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Worship & Music
Services are offered on Sunday mornings at 9:45 and 11:30 AM.  Nursery care is available for children Preschool age and younger. 
 
 
January 29, 2017   Walk the Walk
Led by Dani Beale and worship associate Elaine Bowen
This service will reflect on the experience of the Women's March on Washington on January 21st, and will explore ways to engage more directly with our democracy in the days and years to come.


This past Saturday, many members and friends of the UU Church of Kent participated in Women's Marches around the world! For this Sunday's service, if you participated in any of the Women's Marches and would like to share, please email a picture of yourself at the march to dlbhook@yahoo.com. Also, please wear your "hats" to the service! 
 
Debra-Lynn Hook and Dani Beale



February 5, 2017     How You See Me
Led by Rev. Anya Johnston and Intern Minister Dave Clements
Names have power and sometimes power is what we want to share.  Names also have power because they carry stories about who we are, how and we see ourselves and the world.  Come join us as we explore names and our individual identities.  Our new Interim Minister, Rev. Anya Johnston will be speaking and sharing with us.

 
Lifespan Learning
Teacher Training this Saturday, January 28
The Religious Education Teacher Training is scheduled for Saturday, January 28 from 9:00 am -12:30 pm. There will be a special program, refreshments, and time to meet in teacher teams to map out schedules for the rest of the year, More information will be provided in the next few weeks.



Youth Overnighter and Souper Sunday!
- Saturday, February 11 at UUCK
- 7pm Saturday to Sunday morning
- In addition to hanging out and spending the night, we'll be making soup to sell
   on Sunday morning. A portion of the proceeds will be donated and a portion
   will be used to fund future Youth Group activities.
- More details to come
- All 7th-12th graders are invited

 
Income Generation
Kathy's Challenge for the Congregation!
Our Capital Campaign pledges continue to come in, but it would be great to have some extra cash on hand for our expansion. That's where you come in!  I will donate $100 for every fundraiser that is held for the Capital Campaign by June 30, 2017 (because early money is the most helpful).   If your fundraiser makes more than $1000 I will donate $200.  While all donations to the campaign are very much appreciated, this challenge is for fundraisers where 100% of the proceeds go to the capital campaign.   
 
Interested? Just submit an application for a church fundraiser (available on the church website, in the annex, or from MaryBeth Hannan) and submit  to MaryBeth.  Fundraisers do not have to be held in church or directed only to members of the congregation, so I encourage everyone to be creative.
 
Kathy Kerns (
uukathy@gmail.com)

 
Community Within

Friday, January 27 at 6:30pm in Fessenden Hall - Join us for supper and exploring sustainable gardening (and life!).
 
This opportunity comes to you via the UUCK Auction where it was a sign-up item for $18 donation per person. So, if you missed it then - we have opened up more spaces now for only $50! JUST KIDDING about the $50.
 
Winter gotcha? . . . Sustainable Living with Perma - WHAT?
BREAK OUT OF THE DOLDRUMS OF WINTER with PERMACULTURE and enjoy an earth friendly vegan meal?! What is permaculture? How'd you do it? People been doin' this fer centuries? How does mother nature do it? Come to share your experiences, learn her secrets! Explore the what, who, where, when, hows, and whys of caring for Gaia's garden eco-systems.
 
Tempted?  To register, send an email to
MaryBeth, churchoffice@kentuu.org,  with your contact information (email, phone), any dietary challenges, and number of people by Monday, January 23.
 
 
 
 

Remembering Rev. Melissa
Would you like to share memories of Rev. Melissa with other church members? Would you like a comforting space to express the sense of loss you're experiencing due to Melissa's absence?
 
As UUA consultant Midge Miles explained on Sunday, we are each at a different place in terms of our reaction to the ministerial transition. At one end of the spectrum are those who are eager to move forward and explore upcoming changes. At the other end are individuals who are deeply grieving Rev. Melissa's departure and need time to process their feelings. For these individuals, a gathering will be held for the open expressing of feelings about her departure. Bobbi Beale, clinical psychologist, will help facilitate this time of sharing and support.  She will lead us in some activities and strategies to identify, process and possibly release some of the grief that can seem stuck or overwhelming. We will gather at l:00 pm on Sunday, January 29 in the sanctuary. Questions can be directed to Bobbi Beale at
bobbi.beale@gmail.com or Rev. Christie Anderson at christiea@neo.rr.com.



Plant Based Potluck & Presentation on The Environment and Modern Agriculture -- Friday, February 3
Come at 6:30 for the potluck or 7:30 for the speaker.
 
Whether curious or committed, all are welcome to join us for our next potluck on Friday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Fessenden Hall. Please bring a plant-based (vegan) dish to share. Your contribution can be as simple as a bowl of fresh fruit or a plate of steamed broccoli.
 
On this evening we will welcome Katie Medlock, a Humane Educator with the Ethical Choices Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  At 7:30 PM Katie will be presenting a program on:
 
   The Environment and Modern Agriculture
    We will explore how raising farmed animals and related crops affect
    ecosystems and our health through climate change, the depletion of natural
    resources, the pollution of soil, water and air, the use of pesticides,
    antibiotics, soil erosion, deforestation and world hunger. Participants discuss
    alternative choices that can help protect our environment.
 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact one of us.
 
Hope to see you in a few weeks,
 
Rhonda Richardson
rhondaricha@gmail.com
Trish McLoughlin trishmcloughlin@aol.com



New UU Classes Next Month!
Curious?  Interested in learning more?  Ready to take the next step?

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 didn’t know where to go or whom 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 12, from 9-11 am. Part 2 will be on Sunday,February 19, 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
pt.mg.gf@gmail.com

 
SNOW DAYS --  With winter weather upon us, 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, we may choose to have only the second service if the weather or the roads warrant a delay.  It is more likely that we may need to cancel our religious education program in inclement weather as many of our volunteer teachers and advisors 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 these places: 

    
 
Social Justice and Community Outreach
LIVING THE PLEDGE TO END RACISM WORKSHOP!
 
SAVE THESE DATES!
April 29 (9:00-1:00) and May 13 (9:00-1:00)
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Kent
 
The Pledge is a commitment individuals make to work every day to end personal and institutional racism.  The workshop is designed to help participants develop the skills and confidence to integrate The Pledge in daily life.
 
The first 3 of 6 modules will be offered on April 29 and the remaining modules will be offered on May 13.  Each module builds on the preceding one and participation in all modules is encouraged.  Lunch will be served.
 
More information will be provided at later dates.  For now, mark your calendar and plan to participate.  All members and friends of UUCK are welcome. 

 
Upcoming Programs and Events
Pancake Sunday -- January 29
Cuyahoga River Concert: Matt Watroba and Rev. Robert Jones -- February 10
         
https://www.facebook.com/events/440618122995578/
Winter Institute - February 17-20
 
A Look Back at the Last Few Weeks
Click on the date below to re-visit a previous e-nUUs.


January 18
  • Still We Dream – January 22
  • Walk the Walk – January 29
  • RE Teacher Training – January 28
  • Youth Event
  • RE Intersession
  • Kathy’s Capital Campaign Challenge
  • Acme Receipts Community Cash Back Program – Receipts Due!
  • Parents of Young Children – January 20
  • A Chorus of Voices: A Celebration of African American Writers (Readers Theatre)  – January 21
  • Auction Supper Seats Available – Explore Sustainable Gardening
  • Remembering Rev. Melissa – January 29
  • Plant-based Potluck and Presentation on the Environment and Modern Agriculture – February 3
  • Our Dear Aging Building
  • An Easy New Year’s Resolution
  • New to UU Classes – February 12 & 19
  • Snow Days
  • Kent Interfaith Alliance Rally – January 21


January 12
  • Moving Right Along – January 15
  • Still We Dream – January 22
  • RE Teacher Training – January 28
  • Youth Events
  • RE Intersession
  • Meditation Boot Camp – January 14 (Sign-up requested)
  • Grocery Card Fundraising Program
  • Acme Receipts Community Cash Back Program
  • A Chorus of Voices: A Celebration of African American Writers (Readers Theatre)  – January 21
  • Our Dear Aging Building
  • An Easy New Year’s Resolution
  • All-Church Clean Up Day – April 8
  • Snow Days
  • Winter Institute Registration
  • Kent Interfaith Alliance Rally – January 21
  • New to UU Classes – February 12 & 19


Unitarian Universalist
Church of Kent

228 Gougler Avenue
Kent, Ohio 44240

Phone: 330.673.4247
Email: churchoffice@kentuu.org
Web: https://kentuu.org


 
Our Mission:
To inspire love, to seek justice, and to grow in community.
Are you new to the Church?
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New to UU Classes
February 12 & 19 from 9 - 11 AM
Sunday Services:
9:45 and 11:30 AM
Nursery care available.
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