Pentecost at the UMC of Kent

Next Sunday we will celebrate Pentecost, a holiday that commemorates the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus Christ’s followers, the Apostles. This year we are also celebrating the confirmation of new young people into membership of the church. All this will be during a single 10 AM service. Please join us!

Navigating the Chaos of Reentry

Navigating the Chaos of Reentry, a panel discussion on the challenges facing individuals attempting to restart their lives after incarceration, was held April 3 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Due to technical issues, we were not able to stream this panel live. The event, however, is now available online via our YouTube channel.

Panel Discussion April 3

Join us for “Navigating the Chaos of Reentry”. This equipping event highlights the challenges of reentering a community after an incarceration experience in the form of a panel discussion with a question and answer period. The event will be streamed live through our YouTube channel. The discussion will be preceded by a potluck dinner in… Continue reading Panel Discussion April 3

Easter Egg Hunt

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 addition to… Continue reading Easter Egg Hunt

Sponsor a Geranium

On Memorial Day weekend, we use geraniums in worship to remember our service persons (active military and veterans), and since Memorial Day is often around the time of Pentecost, the red color of the geraniums also symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit. This year we are again planning for geraniums on Sunday, May 28.… Continue reading Sponsor a Geranium

VBS Registration Now Open

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 holding VBS at the Kent UMC the week of June 6–9. (four days) The theme this year will be Hero Hotline based on Romans 14:19 “So let’s strive for things that bring… Continue reading VBS Registration Now Open

New Book Now Available

Dr. Palmer’s latest book, Stories that Change Life, is now available on Amazon.com on Kindle and as a paperback book. We know the power of stories. We are drawn to movies and novels not only because they are entertaining but because they inspire us to think and imagine in new ways. The greatest storyteller of… Continue reading New Book Now Available