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We discuss resting in the work, not resting from the work. Read More →

Today we welcome Dr. Nathan Howe as the new senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Read More →

Neighborhood Gatherings will begin July 6.  The Staff-Parish Committee wishes to thank our hosts, and invite all of the congregation to attend a Neighborhood Gathering to meet Dr. Howe and share meaningful dialogue in a small group setting.  We have opened the sign-ups for July... Read More →

We each build in our own way on the foundation of Christ; we each have a role to play in God’s church, and through it all it is God who “gives the growth”. Read More →

Like Abraham or the disciples, everyone believer’s life is “unfinished,” in that we never arrive at a completion of all that we aim to be about. We find our fulfillment, however, in the place that we have in God’s everlasting purposes. Read More →

We have an open position available in our music department. Our worship band is seeking a Contemporary Worship Leader with the following qualifications: Read More →

A retirement/farewell luncheon is being planned for Dr. Palmer’s last Sunday on June 11 following the 10:30 worship service to honor him for his 28 years of service. The luncheon will be catered and requires a reservation using the form here or in the April and May Mosaic... Read More →

You are invited to donate geraniums to beautify the church sanctuary for Memorial Day Sunday. We will be particularly honoring loved ones who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Their names will be included in slides during worship on that... Read More →

Registration for this year’s vacation Bible school has begun! Visit our online registration page to register and pay for your children to attend. We are holding VBS at the Kent UMC the week of June 6–9. (four days) The theme this year will be Hero Hotline based... Read More →

Today our teens present elements of the worship service. Read More →

Dr. Palmer has just released another book entitled The Choice on the topic of abortion. Visit the new page for our publishing imprint, Place to Grow Press, for details. Read More →

On Easter Sunday, our Sanctuary will be filled with lilies dedicated in honor or memory of loved ones. These lilies will then be distributed by volunteers to the ill and grieving to provide some comfort during the holiday. If you would like to sponsor and dedicate a lily, please... Read More →

Each Wednesday during Lent (March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29) a musical recital will be performed in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM. It will be preceded at 6:00 PM by a potluck dinner in Pierson Hall. All are invited to attend either or both. Just bring a dish to share and table service.... Read More →

February 24–26, youth in our church participated in World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine to bring awareness to and raise money for the issue of world hunger. During this weekend, our students have served 63 lunches at the Lord’s Lunch and collected 158 canned goods for Kent... Read More →

Fullness of spiritual life develops only as we are “connected to the vine” – joined with Christ. Read More →

We choose (if we are wise) to live a life enriched by God’s law and spiritual truths. Our lives become extraordinary when we welcome the spirit into our lives and live as Christ would have us live. Read More →

Carol Pozuc delivers this message for UMW Sunday. Read More →

D.S. Angela Lewis preaches. Read More →

We are each to play a key role, under God’s inspiration, in answering the world’s needs Read More →

God’s Spirit enables us to keep on in faith and service in spite of frustrations and threats and obstacles. This sermon was written by Dr. David Palmer and delivered by Rev. Douglas Denton. Read More →

John Wesley’s covenant service prepares Methodists’ hearts and minds for the year of worship ahead. Read More →

We are offering two candlelight services on Christmas Eve at 7 PM and 9 PM. Before each service, we will offer an extended musical prelude. The early service will feature our worship band, and the later service will feature the music of our Sanctuary Choir. Both services will be... Read More →

This year, we again are offering our Advent devotions as a free e-book. You can now download a copy for your device. Click here to view on the webpage. Read More →

The first Sunday in November is All Saints’ Sunday. This is a day when we remember those friends, family, and church members lost during the past year. The list below are first the members and then those friends and family we remember this year: Read More →

Dr. Palmer examines how the saving grace of God can make even the most sinful among us saints in heaven. Read More →

Inspired by God’s goodness, we cheerfully give our best for God Read More →

When God calls people into mission, people will sometimes run away from the call (Jonah), or come up with excuses for why they are not the one to do it (Moses). We are challenged by the model of Isaiah, who says, “Here I Am; Send Me.” Read More →

The first Sunday in November is All Saints’ Sunday. This is a day when we remember those friends, family, and church members lost during the past year. If you have lost someone close to you since last November, please click here to submit their name to be read aloud during... Read More →

Several of our church members who are unable to attend Sunday worship, look forward to having communion delivered to their homes on World Wide Communion Sunday. Volunteers are needed! You will have the opportunity to sign up in the church atrium or click here to signup online. On... Read More →

Labor Day focuses on work and we will be considering what “work” we do to be part of God’s Kingdom. Read More →

We are invited to live in light of the future we have with God. Read More →

We can hear God’s voice speaking to us today. Read More →

Join Dr. David Palmer on this tour through significant sites in Turkey and Israel. This trip has now been rescheduled and will take place from June 16 through July 1, 2023. For more information, visit EO.travel directly or fill out the form below to be contacted by someone from... Read More →

We are pleased to be able to offer parking spots to Kent State students. Read More →

Registration is now open for Disciple Bible Study I and III this academic year. Both classes will be held in person and over Zoom, and Zoom will require access to a computer and reliable internet connection. Visit www.kentmethodist.org/disciple to complete your registration and... Read More →

The average American youth spends: 270 minutes a day watching TV 4 minutes a day playing outside 7.5 hours a day on electronics A week at camp provides 10,080 minutes away to consider, to dream, to believe that they are loved and created for a purpose. The United Methodist Church... Read More →

During the Memorial Day weekend and Pentecost services, we decorate the Sanctuary with geraniums dedicated by members. These are then planted outside the church to beautify the grounds during the summer. The list below are this year’s dedications: Read More →

This is our annual Youth Sunday service, where our teens create and present the elements of the worship service. Read More →

We are called to be “good soil” – receiving the word of God to grow in us; and we also have a ministry of “sowing seed”: spreading God’s Word and grace, trusting that God will be at work in time. Read More →

Guest preacher Judith Nedel discusses the possibilities of “Getting to Heaven with a Poor Man’s Faith or Can a Rich Man Get to Heaven?”. Read More →

We were very pleased to welcome Rev. Bob Machovec to the pulpit as our guest preacher. Read More →

The kingdom of God is the greatest of all treasures; we do not earn it, but we need to commit ourselves to grasp it. Read More →

During the Christmas services, we decorate the Sanctuary with poinsettias dedicated by members. These are then delivered to the ill and grieving to help brighten their holiday season. The list below are this year’s dedications: Read More →

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Prince of Peace For anyone who has seen any of my writing the last five years or so... Read More →

When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh Matthew... Read More →

Love But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and... Read More →

An Un-Christmas-like Idea When the old Christendom spoke of the coming again of the Lord Jesus, it always thought first of all of a great day of judgment. And as un-Christmas-like as this idea may appear to us, it comes from early Christianity and must be taken with utter... Read More →

You Keep Hope Alive And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 (NIV Hope is the word of the day. Advent is all about hope. Hope that our Lord is coming into our world in the... Read More →

Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. James... Read More →