May 6 will be MASSive!
The Chancel Choir will conclude its program year at the 10:30 service on May 6 with a mostly-musical liturgy featuring the Mass in G by Franz Schubert. Rather than being presented concert-style, the movements of the mass will be placed throughout the service in their proper liturgical positions, reflecting the original context of the piece when composed in 1815. Mass settings by composers such as Schubert, Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven are still heard in this way in churches in Vienna to this day. The Mass in G, known particularly for its graceful and melodious qualities, will feature four soloists from the choir: Audra Casebier, Cathy Chicoine, Tim Culver, and Mark Miller. This will be one of our last opportunities to enjoy the leadership of Kerry Glann as Kent UCC director of music. He will be with us again conducting the choir on Founders Day, June 17, and then leave for the University of North Texas to begin doctoral studies this fall.
Mother’s Day, May 13 – Bring Mom to Church
Thank God for moms! That’s what we’ll be doing in grand fashion on May 13, and we want you to join the chorus of praise. The 10:30 service will include a choir organized that morning (do you remember “the musical congregation”?) singing a simple arrangement of In the bulb there is a flower, led by Katie Fowler and Walter Watson. There’ll be one rehearsal before the service at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room. This opportunity is open to all – women and men, boys and girls – come to sing with your mom or in honor of your mom. No robes, no procession, nothing but the anthem, it’ll be simple and fun. Also at the 10:30 service we’ll hear mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Eklund (Pastor David’s sister, visiting from Oregon) and say a special farewell to Dorothy and Jim Rinier, longtime members of Kent UCC who will be relocating to North Carolina later this month. The 10:30 Sunday School hour will be suspended for Mother’s Day so that the whole family can be together for worship. Child care will be available for infants and toddlers. Right after the second service our Boy Scouts, Troop 253, will be serving a Mother’s Day brunch of pancakes, bacon/sausage, and fruit salad. It’ll be a great day. Give mom a flower, and bring her to church!
Second Sunday Seminar for May
The Second Sunday Seminar on May 13features David Hassler and Nikki Robinson from KSU’s Wick Poetry Center. Hassler and Robinson will present and speak about the latest series in the Travelling Stanzas—the Healing Stanzas. Second Sunday Seminar meets at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel.
Youth Choir leads Pentecost celebration
Red is the color of fire and spirit, and you are asked to wear something red to worship on May 20, as we celebrate Pentecost, the third great festival of the Christian year, remembering the outpouring of the Holy Spirit “moving as with tongues of fire” among the early believers. (See Acts 2.) During the 10:30 worship service our youth choir will be presenting a musical play, Agents In Action, we’ll receive new members, and there’ll be dancing!
Graduate and Teacher Recognition Sunday, May 27
Calling all graduates: May 27 will be a special time of recognition for graduates and church school teachers! On Graduate Recognition Sunday, we’ll congratulate members who graduate from either high school or college this year. If you would like to honor a graduate, please call or email Kathy Robinson by May 13 with that person’s name, level of degree, and school.
We will also recognize and express our gratitude to those volunteers who have taught Sunday school classes this past year. Please join us during the 10:30 service and then later for a cake reception during our fellowship hour.
Sincere appreciation goes to: 3-4 years - Nancy Moss, Kim Steel, Lynn Hassler, & Rosi Noden; K-1st Tracy Foreman, Heather Lohman, & Heather Buckley; 2-3rd Megan Snyder, Anne Brown, Amy Rickelman, & Guinevere Rhoads; 4-5th Eileen West, Christy Balan, MaryJane Carr, Sue Hetrick, Rona & Donna Dear; 6-7th- Kim Redman & Rolf Wicks; youth choir - Jennifer Culver & Guinevere Rhoads, and faithful substitutes, Leslie Madden & Carol George.
Our adult class educators were: David Hassler, Heather Wicks, Rolf Wicks, and Larry Brown.
The amount of time and commitment given by all these members over nine months is immeasurable. We give a huge thank you to each and every one of them.
“Strengthen the Church” Offering May 27
On Sunday, May 27—Pentecost Sunday—we will receive the Strengthen the Church special mission offering of the United Church of Christ. This offering builds the UCC’s future. It funds new congregations and renews existing ones. It supports programs for youth and young adults and nurtures current and future leaders. And it aids the God is Still Speaking Ministry to spread our message of inclusivity. Directed to local Conferences, Local Church Ministries and the Still Speaking Ministry, Strengthen the Church gifts help to create vibrant church communities of extravagant welcome.
Annual Meeting Brings Leadership Changes
At the Annual Congregational Meeting on April 22, we thanked outgoing officers and committee members and welcomed new ones. Heartfelt thanks went to John Hetrick for his capable, above-and-beyond service as our treasurer for six (count ‘em, 6!) years. We also thanked Mary Jane Carr for being a great clerk for four years, and we commended Jackie Peck for her wonderful service as moderator during the past year.
New officers elected at this meeting are Dave Smith (moderator), Pam Quellhorst (vice moderator), Diane Drewette (clerk), and Mike Carr (treasurer). We’re grateful that they answered the call to serve, and we look forward to a continuation of the vibrant leadership we’ve been blessed to have.
A convening of all committees will be held Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in VanMeter Hall. The first Cabinet meeting will be Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Moderator Jackie Peck thanks outgoing treasurer John Hetrick
and outgoing clerk Mary Jane Carr.
Moderator Jackie Peck’s Message
Jackie Peck’s message in the Annual Report bears repeating in the Messenger.
The UCC in Kent is experiencing significant transformation! I am humbled and privileged to have served as moderator during this past exciting year. I hold deep gratitude for all those who so graciously have guided, supported, affirmed, and when needed, redirected my efforts.
I believe we are transforming the way we work. Like many Protestant churches, we are a congregation organized by standing committees. We meet in these committees to manage the details of church programs. I believe we are transforming into a congregation that does much more than manage church programs. We affirm and take action on the ministries God is calling each of us to do.
I see evidence of this transformation in the Cabinet meetings of the past year. During our meetings we focused less on management of organizational details. Instead, we invested our time together in discussion of how to best lead and support our congregation and its mission. We prayed together, sang together, deliberated, and listened to each other and to God, who is still speaking! Cabinet members faithfully attended and participated in this work.
I see evidence of this transformation in the convening of the Task Force on Constitution Revision. At Kent UCC we have much energy and passion for ministry among ourselves and with our community. The MLK Celebration last February is a vivid example! I believe it is time to organize our structure in a way that nurtures and sustains this energy. We will need a document that reflects this kind of organization. The Constitution Task Force will continue their work through the coming months and invite broad congregational participation in the process.
I see evidence of our transformation in our special worship service held on February 26. In small groups we shared the various ways God is tugging at us to use our passions in ministry. In March, Cabinet affirmed ten of these ministries that are ready to go. Cabinet also began to inventory the many Kent UCC ministries currently in place. All of these ministries will be included in our newly formatted church directory this fall.
We also faced some serious challenges this past year. Although we approved a deficit budget at our semi-annual financial meeting, we celebrated our successful capital improvement campaign and steadfast outreach commitment. We had productive discussion and took action to invigorate our support of the Kent UCC mission.
In all these things—transformation and challenges—it has been a good year. With Pastor David’s leadership and teaching and ministry, Pastor Heather’s ministry of care, Pastor Jason’s ministry with youth, the staff and volunteers, and each and every one of us, we have abundant resources, abundant passions, and abundant grace!
In Christ,
Jackie Peck, Moderator
Mission Movement Progress
In March, the Ministries Team (formerly known as the Mission Movement Team), composed of members of Stewardship and Cabinet, reported their review of passions and ministries identified at the February 26 special worship service. Ten of these ministries are ready to begin; convener(s) names are in parentheses. Cabinet affirmed these ministries:
1. Golf Outings for Kent UCC (Mike Carr)
2. Caring Ministry: visit others less fortunate or homebound; help develop program for shut-ins; this ministry connects with Pastor Heather’s new ministry team (Anna Mae Pyle, Roger Duvall, Anne Brown, Heather Wicks)
3. Tutoring Ministry: Establish an after-school tutoring program in collaboration with Kent State College of Education and Kent UCC (Melody Tankersley, Bailey McWilliams-Woods)
4. Creative Worship: Bring out talents of youth to incorporate into worship service; incorprate more modern music & drama into service with youth involvement; this ministry will work in collaboration with the worship committee focusing on infusing creative arts into worship (Rachelle Roeger, Taylor McWilliams-Woods, Danyelle Davis, Guinevere Rhoads)
5. Music & Theater Ministries: Dinner theater and music programs for the community (Bill Hoover, Nancy Stillwagon, Denise Seachrest, Johnna Lillich, Julie Wallace, Taylor McWilliams-Woods, Wendy McWilliams-Woods)
6. Community Dinners: Meal programs for community, as well as teaching simple cooking skills and preparing meals on a budget (Barb Marken, Heather Wicks, Rolf Wicks, Barb Donaho)
7. Parenting Programs: Engage/find support/offer support to those in church and the local community for parenting resources (Melody Tankersley, Monica Bricker-Thompson)
8. On-line Worship Services: Help get our services on-line (audio and video) (Melody Tankersley, Jackie Peck)
9. Art Ministries: Display art from members of the church on a rotating basis throughout the church with a bio of the artist (Bill Peck)
10. Environmental Ministries: Help the church become a GREEN church and support other community environmental issues (Marilyn Sorrick, Edith Chase)
Another very popular ministry was "Service Projects." Sixteen members of the congregation identified interest in this ministry. Each of them wants to be involved in community-based hands-on outreach activities. The Ministries Team (formerly known as the Mission Movement Team) will determine how to create a way to identify projects and plug people into opportunities where the church can participate.
Men’s Fellowship Goes Weekly
You should always eat breakfast… so why not join us on Wednesday mornings, 7:30 to 8:29, for the most important meal of the day seasoned by a brief time of prayer and some good humored sharing in a men’s Christian fellowship. We meet in the back room at Digger’s, 802 N. Mantua St., Kent. We’re strict about time so those on their way to work know they can count on our schedule. All men are welcome.
A Word—or Two—from the Minister of Pastoral Care, Pastor Heather Wicks
First Word...Well, those May flowers the April showers promise mostly bloomed in March! A more gorgeous April than this year I don’t remember! (That may have more to do with my memory than reality, however). The climate is confusing us. The news of the world troubles us. Relationships ebb and flow and we’re often thrown off balance. This happens whether we’re teenagers or golden agers. We live in “interesting times” as the apocryphal Chinese curse attests. So, how do we navigate these turbulent waters? How do we live in this world without being overcome by it? How can we go even farther and be a force that changes the climate to one of gentleness and peace? What can we do to calm the world’s trouble and re-balance off-kilter relationships? During this Eastertide find the power in the risen Christ. Seek the way of discipleship to which you are called. PRAY for the needs of the world and your neighbors. JOIN in worship when you can. HELP with missions which seek to bless the world (YES, you can! Check out UCC.org. website. Check out what Kent UCC Outreach, Deacons, Education are doing. Buy stock to support the UYF mission trip. Donate food, clothing, etc to Kent Social Services.) LOVE, BLESS and PRAY for the troubled world each time you see a news article or hear a disturbing report. THANK GOD for the love that searches out the lost sheep and the missing coin. Let yourself be found and spent in that divine love for the sake of the world Christ came to save – warts and all! Let the climate of hope and love surround you as the soft May weather soothes you like the warmth of God’s steadfast love. God’s love is unchanging, unlike the climate!
Second Word...Call the church office if you have pastoral care needs or you want a concern of joy added to or removed from the prayer list. 330-673-9534
New Books in Our Library
Two new church library books—Questions that Refuse to Go Away and Persistent Voice—explain the “Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund.” Both are by Marian C. Franze, who led the effort to allow those conscientiously opposed to pay taxes into a fund for non-military purposes only. Until her death she lobbied Congress to pass a law that those opposing “killing” should be given an opportunity to pay an equal but alternate tax that the government could use for other purposes than pay for war. So far Congress has not supported such a law, but there are more Congress representatives who through education are becoming willing sponsors. Check out the books and see what you think of the Religious Peace Tax Fund proposed bill. There is also a video available for your use as a program.
Easter Egg Hunt a Success!
Shades of blue, green, and yellow!The Education committee this year tweaked the annual Easter egg hunt into a family affair. Forty-five people from 14 families gathered in VMH to share a bagel and fruit breakfast and then colored and decorated eggs. Twenty-four children found 160 eggs which had been hidden by Education Committee members the previous morning.
Youth Covenant Approved
In 2010 the Department of Church and Education of the Eastern Ohio Association of the United Church of Christ was challenged by one of its members to address the issue of taking care and respecting our local church youth ministries and workers.
Members of the department worked on the document and presented it to EOA’s Council where it was approved. A small task force (including our own Kathy Robinson) then began the process of writing it as a resolution to take to General Synod.
It is a set of eight promises that churches adopt when considering the practices and principles they will use in nurturing and supporting people, both paid and volunteer, who work with youth. Our UCC General Synod approved the Covenant for Church Youth Ministries in 2011. That same Covenant was approved by our Cabinet at its March 2012 meeting.
Copies of the Covenant have been handed out to all our youth staff and volunteers. They may also be found on the informational desks within the church.
New Study Group: JuMP!
JuMP! Continues on Sunday mornings May 6 and 20 at 9:30 a.m. in room 226 off the chapel. This four-part program, Mission:JuMP!, spotlights issues of justice, mercy, and peace (hence the acronym). Rolf Wicks will convene the discussions during the usual adult school hour 9:30- 10:20 am.
Speakers have been being invited, and the specific topics may include: Human trafficking (justice), Miller Avenue UCC (mercy), and a new book The Righteous Mind: Liberal and Conservative Morality (peace). The latter will include discussion about means to establish civil understanding and communication during this time when America is severely divided by “culture wars.” All are welcome. Coffee and snacks are provided.
Youth Choir Prepares for Spring Musical!
Youth choir practices have begun in earnest as the children begin their preparations for the May 20 spring musical. All children who will be speaking and singing are expected to attend Sunday morning rehearsals in room 116 at 9:30 a.m. In addition, there will be one Saturday rehearsal on May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Snacks will be provided on the 19th and breakfast on the 20th. We realize that this is a big commitment, but much time, energy, and faithfulness are needed for a successful production.
For more information, please see our choir directors Jennifer Culver and Guinevere Rhoads.
SonRise National Park
Refresh your survival skills! Save the third week of July (16-20) for our Vacation Bible School visit to SonRise National Park. As kids explore the riches of the park, they’ll learn the most important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus and His promises of true peace, riches, power, true, and hope. Join the park guides as they lead our youth through snow-capped mountains, meadows bursting with wild flowers, and amazing animals like soaring eagles, friendly huskies, and herds of caribou. Our camping will begin about 9 a.m. and end by noon. More information about VBS and registration will appear in the June Messenger.
Treasurer’s Note
The received total contributions of $48,607 for March exceeded the monthly goal of $38,500. Year-to-date and monthly figures are shown in the tables below. Actual expenses for the month were $47,704 and included some quarterly and one time charges.
We are thankful for the additional contributions received towards the 2012 Operating Budget. To date, these additions are within $2,000 of our 2012 Budget goal of $461,900. Thanks to everyone who has helped support our ministries through your pledges and contributions.
May Fellowship Opportunities
Join us for some fun and fellowship—Men’s Fellowship, Prime Timers, Book Club, or a Women’s Fellowship Group.
Women’s Fellowship News
Square One is meeting at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 5, for breakfast at the Baked in the Village Cafe, 123 N. Water St., Kent. Following the meal, Edith Chase will lead the group on a walk along the river. All are welcome to attend.
Circle E plans to meet on Wednesday, May 9, at 12:30 p.m. for lunch at Laziza, a new restaurant in the second phase of Acorn Alley. It is located on Depeyster St. You may want to carpool since parking can be a problem. Circle N is also hoping to meet on Wednesday, May 9 for a lunch outing. Members will be called later with the time and place.
Prime Timers
Prime Timers will meet on Saturday, May 12 in VanMeter Hall at 1 p.m. All “seasoned” members of the church are welcome to attend!
Book Group
The book group will meet on Saturday, May 19 to discuss State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Readers will gather at the home of Marilyn Sorrick at 6 p.m. for pre-dinner munchies. A pot luck dinner which begins at 6:30 is followed by discussion. We invite you to join us!
Farewell to Riniers!
The church will be losing two of our long-time, active members when Jim and Dorothy Rinier leave the first of June for Wilmington, N.C.; their new home will be in a retirement community near their daughter, Mary. A reception to honor the Riniers will be held after services on Mother’s Day, May 13. Please plan to stop by and wish them well.
The Riniers joined Kent UCC in 1955, when Jim began teaching geography at KSU. He was a favorite professor of many, many students and was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award. In our church, Jim will probably be remembered most for his nature walks during family camp. Both children and adults looked forward to those informative and fun hikes.
Dorothy's life included raising four daughters and participating in community and church organizations.
At UCC she taught the church-sponsored community pre-school for 19 years, was a member and leader of almost every commission and committee, helped establish and oversee the Hungerford Scholarship Fund, was on two search committees, and most recently has been an active leader in Women's Fellowship.
Church Women United Breakfast
Church Women United will have its breakfast in VanMeter Hall on Friday, May 4 at 9 a.m. Special happenings include women from each church being awarded “Key Women Awards,” Giving Dolls by Jan Householder, and the Least Coin offering collection. Tickets are available from Dorothy Rinier. Please contact Grace Brinker with any questions at (330) 678-3676.
Sign Up for Kent UCC Golf Scramble!
Tee it up at Oak Knolls Golf Course, Saturday, June 16 at 1:15 p.m. Enjoy a best ball scramble format for UCC members and their guests. You don’t want to miss the outing—Pastor David plans to make his Northeast Ohio golfing debut at this event! Sign-up lists are posted at the church, or contact Mike Carr at m.carr98@yahoo.com or (330) 678-9565.
Play Ball! Get Your Tickets Now!
The Education Committee and the EM Team are sponsoring a baseball night out on July 27 with the Akron Aeros. A block of 50 tickets has been reserved in section 108 for the Friday night game. We will be sitting on the first base line-perfect for the watching the fireworks after the game. You may reserve your seats by calling the office or speaking to Kathy Robinson. Remember this church gathering is always fun—tickets will be going, going, gone before you know it!
Wazzup with youth?
The high school United Youth Fellowship (UYF) group is a ministry of Christian formation, focusing on fellowship, community service and worship. Everyone is welcome and youth are encouraged to bring friends to all events, meetings and worship services. This month our schedule includes:
· Sunday, May 6, 6-8 p.m. meeting (College students to visit)
· Sunday, May 13, NO Meeting—Mother’s Day
· Sunday, May 20, 6-8 p.m. meeting (8th graders invited)
· Sunday, May 27, NO Meeting
The middle school youth group (The J-Walkers) is a ministry of Christian formation, focusing on fellowship, community service and worship. This year’s mission theme is environmental stewardship. Each month we typically schedule one fun/fellowship event, one service activity, and one or two meetings at the church emphasizing relationship-building, fun, and spiritual formation. Youth are encouraged to bring friends to all events, meetings and worship services. This month our schedule includes:
· Sunday, May 6, 4-6 p.m. meeting, Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary
· Sunday, May 13, NO Meeting—Mother’s Day
· Sunday, May 20, 8:30-noon, Car Wash
· Sunday, May 27, NO Meeting
If you want to know more, please contact Pastor Jason Bricker-Thompson, jason@kentucc.org, cell (440)520-3560, home (330) 569-7427.
UCC Circle of Caring (formerly NAMI Circle of Caring)
Homelessness. Living in decrepit conditions. Bouncing from place to place. Such conditions would prove to be hellacious for any individual. Imagine what any of these scenarios would be like if you had a severe mental illness and possibly must also deal with other debilitating conditions!
Coleman's Residential Services has attempted to deal with such housing needs since the early 80s and now manages 188 living units in Allan, Portage, Stark, and Trumbull Counties. These sites reflect the wide scope of support that each consumer needs, from group homes to independent living arrangements and various other settings. It is no wonder that Coleman has received national recognition for their housing initiatives! For example, Capling House in Kent for 11 homeless mentally ill adults continues to be a resounding success. Coleman continues to develop housing alternatives. Soon, 10 mentally ill adults will move into the newly renovated Phoenix Building in downtown Ravenna. The lower level will house consumer based retail enterprises.
If you are interested in learning more about Coleman Residential, and/or would like to find out how you can lend your support, you can contact them at (330) 673-1347. Mary Homer, Chair
Community News
Learn more about the Kent Community TimeBank’s birthday on May 4 and Cuyahoga River Day on May 19.
Kent Community TimeBank
Come celebrate our birthday and learn more about the timebank! Join us on Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. in VanMeter Hall. The Kent Community TimeBank is turning TWO, and we are excited to hold our monthly potluck and social at Kent UCC! If you haven't heard of the timebank, you might be interested to know that we are in the process of building community and folks who live in Kent and the surrounding communities are finding their lives being enriched one hour at a time! In a nutshell, a timebank is a system of exchange where members pool their resources, talents, skills and passions. One hour equals one Time Credit, no matter the service. It is not barter, and it is not volunteering. We currently have 307 members and have exchanged over 10,000 Time Credits. We are "remembering community" by honoring all of our assets and bringing a new kind of wealth to Kent. It is free to join the timebank, and free to attend our potluck! If you bring a dish to share, you can earn your first Time Credit which we will retro-activate should you decide to become a member! This will be a special potluck and social, and we'd love to meet you and answer any of your questions about the timebank! If you wish, bring a gift for a two-year-old, unwrapped, as we will be donating these gifts to a charitable organization in honor of our community's new found wealth! Visit our website for more information http://kentcommunity.timebanks.org or contact Abby by email at abbygreer@sbcglobal.net
Cuyahoga River Day at Plum Creek Park on May 19
Please join us to celebrate the restoration of Plum Creek Park and the free-flowing Plum Creek on Saturday, May 19. At 11:00 a.m., John Idone, Director of Kent Parks & Recreation Department, will dedicate the restored Plum Creek and new features at the park. The shelter house and islands will be the sites for displays and family activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided walk along the creek, exhibits, kayak demonstration, and a water quality “Mini Critter” survey. Roosevelt High School students will report on their water quality testing of Plum Creek.
KSU Crooked River Adventures invites everyone to try on a life jacket as we participate in the “Ready, Set, Wear It Ohio!” awareness day and attempt to break a world record; it’s also from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Plum Creek Park.
Then join the Kent Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the park for a potluck picnic. Please bring food to share.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 330-673-8897 or visit www.kentenvironment.org or www.kentparksandrec.com
Kent Environmental Council thanks Kent UCC Boy Scout Troop #253 and Scoutmaster Lee Drewette for conducting the opening ceremony for Cuyahoga River Day, May 19, 10 a.m. at Plum Creek Park.
April Birthdays
03 Amanda Haney 04 Tim Khol 05 Jan Rader 06 Marilyn Casto, Sara Braden 07 Tom Myers 08 Lucille Moore 10 Debbie Evans 11 Calvin Breyley, BJ Lackey 12 Michael Sisson 13 John Bertsch, Allison Hight 15 Ilona Urban 16 Bill Arthur, Teri Courtney 18 Rob Roe 20 Heather Buckley 21 Christy Balan, Shirley Sellman 22 Jim Rinier 23 Jean Sisson 24 Paul Craven 26 Marilyn Sorrick, Kathy Robinson, Ben Galizio, Melvin Foreman 27 Jan Galizio 29 Elizabeth Geldhof
Sundays in May
May 6 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Communion
Acts 8:26-40 / John 15:1-8
8:30 Worship in Chapel
9:30 Youth Choir (116), Mission “JuMP” (226)
9:45 Chancel Choir (218)
10:30 Worship in Sanctuary
10:45 Children’s Church School
11:30 Prospective Members & Stewardship Gathering (TBD)
4:00 J-Walkers (Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary)
6:00 UYF (125/6) College Students to Visit
May 13 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day / Birthday Sunday
Acts 10:44-48 / John 15:9-17
8:30 Worship in Chapel
9:30 Youth Choir (116), Poetry Study Group (226)
9:45 Chancel Choir (218)
10:30 Worship in Sanctuary
11:00 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale (VMH)
11:45 Music Committee (218)
J-Walkers / UYF No Meetings
May 20 - Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 / John 17:6-19
8:30 Worship in Chapel
J-Walkers Car Wash
9:30 Youth Choir (116)
Mission “JuMP” (226), Circle of Caring (lounge), Endowment Meeting (125)
9:45 Chancel Choir (218)
10:30 Worship in Sanctuary
Spring Musical (sanctuary), Receive New Members (sanctuary)
6:00 UYF (125/6) 8th Graders Invited
May 27 - Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21 / Romans 8:22-27 / John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
8:30 Worship in Chapel
9:30 Youth Choir (116)
9:45 Chancel Choir (218)
10:30 Worship in Sanctuary
10:45 Children’s Church School
11:30 Called to Call (124)
J-Walkers / UYF No Meetings
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IN OUR PRAYERS
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June Baldwin
Fritz Barker
Debbie Craig
Paul Craven
Pierre DuBois
Leon Fenstermacher
Perry Galizio
Margaret Gressard
Betsy Grimm
Jo Heisler
Sally Hunt
Tim Khol
Thelma Leppo
Dora Miller
Bruce and Gay Moore
Don and Lu Moore
Clarabel McDonald
Annie O’Malley
Phil Otterson
Kay Vardaris
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Maya Anolick, friend of Mary Jane and Michael Carr
Judy Barnhart, Johnna Lillich’s coworker’s spouse
Wally Barnette, Rickleman’s daughter’s fiance’s father
Denny Baughman, Scott Baughman’s father
Nancy Cannon, Heidi Cannon’s mother-in-law
Karen Dorrell, Dave Smith's sister-in-law
Steve Hahn, friend of Barbara Harkness
June Hanniford, Glenn Hanniford’s mother
Corbin Knappins, friend of Alex Herring
Donna Lowther,affiliated with Miller Ave. UCC
Regina Mueller,friend of Carol Ewers
Janice Pratt, friend of Grace Brinker
Pat Raynor, friend of Ilona Urban/Carolyn Ruston
Rochelle Shotwell, Ilona Urban /Carolyn Ruston’s friend
Roberta Smart, Muriel Breyley’s sister-in-law
Jeff Smith, son of Barb and Frank Smith
Phillip Symons, friend of Laurie Riddle
Glyn Taylor, nephew of Rolf Wicks
Mary Weaver, Kathy Ripley’s daughter
Anna and Doug Weyrick, friends of Tracy Herring
Kalene Wicks, Rolf Wicks’ niece
David Young, nephew of Barb Watson
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May God Comfort Those Who Mourn – Harriotte and Al Beckwith, whose friend Carmen Golding,longtime resident of Kent, died on April 5 in Las Vegas, NV. Her memorial service will be April 28; David Smith, on the death of his father, Gene Smith on April 23.
Prayers to God in Gratitude – For Fred Seifert, Ilona Urban, Andrew Herring and Leslie Chabek's return to health and mobility. Word is that John Paul Weidenmann, Rachel Barlett’s great grandson is doing well.
Church Family and Friends At Senior Retirement/Care Facilities - David Cobbledick at Copeland Oaks; Priscilla Lane (Dotty Lane’s daughter) in Maple Wood Care Center; Lucille Benner, Doris Birkner, Marge Evans, Clarabel McDonald, Lois Silver at Stow Glen; Mary Alice Bolotin, Elsie Chase, Leon Fenstermacher, Elizabeth Geldhof, Porter Hall at Kent Ridge at Golden Pond; Marjorie Woodring at The Gardens of Western Reserve, Streetsboro; Loretta Woods at The Gardens of Western Reserve, Cuyahoga Falls; Pierre DuBois at Altercare in Brimfield; Bruce and Gay Moore, currently at Summit Villa in Tallmadge.
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Please call the office or Pastor Heather when a prayer request needs to be added
or when one needs to be taken off the In Our Prayers list. 330 673 9534
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How to Reach Us Kent UCC
1400 East Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330-673-9534
Fax: 330-673-8828
Office open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Staff Email
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Rev. David Pattee
Senior Pastor
David@KentUCC.org
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Rev. Jason Bricker-Thompson
Director of Youth Ministries
Jason@KentUCC.org
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Rev. Heather Wicks
Minister of Pastoral Care
heather@KentUCC.org
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Kathy Robinson
Director of Christian Education
Kathy@KentUCC.org
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Kerry Glann
Director of Music & Chancel Choir
KGlann@kent.edu
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David Fisher
Organist
DavidF@KentUCC.org
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Michael Carr
Treasurer
Treasurer@KentUCC.org
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CJ Papp
Assistant Treasurer
CJPapp@KentUCC.org
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Suzi Megraw
Administrative Assistant
Office@KentUCC.org
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Kent UCC Mission Statement
The mission of this church is to follow the path of Jesus Christ. We express our faith through worship, work for justice, commitment to mission locally and globally, and by living a life of loving-kindness.
As a family of faith, we endeavor...
To be a community where our lives, hopes and sorrows may be shared in trust;
To seek and build upon the love of God alive within each of us, and all people;
To practice forgiveness, provide encouragement, and accept support;
To join together in exploration of our meaning and purpose as children of God;
To welcome all people to join us in an open and affirming community of faith;
To celebrate and preserve the beauty of nature and all that is God’s creation;
To respond to God with the offering of ourselves and our resources
to promote God’s justice, mercy, and peace in our world.
The Messenger is published monthly and circulated online and in print. Articles and other items for publication in this newsletter should be submitted to the church office by e-mail: office@kentucc.org. The deadline for the May edition is 12 noon, Friday, May 18.