Kent United Church of Christ

09/12/2026

“Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel’s army, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them, coming between the armies of Egypt and Israel. Throughout the night the cloud brought darkness to the one side and light to the other side; so neither went near the other all night long.

Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.

The Egyptians pursued them, and all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots and horsemen followed them into the sea. During the last watch of the night the Lord looked down from the pillar of fire and cloud at the Egyptian army and threw it into confusion. The Lord jammed the wheels of their chariots so that they had difficulty driving. And the Egyptians said, “Let’s get away from the Israelites! The Lord is fighting for them against Egypt.”

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea so that the waters may flow back over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen.” Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea went back to its place. The Egyptians were fleeing toward it, and the Lord swept them into the sea. The water flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had followed the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived.

But the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left. That day the Lord saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on the shore. And when the Israelites saw the mighty hand of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and put their trust in the Lord and in Moses.”

09/09/2026

This Sunday, September 13 is our annual Faith Formation Sunday, a kick-off to the program year here at Kent UCC. Worship will include a special Blessing of the Backpacks; all students are invited to bring their school bags! After church, come to VanMeter Hall for some food and games! The Fun and Fellowship committee is preparing a meal, and the Faith Formation Committee is providing games and activities for all ages to enjoy! Fellowship ministry is preparing a picnic with grilled hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings (with some vegetarian options as well), fresh veggies, chips and ice cream sandwiches for dessert! The Christian Education Ministry is providing inter generational games for each table to enjoy together!

09/06/2026

Join us for worship in our sanctuary today on this Hope and Healing Sunday. You can also worship live online via the Kent UCC Video page here or anytime on our Kent UCC Video page. The online bulletin can be found in the YouTube description.

Sunday Worship 09/06Order of Worship: https://files.constantconta...

09/05/2026

“O my soul, bless God.
From head to toe, I’ll bless his
holy name!
O my
soul, bless God,
don’t forget a single blessing!
He forgives your sins—every one.
He heals your diseases—every one.
He redeems you from hell—saves
your life!
He crowns you with love and
mercy—a paradise crown.
He wraps you in goodness—beauty
eternal.
He renews your youth—you’re
always young in his presence.”

09/03/2026

The UCC Heartland Conference Disaster Response is urgently in need of CWS personal hygiene kits as a result of recent storms along the I-70 beltway. UYF and the Middle School Youth Group will be assembling these kits in early October. We are seeking donations of items to include. Please only provide items on the list below; CWS (Church World Services) requests specific items based on the needs of people we are helping. More information can be found here. Items will be collected through Sept 27 and can be placed in the labeled box in the narthex or the downstairs entrance. Reach out to Pastor Emily if you have any questions!

One 1-gallon resealable plastic bag (for packing)
One washcloth
One toothbrush (keep in original packaging)
One fingernail or toenail clipper (remove packaging)
One bath-size bar of soap (keep in original packaging)
One travel-size deodorant (3.4 oz or less, non-aerosol)
One travel-size lotion (3.4 oz or less, fragrance-free, new only)
One travel-size shampoo (3.4 oz or less, new only)
One travel-size toothpaste (3.4 oz or less, with at least 1-year expiration)
One sturdy, wide-tooth comb (minimum 6 inches; remove packaging)

09/02/2026

The UCC Action Center website highlights many advocacy actions we can take to influence legislation. One of these bills is the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act (H.R. 6397 / S. 3702). The Bible is clear about our call to feed, clothe, house, and welcome the immigrant (Matthew 25:35-40). The current climate of detaining immigrants directly contradicts scripture and Jesus’ teachings. Learn more about this proposed act here and take action

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09/02/2026

The Rummage sale is getting closer and closer. September 18-19 is not that far away! Your Rummage Sale Committee has been meeting and planning for our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the needs in our community, our nation, and the world are bigger than ever. Our volunteer sign up will run through Sunday Sept 13. Look for the tables in the narthex and downstairs by the elevator. We need both people to work the sale (30-40 volunteers) and food donations for those working the sale. Drop offs will run every Wednesday from 5-7 and every Saturday from 10-12 through Saturday, September 12. On Sunday the 13th, we will have drop offs AFTER CHURCH ONLY from 11-1 and then Sunday evening 5-7. That will be the best time for large drop offs. Please contact Kathy Robinson if you need a pick up for large items that night. We will also do drop offs from 5-7, Monday-Wednesday the week of the sale.

This is such an important event because it helps so many of our Outreach partners. Those we can give to and how much we can give will be determined by the Rummage Sale Committee and shared with Outreach, the Administrative Board, and the Joint Ministry Council. Organizations and groups under consideration are our Community Meal, the International Institute of Akron (refugee help), Habitat for Humanity, Townhall 2 (new homeless shelter), UCM, our own UYF, Safer Futures, the County Clothing Center, Miller House, Akron Canton Food Bank, Kent Social Services, Freedom House, KIFA, and NAACP. Your help with this huge project will be much appreciated!

09/02/2026

As the HEAT ADVISORY continues for , the Shepherd's House of Portage County has opened as a cooling center for anyone needing shelter from the extreme heat.

HOURS: Until 8PM, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
WHERE: Shepherd's House of Portage County, 2645 State Route 59, Ravenna, OH

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08/30/2026

Join us for worship in our sanctuary at 10am on this Sunday morning. You can also worship live online via the Kent UCC Video page here or anytime on our Kent UCC Video page. The online bulletin can be found in the YouTube description.

Sunday Worship 08/30Order of Worship: https://files.constantconta...

08/29/2026

“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”