United Methodist Church of Kent

03/29/2026

Here’s a thought. It’s Palm Sunday. We celebrate Jesus entering into town on a donkey as prophesied. Could that have been a protest? That’s a provocative thought. But that walk was meant to stir up attention. It was meant to create a reaction. And we have 3 choices to that walk of Christ into town. 1. We can turn away and leave. 2. We can just watch or 3. We can throw our garments to the ground that Jesus would walk on them. An act of recognition that a king is entering. An act that can be witnessed and reported. We do have a choice. What is yours?

03/16/2026

Janus circle got to work creating what turned into 29 Easter Baskets to help make sure every child in our area gets an Easter Basket. And we have so much fun doing it!

02/26/2026

It’s Wednesday of Lent so at our church, that means it’s potluck dinner and now we are enjoying a presentation from Kent Historical Society Museum recapping our amazing history of Kent! Great job, Julie!

01/24/2026

Be ready for this weather!

Some helpful tips regarding how to avoid frozen pipes this winter especially over the next couple of weeks. Stay Warm! Stay Safe!

Information courtesy of the City of Kent Service Department.

01/24/2026

Worship Plans for Sunday, January 25

With the current forecast for snow to arrive tonight and continue throughout the day tomorrow, I have received a few questions about whether we might cancel tomorrow's in-person worship service. After meeting with United Women in Faith, who have prepared and plan to lead worship tomorrow, we do intend to meet for in-person worship at 10 am in the Sanctuary.

However, if you feel unsafe traveling tomorrow morning, please prioritize your safety, stay home, and worship with us online. If we need to adapt our worship service due to folks being unable to travel safely, we will do that, but we will still offer some opportunity for worship at 10 am, both in the Sanctuary and online. Deb Saito will be our preacher for tomorrow's United Women in Faith worship service, and you will not want to miss her personal and powerful story, so please join us in whatever way you can do so safely.

Be safe. Be well. Be warm. And don't forget to check on your neighbors and vulnerable persons in our community during the challenging weather.

Peace,
Pastor Nathan

12/07/2025

We are insisting on hope this Advent on this 2nd Sunday of Advent. Lighting the candle of Peace.

11/23/2025

On this Christ the King Sunday, let’s remember that Christ our king’s reign truly began after he died and rose again. It’s not about being a king on earth or during our time on earth It’s about being king in Heaven and for all eternity. Advent starts next week. Join us as we learn about the real Jesus and how we can follow Him in the coming new church year.

11/20/2025

By Tim Beck* On a cloudy Sunday across the Ohio Episcopal Area, more than 300 students and adult leaders from 31 United Methodist churches came ready to shine at the hands-on East Ohio Conference y…

11/09/2025

Kent UMC Christmas Outing

Join Us for an Evening of Fellowship and Festive Fun!

See “A Christmas Carol” at the Ohio Star Theater
Celebrate the holiday season with your Kent UMC family! We’re organizing a special group outing to enjoy the classic musical “A Christmas Carol” at the beautiful Ohio Star Theater at Dutch Valley in Sugarcreek. This is a wonderful opportunity to share in fellowship, music, and Christmas cheer!

Event Details
· Date: Saturday, December 13
· Location: Ohio Star Theater at Dutch Valley, Sugarcreek, OH
· Meeting Time: 4:00 PM at Kent UMC (for carpooling—let’s ride together!)
Ticket Information
· Price: $59.50 per person
· Includes: All-you-can-eat buffet dinner, drink, taxes, gratuity, pie and ticket to show
· Group Discount: We need at least 15 people signed up to receive this special group rate!
Schedule
· Dinner: 5:00 PM (delicious buffet at Dutch Valley Restaurant)
· Showtime: 7:00 PM (“A Christmas Carol” musical performance

10/12/2025

We are proclaiming our new vision to make disciples in every community -every single community with no exceptions - such that we love and serve each other as Jesus taught us.

10/03/2025

We need you to put the “you” in “Thank You”! Please write thank you notes to staff members at our church for their tireless work to serve our members and our community in countless ways. Just comment if you need a list of names.