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Lent will begin on March 2, Ash Wednesday, which is relatively late this year. We will have a traditional service of ashes that day at 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 service will be preceded by… Continue reading Ash Wednesday Service

Follow the footsteps of Jesus and the apostles in this expansive tour of the Holy Land and the “cradle of Christianity”—the spectacular early Christian sites in Turkey. See important Islamic sites and natural wonders as well! The tour, originally scheduled for 2022, has now been reset for 2023.  The precise dates are yet to be… Continue reading Bible Lands Tour Postponed

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. Please fill out your inventory with the most current information, and the church will contact you when an opportunity that requires your unique abilities becomes available.

Sanctuary Choir, the main adult choir during our 10:30 worship hour, will begin weekly rehearsals at 7:30 pm Thursday, September 14 in the choir room. Chancel Ringers, our adult bell choir, will hold its first rehearsal in the Sanctuary at noon on September 9. And New Spirit, a small contemporary ensemble performing at 10:30 worship… Continue reading Adult Music Ensembles Resume

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 beginning September 12, all in-person classes will resume at 9:30 and 10:30 Sunday mornings! Mrs. Alderson will be returning to leading Children’s Choir, which meets each… Continue reading In-person Sunday School Resumes!

We have an open position available in our music department. Our worship band is seeking an Assistant Band Leader with the following qualifications: Have a firm grounding in Christian faith and a commitment to living the values of the Gospel; a desire to grow personally and spiritually and to foster growth in others; a passion… Continue reading Now Hiring

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 King’s Book.… Continue reading VBS Begins Monday, July 12!

We are now offering in-person worship experiences at all three worship hours, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30. Please note: Everyone should be fully vaccinated before returning to in-person worship, because our worship format will be fully post-pandemic. Masks will not be required (except in the gymnasium and Education Wing), we will be singing, and social distancing may… Continue reading Returning to in-person worship!

We 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 will host a virtual fellowship each month. On the second Sunday of every month, join us via this Zoom link emailed earlier in the week. You… Continue reading Second Sunday Virtual Fellowship

Each Wednesday night during Lent, we released a new Lenten music program. These 10–15 minute programs feature music from our music staff and volunteers, as well as meditative scripture. These programs can still be viewed on our Facebook page, our YouTube channel, or here at live.kentmethodist.org under “Musical Performances”. We hope you enjoy these moments of spiritual reflection.