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Friday, October 18 from 6:30-8 pm: Cars will park in the rectangular parking lot on the south side of our building beginning at 5:15 pm. You are invited to decorate the trunk of your car with a favorite theme (not too scary), and bring candy to hand out from your trunk. The event... Read More →

On Sunday October 13 we are inviting several agencies and individuals to share in information about the services they provide for Senior adults. There will be representatives from such agencies as Home Instead, Visiting Angels, and the Portage County Senior Center. They all will... Read More →

On October 13, 9 am–1 pm, the Scouts will host a pancake brunch in Pierson Hall. There is no cost, but please consider making a donation into the baskets at each table to support our scouts. Read More →

On Sunday, September 8, we will resume fall programming, including Sunday school classes for children, youth, and adults. Music ensembles and youth fellowship will resume this week as well. To celebrate the day together, we will have one worship service only, at 10 am in the... Read More →

This year’s Trash and Treasure sale will be held the last weekend in August. Items can be donated throughout the month, and full details of this missions fundraiser can be found on this page. 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 currently planning to hold VBS at the Kent UMC the week of June 17–20 (four days), from 9:30 am to noon. The theme this... Read More →

Unfortunately, due to equipment failure, this panel discussion on citizens reentering society after incarceration was not able to be streamed live. The event is, however, available online via our YouTube channel. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. Read More →

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 Janus Circle is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. All high-school seniors involved in the church who will be continuing their education are eligible. Visit the scholarships page for more details. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →