Nearly everything we’ve been taught about the Thanksgiving origin story is embellished, exaggerated, or just plain made up to serve political ends. What, then, are we to do with this national holiday? What voices can we turn to to for reality-based wisdom, and gratitude based in historical truth?
9:15 AM: An in-person, all-ages service
Led by Rev. Kristina Church, Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and Music Director Emily…
In the immediate wake of a momentous political season, we contemplate our world, just as it is in this moment. How can we best help heal the divisions that tear at our connections? How can we care for one another and calm our own fear and anxiety, so we can be present to community needs? How can our UU values point the way to healing and wholeness?
In the tradition of All Souls Day, we honor the stories of our ancestors– whether kindred, spiritual predecessors, or simply those prophetic people whose courageous words and deeds have inspired us. By sharing personal and collective stories of the past, we remind ourselves that all will be well. No matter what the future brings, we can face it together.
Friendly spirits and wise witches are out and about as the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead grows thin. Join us for this fun and frolicsome time together as we get ready for Halloween– wear a costume if you like! Radical hospitality means there is always more room on the broom!
9:15 AM: An all-ages service
Led by Rev. Kristina Church,Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and Music Direc…
It’s Pride weekend in Kent and time to listen to the voices of LGBTQ+ members and friends of our congregation. Let’s celebrate where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we can grow into sacred community, with inclusive Love at the center!
9:15 AM: An all-ages service
Led by Rev. Kristina Church, Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and Music Director Emily Hall
The High Holy Days present us with a threshold and an open door– first Rosh Hashanah, the start of the year 5785 in the Jewish Calendar. Upon its heels comes Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the most sacred day in the year, which opens the door to a more soulful, connected existence, if we have the courage to pass through it. What do the Days of Awe invite us to learn and live into?
Let’s celebrate all the ways that friendships bring good things to our lives. Invite a friend to join you if you like! We’ll reflect on how much our friends and neighbors mean to us!
9:15 AM: An all-ages service.
Led by Rev. Kristina Church, Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and Director of Music Emily Hall
The autumn equinox is the turning of the wheel of our year, from the light seasons into the dark seasons. Come join us to practice gratitude for this season of beauty, and welcome the warmth and coziness of the days ahead!
9:15 AM: An all-ages service
Led by Rev. Kristina Church,Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele, and Music Director Emily Hall.
From September through May, we offer two services and religious exploration for all ages on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary of our historic church building:
9:15 AM — All ages service in person only. (Sanctuary – wiggly babies and toddlers welcome)
10:00 AM – All ages religious exploration (Adults and nursery in Hobbs Hall, children & youth in classrooms) Or join us in Hobbs Hall for our Community Café social hour!
11:00 AM — Traditional service in person (sanctuary) and streaming online via Zoom! (Nursery available for babies and toddlers on the same floor as the sanctuary.)
During the summer months we offer one service (with a Zoom option) at 10:00am in the air-conditioned comfort of Hobbs Hall, followed by our Community Café social hour.
Worship Services
Our services may be led by our minister, a visiting minister, or a lay member or guest of the congregation. Come dressed as you’re comfortable; you will find people dressed in both business casual and casual clothes.
