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

The following services are planned leading up to Easter: Read More →

On Saturday, March 23, from 1 pm to 3 pm, we will join with KidsKare Daycare and Tree City Preschool to host a Community Easter Egg Hunt on our property. All children up to age 12 are welcome and encouraged to participate and will be asked to register in advance (see below). In... Read More →

Beginning February 14, our Lenten potlucks will be held in Pierson Hall each Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Just bring a food item to share plus table service; beverages are provided. The Wednesday Lenten Programs begin on February 21, starting at 7:00 p.m. each week. The... Read More →

Lent will begin on February 14, Ash Wednesday. We will have a traditional service of ashes that day at both 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This very meaningful service uses the ancient symbolism of ashes to signify our repentance and the forgiveness of Christ. The... Read More →

Your input will be vital in forming small groups at the UMC of Kent! Please click here to fill out a form that will help us determine what types of groups will be most valuable to our congregation. The form is quick and easy to fill out, and will help us narrow down the myriad of... Read More →

For a limited time, UMC of Kent is offering shirts with the UMC and church logos! Read More →

Thur., Aug 24: 6–8 PMFri., Aug 25: 9 AM–3 PMSat., Aug 26: 9 AM–1 PM Visit www.kentmethodist.org/thrift for full details! 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

When we have the answer to death, we begin to fully live life. Eternal life is not simply a future promise, but the reality of a new life that begins now Read More →

The upcoming tour of historical sites in Turkey and Israel led by Dr. Palmer has been postponed. Specific dates will be available soon, but the tour will now be held in late spring/early summer of 2023. For further details, please contact Dr. Palmer. Read More →

On UMW Sunday, our United Methodist Women contribute elements of the worship service at all three hours. 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 →

You are invited to donate poinsettias to beautify the sanctuary for Christmas. Flowers will be distributed by Circle members to shut-ins from our church. Circle members may pick up the poinsettias December 24, after the 9:00 PM service or later. Please complete the information in... Read More →

Each year the members of the church create and submit devotions for each day of the Advent season. Our devotional booklet will available as an e-book for the Amazon Kindle in the coming weeks or in print in the lobby by our main office. We will be releasing the devotions daily... Read More →

We are once again asking you to complete a Spiritual Gifts Inventory so that we can connect you with the volunteer opportunities that best suit your talents and interests. Read More →

Consecration Sunday is October 24, providing time during worship to reflect on how your contributions will be used during the upcoming year. We have several ongoing projects and a new capital campaign that could use your financial support! Read More →

Over the past year and a half, our Children’s Choir director, Chelsea Alderson, has been recording video lessons for our online Sunday School. We are pleased to announce that all Sunday School has now returned to meeting in-person at 9:30 and 10:30 on Sunday mornings! Read More →

God’s truth is disruptive, as God brings about positive change in individuals and societies. Read More →

VBS 2021, Knights of North Castle: Quest for the King’s Armor, invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of God’s power by exploring how we put on the armor of God. Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and begin their quest each session by opening the... Read More →

We have received some very positive feedback from our online fellowship events! We know that it has been hard these many months without fellowship with your church family, so we are beginning a virtual fellowship each month. On the second Sunday of every month, join us via this... Read More →

Dr. Palmer’s latest book, Ten Transforming Truths, is now available on Amazon.com on Kindle and as a paperback book. The Bible is the best-selling book in world history. Within its pages are housed thousands of years of history and religious truth. But was it... Read More →

Monday, April 12 at 11 AM our church will be celebrating the life of David L. Watkins. You can join remotely in this celebration by visiting our live streaming page here. You can also visit our YouTube channel to watch the online service. Read More →

Christ is risen! We celebrate Easter this year on April 4. The good news of Easter brings joyous hope for our lives, and gives us a message of hope for others! It is for this reason that our church takes a special Easter Offering, which goes entirely for missions. We have goal of... Read More →

“True fasting” is a commitment of the heart to do God’s will, which enables us to share in the wonderful things God can do among us. Read More →

Join us each Wednesday at 7:00 PM for the premiere of that week’s Lenten music program. These 10–15 minute programs feature music from our music staff and volunteers, as well as meditative scripture. These programs can be viewed on our Facebook page, our YouTube channel, or... Read More →

God raises people of out the depths of despair and out of death itself, and brings us into life. Read More →

This academic year, we began uploading video Sunday school lessons created by our very own Children’s Choir director Chelsea Alderson! Each week, a roughly 10-minute video accompanied by downloadable, print-on-demand resources will help entertain and educate your child on... Read More →

During the traditional 12 days of Christmas (Christmas Day through Epiphany), we are releasing one piano solo each day by our very own Sarah Brosvic! Tune in to our Facebook or Instagram pages for the release of a new classic Christmas song each day at noon. The video with all... Read More →

The Nolin family, long-time members of our church, have graciously given us recordings of recorder duets, trios, and quartets of timeless Christmas music, which we have assembled into a 25-minute concert. You can view the concert below or on our YouTube page. Merry Christmas! Read More →

Visit the “Our Newsletter” page to read the latest news and updates for this month! Read More →

Join our Virtual Gathering on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11:30 to noon. Reconnect with other church members! See our new sanctuary renovations! Be inspired by our church’s calling! Connect with the Zoom meeting at this link. Read More →

God will empower us for the great spiritual struggles that we face. Read More →