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In the first session, Dr. Palmer will discuss the current structure of the United Methodist Church, and how any structural changes come about. In his second session, he will be looking ahead to both the General Conference in May and our East Ohio Annual Conference in June,... Read More →

For 30 hours, our teens skip meals to raise funds that will help feed and care for hungry children around the world. Every 5 seconds, a child under 5 dies—and nearly half of those deaths are from hunger-related causes. That’s why we’re taking action now! How You Can Help: Give.... Read More →

We will be joining with our brothers and sisters in Christ at the Kent United Church of Christ for a joint Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm. Please join us in the sanctuary of their church for this festive event! Read More →

Janus Circle is sponsoring a special training opportunity for anyone in our church community who would like to know more about supporting those in the LGBTQ+ community. We know our church is a welcoming place, and we encourage everyone to come learn more about ways we can be... Read More →

Our handbell choirs for adults and teens will resume rehearsals this Sunday, September 15. Chancel Ringers (our adult handbell choir) rehearses at 12 pm each Sunday, and our teen handbell choir, ZAMARingers, rehearses from 6–7 pm each Sunday. We invite you to attend rehearsal if... Read More →

Set your appointment today to be included in our latest photo directory! Just click here to schedule your appointment. All appointments are free of charge. Directories will be provided at no charge to church members, and the photos will be available for purchase through... Read More →

The United Methodist Church of Kent is proud to welcome the NEO Sound Orchestra to a concert on April 3 as part of our weekly Lenten programs. We welcome all ages to this free concert held in our Sanctuary beginning at 7:00 p.m. From their Facebook page: “Based upon the ideas of... Read More →

On Sunday, March 24, the Sanctuary Choir will present Mass No. 2 in G by Franz Schubert. This moving and powerful piece will be accompanied by a small orchestra and will form the bulk of the 10:30 service. As such, there is no admission being charged for this performance. Read More →

 Our organist, Dawn Filler, is giving an organ recital on November 25 to celebrate 25 years as a church organist. Her first position began in November of 1993 while in high school, at a small church near Canfield, Ohio. The one-hour recital will begin at 3:30 pm in the Sanctuary.... Read More →

Join us for this production as part of our 9:30 AM worship service in the gymnasium, Sunday, December 22. This play, presented by our youth fellowship, follows a series of casting calls for parts of the Christmas story! Read More →

On this fantastic evening, the PIT will be transformed into a haunted house and everyone is invited to be a part. So get a costume, grab your friends and get ready to have a great time! Read More →

Saturday, May 13, our contemporary adult ensemble New Spirit will perform a spring concert entitled “Sing a New Song.” The hour-long concert will be held in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM and will feature gospel and contemporary Christian music of many styles. A collection will be... Read More →

April 5: God’s Concern for the Homeless The best answer for those without housing is to help them to have a home! Habitat for Humanity has carried out this mission very effectively across our country, and the work of Habitat has recently been revived in our county. Rachel Kerns,... Read More →

God has a great concern for disadvantaged children!   This led church leaders in years past in America to establish orphanages, which in recent decades have transitioned to an even tougher challenge of helping today’s troubled youth.  Hear the story of how we are at work through... Read More →

Part of our outreach to the poor happens through our youth and adult mission teams. Come hear and see the story of how our summer teams were at work last year in Grundy County, Tennessee, one of the poorest counties in the country, and at the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota.... Read More →

The exhibit “Led the Way” by Ann Schierhorn, KSU professor emeritus of journalism, recognizes the sacrifices and perseverance of eight African American students who desegregated the Tallahassee, Fla., public schools during the civil rights movement. The students, who endured... Read More →

Each Wednesday during Lent, the church will host a potluck dinner in Pierson Hall. Starting at 6:15 pm, this community gathering is open to all and free to attend. Just bring a dish to share and plates and silverware for you and your family. Following each dinner, there will be a... Read More →

We know God’s concerns because God tells us! In a fast-moving Bible study, Dr. Palmer will take us from Moses through the Biblical prophets to Jesus to discover the “heart” of God. This program will be held in the gymnasium from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm immediately following the Lenten... Read More →

Join us on New Year’s Day for a modern version of John Wesley’s annual covenant renewal service. As on Christmas Day, there will be a single 10 AM service. This unified service will take place in the gymnasium and will feature music provided by our worship band. Please join us... Read More →

The annual Holiday Markets are scheduled for December 10th and 17th at the Haymaker Farmers’ Market indoor location at the United Methodist Church of Kent. These two special markets of the year-round farmers’ market will feature 30 of our favorite food vendors and also include 20... Read More →

This cantata features beautiful music and narrated readings taking the audience through the Christmas story! Join us at 8:30 or 10:30 in the Sanctuary for this inspiring musical cantata performed by our New Spirit vocal ensemble, joined by instrumentalists and guests from several... Read More →

Join us for the Children’s Choir musical Sunday, December 17 at the 10:30 worship service. The children will present the story of the nativity in a musical called “The Wondrous Gift,” featuring many favorite Christmas songs. Read More →

Please join the people from the Kent community and member organizations of the Kent Interfaith Alliance for Reconciliation and Justice for Moving Forward Together: Building Community after the 2016 Election. This non-partisan community forum will feature speakers State Rep.... Read More →

United Christian Ministries at Kent State University will host their Semi-Annual Fundraising Dinner on Friday, March 10, 2017, at 6:00 PM in Pierson Hall of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Adult tickets are $20, and children 12 and under eat free. Childcare will be available... Read More →

We saved a seat for you! New Member Orientation will be offered next on Saturday, April 7 at 6 pm in the Parlor. Those attending will be welcomed into full membership the next morning, Sunday, April 8 at any of our three services. If you would like to participate in this new... Read More →

Our regular Sunday evening Youth Activities schedule resumes Sunday, August 25. The weekly schedule is: 6–7 PM—ZAMARingers (Teen handbell choir for grades 6–12. Meets in the Sanctuary.) 7 PM—Youth Fellowship in the Gym and Pit, including dinner in Pierson Hall If you have any... Read More →

Join us in the Sanctuary for the Stan Hywet Goodyear Concert Band’s summer concert! The evening will feature traditional and patriotic music and complimentary refreshments in Pierson Hall after the performance. Admission is free, and all ages are invited to enjoy this exciting... 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. At To Mars and Beyond VBS, your students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they explore where God’s... Read More →

Join us at the 10:30 worship service for selections from G. F. Handel’s Messiah parts II and III. Director of Music Frank Wiley will conduct the Sanctuary Choir joined by an eleven-piece orchestra. The selections will feature soloists Carol Klohn, Pat and Alan Baldwin, David... Read More →

Tree City Preschool is now accepting reservations for its 2016–2017 school year. Interested parents can meet the staff for an open house Monday, April 4 from 6–7:30 PM. More information about Tree City Preschool is available on our church website, or visit the preschool’s website... Read More →

Sunday, April 28 will be the annual “Time and Talent Auction” and luncheon sponsored by the Kent Youth Group. Each year our auction serves as the MAJOR FUNDRAISER used to support the many activities our youth participate in during the year. The youth are very excited about this... Read More →

Eva Chang is a former Kent State University piano student and is currently studying at the Ohio State University. We are pleased to welcome her back for this exclusive performance held in our Sanctuary. Join her, with special guest strings, as they perform Shostakovich’s Piano... Read More →

We rejoice in the good news of the Resurrection! Services are held at the usual hours of 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30, except that the 8:30 service is in the sanctuary. At the 8:30 and 10:30 hours, New Spirit will sing an extended prelude, beginning at 8:20 and 10:20; and ZAMARingers... Read More →

This service features our worship band joined by our teen choir, Resurrection, in a contemporary setting. Experience Jesus’ journey to the cross accompanied by Scripture and contemporary Christian music, with the poignant symbolism of Good Friday. Please join us in the Gymnasium... Read More →

We remember Jesus’ Last Supper with Communion. This service includes a tenebrae—a “service of shadows”—a powerful way of reflecting about Jesus’ journey to the cross, and features choral anthems and scripture readings. Child care will be provided during the hour-length service in... Read More →

Our children will process with palms at the 10:30 worship hour. All children are invited to participate; children should meet in Pierson Hall prior to the service in order to be a part of the palm parade. Dr. David Palmer will be delivering the sermon, “The Crowd Pleaser”. Read More →

Each Wednesday in Lent until Holy Week, we will have a potluck supper in Pierson Hall at 6:15 (bring one item to share plus table service), followed by a program from 7:00 to 8:00. This year we are resuming our popular series called “Missions that Make a Difference,” which... Read More →

On February 26, the United Methodist Church of Kent will mark Ash Wednesday with a Service of Ashes in the Sanctuary beginning at 7:30 PM. This solemn service will begin the season of Lent, a time of reflection and deepening our relationship with Christ. Just before, the first of... Read More →

On Sunday, February 14, our church will celebrate Boy Scouts with Scout Sunday. We will recognize their accomplishments during the worship service, and join them for a fundraising pancake breakfast afterward! Join them in Pierson Hall for their Scout Pancake Breakfast from 9 AM... Read More →

A Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Portage County NAACP will be held from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, January 16, at the United Church of Christ (across the street). Tickets are $10 and free for students under 18. At noon, people will proceed to the steps of the Portage Municipal... Read More →

Join us in Pierson Hall after the 10:30 service for two important events. We are celebrating over two decades of service by our retiring Kitchen Hostess Margie Stahl. We will recognize Margie at all three worship hours, and there will be special refreshments and fellowship in... Read More →

The United Methodist Church of Kent is proud to welcome the Akron chapter of the AGO (American Guild of Organists) for a scholarship fundraising concert. The concert will feature many choirs from area churches, including the Sanctuary Choir from our own church, with special... Read More →

Christmas Eve The United Methodist Church of Kent is offering two Christmas Eve services. The 7:00 PM service will feature a performance by the Children’s Choir. This service will be led musically by our contemporary service’s worship band. A special extended prelude featuring... Read More →

On Sunday, October 11, we will wrap up the bicentennial year with our district superintendent, Rev. Edward Peterson,  giving the sermon. Immediately following the 10:30 service there will be a UMW-sponsored all church luncheon celebration, complete with a small token of... Read More →

Boy Scout Troop 252 is hosting their Pancake Breakfast Sunday, October 4 from 9am–1pm. The breakfast is provided free of charge, but freewill donations are encouraged to support the troop. Stop by Pierson Hall between services or during the regular fellowship hour! Read More →

Our church picnic is almost here! Starting at 11:30 on Sunday, August 25, our “back-to-school” celebration will feature a bounce house and other games for children and fellowship for all ages. All food is provided at no charge; a freewill donation will be accepted. We look... Read More →

The Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive in the Gymnasium Friday, January 31 from 12 pm to 5 pm. Schedule your appointment online at redcrossblood.org, or by contacting Adam in the office. The Red Cross requires roughly 13,000 donations daily to meet its demand. Schedule... Read More →

On June 28th, our Bicentennial Celebration continues with the return of Rev. Jerry Butcher to preach at all 3 worship hours. Rev. Butcher was the senior pastor of our church from 1983 to 1992. There will be a luncheon at 11:30am in Pierson Hall. We look forward to having Rev.... Read More →

Vacation Bible School will be held from June 15 – 19. Click Here to learn what the theme for this year is and to register! Read More →