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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 →

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 →

Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. Matthew 24:44 On November 30, 2021, I sat down at the organ bench at St. Sebastian Parish in Akron Ohio to kick off the year’s Advent Adoration organ recital series. In the span of about twenty... Read More →

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 1:14 Five years ago I flew from Baltimore to Costa Rica with my son and his family to spend Christmas in a beautiful place and for Brad to recuperate from a hectic holiday season of singing. The family compound we stayed... 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 →

The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a Son, and they will call him Immanuel – which means “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 My husband and I recently sold our home of 20 plus years in Pennsylvania and moved to Kent to be closer to family. Leaving friends and neighbors,... Read More →

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. Philippians 4:6 Ask and it will be given to you. Matthew 7:7 I thank God and praise Him, for I have lots to be thankful for in my life. My God My sister,... Read More →

Fear Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart…the Lord is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. Zephaniah 3:14–20 During these difficult times, I have been afraid. Many of us have been afraid. Things happened in our world that... Read More →

The Lord of All Truth Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5–6 Sometimes, events happen in our life that just don’t make sense. We may think we have our lives... Read More →

Be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds alert when he comes. Luke 12:36–37 On Thanksgiving morning, right about 10:00... Read More →

King of Our Hearts May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. Psalm 72:11–12 (NIV) I have always loved advent and the advent wreath. As a child growing up in a faith filled home of a... Read More →

The Light of God The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;Those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.For a child has been born for us, a son given to us;Authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,... Read More →

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:2–3 These past several years have been challenging for all of us. Political... Read More →

After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and... Read More →

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:36–40 When our outstanding Bishop was here a few weeks... Read More →

For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light. Luke 1:31 The mother and her little boy sat looking at the nativity they had just finished putting up on the table. They talked about each of the characters in the story of Jesus’ birth and... 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 →

Why Was He Named Jesus? . . . and you shall call him Jesus. Luke 1:31 At Christmas time, it is common to rejoice over many details surrounding the birth and infancy of Jesus, but I have never heard any celebration over the fact that the angel Gabriel told his mother Mary, “You... Read More →

And all who heard it were amazed…. Luke 2:18 Why would not the folks listening to the good news from a manger be “amazed”? These shepherd guys were nobodies! They held an unheralded place in the social strata of Israel. Who knows if they were even “religious”? I doubt if there... Read More →

Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.... Read More →

What passes for Christianity today is often the gospel greatly diminished or greatly adulterated. We need the real thing. Read More →