Jan. 26. Thanks!!

Lifespan Learning

RADIOLAB AND PANCAKES will return during 2nd service on Jan.26th. Our short is “Cosmic Habituation”.

“Cosmic Habituation explores the ways that new scientific discoveries can invalidate old, our Unitarian Universalism puts science and reason among our spiritual sources, what happens to our spirits when something we have long considered fact is proven false? That is the start of our discussion for Jan.26th.

We will return on Feb.23rd during 2nd service, our short then is “Ally’s Choice” “Ally’s Choice” is about a girl who lives in a very racist environment. How will her friends and family respond when she decides that she is not “African-American” but “White”, and is accepted as such by the racist leaders in her school? This short challenges all our preconceptions about “race” and identity.

Thank you for attending RADIOLAB AND PANCAKES throughout the previous year, I promise to bring the most interesting and thoughtful Radiolab shorts to our discussion group throughout the coming year. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Spoehr.

Community Within

Coffee Hour Celebration

The Committee on Ministry invites everyone to attend a special coffee hour this Sunday, January 19 in honor of Dan Hayes. Dan has been mowing the church lawn for the past 15 years! He has just retired from this position and we hope you can join us to thank him for his service. Coffee, tea, and cake will be provided.

CoM members: Please attend if you can.

Retiree’s Lunch

Tuesday, January 21 at noon in Fessenden Hall

We’ll meet for an hour to an hour and a half depending on the number of people who attend so everyone has an opportunity to check in with the group. All retirees are welcome to join us. Bring your own lunch; beverages will be provided.

Save the date February 2

Recently the UUCK Membership Team decided to celebrate the membership of some of our longstanding Church members by designating them as Jubilee members. We envision such Jubilee membership status would be recognized first at twenty years of service and each five-year interval thereafter (i.e., 25, 30, 35, etc.). In honor of those members who have reached such landmark membership anniversaries in 2013 and 2014, we are holding our first Jubilee Anniversary Celebration during coffee hour on Sunday, February 2. We hope that you will be able to join us so that we can recognize these long commitments to our beloved church.

New UU Classes in February

Our New UU classes cover everything you wanted to know about the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent in particular and Unitarian Universalism in general, but were afraid to ask. Well, maybe not everything, but we try to give you an overview, a starting point. Some history of both, some organizational details. Come join the conversation. And, if you’re curious about membership, this is the place to be.

Part 1 will be on Sunday, February 9, from 9-11 am. Part 2 will be on Sunday, February 16, from 9-11 am. You may attend one or both, although attendance at both is encouraged. Different topics will be covered in each. We will gather at the Annex, the yellow house next to the church.

If you have any questions, contact Claudia Miller or Marion Yeagler.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 7 pm at the home of Kathy Kerns. This month we are reading Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne. This book spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second entails one of the most remarkable narratives ever to come out of the Old West: the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches. In March we will be reading The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome

The Library Committee would like to thank all those who purchased the 2013, volume 3, of Here We Have Gathered. Your support of the Library is deeply appreciated and will give us the resources to continue adding new books to our collection. A few copies remain. If you would like one please see any Library committee member.

The Library Committee is pleased to welcome Jane Krimmer and Gene Wenninger as active committee members. We are indeed grateful to you both for agreeing to help us with this important work.

A brief heads-up: the final Symposium for this church year will be held on Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 P.M. in Fessenden Hall. We will view a discussion between Bill Moyers and the the author, Margaret Atwood. Refreshments will be served after the viewing, to be followed by a discussion. Joel Slater will be the Moderator. Do plan to join us for a thoughtful and stimulating evening. The program should conclude around 8:45 P.M.

Book Review

Madiga, Arthur J., ed. How to be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other People’s Religious Ceremonies. v.1, 1996; v.2, 1997; Jewish Lights Publishing, Woodstock VT, 2nd ed. Coedited by Stuart M. Matlins. This 2 volume set was recently donated to the church library collection and is located in the category, “Celebrations and Passages.”

Ecumenical interaction has always been a part of the UU tradition, whether in the RE program visiting other churches or when adults participate in various community groups. Vol. 1 covers the basic service and ceremonies of all major religions and denominations in America. Vol. 2 covers other religions and denominations in America with smaller memberships. This group includes Unitarian Universalists. In both cases the material is based on information obtained directly from each group. Submitted by Martha S. Kluth

With winter weather arriving, we are aware that there may be occasions when we need to cancel programming at the church. Though we are unlikely to need to cancel Sunday services entirely (Rev. Melissa, our minister, and Hal Walker, our music director, live within walking distance), we may choose to have only the first service if the weather or the roads indicate limiting programming. It is more likely that we may need to cancel our religious education program in inclement weather as our Director of Religious Education, Karen Lapidus, and many of our volunteer teachers and advisers drive some distance to get to church.

If the weather or the condition of the roads cause you to wonder whether we are proceeding with our programming as scheduled, please check for cancellations before you head out.

You can check in one of three places:

our church’s Facebook page,
call the church number and listen to the message on voicemail
tune in to any television or radio station connected with iAlert. (WKYC-TV, Channel 3)

We’d like to remind our members and friends of the online tool we are using to help schedule volunteers for Sundays. It would be really helpful to the Sunday Volunteer Coordinators if you would be willing to use this tool. Please see the link below. Thank you.

All the members and friends of this church are needed to extend hospitality to our visitors. We need a large team of people who volunteer to help greet and usher on Sunday mornings, to prepare an inviting coffee hour or to donate flowers to add a focal point of beauty to our services. In order to make it easier to participate, we are using a new tool that will allow you to see what Sunday morning hospitality positions are available and to decide when and how frequently you might be able to help.

Outreach and Social Justice

January Special Collection – This Sunday our monthly special collection will be taken to replenish the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. This fund exists primarily to help members and friends of the congregation in times of financial emergencies. We take a collection to replenish the fund once each year. A few people have already made their contributions for this year and for them we are grateful. Thank you for considering this fund as part of your annual giving.

UU and Interfaith Connections

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing (UUCGL) seeks to hire an experienced and qualified Director of Music, to lead the welcoming and inspiring music program at our church. The Director of Music supervises the entire music program (including several ensembles) and the music staff of the church. S/he also serves as the Adult Choir Director or the pianist/accompanist. The Director of Music reports to the Senior Minister, leads the planning and goal-setting for the music program, and is accountable for the program budget. This half-time position consists of 20 hours a week (averaged throughout the year) with attendance expected on no fewer than 43 out of 52 Sunday mornings, as well as Christmas Eve.

Salary is $25,000 annually, plus annual leave, sick leave, and access to purchasing health insurance coverage. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references. You are also encouraged to send a video or audio recording representing your musical expertise. Send application materials by way of email to [email protected] or mail to UUCGL, Attn: Director of Music Search, 855 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823. Preference will be given to candidates who submit materials by 3/1/14.

Visit http://bit.do/UUCGLmusicdirector for more information about this position andwww.uulansing.org for more information about the church.

Income Generation

THANK YOU!

A heartfelt and sincere thank you to all who have caught up on their pledges and made up the financial shortfall that I wrote about in the January newsletter. The response has been tremendous and our dire straits are no longer dire, thank goodness. We are in much healthier financial shape now and we are breathing easier.

On behalf of your Board of Trustees and the UUCK staff, thank you.

In service and in faith,

Elaine

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Weekly e-nUUs – December 11, 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

The Church Office will be closed for the Christmas holiday season on Monday, December 23, 2013 through Friday, January 3, 2014. During the week of December 23 – December 31, please contact Rev. Christie Anderson if you have an urgent need. Rev. Melissa will be returning from maternity leave Wednesday, January 1 and will be available by cell phone if you have an emergency; she will be back working her regular schedule January 2.

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

Dec. 15 – Waiting with Trust

Led by Rev. Evin Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate John Marfy

These are the days of Advent, the days of waiting before the coming of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Advent is a contemplative, quiet liturgical season. This third Sunday of Advent, we will consider what this season can teach us about waiting with trust, trusting through the dark times of

our lives and this dark season of the year.

Community Within

We are in need someone to organize a reception between the two services on Christmas Eve. If you are interested, please contact Carol Gould. Thank you!

Our Traditional Community Tree is now in Fessenden Hall! Each year, members and friends of this church fill this tree with ornaments from their own homes. Please consider sharing one of your favorites with us! If you do, please mark it carefully with your FULL NAME so that we can be sure to return it to you after the season.

Retiree’s Lunch – Tuesday, December 17 at noon in Fessenden Hall

FY2015 Budget Request – Attention All Committee and Program Chairs

In preparation of our next Stewardship Campaign, the Finance Committee is requesting that Budget Requests for Fiscal Year 2015( beginning July 1, 2014) be submitted at this time. Please submit your requests to MaryBeth at [email protected] or Finance Chair, Gene Wenninger no later than January 6, 2014.

ATTENTION: DIRECTORY BEING UPDATED

Has your contact information changed in the last year? Have you notified the church office of the new information? The Membership Team is updating the directory for release within the next month or so. There is still time to add or change your information. We can also include a photo. You can email us one, or we can take a photo of you. Your information can be emailed or called to Andrea Case .

If the weather or the condition of the roads cause you to wonder whether we are proceeding with our programming as scheduled, please check for cancellations before you head out.

You can check in one of three places:

our church’s Facebook page,
call the church number and listen to the message on voicemail
tune in to any television or radio station connected with iAlert. (WKYC-TV, Channel 3)

Radiolab and Pancakes is taking December off, but will return in January. I hope that all of you have wonderful holidays and beautiful New Years. ~ Cheryl Spoehr.

Christmas Potluck

Anyone interested in attending a Christmas Potluck dinner please sign up in Fessenden Hall. Please indicate what you would like to bring; we suggest that you provide for at least 6 people. We will gather in Fessenden Hall on Christmas Day at 2:00 pm to share a meal. If you have any questions, please contact John Kluth or Mary Maske.

Holiday Family Movie Night This FRIDAY!

It is time to mark your calendars for our annual X-Mas movie night! Come to Fessenden Hall on Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm for the funniest Christmas movies and cartoons ever made.

We will start with the classic film Santa Claus Fights the Devil. This is a pot luck affair, so bring your favorite holiday dishes.

If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Spoehr.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 7 pm at the home of Betty Kendrick. Please bring a snack to share. This month you may choose between two books on a similar topic. One choice is The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier. Forced to leave England and struggling with illness in the wake of a family tragedy, Quaker Honor Bright is forced to rely on strangers in the harsh landscape of 1850 Ohio and is compelled to join the Underground Railroad network to help runaway slaves escape to freedom. The second choice is The Known World by Edward P. Jones. This book tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. Making certain he never circumvents the law, Townsend runs his affairs with unusual discipline. But when death takes him unexpectedly, his widow, Caldonia, can’t uphold the estate’s order. In February we will be reading Empire of the Southern Moon by S.C. Gwynne and in March we will be reading The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

The Library Committee will be selling the 2013 edition of “Here We Have Gathered” during coffee hour this Sunday. It is a collection of reflections by church members on many of the various activities the congregation supports. Each edition is $5.00 and is the Library’s principal fundraising effort for the year. They would be wonderful adult and young adult holiday gifts, and you would be supporting the Library at the same time. Our profit will be used to purchase new books.

Book Review

Cloud Cover: a memoir of perseverance and transformation, by Margot S. Milcetich, (Ravenna, OH, Brahmirishi Yoga Publications, October 2013.)

This book was recently donated to our collection by Margot Milcetich of our church. Margot is the founder of the yoga teacher training school, Brahmirishi Yoga, and she teaches at Kent Yoga. She shares her story in which she alleviates her confusion and suffering with the help of meditation, marriage and a guru. This is a local story dealing with her life in the Kent area, and the values that meditation and yoga gave to her. At the end of the book is a glossary of terms relating to the practices used in the texts to which she refers. We have placed this book in a new Library category, Writings by Church Members. The proceeds of the sales of the book will benefit Swami Bawra’s free school in Jabalpur, India. Submitted by Martha Kluth.

It takes all of us to create a welcoming environment on Sunday mornings. All the members and friends of this church are needed to extend hospitality to our visitors. We need a large team of people who volunteer to help greet and usher on Sunday mornings, to prepare an inviting coffee hour or to donate flowers to add a focal point of beauty to our services. In order to make it easier to participate, we are using a new tool that will allow you to see what Sunday morning hospitality positions are available and to decide when and how frequently you might be able to help. Sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904054FA9A62BA57-sunday

UU and Interfaith Connections

Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio

Administrative Coordinator Job Announcement

Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO) seeks a part-time Administrative Coordinator from the Cleveland area to begin no later than February 15, 2014. The Independent Contractor will work forty to sixty hours per month out of home at a starting rate of at least $15 per hour with reimbursement for travel and other expenses.

Basic responsibilities will include

Administrative management of data base/membership roster/budget reports (Excel); Webmaster (wordpress), Facebook social media/Google Group Manager; Exchange Newsletter Editor/action alerts (Mailchimp), UUJO email.
Administrative support for the Officers, Steering Committee, and issue task forces facilitating conference calls, webinars, meetings and reports.

Based on qualifications and experience additional responsibilities/pay may include

Administrative support for Coordinator in assisting issue Task Force facilitators, exchange information, set priorities, promote coalitions and partnerships
Administrative support for organizational consultants making Congregational Visits with leaders + committees, Workshops, liaison to partner organizations + legislators
Other duties as may be identified by the Co-Chairs

Qualifications: B.A. degree (or its equivalent) preferred. Self-starter; good interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively; advanced computer, software and Internet skills; must be willing to attend some evening conference calls; need valid driver’s license and ability to travel to some meetings; administrative experience, commitment to justice and UU principles a plus.

Compensation: $15 /hr. 10-15 hours/wk. Flexible, variable by wk up to 60 hours/month.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume that includes email and phone contact information for three references. Applications should be submitted as electronic attachments to Howard Tolley, Co-Chair, [email protected], and by mail to 3900 North Cliff Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Applications may be submitted until January 25, 2014. UUJO is an equal opportunity employer

Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio is a statewide public policy network for the 38 UU Congregations in Ohio and their more than 5,000 members – 27 churches and fellowships in the Ohio Meadville District of CERG and 11 in the MidAmerica Region. UUJO promotes Unitarian Universalist principles and values through education, research, advocacy, witness, and service. UUJO works to facilitate communications among the UU congregations and supports their social justice programs. https://www.uujo.org/

Supported in part by a grant from the UU Funding Program Social Responsibility Fund

Income Generation

We are currently seeking donations for Holiday Gift Fair!

We are accepting donations for Gifts made from the Heart – handmade items; Gifts made from the Hearth – homemade goodies; And finally Re-gifted items that are new or like new.

The kickoff of the Holiday Gift Fair is scheduled for Sunday December 8, 2013 during coffee hour and will run for 3 Sundays in December: December 8, 15 and 22.

Please bring your donations to Fessenden Hall. If you have questions, please contact Meg Milk. Thank you for your support of this UUCK tradition.

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Weekly e-nUUs – November 26, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

Sunday, December 1 – Not by Might

Led by Rabbi David Horowitz and Worship Associate Max Grubb

A Service of Memories and Light

Sunday, December 1, 7 p.m.

Many of us look forward to the upcoming winter holidays with heavy hearts. We are missing loved ones who have died, and we know the holidays will bring our memories into sharper focus. On Sunday, December 1 at 7pm, we offer a Service of Memory and Light to acknowledge our sadness, and together honor the lives of those we miss so much. Rev. Christie Anderson and Rev. George Buchanan will lead this service of loving fellowship. We’ll have music, readings and time for contemplation, with a ritual of individual remembrances. We’ll follow the service with a dessert and snack reception. This service is open to all adult and mature teen congregants who are in need of this Service of Memories and Light.

Looking for your creativity and expertise with felt!

We are seeking individuals who are both creative and work well with felt! It is our hope to offer a felt board presentation at our earliest worship service offered on Christmas Eve. If you would are interested in assisting with this project, please contact Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, [email protected] or Karen Lapidus, [email protected].

Got Prayer?

On 12/29 we will be sharing some of the ways that members and friends of our congregation engage prayer and/or other spiritual practices with their families. Whether or not you have children at home or even at all, we invite your stories. Do you have any regular prayer practices or other spiritual practices you keep with your family (however you define family for yourself). If not, have you had milestone, transitional or otherwise special moments with your family life in which you have prayed or observed some other spiritual practice together that has been especially meaningful for you? If you are willing, we would love to share your story during the service. This will be a multimedia program, so any photos, recordings, or videos that illustrate your family’s spiritual traditions will be most welcome. Lois Weir and Andrew Rome will be coordinating this intergenerational service. Please contact Lois or Andrew with your contributions.

Lifespan Learning

Idea of the week: Gratitude

“Gratitude is the memory of the heart” (old French proverb)

Rev. George Buchanan

Community Within

Jump-start your holiday spirit and join us for our annual Hanging of the Greens!

The Hanging of the Greens will take place after the second service on Sunday, December 8. We are soliciting volunteers for that event. We especially can use help from individuals who were involved last year. Also, we need someone who is not fearful of climbing our tall ladder to reach the top of the tree! Get in the holiday spirit by volunteering. Contact Jack Graham or Mary Ann Stephens..

Once again the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent will host Thanksgiving dinner at the church on Thursday, November 28 beginning at 2 pm in Fessenden Hall. Our host, Bonny Graham Esparza, will be preparing a turkey for the feast.

Turkey will be provided so there will be no charge for anyone; however, we will take a free will offering to help cover the cost of a few supplies and some other treats. All who attend are asked to bring a favorite Thanksgiving dinner side dish or dessert to share. A variety of alcohol-free drinks will be provided.

HERE WE HAVE GATHERED

Who are the “WE?” Where have we GATHERED”?

The We” is you and all of us , the congregation of free thinkers that form the Unitarian Universalists, GATHERED together in Kent, Ohio.

The title of the booklet refers to a collection of essays written by current and former members about current and past events that have had an impact on our congregation. Included in this edition (vol.3) are a new prayer by Rev. Melissa; remembrances of May 4th and the active response of our church written by Gene Wenninger and Caroline Arnold; the Summer Institute experiences of the Slater family and Lori McGee; a recollection of his church religious education by Reid Parsons, recipes used for church activities donated by Olive Hobbs and Kathy Slater, plus many pictures of church groups and individuals. Each volume of “Here We Have Gathered,” represents the Library’s commitment to recording church activities that collectively form the history of our Kent Church.

The sale of this booklet represents the primary, yearly fundraiser for the Library. Proceeds from the sale of this edition ($5.00/copy) will help us to purchase new books for the Library collection. We will be most grateful for you support. Copies may be purchased during coffee hour or from any committee member.

Holiday Family Movie Night It is time to mark your calendars for our annual X-Mas movie night! Come to Fessenden Hall on Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm for the funniest Christmas movies and cartoons ever made. We will start with the classic film Santa Claus Fights the Devil. This is a pot luck affair, so bring your favorite holiday dishes. If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Spoehr.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 pm at the home of Kay Wind. Please bring a snack to share. This month we are reading Gone Girl by Gillia Flynn. Flynn’s toxic mix of sharp-edged wit with deliciously chilling prose creates a nerve-fraying thriller that confounds readers at every turn. When his wife disappears on their anniversary, Nick starts having cringe-worthy daydreams and becomes oddly evasive, eschewing his golden boy past. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

Outreach and Social Justice

Many, many thanks for your generous giving. Once again, our UU community has demonstrated its big heart and caring values through outreach giving. The special collection in support of UUSC/UUA Philippian Typhoon Relief raised $1029.93.

Holiday Toy Collection Drive to Benefit Kent Social Services

From now until DECEMBER 8th, we will be collecting new toys to donate from our congregation to the Kent Social Services Toy Drive. Please consider adding a new and unwrapped toy OR A GIFT CARD FOR A TEEN to the

collection box in Fessenden Hall to support Kent Social Services in their goal to bring joy this holiday season to the children of our community.

The Holidays are quickly approaching and the RE Committee has received a list of Christmas wishes from a local family at Miller Community House. The family we received is a mom, dad and 2 daughters. Our tradition of providing Christmas gifts for a family in need is a very special project for our congregation. We hope you will help!

In addition to asking for your cash donations so that we may purchase special gifts for the whole family, this year we are looking for a few bigger items to help this family enjoy their new living space. These items can be new or in good used condition. The items are: a T.V., DVD player and an iPod Touch. If you have any of these more expensive items to donate (new or used), please contact Colleen Thoele or Karen Lapidus.

There will be a table for monetary donations to purchase gifts for this family during coffee hour each Sunday until the deadline of December 8th.

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Weekly e-nUUs – November 20, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

November 24 – Grateful Sharing of the Bread

Led by Rev. George Buchanan; Karen Lapidus, Director of Religious Education; Hal Walker, Music Director; and Trish McLoughlin, Worship Associate

Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Multigenerational Worship Service! This is a bread communion service, with several different types of bread we gratefully share with one another. This expresses the importance of “moving to the middle” in our lives with family and close friends – giving and receiving with deep gratitude as we grow together and increase the common good.

We are looking for just a few households to volunteer to bake bread for the Nov. 24 service. Please contact MaryBeth Hannan in the church office if you are willing to bake. In the Chalice Flame newsletter, we had asked that each household bring bread to share – our plans changed and this is no longer necessary. So just bring your wonderful selves, and of course anyone you know in need of our open and loving community.

A Service of Memories and Light

Sunday, December 1, 7 p.m.

Looking for your creativity and expertise with felt!

Lifespan Learning

RadioLab and Pancakes!

Radiolab and Pancakes will meet in Fessenden Hall during second service, on Nov. 24th. This time we will take a break from Radiolab and listen to On Being with Kristina Tippet. Her guest is a young Lutheran Minister who created a church specifically for young transgender people. Seeking to avoid tradition, her church has a chocolate fountain rather than a baptismal font. The story of this inspiring church will start our monthly discussion.

Idea of the Week – the Great Turning

The Great Turning is the name for our turn towards a sustainable and just human society, and away from the current dominant consumer culture leading us to despair and destruction. David Korten, Joanna Macy and other writers have made the term “Great Turning” popular.

There are signs we, the human race, are actually making this turn. It is not clear how much will be lost before the Great Turning is complete.

Rev. George

Community Within

The Hanging of the Greens will take place after the second service on Sunday, December 8. We are soliciting volunteers for that event. We especially can use help from individuals who were involved last year. Also, we need someone who is not fearful of climbing our tall ladder to reach the top of the tree! Get in the holiday spirit by volunteering. Contact Jack Graham or Mary Ann Stephens..

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL VOTING MEETING – QUORUM REQUIRED!

Please join us on Sunday, November 24 at 12:45 pm in Fessenden Hall for an information and voting meeting on the property acquisition. Here we grow again!

If you plan to come, consider bringing your favorite game to share if you’d also like to enjoy time relaxing with others after the meal. In order to prepare, please let us know if you are coming. A sign-up sheet has been posted in Fessenden Hall. Alternatively, you can email your reply to the church office. If you do reply via email, please let us know what you will be bringing and whether you are free to help with set up or clean up.

HERE WE HAVE GATHERED

Who are the “WE?” Where have we GATHERED”?

The We” is you and all of us , the congregation of free thinkers that form the Unitarian Universalists, GATHERED together in Kent, Ohio.

Holiday Family Movie Night

It is time to mark your calendars for our annual X-Mas movie night! Come to Fessenden Hall on Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm for the funniest Christmas movies and cartoons ever made. We will start with the classic film Santa Claus Fights the Devil. This is a pot luck affair, so bring your favorite holiday dishes. If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Spoehr.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 pm at the home of Kay Wind. . Please bring a snack to share. This month we are reading Gone Girl by Gillia Flynn. Flynn’s toxic mix of sharp-edged wit with deliciously chilling prose creates a nerve-fraying thriller that confounds readers at every turn. When his wife disappears on their anniversary, Nick starts having cringe-worthy daydreams and becomes oddly evasive, eschewing his golden boy past. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

Outreach and Social Justice

Nov. 24 Special Collection for Philippines Relief
This coming Sunday, November 24 will take a special collection to contribute to the relief efforts in the eastern Philippines. Our national Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) has a long-established presence in the Philippines focused on care for those most vulnerable – women and children, and farmers and fisherfolk in rural areas . In conjunction with the UUA, our national denomination, the UUSC has established a joint emergency fund to focus on immediate relief for these same vulnerable people. Our donations this coming Sunday will go this joint emergency fund.

Holiday Toy Collection Drive to Benefit Kent Social Services

collection box in Fessenden Hall to support Kent Social Services in their goal to bring joy this holiday season to the children of our community.

There will be a table for monetary donations to purchase gifts for this family during coffee hour each Sunday until the deadline of December 8th.

Income Generation

Just a reminder that we are participating in the Acme Community Cash Back Program. Please save your Acme register receipts and turn them in to the box located on the grocery card table in Fessenden Hall. The Church receives 5 % of the Community Cash Back total listed at the bottom of the receipts through this fundraiser. Thanks so much for your support, we appreciate it!

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Weekly e-nUUs – November 13, 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

Sunday, November 17 – Gadgets and Gods

Led by Rev. Renee Ruchotzke and Worship Associate Sophie Smith

Humanism is a core value and influence in Unitarian Universalism, yet we live in a time where our interfacing with technology is changing how our human brains function. How can we keep the best of human nature while adapting to new ways of sharing information?

November 24 – Grateful Sharing of the Bread

Led by Rev. George Buchanan; Karen Lapidus, Director of Religious Education; Hal Walker, Music Director; and Trish McLoughlin, Worship Associate

Looking for your creativity and expertise with felt!

Got Prayer?

Lifespan Learning

Idea of the Week – Becoming Our True Selves

The religious and spiritual process is about emerging as our truer, more loving selves. Many define this in terms of improving our relationship with God or a Higher Power in some form. And that is fine. Others, including many Unitarian Universalists, experience emergence of their truer, more loving selves in relationship to a world without a God-image. It’s all good.

Rev. George Buchanan

RadioLab and Pancakes!

Community Within

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL VOTING MEETING – QUORUM REQUIRED!

Please join us on Sunday, November 24 at 12:45 pm in Fessenden Hall for an information and voting meeting on the property acquisition. Here we grow again!

Retiree’s Lunch – Tuesday, November 19 at noon

New UU Classes continue this coming Sunday, Nov 17!

Part 1 was last Sunday, November 10. Part 2 will be on Sunday, November 17, from 9-11 am. You are encouraged to attend this coming Sunday, even if you missed the first session. Different topics are covered in each session. We will gather at the Annex, the yellow house next to the church.

If you have any questions, contact Claudia Miller or Marion Yeagler.

If you plan to come, consider bringing your favorite game to share if you’d also like to enjoy time relaxing with others after the meal.

In order to prepare, please let us know if you are coming. A sign-up sheet has been posted in Fessenden Hall. Alternatively, you can email your reply to the church office. If you do reply via email, please let us know what you will be bringing and whether you are free to help with set up or clean up.

The Library Committee would like to thank all who participated in Symposium 3 last night in spite of the weather. Moyers conducted a wonderful interview of Salman Rushdie (Satanic Verses), followed by plentiful and delicious refreshments and a very stimulating discussion sparked by Rushdie’s idea that morality is hard-wired into human beings. (Is it?) There were requests for another Symposium after the holidays. Stay tuned.

Here We Have Gathered, Volume 3 will be on sale for $5.00 during coffee hour Sunday, the 17th, and on succeeding Sundays. This is the Library’s sole fundraiser for the year (all symposiums are free), and the committee will be most grateful for your support. The money is used primarily to purchase new books for our collection.

Outreach and Social Justice

Many thanks to everyone who supported our November Special Offering to honor veterans on Veterans’ Day. The collection raised $977.00 which will be donated to Freedom House.

The UUCK Environmental Justice Task Groups Presents: Fracking Film Series

7pm Fridays, Fessenden Hall

November 15^th, 7pm

Gasland II is a deeper look into the complexities of fracking. Director Josh Fox explores

the gas industry and its portrayal of natural gas as a safe and clean alternative to oil. This film provides a comprehensive look at fracking and its impact on individual lives, environmental devastation, and political corruption.

Gasland II will be followed by a speaker presentation and discussion with Mary Greer from Concerned Citizens Ohio.

Contact the church office for more information at (330) 673-4247.

UU and Interfaith Connections

Kent Community Dinner – Celebrating the Jewish Community! November 16, 5:30 PM at the Cohn Jewish Student Center, 613 E. Summit Street, Kent, OH There will be educational programming led by Hillel, dinner music by Guy Pernetti, help from the Boy Scouts, and special songs from Hal Walker. For more information, call 330.678.8760.

Income Generation

Just a reminder that we are participating in the Acme Community Cash Back Program. Please save your Acme register receipts and turn them in to the box located on the grocery card table in Fessenden Hall. The Church receives 5% of the Community Cash Back total at the bottom on the register tape. Thanks so much for your participation, we appreciate your support!

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Weekly e-nUUs – November 6, 2013

Posted on November 6, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

Sunday, November 10 – Honor Thy Veterans

Led by Deb Biggins and Worship Associate Colleen Norris – This service will honor our veterans for their service, past and present. Also, in honor of Veteran’s Day, we will have a special offering to benefit Freedom House. The mission of Freedom House is to support homeless veterans in our community in their efforts to achieve greater self-sufficiency and to secure and maintain permanent housing.

Looking for your creativity and expertise with felt!

We are seeking individuals who are both creative and work well with felt! It is our hope to offer a felt board presentation at our earliest worship service offered on Christmas Eve. If you would are interested in assisting, please contact Rev. Renee Ruchotzke or Karen Lapidus.

Lifespan Learning

Idea of the Week

“The Way to Do is to Be”

Often, our lives get into a state where we need to restore our balance and find our true center. In the Daoist tradition within classical Chinese thought, this idea is expressed as “the Way to do is to be” If we want to DO a long walk, it is best to BE in a comfortable posture to begin. If we begin off-balance, then the walk may well be shorter and more painful than we would like.

George

Community Within

Workshop: Options and Challenges in Maintaining Independence

How does a loved one know where the line is when someone they care for can no longer safely maintain their independence at home and how should they handle that? What options might there be if their loved one is resistant to receiving additional assistance? Do you have any advice for older adults when dealing with the concerns of their loved ones who are expressing worries or trying to encourage them to avail themselves of services. What financial considerations need to be taken into account for people of various income levels?

Have you or someone you care for asked these questions? Please join us for the answers on Sunday, November 10th at 12:45 PM in Fessenden Hall.

The workshop, Options and Challenges in Maintaining Independence, will focus on the specific challenges to independence that we face as we age and will feature professionals from Family and Community Services and the Area Agency on Aging. Both agencies will present information and take questions following their presentation.

All are welcome. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP immediately to the church office if you plan to attend. This presentation is sponsored by our congregation’s Care Team.

Apartment Needed for Congregation Family

A congregation family is looking for housing within the Kent school district. If you have an apartment you might be willing to rent, or know of someone who might, please contact Rev. George Buchanan or leave a message for him with MaryBeth Hannan at the church office.

New UU Class This Sunday!
Our New UU classes cover everything you wanted to know about the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent in particular and Unitarian Universalism in general, but were afraid to ask. Well, maybe not everything, but we try to give you an overview, a starting point. Some history of both, some organizational details. Come join the conversation. And, if you’re curious about membership, this is the place to be. Part 1 will be on Sunday, November 10, from 9-11 am. Part 2 will be on Sunday, November 17, from 9-11 am. You may attend one or both, although attendance at both is encouraged. Different topics will be covered in each. We will gather at the Annex, the yellow house next to the church.

If you have any questions, contact Claudia Miller or Marion Yeagler.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm in Founder’s Lounge at church. Please bring a snack to share. This month we are reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian. Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. In December we will be reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and we are meeting at Kay Wind’s house. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

If you plan to come, consider bringing your favorite game to share if you’d also like to enjoy time relaxing with others after the meal.

The final Library Symposium will be held on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 P.M. in Fessenden Hall. We are allowing the extra half hour for a full viewing of Bill Moyer’s interview with Salman Rushdie. This promises to be an exceptional and provocative program. Refreshments will be available after the viewing, followed by a discussion. Bill Wilen, moderator, will lead the discussion. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sunday, November 17th, Volume III of “Here We Have Gathered” will be available for purchase during coffee hour. This new collection includes essays and reminiscences about church events, both past and current, by Gene Wenninger, Joel Slater, Lori McGee, Reid Parsons, Olive Hobbs, Kathy Slater, Caroline Arnold, and Robert Fildes.

Purchase price is $5.00. This is the major fundraiser for the Library and we will be most grateful for your support.

Book Review

The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the Arizona-Mexico Borderlands, by Margaret Regan, Boston, (Beacon Press) 2011. This publication from Beacon Press has been recommended for UU church libraries, and we have recently added it in the Social Justice category. The author has won regional and national journalism awards for her reporting for the Tucson Weekly and other publications. The book is made up of portraits of people who cross the border in hopes of a better life. This powerful report gets at the heart of America’s complicated and tragic story of immigration.

Submitted by Martha Kluth

Outreach and Social Justice

November Special Offering – Sunday, November 10 in support of Freedom House, to honor veterans on Veterans’ Day. The mission of Freedom House is to support homeless veterans in our community in their efforts to achieve greater self-sufficiency and to secure and maintain permanent housing.

Dear Friends,

You may recall that we had a special collection at church last spring for a water project to supply much needed water to two villages in El Salvador. This was done through COCODA (Companion Communities Development Association). Our friend, and director of that group, Ivan Villasboa, is coming to Kent soon and has agreed to give us an update on the project.

Ivan will be giving his presentation on Sunday, November 10th, in Fessenden Hall (basement of UU Church, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent) from 4:30-6:00 pm. Ivan will be accompanied by his wife from El Salvador and two students. They will bring us up to date on the progress of this project, as well as the scholarship fund to assist students in El Salvador to go to college there.

It will be interesting to hear how things are going with this project; we hope you can make it. Please call us at 330 678 8486 if you have any questions.

Best wishes,

Ted and Swanny

The UUCK Environmental Justice Task Groups Presents: Fracking Film Series

7pm Fridays, Fessenden Hall

November 8^th, 7pm

Bidder 70 highlights the remarkable story of Tim DeChristopher who, on December 19, 2008 protested the leasing of thousands of acres of pristine Utah land to oil and gas companies. Registered as bidder #70, and without corporate funding, Tim outbid industry giants on land parcels adjacent to national treasures like Canyonlands National Park. Unable to pay for these public lands, Tim DeChristopher was sentenced to serve 2 years in Federal Prison. He was released April 2013 and is currently attending Harvard Divinity School studying to be a UU minister.

Movie to be followed by open discussion.

November 15^th, 7pm

Gasland II is a deeper look into the complexities of fracking. Director Josh Fox explores the gas industry and its portrayal of natural gas as a safe and clean alternative to oil. This film provides a comprehensive look at fracking and its impact on individual lives, environmental devastation, and political corruption.

Gasland II will be followed by a speaker presentation and discussion with Mary Greer from Concerned Citizens Ohio.

Contact the church office for more information at (330) 673-4247.

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Weekly e-nUUs – October 30, 2013

Posted on October 30, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM this Sunday, November 3. Remember to set your clocks back!

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

Sunday, November 3 – The Middle Truth

Led by the Reverend Kathleen C. Rolenz and Worship Associate Bonnie Harper

We often live with close relationships that have become strained, distant or alienated. It takes a lot to risk telling the truth about the relationship, because we are uncertain about whether we can ever meet in the middle and start over. This sermon will explore the pitfalls and possibilities of when and how to speak the truth with the hopes of creating something new.

Reverend Kathleen Rolenz is parish co-minister at the West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church since 2000. Prior to coming to West Shore, she served churches in Knoxville, TN and Glen Allen, VA. She discovered Unitarian Universalism, delivered her first sermon and was married at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent. She’s looking forward to leading worship.

Pet Remembrance Ceremony

Those who have lost a beloved pet and would like to participate in a ritual of remembrance are invited to attend a pet memorial ceremony at the church. Rev. Christie Anderson will offer the interactive memorial service in the sanctuary at 4:00, Sunday, Nov. 3. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo or item associated with the pet. All ages are welcome.

Got Prayer?

Income Generation

Karnival of Kent, the Thanks4Giving Auction, this Saturday!!

Have you made plans to attend the annual Thanks4Giving auction of the UU Church of Kent on Saturday, Nov 2? It is an evening of fun, food, frivolity and fundraising not to be missed! It will be held at the United Church of Christ on Horning Rd, beginning at 6 pm. Tickets are available at the door.

If you would like to contribute as a volunteer, contact Trish McLoughlin. She still has some openings to fill. Many hands make light work! See you at the Auction on Saturday!

Lifespan Learning

A cauldron-full of thanks go out to all the folks who helped to make our 683rd Annual Halloween Party and Haunted House such a success ~ the creative youth, their chaperones, the game and activity leaders, the people who brought food, the people who cleaned up, the people who wore their awesome costumes and everyone who attended!

Spiritual Cinema – Jurassic Park – Friday, November 1st

Please join us for Spiritual Cinema on Friday, November 1st at 7:00 PM. We will watch the motion picture, “Jurassic Park” based on the novel by Michael Crichton. The middle school youth group is encouraged to attend as they will watch a bit of the film earlier in RE. The movie is 127 minutes and will be followed by a brief discussion of some of the topics raised by the movie. The Flippo family has volunteered to screen the movie in their home (this movie really needs surround sound to be appreciated) and they have room for at least 14 people. Please RSVP to Dan Flippo. Also, if you are in need of a ride or are willing to provide a ride to others, please tell Dan when you RSVP. People are welcome but not required to bring food to share during the movie.

Comments by Dan: Our fourth UU principle calls us to a “responsible search for truth and meaning.” This of course raises the question of what is an irresponsible search for truth? Jurassic Park helps us to consider the ethical implications of scientific advancements in genetic engineering that can be used to treat horrible diseases as well as bring back species that we have made extinct. Prior to attending, I encourage people to read the BBC article, “Should cloned mammoths roam the Earth?”.

The Super Brain group will meet at 3 PM Sunday, November 3 in the Annex. All are welcome to join in the exploration. Any questions, call Mary Maske.

Community Within

Workshop: Options and Challenges in Maintaining Independence

Have you or someone you care for asked these questions? Please join us for the answers on Sunday, November 10th at 12:45 PM in Fessenden Hall.

All are welcome. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the church office by Wed. November 6th.

This presentation is sponsored by our congregation’s Care Team.

New UU Classes in November

Our New UU classes cover everything you wanted to know about the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent in particular and Unitarian Universalism in general, but were afraid to ask. Well, maybe not everything, but we try to give you an overview, a starting point. Some history of both, some organizational details. Come join the conversation. And, if you’re curious about membership, this is the place to be.

Part 1 will be on Sunday, November 10, from 9-11 am. Part 2 will be on Sunday, November 17, from 9-11 am. You may attend one or both, although attendance at both is encouraged. Different topics will be covered in each. We will gather at the Annex, the yellow house next to the church.

If you have any questions, contact Claudia Miller or Marion Yeagler.

Mark the date. Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM in Fessenden Hall, the Library Committee will give the 3rd and final Symposium. This program will feature Bill Moyers in an interview with Salman Rushdie. Rushdie, one of the most challenging contemporary authors, will provide stimulating perspectives for discussion. Bill Wilen will be the Moderator. We hope you can join us and look forward to welcoming you.

Overdue books continue to come in. Thank You very much!. For those of you who may have books at home, please check your night stand and coffee table there are any that need to be returned. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation.

Outreach and Social Justice

STANDING ON THE SIDE OF JUSTICE » COLUMBUS

Register for UUJO Justice Assembly, Saturday November 2, 10 am to 3 pm, 1st UU Columbus. $25 adult. $10 student. Fee includes lunch. Scholarships available Download the event pdf flyer

Standing on the Side of Justice rally on the Capitol Steps, 4 pm Saturday, November 2 calling on Ohio lawmakers to:

Halt the Death Penalty
End the War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration
Break the barriers to reentry from incarceration
Stop “Stand Your Ground” proposals

Fill out this form to endorse the rally as a support organization. Download pdf flyer for the rally: color

For more information, contact us at [email protected], or visit the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio Network website. https://www.uujo.org/

Organized by Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio.

Co-sponsored by the ACLU of Ohio, Ohioans to Stop Executions, and Ohio Organizing Collaborative.

Event Location:

Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215

Anyone interest in participating or carpooling, please contact Susan Poole.

The UUCK Environmental Justice Task Groups Presents: Fracking Film Series

7pm Fridays, Fessenden Hall

November 8^th, 7pm

Movie to be followed by open discussion.

November 15^th, 7pm

Gasland II is a deeper look into the complexities of fracking. Director Josh Fox explores

Gasland II will be followed by a speaker presentation and discussion with Mary Greer from Concerned Citizens Ohio.

Contact the church office for more information at (330) 673-4247.

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Weekly e-nUUs – October 23, 2013

Posted on October 24, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

October 27 – Finding Fallow Time

Rev. Renee Ruchotzke and Worship Associate Trish McLoughlin

In a world where so many things are competing for our attention, how can we find our center? This is an intergenerational service.

Wanted: Photos from Our Veterans

Deb Biggins will be leading our services on November 10 in on honor of Veterans Day. It is her hope that she will be able to create a display of photos of our Veterans. Please submit all photos to Deb by Oct. 27 in an envelope with your name, rank and service time noted. Thank you.

Got Prayer?

Pet Remembrance Ceremony

Lifespan Learning

Compassionate Dialogue

The Compassionate Dialogue class has been rescheduled for Wednesday night starting at 7:00 PM and going till 8:45. The class will be held on Nov. 6, 13, 20, and Dec. 4, and 11. The goal is to teach a framework for managing conflict that encourages connection and understanding by using active listening skills. Time will be set aside each class to practice the skills during role playing. There is still time to sign up for the class at the church office if you’re interested. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Saunis at 330-472-0956, or e-mail at [email protected].

You and your family are invited to join us THIS SATURDAY for the 736^th Annual UUCK Halloween Party and Haunted House!

OCTOBER 26^THat 6:00 PM in Fessenden Hall

This is an all-ages event! Come in costume and have a spooky fun time. Please bring a finger food to share that needs no silverware. Pumpkin carols begin at 6:15. Games for all-ages begin at 6:30. Two versions of the youth designed haunted house to follow (one for the littles and one for the older crowd)

Please come and eat, drink and be scary! See you then!

Donations gratefully accepted to cover expenses.

RadioLab and Pancakes is Back!

Our discussion group will return during second service on October 27th. We have changed the time so that the greatest number of people can participate. We will be meeting in Fessenden Hall at 11:30 a.m. There will be pancakes for those who wish, and our topic is “The Paradox of Choice”. Some psychological research suggests that the twenty-first century offers too many choices for our health. Come and listen to the RadioLab hosts debate this position with famous neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, then we will toss these ideas around for ourselves. Good food, good companions, and good conversation will be had by all. If you have any questions contact Cheryl Spoehr.

Spiritual Cinema – Jurassic Park – Friday, November 1st

Please join us for Spiritual Cinema on Friday, November 1st at 7:00 PM. We will watch the motion picture, “Jurassic Park” based on the novel by Michael Crichton. The middle school youth group is encouraged to attend as they will watch a bit of the film earlier in RE. The movie is 127 minutes and will be followed by a brief discussion of some of the topics raised by the movie. The Flippo family has volunteered to screen the movie in their home (this movie really needs surround sound to be appreciated) and they have room for at least 14 people. T Please RSVP to Dan Flippo. Also, if you are in need of a ride or are willing to provide a ride to others, please tell Dan when you RSVP. People are welcome but not required to bring food to share during the movie.

The Super Brain group will meet at 3 PM Sunday, November 3 in the Annex. All are welcome to join in the exploration. Any questions, call Mary Maske at 330.677.0174.

Community Within

New UU Classes in November

If you have any questions, contact Claudia Miller or Marion Yeagler.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm in Founder’s Lounge at church. Please bring a snack to share. This month we are reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian. Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. In December we will be reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and we are meeting at Kay Wind’s house. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper at [email protected]. All are welcome.

THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE would like to thank all those who have participated in the Library Symposiums. Our last one was exceptionally well-attended and we had a very lively discussion. Symposium #3, our last before the holidays, will feature an interview by Bill Moyers of Salman Rushdie. Because the interview takes 40 minutes, we will begin this symposium at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 12 in Fessenden Hall. Bill Wilen will be Moderator. Imaginative and succulent refreshments will be served before the discussion.

The new books have been cataloged and are ready for circulation. They are on top of the bookcase, along with books recommended by Rev. Melissa. We urge you to see what is available, and there is always a Library committee member available to help you during coffee hour between services. As always, we are eager to have your suggestions for new titles to add to our collection. You may put your suggestions in the Library box near the Nursery door or speak to any Library committee member.

Book Review

When Everything Changed: the Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present, by Gail Collins, New York (Back Bay Books)c.2009. This book was recently donated to the church library in the Women’s studies category. Beginning in 1960, it describes five decades of change in the lives of American women. The author is a renowned New York Times columnist. Topics covered are politics, fashion, popular culture, economics, sex, families and work. Older readers will be reminded of what their lives once were while younger readers will view their history in a new way. ~ by Martha Kluth

Outreach and Social Justice

Many thanks to those who supported the October Special Collection to benefit Kent Social Service’s effort to provide food for the holidays for those in need. The collection raised $895.

STANDING ON THE SIDE OF JUSTICE » COLUMBUS

Register for UUJO Justice Assembly, Saturday November 2, 10 am to 3 pm, 1st UU Columbus. $25 adult. $10 student. Fee includes lunch. Scholarships available Download the event pdf flyer

Standing on the Side of Justice rally on the Capitol Steps, 4 pm Saturday, November 2 calling on Ohio lawmakers to:

Halt the Death Penalty
End the War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration
Break the barriers to reentry from incarceration
Stop “Stand Your Ground” proposals

Fill out this form to endorse the rally as a support organization. Download pdf flyer for the rally: color ~ black and white

For more information, contact us at [email protected], or visit the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio Network website. https://www.uujo.org/

Organized by Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio.

Co-sponsored by the ACLU of Ohio, Ohioans to Stop Executions, and Ohio Organizing Collaborative.

Event Location:

Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215

Anyone interest in participating or carpooling, please contact Susan Poole.

The UUCK Environmental Justice Task Groups Presents: Fracking Film Series

7pm Fridays, Fessenden Hall

November 8^th, 7pm

Movie to be followed by open discussion.

November 15^th, 7pm

Gasland II is a deeper look into the complexities of fracking. Director Josh Fox explores

Gasland II will be followed by a speaker presentation and discussion with Mary Greer from Concerned Citizens Ohio.

Contact the church office for more information at (330) 673-4247.

Income Generation

Donations needed for Karnival of Kent, the Thanks4Giving Auction

Time is running out, and we’re looking for donations from our friends and members of the congregation. How about donating a dinner, an event or outing to a museum, a park, a winery or a brewery? Theme baskets are always popular; use your imagination.

If you would would like to contribute as a volunteer, contact Trish McLoughlin. She still has some openings to fill. Many hands make light work!

Visit the Auction table at coffee hour this Sunday. Tickets are on sale. Donation forms are available. Need ideas for donations? You’ll find them at the table. Make your plans now!

Are Our Cheeks Red?!

So sorry for the confusion about the pledge contribution statements which many of you received this week. According to our policy, we send you quarterly contribution statements which show your current balance and giving history. These statements are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only; they are NOT intended to be requests for remittance. One problem we have is that our QuickBooks software program (though a great program to work with in general) will not permit us to change the “Amount Due” phrase on the statement to something more appropriate.

But the greater confusion happened this week when we attached our customized email to your statement–we discovered that QuickBooks only sent our email to the first person on the list of recipients; everyone else received a QuickBooks default message which asked you to “remit payment” and thanked you for “your business”! Yikes! When we realized what had happened, we resent statements with our intended email message. Again, so sorry for complicating your day, and we promise to do better on your next quarterly statement.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Eaglen or MaryBeth Hannan

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Weekly e-nUUs – October 16, 2013

Posted on October 16, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

October 20 – The Art of Living

Rev. Wayne Arnason and Worship Associate Mary Lou Holly

“Each of us is an artist whose task it is to shape life into some semblance of the pattern we dream about,” wrote Rev. Arthur Graham. Whether or not we think of ourselves as having artistic gifts, each of us has a responsibility for the artistic creation that is our life. Inspired by the beauty of design in the natural world, and by the work of artists and craftspeople, Rev. Arnason will reflect on what goes into the art of living.

Wanted: Photos from Our Veterans

Lifespan Learning

Karen Lapidus will be away this weekend in St. Paul, MN for the LREDA Fall Conference, which is the annual gathering of the Liberal Religious Educators Association. Directors and Ministers of Religious Education from Unitarian Universalist congregations in the US and Canada along with UUA staff will be worshiping, learning and celebrating together. Colleen Thoele, our RE Assistant will be covering for Karen in her absence.

Beloved Community, Beloved Earth Workshop

Saturday, October 19, 2013

9 AM to 1 PM

Breakfast and lunch provided

Free will donation to cover the cost of food

Leader: Rev. George Buchanan

We face many challenges as we work to sustain ourselves, build stronger communities, and heal our Beloved Earth. Some of these challenges are local, such as hydraulic fracturing; others are more global, including carbon dioxide pollution, drought, and rising sea levels. In this workshop, we consider new and creative ways to sustain our spirits in the face of these challenges. Our focus will be on vision and orientation rather than taking on “one more task.” How do we define our positive vision for our Beloved Earth? How can we be strong and resilient over the long haul? What are the ideas, tools, and resources we need to sustain us?

All members and friends of Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent are welcome, including high school youth. Maximum 25 attendees – first come, first served.

There are still available seats for the workshop, please contact the office by noon on Thursday, Oct. 17 if you are interested in participating.

The Super Brain group will meet at 3 PM this Sunday, October 20 in the Annex. The group will be examining how the regions of the brain affect our ability to function. All are welcome to join in the exploration. Any questions, call Mary Maske at 330.677.0174.

Idea of the week: Beloved Community

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King spoke often of the vision of “beloved community.” By this he meant the positive dream of community, at all levels, built on love, mutuality, and respect. These will be communities free of the scourges of racism, war, and poverty. In our own time, we can also dream of these communities free of sexism and homophobia.

Rev. George Buchanan

Compassionate Dialogue

The Compassionate Dialogue class has been rescheduled for Wednesday nights starting at 7:00 PM and going till 8:45. The class will be held on Nov. 6, 13, 20, and Dec. 4, and 11. The goal is to teach a framework for managing conflict that encourages connection and understanding by using active listening skills. Time will be set aside each class to practice the skills during role playing. There is still time to sign up for the class at the church office if you’re interested. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Saunis.

You and your family are invited to The 736^th Annual UUCK Halloween Party and Haunted House!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26^THat 6:00 PM in Fessenden Hall

Please come and eat, drink and be scary! See you then!

Donations gratefully accepted to cover expenses.

RadioLab and Pancakes is Back!

Spiritual Cinema – Jurassic Park – Friday, November 1st

Please join us for Spiritual Cinema on Friday, November 1st at 7:00 PM. We will watch the motion picture, “Jurassic Park” based on the novel by Michael Crichton. The middle school youth group is encouraged to attend as they will watch a bit of the film earlier in RE. The movie is 127 minutes and will be followed by a brief discussion of some of the topics raised by the movie. The Flippo family has volunteered to screen the movie in their home (this movie really needs surround sound to be appreciated) and they have room for at least 14 people. Please RSVP to Dan Flippo at [email protected]. Also, if you are in need of a ride or are willing to provide a ride to others, please tell Dan when you RSVP. People are welcome but not required to bring food to share during the movie.

Community Within

Be the first to see the artwork for the 2013 auction this Friday! Hear the artists talk about their creations while you enjoy appetizers and beverages. Artists this year are Brad Bolton, Don Easterling, Heidrun Hultgren, Wendy Jenks, John Kluth, Claudia Miller, Georgia Quinn, Rhonda Mitchell, and Jan Noden.

Date: Friday, Oct. 18

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Fessenden Hall

Donation: $15

Art in the Sanctuary – October

We want to thank David Mays, a local landscape and fine arts photographer, for providing the art in the sanctuary for the month of October.

From his statement: “He has always been able to find beauty in his own backyard and specializes in capturing high quality digital photos of his home state of Ohio. David’s fine art prints combine high quality photography with vivid colors, unique perspectives and an artistic eye for detail.” Contact information for the artist and a list of prices is available with the exhibit.

If purchasing a picture, consider contributing to the Church Art Exhibit Committee fund. The prices are subject to the Ohio State sales tax. The suggested tax deductible free will offering to the church of 20% of the purchase price is paid to the artist.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm in Founder’s Lounge at church. Please bring a snack to share. This month we are reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian. Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. In December we will be reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and we are meeting at Kay Wind’s house. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

Outreach and Social Justice

October Special Collection

This month’s special collection is to benefit Kent Social Services (KSS) to assist this local outreach with providing food for the holidays for people from our community who are in need. Kent Social Services has no permanent source of funding and relies on the generosity of the community, in the form of monetary contributions and volunteer time.

Social Justice Human Rights Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Annex. All are welcome!

Opportunities from the Hunger and Economic Justice Task Group

We have been invited by Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent to be part of augmenting the hot meals available for hungry people in our community. Currently meals are offered every day of the week save Saturdays under the auspices of Kent Social Services. Trinity Lutheran, a trusted partner of Kent Social Services, is planning to offer a hot lunch every Saturday and has invited us to help. We get to determine the frequency with which we would host and to do so we need to know how many of you would be interested in being involved. For each meal we host, we would need 10 – 12 people to cook, serve and clean up. Children are welcome to be an active part of our team so we are especially encouraging families to consider volunteering to participate together. We are thinking we might start with one Saturday every month or every other month.

If you might be interested in being involved, please email Tanya Kahl. Let us know how frequently you would be interested in participating and whether you would be volunteering on your own or with others in your family. Once we know how many people are interested, we’ll make a more concrete plan for our congregation’s involvement.

TRIPLE DIVIDE, an excellent new film on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) will be shown at the Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St, at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 21^st. It is free and open to the public. The title, “Triple Divide” is a reference to the confluence of major watersheds in western Pennsylvania, and has been hailed as the best work to date on the impact of fracking. The film provides a detailed examination of the introduction of hydraulic fracturing in western Pennsylvania, the first area in the northeast to experience large-scale fracking. It has drawn large and enthusiastic crowds at showings in Erie, Penna. and Columbus, Ohio, among others.

UU and Interfaith Connections

The UU Women in Action and the Food Justice Ministry of the UU Church of Akron invite you to a screening on A Place at the Table, a powerful documentary that will change how you think of hunger in America and what solutions there may be.

Thursday, October 17, 7 pm

Free and open to the public

suggested donation at the door

refreshments will be served

This event is open to the public – all are invited to attend. About the film from TakePart.com: “Fifty million people in the US – one in four children – don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush examine the issue of hunger in America through the lens of three people struggling with food insecurity…. Ultimately, A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our nation, and that it could be solved once and for all, if the American public decides – as they have in the past – that making healthy food available and affordable is in the best interest of us all.”

Income Generation

Acme Community Cash Back Program

Please remember to save your Acme receipts for the annual Acme Community Cash Back fundraiser. Receipts must be dated from Sept. 2, 2013 – Feb. 3, 2014. A donation box will soon be placed on the grocery card table in Fessenden Hall for you to submit your receipts. Thank you!

Donations needed for Karnival of Kent, the Thanks4Giving Auction

Have you made plans to attend the annual Thanks4Giving auction of the UU Church of Kent on Saturday, Nov 2? It is an evening of fun, frivolity and fundraising not to be missed! It will be held at the United Church of Christ on Horning Rd, beginning at 6 pm.
Time is running out, and we’re looking for donations from our friends and members of the congregation. How about donating a dinner, an event or outing to a museum, a park, a winery or a brewery? Theme baskets are always popular; use your imagination. If you would would like to contribute as a volunteer, contact Trish McLoughlin. She still has some openings to fill. Many hands make light work!

Visit the Auction table at coffee hour every Sunday in October. Tickets are on sale. Donation forms are available. Need ideas for donations? You’ll find them at the table. Make your plans now!

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Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

October 13 – Nurturing Our Wonder

Led by the Rev. Christie Anderson and Worship Associate John Marfy

Rachel Carson is best known for her revolutionary book about harmful pesticide use, “Silent Spring.” However, this worship service will focus on her other poetic and heartfelt writings, particularly her view that the way to reduce adverse human impact upon the environment is to nurture a lifetime sense of wonder about the natural world. The service will include Carson’s beautifully-written reflections, Brad Bolton nature photos, and a moving video clip.

Wanted: Photos from Our Veterans

Lifespan Learning

Happy Campers!

Many thanks to Bobbi Beale and Dan Flippo who accompanied 10 youth from our Middle School group to the “Where’s Walden?” camping trip last weekend. From the looks on the faces of the youth as they disembarked from the van, it was evident that everyone had a wonderful time!

Last chance! If you meant to sign up for chalice groups but didn’t, this week you can still be added to the Monday night chalice group, which has not met yet. Please contact Jennifer May, 330-388-7847, if you would like to join the group.

The Super Brain group will meet at 3 PM on Sunday, October 20 in the Annex. The group will be examining how the regions of the brain affect our ability to function. All are welcome to join in the exploration. Any questions, call Mary Maske at 330.677.0174.

Idea of the week: ACTIVE HOPE

“Passive hope is about waiting for external agencies to bring about what we desire. Active Hope is about becoming active participants in bringing about what we hope for … Rather than weighing our chances and proceeding only when we feel hopeful, we focus on our intention and let it be our guide.” Macy, Joanna; Johnstone, Chris. Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without

Crazy.

Rev. George Buchanan

Compassionate Dialogue

There’s a lot of talk these days about the need for respectful dialogue, and this workshop is geared towards providing participants with a simple and useful template for addressing conflicts and other difficult conversations. The Dialogue is based on the “Couple’s Dialogue” from Harville Hendrix’s book, “Getting the Love You Want”. We will discuss basic communication and examine how conflicts can be managed constructively using the Dialogue in a variety of situations. There will be time each session to practice the Dialogue through role-playing.

This class will be facilitated by church member Saunis Parsons. Saunis learned active listening, conflict resolution and third-party mediation skills as a help-line volunteer with Townhall II’s crisis intervention hotline in Kent. Since discovering the “Couple’s Diaologue” she has adapted it for use in many situations. She and her family have used this dialogue successfully for several years, even when her boys were young. Saunis offered this class as a morning workshop at Summer Institute this past summer and participants expressed really enjoying the experience and getting a lot out of it. We’re grateful to Saunis for offering this series here in our church this fall.

The class will meet on Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29 and November 5 and 12 at 6:30 pm which will include a 15 minute break. For more information or to sign up, please call the church office or speak with Saunis.

Beloved Community, Beloved Earth Workshop

Saturday, October 19, 2013

9 AM to 1 PM

Breakfast and lunch provided

Free will donation to cover the cost of food

Leader: Rev. George Buchanan

All members and friends of Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent are welcome, including high school youth. Maximum 25 attendees – first come, first served.

Please contact the office to register by Sunday, October 13. Childcare will be available at no charge, however children must be registered prior to the workshop. With this we will be able to plan for the food and the necessary childcare workers.

Save the Date!

The annual Halloween Party and Haunted House will take place on Saturday, October 26th starting at 6:00. This is a both a family and adult friendly event. Everyone is encouraged to attend! There will be a finger-food potluck, so bring something to share that doesn’t require the need for silverware. Donations will be gladly accepted to cover the cost of supplies and prizes. Wear your costume and come celebrate with us!

RadioLab and Pancakes is Back!

Community Within

TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 9th, Fessenden Hall at 7:30 P.M., is the place to be for an evening of lively conversation. Bill Moyers interviews atheist philosopher Colin McGinn in his series, “Faith vs. Reason.” Moderator Carolyn Schlemmer will lead the discussion, and refreshments will be served. See you there.

Art in the Sanctuary – October

We want to thank David Mays, a local landscape and fine arts photographer, for providing the art in the sanctuary for the month of October.

If purchasing a picture, consider contributing to the Church Art Exhibit Committee fund. The prices are subject to the Ohio Sate sales tax. The suggested tax deductible free will offering to the church of 20% of the purchase price is paid to the artist.

Family Movie Night Returns…

October 11th, in Fessenden Hall from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. This will be our second annual tribute to science fiction. Galaxy Quest will be shown!!! We will also have a selection of science fiction cartoons, serials, sitcoms and other delights. We might even have an episode of Star Trek this time, or maybe not… So come to

our second pot-luck sci-fi movie night for Galaxy Quest, Futurama, and many surprises! If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Spoehr.

In an effort to make as many church activities accessible as possible, we’d like to encourage people to consider using technology to allow those who cannot attend their group, committee or team meetings in person to attend virtually. The Church Office has a netbook that can be borrowed by committees or groups to “broadcast” their meetings so that people may attend virtually. People can join and participate in the meeting using their computers, mobile devices, or with a regular telephone. Technical assistance for using the AnyMeeting videoconferencing technology can be found our website at: //kentuu.org/membership/technical-support/

If you have questions regarding the use of the netbook, please contact MaryBeth in the Office at: [email protected].

The Library Committee would like to thank those who heeded our call for over-due books and returned them. We are still searching/tracking the rest. If you have any questions about books you may have, please speak to the committee member in Founders Lounge between 1st and 2nd Sunday services. A committee member is always there to assist you.

Be the first to see the artwork for the 2013 auction! Hear the artists talk about their creations while you enjoy appetizers and beverages. Artists this year are Brad Bolton, Don Easterling, Heidrun Hultgren, Wendy Jenks, John Kluth, Claudia Miller, Georgia Quinn, Rhonda Mitchell, and Jan Noden.

Date: Friday, Oct. 18

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Fessenden Hall

Donation: $15

Outreach and Social Justice

Social Justice Human Rights Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Annex. All are welcome!

Opportunities from the Hunger and Economic Justice Task Group

If you might be interested in being involved, please email Tanya Kahl Let us know how frequently you would be interested in participating and whether you would be volunteering on your own or with others in your family. Once we know how many people are interested, we’ll make a more concrete plan for our congregation’s involvement.

Income Generation

Acme Community Cash Back Program

Karnival of Kent on Saturday, November 2

Have you made plans to attend the annual Thanks4Giving auction of the UU Church of Kent? It is an evening of fun, frivolity and fundraising not to be missed! Bring your inner court jester, or king or queen. Dress up and be prepared for a great time! It will be held at the United Church of Christ on Horning Rd.

If you would like to contribute as a volunteer, contact Trish McLoughlin. She still has some openings to fill. Many hands make light work!

Visit the Auction table at coffee hour every Sunday in November. Tickets are on sale. Donations are coming in. Donation forms are available. Need ideas for donations? You’ll find them at the table. Make your plans now!

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Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

October 6 – Go Buckeyes!

Led by the Rev. George Buchanan

In this service, we’ll celebrate the beauty of Ohio trees, including our magnificent Buckeye trees. We’ll consider how our care for these trees and forests connects us to the call to protect and heal our Beloved Earth. (And just for fun, we might even connect in the Ohio State Buckeyes!)

Seeking photos for worship service

I am hoping to include a short slide show as part of the worship service that I’ll be leading in October. The topic is about environmentalist Rachel Carson and her philosophy on the importance of instilling a sense of wonder in children. You are invited to email several photos to me that illustrate a child’s sense of awe, curiosity or excitement about the natural world. The photo can be of your children, grandchildren or even yourself as a child. Email photos to Christie Anderson by Oct. 4. Thanks! Christie Anderson

Sacred Song Circle Returns

The Sacred Song Circle returns to Thursday nights starting Sept. 26 for 30 minutes of community harmony and sacular stimulation beginning at 6:15 PM. Please note that this is a slightly earlier time than we had been meeting. In addition, I will be available at 6:00 for 15 minutes of teaching time to help people become familiar with the songs, and to explain the framework we use and it’s theoretical underpinnings for anyone who is interested. In addition, due to popular request, I’m going to try having a Sacred Song Circle every week instead of every two or three weeks. As always, you don’t have to consider yourself a singer to be able to participate, and in fact you don’t even have to sing. It’s free and open to all. The more voices the better! Bring your friends, and a water bottle if you’ll need it. Please gather in the Sanctuary. Hope to see you there.

Lifespan Learning

The Super Brain group will meet at 3 PM on Sunday, October 6 in the Annex. The group will be examining developing your greatest gift and how the brain makes reality. All are welcome to join in the exploration. Any questions, call Mary Maske.

Compassionate Dialogue

This class will be facilitated by church member Saunis Parsons. Saunis learned active listening, conflict resolution and third-party mediation skills as a help-line volunteer with Townhall II’s crisis intervention hotline in Kent. Since discovering the “Couple’s Dialogue” she has adapted it for use in many situations. She and her family have used this dialogue successfully for several years, even when her boys were young. Saunis offered this class as a morning workshop at Summer Institute this past summer and participants expressed really enjoying the experience and getting a lot out of it. We’re grateful to Saunis for offering this series here in our church this fall.

The class will meet on 6 consecutive Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29 and November 5 and 12 from 7-9, which will include a 15 minute break. For more information or to sign up, please call the church office or speak with Saunis.

Idea of the week: Being Creatively Maladjusted

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King said he could never become adjusted to injustice. He urged us to be “creatively maladjusted” instead. This means we recognize the fact of the injustice, and work to respond in healthy and creative ways to the injustices in our world. Of course we never do this perfectly – being creatively maladjusted. I mean.

And still, we can work to become more so.

Rev. George Buchanan

Beloved Community, Beloved Earth Workshop

Saturday, October 19, 2013

9 AM to 1 PM

Breakfast and lunch provided

Free will donation to cover the cost of food

Leader: Rev. George Buchanan

All members and friends of Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent are welcome, including high school youth. Maximum 25 attendees – first come, first served.

Please contact the office to register by Sunday, October 13. Childcare will be available at no charge, however children must be registered prior to the workshop. With this we will be able to plan for the food and the necessary childcare workers.

Save the Date!

Community Within

WALDEN UPDATE

The government shutdown DOES NOT affect the open status of any locations managed by Allegheny Site Management. Walden WILL CONTINUE as planned!

Ed Stolish

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm. We are again meeting in the home of Trish Johnson-Kwartler, 2937 Overlook Rd. in Silver Lake. Please bring a snack to share. Beverages will be provided. This month we are reading The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. A mesmerizing, moving, and elegantly written debut novel, The Language of Flowers beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past. In November we will be reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

Family Movie Night Returns…

October 11th, in Fessenden Hall from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. This will be our second annual tribute to science fiction. Galaxy Quest will be shown!!! We will also have a selection of science fiction cartoons, serials, sitcoms and other delights. We might even have an episode of Star Trek this time, or maybe not… So come to our second pot-luck sci-fi movie night for Galaxy Quest, Futurama, and many surprises! If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Spoehr..

FROM THE LIBRARY

Symposium #2 All the Fun of a Book Club with Nothing to Prepare!

Wednesday, October 9th, 7:30 P.M. Fessenden Hall

In his PBS series, “Faith and Reason”, Bill Moyers ask the question, “In a world where religion is poison to some and salvation to others, how do we live together?”

October’s video is an interview with Colin McGinn, a British born professor of philosophy and an atheist who finds this “a better world without God.” It is a companion to last month’s talk with Mary Gordon, a free-thinking and devout Catholic. They agree only in their dislike of fundamentalism. McGinn, a fascinating and controversial figure, writes not only about philosophy and ethics but also about sports, politics, and films.

Please join us. We’ll view the 23-minute video, fill our plates with yummy finger food provided by the Library Committee, and then have plenty of time to discuss the ideas McGinn offers. Carolyn Schlemmer will be the Moderator.

Parents and guardians of our older (age 9 and above) children,

On behalf of KentHogwarts I would like to cordially invite you participate in our upcoming Forbidden Forest night hike. Prepare to face down Dementors, Death Eaters and Acromantulas in an after dark adventure!

We are hosting this event on Saturday, October 12th 2013 at the Tallmadge Meadows Metropark in Munroe Falls. This is an open event so please feel free to invite other friends but due to the scary nature of the program we do ask that all participants be 9 years old or older.

We do require that parents/guardians be present during the event, you don’t have to go on the hike as we have a hangout spot by the shelter, but we will need to have a signed permission slip for the event.

Please do RSVP for this event at http://tinyurl.com/forbiddenforest and feel free to pass along this information and invitation to any others you think may be interested. For updated information please visit our website at www.kenthogwarts.org or email [email protected].

Yours in magical fraternity,
Professor Chroniculus FizzBOOM!
Headmaster, KentHogwarts

Date: Friday, Oct. 18

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Fessenden Hall

Donation: $15

ODNR and conservation partners offer four Portage County hikes on Oct 5

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Portage Park District and the Northeast Ohio Chapter of The Nature Conservancy will be co-hosting a series of hikes on Saturday, October 5. at Kent and Triangle Lake Bog state nature preserves, Morgan Preserve, which is managed by the Portage Park District, and The Nature Conservancy’s Herrick Fen State Nature Preserve. These hikes are designed to educate visitors on the uniqueness and importance of Ohio’s vanishing wetlands.

Participants can choose to participate in one or several Portage County hikes:

10 am – Kent Bog State Nature Preserve located at 1028 Meloy Rd. in Kent
11:30 am – Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve located at 3612 Sandy Lake Rd. in Ravenna
1 pm – Morgan Preserve located on Nicodemus Rd, .4 miles east of State Route 44 in Shalersville Township
2:30 pm – Herrick Fen State Nature Preserve located on Seasons Rd. 2.2 miles west of State Route 43 in Streetsboro. lost more than 90 percent of its original wetlands since European settlement. By visiting some of Ohio’s most fragile wetlands, visitors will be able to gain a valuable understanding of the benefits and beauty of these rare natural features.

The walk at the Kent Bog will be from 10-11 am and will be led by Adam Wohlever, DIstrict Preserve Manager of the Northeast District. Friends of the Kent Bog will provide an informational table and refreshments after the walk.–Martha Kluth

Outreach and Social Justice

Social Justice Human Rights Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Annex. All are welcome!

Income Generation

Acme Community Cash Back Program

Karnival of Kent on Saturday, November 2

Visit the Auction table at coffee hour every Sunday in October. Tickets are on sale. Donations are coming in. Donation forms are available. Need ideas for donations? You’ll find them at the table. Make your plans now!

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Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

September 29 – Returning to a Faith That Matters

Led by the Rev. Doug Wadkins and Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer

As we move into the autumn together, it is a good time to recall essential matters and think about how we will journey through this new year together. This service will explore some of the core aspects of our faith, past, present and future, that bring us back to a dynamic understanding of who we are as a community.

Seeking photos for worship service

I am hoping to include a short slide show as part of the worship service that I’ll be leading in October. The topic is about environmentalist Rachel Carson and her philosophy on the importance of instilling a sense of wonder in children. You are invited to email several photos to me that illustrate a child’s sense of awe, curiosity or excitement about the natural world. The photo can be of your children, grandchildren or even yourself as a child. Email photos to [email protected] by Oct. 4. Thanks! Christie Anderson

Sacred Song Circle Returns

We hope you plan to join us for what is sure to be an entertaining event!

U.U.’ve Got Talent! “An Evening of Musical Variety”

On Saturday September 28^th, the UU church of Kent Music Committee is hosting a musical fundraiser. We are hoping to raise $800 to pay for the services of an accompanist for our beloved choir. Join us at 7:30 that evening as we transform the Kent sanctuary into a venue for highlighting the remarkable talents of local UU’s and Friends! $10 is the suggested donation, but please give what you can – hope to see you there!

Lifespan Learning

Dear members and friends of UUCK,

If you were thinking about joining a small group this year but didn’t get around to signing up, you have another chance! We met this morning to sort people into groups and it looks like we may be able to offer the following small groups (each meeting once per month from October through May):

Sunday night Food for Thought Group from 6-8pm

Monday night Chalice Group from 7-9pm

Tuesday night Chalice Group from 7-9pm

Thursday night Chalice group from 7-9pm

Each of these groups can accommodate a couple more people. If you would like to participate, please email me with your preferred day and the other information requested on the attached sign-up sheet and copy the church office at [email protected] by this coming Friday, 9/27.

I personally think that participating in a monthly small group is a wonderful way to deepen your connections with others in the congregation while having meaningful conversations. Each month’s theme for the small group conversations reflects our monthly worship themes, thus the groups provide an opportunity to share your own ideas, feelings and experiences about the themes we are exploring in our services. The brochure about this program is attached if you need more information.

Save the Date!

The annual Halloween Party and Haunted House will take place on Saturday, October 26th starting at 6:00. More details are forthcoming in the October edition of the Chalice Flame and in future eNuu’s and Facebook posts.

Community Within

The planning task force for the church’s 150th anniversary celebration will be meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 12:45 in the Annex.

The 2nd Bill Moyers Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:30 P.M. in Fessenden

Hall. The program will be an interview by Moyers with the atheist philosopher, Colin McGinn. It is part of the series exploring the theme, “Faith vs.Reason”. After viewing the program, Carolyn Schlemmer will moderate the discussion. Please join us. Our first program was enthusiastically received.

Parents and guardians of our older (age 9 and above) children,

Yours in magical fraternity,
Professor Chroniculus FizzBOOM!
Headmaster, KentHogwarts

Date: Friday, Oct. 18

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Fessenden Hall

Donation: $15

The Library continues to process new books. Below are more new titles we are adding to the collection.They will be ready for circulation the beginning of October.

Jonathan Haidt, “The Righteous Mind”; Martin Luther King Jr.

“Thou Dear God”:Prayers that Open the Hearts and Spirits.; Eboo Patel

“Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation; Margaret Regan

“The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the Arizona-Mexico Borderlands.

The Library Committee would like to remind everyone to put complete information on the card you find in each book you check out. In order for the Library to function efficiently, we need to know where the books in circulation are located. Books may be checked out for 2 weeks, and may be renewed with the Library committee member in Founders Lounge during each Sunday coffee hour. We have a number of over-due books. Since we do not have a fine policy for over-due books we count on your cooperation to return the books in a timely manner. We are aggressively pursuing those volumes that are overdue. Please check to see if you are holding overdue books: if you see a Library committee member bearing down on you, forewarned is forearmed.

In addition, the Library Committee is very pleased to welcome Jane Krimmer as a new committee member. We are grateful to the following congregational members who volunteered to help the committee on a one-time-only basis with various Library functions: Sue Crossen, Paulette Thurman, Barbara Brovarone, Zachary Johnson, Mary Lou Holly and Ruth Peterson. Thank you all.

Outreach and Social Justice

Social Justice Human Rights Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Annex. All are welcome!

UU and Interfaith Connections

The October Kent Community Dinner Needs our Help!

On October 19, the Kent Community Dinner will be held at the United Church of Christ in Kent. As it did two years ago, this dinner will once again focus on celebrating the GLBTQ community, though this time with particular

emphasis on one segment of that community. Two members of our congregation will be involved in the leadership of that dinner; Rev. Christie Anderson will be the moderator of the panel and Kat Holtz will be one of the presenters. We have been asked to identify 4-6 people who would support this dinner by agreeing to cook. The 4-6 cooks will receive about 20 pounds of meat or fish and asked to cook it and stretch it by making it into a meal to feed many. The cooks could work together or separately. Are you willing to help? Please let Rev. Melissa know.

Income Generation

Thanks4Giving Auction Saturday, November 2, 6 pm

Did you save the date? You don’t want to miss this year’s auction of goods and services in support of our beloved church. Fun, food, fraternizing, fundraising. something for everyone in every price range. Look for our table at coffee hour, soon. Tickets will soon be on sale, and FAQS brochures are being made. We’ll be looking for volunteers to help that weekend. Have you thought about making a donation, maybe more than one donation? The FAQS brochure can help with ideas, and donation forms are available. You will be hearing more about the auction as time goes on.

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Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

September 22 – Building Your Own Theology: Journeys in Faith

Led by Elaine Yehle Bowen

Participants of the 10 session Adult Religious Exploration class, Building Your Own Theology (BYOT), will share their personal credos or statement of beliefs, discerned through reading, discussion and art over the past 3 months of meetings. Come join us on our journeys of faith.

Sacred Song Circle Returns

Lay-Led Programs Solicited:

The Sunday program committee wants to hear from YOU for your ideas and/or proposals for Sunday services. If you have an idea, please consider talking to someone on the committee (Lois Weir, Christie Anderson, Liz Bright, Joe Kuemerle, Lori McGee, Andrew Rome, and Kristofer Sperry), and/or submitting a proposal (find more information and the form at //kentuu.org/ministry/sunday-program/). Contact Lois Weir with your questions or to submit a proposal. The Sunday Program Committee meets tonight, September 11^th at 6:30 PM.

Following the Returning to Right Relationship Sermon

During my sermon on Sept. 8, I raised a series of questions for self-reflection inspired by the practices of returning, repentance and atonement kept by Jewish people who observe the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If you’d like to reflect on them further, the questions follow:

SELF

How have you done this year taking care of your body? Are you satisfied with the way you are eating, with how much rest and exercise you are getting? How have you done taking care of your mind? Are you satisfied with the ways you are engaging your intellect? How have you done taking care of your spirit? Are you satisfied with your spiritual life and the way you have nurtured that part of yourself? Are you satisfied with your connection with something larger than yourself?

OTHERS

How are your relationships with the people who are closest to you – your family and your friends? Take each important relationship in turn. Is there friction or challenge anywhere and, if there is, in what ways might you be contributing? How are your relationships with your co-workers, or classmates or the people in your communities? Again you can ask yourself, if any of those relationships have friction or challenge, in what ways might you be contributing?

WIDER WORLD

How have you done this year in engaging concerns beyond your own? Are you satisfied with the ways you have responded to some of the social or political or environmental concerns of our common life today?

I took inspiration for these questions from Rabbi Michael Lerner’s High Holiday Repentance Workbook which you can find at http://www.tikkun.org/nextgen/high-holiday-repentance-workbook-2013-5774

We hope you’re planning to join us for what is sure to be an entertaining event!

U.U.’ve Got Talent! “An Evening of Musical Variety”

It takes all of us to create a welcoming environment on Sunday mornings. All the members and friends of this church are needed to extend hospitality to our visitors. On any given Sunday, some people volunteer to be a part of our hospitality efforts in particular ways. We have a large team of people who volunteer to help greet and usher on Sunday mornings, to prepare an inviting coffee hour and to donate flowers to add a focal point of beauty to our services. In order to make it easier to participate, we are using a new tool that will allow you to see what Sunday morning hospitality positions are available and to decide when and how frequently you might be able to help.

If you are a member or an active friend of this congregation, we hope you will consider finding at least one time this fall and early winter when you might be able to volunteer in one of this very easy but extremely important roles. Of course, there is no limit to the number of times you can volunteer! Also, we want you to know that children and youth are welcome to participate in any of these roles. Thank you for considering how you might be part of helping us practice the fragile art of hospitality every Sunday. Sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904054FA9A62BA57-sunday

Lifespan Learning

Small Group Ministry: Food for Thought Groups and Chalice Groups

Deadline to register is this Sunday, September 22. Please complete your sign-up form and drop it in the offering plate, in the box marked Small Group Ministry located in Founders Lounge or mail it to the Church office. Thank you.

The Super Brain group will meet at 3 PM on Sunday, September 22 in the Annex. The group will be examining the concepts of personal power, core self, happiness and self-healing. All are welcome to join in the exploration. Any questions, call Mary Maske at 330.677.0174.

Save the Date!

The annual Halloween Party and Haunted House will take place on Saturday, October 26th starting at 6:00. More details are forthcoming in the October edition of the Chalice Flame and in future eNuu’s and Facebook posts.

(Many thanks to those families who participated in the straw poll to identify the best date!)

Community Within

Locavore Dinner Tickets Available:

On Saturday, September 21 at 6:30 pm, Jennifer May and Lois Weir will host the 4^th annual Locavore Dinner, which will be all vegetarian this year. A multi-course meal will be served that features the best produce that northeast Ohio has to offer. Lois & Jennifer source almost everything locally (including the wine, beer, and cocktails) for this unique event. Some vegan dishes will be included, and most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Children and adults are welcome. This was a 2012 Thanks4Giving Auction offering which did not sell out; therefore, there are 3 tickets available for purchase at $80 each. Contact Lois Weir to reserve your seat(s).

UUCK Men’s Group – Join Us!

The Men’s Group, led by Max Grubb, will be meeting on September 22 in the Sanctuary. This is an opportunity for men to connect and engage each other for support concerning issues and challenges that arise from being male, husband or partner, father and friend in today’s society. All men are welcome. Please contact Max if you have any questions.

The planning task force for the church’s 150th anniversary celebration will be meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 12:45 in the Annex.

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm. We are again meeting in the home of Trish Johnson-Kwartler. Please bring a snack to share. Beverages will be provided. This month we are reading The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. A mesmerizing, moving, and elegantly written debut novel, The Language of Flowers beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past. In November we will be reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

Parents and guardians of our older (age 9 and above) children,

Yours in magical fraternity,
Professor Chroniculus FizzBOOM!
Headmaster, KentHogwarts

Date: Friday, Oct. 18

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Fessenden Hall

Donation: $15

From the Library

The Library has received almost 20 new titles that will be available by the end of the month. Included are Proof of Heaven, by Eben Alexander; Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy, by Emily Bazelton; The Separation of Church and State: Writings on a Fundamental Freedom by America’s Founders, by Forrest Church; Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation by Eboo Patel. A complete list will be available once all new titles have been processed. Below is a review of The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Resa Aslan, also a new addition.

Aslan, Resa, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth (New York, Random House, 2013). This book has just been added to the Library collection and should be available by the last week in September, 2013. It is popular new treatment of the life of Jesus based on information from the Bible and from historical sources. Aslan is an Iranian American Muslim, a religious studies scholar, and a creative writing professor. The author believes that the best way to understand the life of Jesus is to see him in his historical and social context. by Martha Kluth

The Library Committee thanks all those who committed to volunteer on a limited, one-time-only basis, to the work of the Library. If you are able to give us a small amount of your time, either during coffee hour by helping a committee member, or any other Library activity, please speak to a committee member: Matthew Cox, Martha Kluth, Harry Noden, Carolyn Schlemmer, Ann Waters or Kathy Wilen. We thank you in advance.

Ann Waters, Publicity

Outreach and Social Justice

Many thanks to everyone who support the September 15 Special Collection to benefit Family and Community Services to help fund security deposits for families moving out of homeless shelters into transitional housing. $599.00 was raised for this cause.

Social Justice Human Rights Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Annex. All are welcome!

The October Kent Community Dinner Needs our Help!

Clothing Donations Needed

The network of shelters for veterans in Northeast OH has expanded with the opening of Valor Home in Akron. Valor Home has also opened a thrift shop, the proceeds of which will be used to help fund supportive housing for veterans who are moving out of a shelter. The Valor Home Thrift Shop is located in Akron in Highland Square and sells used clothing for men and women. They are especially in need of donations of women’s clothing to stock the store. Donations may be brought directly to the Valor Home Thrift Shop or to Freedom House in Kent.

Opportunities from the Hunger and Economic Justice Task Group

UU and Interfaith Connections

Our Congregation – 2020 and Beyond

A congregation is the product of both the surrounding society as well as the members within. Drawing on sociological research, join other UUs in exploring how we can be a liberal religious beacon in the greater Cleveland area. What does a “UU to be” look like? Karen LoBracco, Lifespan Faith Development Consultant with the Ohio Meadville District will uncover practical applications from the research. This FREE workshop is Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 am to noon in Fellowship Hall at First Unitarian Church of Cleveland (www.firstunitariancleveland.org). Light refreshments provided. RSVP for childcare by Sept. 16. Register by contacting Bethany Ward, DRE, at [email protected] or by calling the office at (216) 751-2320.

Income Generation

Thanks4Giving Auction Saturday, November 2, 6 pm

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Posted on September 11, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

September 15 – Revisiting our Stories

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Joel Slater

Several members and friends of the congregation and I have been engaging in a series exploring our spiritual autobiographies. In returning to our stories, we discover insights about who we have been and who we are now that might not have been accessible to us at the time of the original experience. It may even be that revisiting our stories can help us discover how we are called at this time in our lives.

Lay-Led Programs Solicited:

Following the Returning to Right Relationship Sermon

During my sermon last week I raised a series of questions for self-reflection inspired by the practices of returning, repentance and atonement kept by Jewish people who observe the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If you’d like to reflect on them further, the questions follow:

SELF

OTHERS

WIDER WORLD

I took inspiration for these questions from Rabbi Michael Lerner’s High Holiday Repentance Workbook which you can find at http://www.tikkun.org/nextgen/high-holiday-repentance-workbook-2013-5774

U.U.’ve Got Talent!

“We know you’ve got it, it’s time to let it out!”

WE ARE IN SEARCH OF TALENT. This is your opportunity to perform solo or to invite other members of the congregation and friends to create a small ensemble. This is your chance to release that creative spark within you. Before Sunday, September 15, please contact Hal Walker with your idea. We are looking for a diverse range of 3 to 5 minute musical selections that express your unique talent. Only a limited number of spots are available, so start getting ready now! All ages welcome!

SAVE THE DATE!

U.U.’ve Got Talent! “An Evening of Musical Variety”

Please SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday September 28^th, the UU church of Kent Music Committee is hosting a musical fundraiser. We are hoping to raise $800 to pay for the services of an accompanist for our beloved choir. Join us at 7:30 that evening as we transform the Kent sanctuary into a venue for highlighting the remarkable talents of local UU’s and Friends! $10 is the suggested donation, but please give what you can – hope to see you there!

Sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904054FA9A62BA57-sunday

Lifespan Learning

Small Group Ministry: Food for Thought Groups and Chalice Groups

Deadline to register is September 22. Please complete your sign-up form and drop it in the offering plate, in the box marked Small Group Ministry located on the Adult Religious Exploration table during our Ministry Fair or you may mail it to the Church office. Thank you.

Have you ever wanted to volunteer at church but cannot make a continued or lengthy time commitment? Do you enjoy spending time with infants and toddlers? If yes, then volunteering in the nursery is right up your alley! Every Sunday we ask that 2 adults or older teens (1 for each service) assist Michelle in the nursery. We are scheduling for nursery helpers now and we NEED you! To volunteer to be placed in the potential pool of nursery helpers, please email Colleen Thoele.

The Super Brain book group will meet at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 22 in the Annex. The group will be examining the concepts of personal power, core self, happiness and self-healing. All are welcome to join in the exploration. Any questions, please call Mary Maske.

Spiritual Cinema: Contact

This year the middle school youth group will be studying “Popcorn Theology” and we are going to use our monthly Spiritual Cinema as an opportunity to watch some of the movies in their entirety. Our movie nights have always been open to people of all ages but we strongly encourage youth to attend with their parents.

For our next Spiritual Cinema on Friday, September 13 at 7:00 PM, we will watch the motion picture, “Contact” (1997) which was written by the late Dr. Carl Sagan. The movie is 150 minutes and will be followed by a short discussion of some of the topics raised by the movie. Previously Dan Flippo has shown this movie in his home but we will be showing the film at the church to allow more people to attend. Please RSVP to Dan.

Comments by Dan:

One of the key themes in “Contact” is the conflict between science and religion. In the movie, a message discovered by radio telescope immediately causes conflict between scientists who would learn more about the message and others who find their beliefs threatened. At the conclusion I believe the protagonist realizes that even science might require an element of faith.

Community Within

We hope you can join us for this special evening!

Tonight is the first of the Library’s evening gathering for viewing Bill Moyers DVD followed by refreshments and discussion. 7:30 in Fessenden Hall. We’re looking forward to seeing you.

Don’t forget to join us for the Ministries Fair this Sunday, September 15

Several of the programs and ministries will be highlighted. Following each of the services, representatives from each team and committee will be available to help you learn about their activities and explore varied opportunities to get involved. We hope you’ll find something that both interests you and helps build your faith and sense of community here at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent.

Locavore Dinner Tickets Available:

UUCK Men’s Group – Join Us!

The planning task force for the church’s 150th anniversary celebration will be meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 12:45 in the Annex.

As our days are getting shorter and we have a need for lights on at the church, especially for our evening meetings, we ask that you please ensure that all lights are turned off prior to leaving the building, with the exception of the foyer lights by the front door. These are left on through the night to ensure that our front door area is illuminated. Thank you!

Date: Friday, Oct. 18

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: Fessenden Hall

Donation: $15

Outreach and Social Justice

The Human Rights Social Justice Committee will meet on tomorrow, September 12^th at 6:30 pm in the Annex. All are welcome.

Clothing Donations Needed

Opportunities from the Hunger and Economic Justice Task Group

The October Kent Community Dinner Needs our Help!

Income Generation

WHAT ARE THOSE GROCERY CARDS ABOUT ANYHOW?

Every week we sell gift cards for ACME and Giant Eagle stores during coffee hour. This program raises a few thousand dollars for the church every year! There is nothing special you have to do – when you buy your grocery cards from the Church, the Church receives 5% of the card’s value. You get to spend the full value of the card; use them like a debit card at either ACME or Giant Eagle. Cards can be used for anything bought at the store: Prescriptions, other name-brand gift cards sold at the stores, and of course groceries. And there is an added bonus…you still receive the fuel rewards! For those who don’t bring cash or checks to church, you may use your credit or debit card to purchase your Acme or Giant Eagle cards, Fair Trade Coffee and the cost of fund raising events such as the pancake breakfasts. We do pay a fee per credit card transaction, so if you have cash or a check, that would be better, but if not, we’re happy to process the payment through your credit or debit card. Stop by and visit Carol Gould or Bob Erdman or one of the many who help in this effort.

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Weekly e-nUUs – September 4, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013March 14, 2022 by MaryBeth Hannan

Worship & Music

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.

September 8 Returning to Right Relationship

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen

The Jewish observances of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and the Ten Days of Repentance in between are steeped in tradition and infused with the wisdom of generations. Drawing on that wisdom, we will consider again what is required of us if we would return to right relationship with the people in our own lives and with source of life itself.

Lay-Led Programs Solicited:

U.U.’ve Got Talent!

“We know you’ve got it, it’s time to let it out!”

On Saturday, September 28, the UU Church of Kent music committee is hosting a musical fundraiser. WE ARE IN SEARCH OF TALENT. This is your opportunity to perform solo or to invite other members of the congregation and friends to create a small ensemble. This is your chance to release that creative spark within you. Before Sunday, September 15, please contact Hal Walker with your idea. We are looking for a diverse range of 3 to 5 minute musical selections that express your unique talent. Only a limited number of spots are available, so start getting ready now! All ages welcome!

SAVE THE DATE!

U.U.’ve Got Talent! “An Evening of Musical Variety”

Sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904054FA9A62BA57-sunday

Lifespan Learning

Small Group Ministry: Food for Thought Groups and Chalice Groups

Attached to today’s e-nUUs is this year’s Small Group Ministry brochure and sign-up form. Deadline to register is September 22. Please complete the sign-up form and drop it in the offering plate or mail it to the Church office. Thank you.

Our Religious Education is back to its regular schedule. The RE committee is very excited about the curriculum. And we are even more excited about the amazing group of teachers who are graciously giving their talents to the awesome kids of our church! It’s going to be a great year!

Please see the website for detailed information: //kentuu.org/education/childrens-religious-education/

During the 9:45 service we will offer:

Nursery
Preschool for ages 3 + 4
Early Elementary for grades K-2
Upper Elementary for grades 3-5

During the 11:30 service we will offer:

Nursery/playtime for babies through preschool
Multi-age class for school-aged children
Middle School Youth Group for grades 6-8
High School Youth Group for grades 9-12

With the new RE year comes fall registration so that our information is current. Please stop by the registration table during coffee hour on 8/25 and register the children in your family. For more information on registering your family please contact RE Assistant Colleen Thoele.

Super Brain: Unleashing the Explosive Power of Your Mind to Maximize Health, Happiness, and Spiritual Well-Being by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and Rudolph E. Tanzi, Ph.D.; Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology, Havard medical School.

The group will meet today, Sunday, Sept. 8 from 6:00 to 7:30 at the Eldredge Annex . There will be a general overview of the book as well as examination of what we each believe about our brains. The authors present us with five myths about our brains we can work to dispel as well as three brain Super Heros.

Spiritual Cinema: Contact

Comments by Dan:

Community Within

In a recent Chalice Flame newsletter article, I wrote that Evin and I are not in need of any gifts for our baby, but that if someone wants to give a gift perhaps they might consider donating some new toys or clothes (for children of any age) to Summit County Children Services for children in foster care. Someone recently asked me how exactly to go about making such a donation. Items must be dropped off in person at the main SCCS building at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio, 44306. Donations are accepted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week and donation receipts are available. Just be sure to let the person at the desk know the items are for the holiday gift program.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

~ Melissa

Several people asked this past Sunday for the title of the UUA Common Read book I referenced during my sermon as well as information about how to access the Restaurant Opportunities Center Dining Guide. The book is called Behind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman and is available from the UUA Bookstore. I also understand our church library is hoping to acquire a copy as well. The Dining Guide is an online resource which also has an app you can use if you have a smartphone. You can find a link to the guide as well as the app at http://rocunited.org/dinersguide/

~ Melissa

The Patricia Pownall UU Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 7 pm in the home of Trish Johnson-Kwartler. This month we are offering a choice of two older novels: Main Street by Sinclair Lewis or Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser. Main Street tells the tale of a big-city girl who marries a physician and settles in a small town in the Midwest, only to fall victim to the narrow-mindedness and unimaginative natures of the town’s residents. Sister Carrie is a novel about a young country girl who moves to the big city where she starts realizing her own American Dream, first as a mistress to men that she perceives as superior, and later becoming a famous actress. In October we will be reading The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. If you have any questions you may contact Bonnie Harper. All are welcome.

From the Library: One week from tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 11th, the first Library Symposium will be held in the Library at 7:30 P.M. We look forward to a lively discussion and refreshments after viewing the Bill Moyer’s examination of 2 faith journeys one by author Mary Gordon, and the other by philosopher Colin McGinn. Harry Noden will be Moderator. We hope you can join us for this special evening, and we look forward to seeing you.

Ministries Fair: September 15

Please join us on Sunday, Sept. 15 when we highlight the many programs and ministries here at the Church. Following each of the services, representatives from each team and committee will be available to help you explore varied opportunities to get involved. We hope you’ll find something that both interests you and helps build your faith and sense of community here at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent.

Locavore Dinner Tickets Available:

The planning task force for the church’s 150th anniversary celebration will be meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 12:45 in the Annex.

Outreach and Social Justice

The Human Rights Social Justice Committee will meet on Thursday, September 12^th at 6:30 pm in the Annex. All are welcome.

Income Generation

WHAT ARE THOSE GROCERY CARDS ABOUT ANYHOW?

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You and your family are invited to join us THIS SATURDAY for the 736th Annual UUCK Halloween Party and Haunted House!

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You and your family are invited to join us THIS SATURDAY for the 736^th Annual UUCK Halloween Party and Haunted House!

You and your family are invited to The 736^th Annual UUCK Halloween Party and Haunted House!