Christ Episcopal Church

The Kent Stater featured Christ Church's Blessing of the Animals.  Check it out here!

Published: January 17, 2016 4:00AM

Local faith leaders celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Saturday by marching with the Kent Interfaith Alliance for Reconciliation and Justice to the Portage County Municipal Court in Kent, 303 E. Main St. At the courthouse, a "Statement Against the Language of Hate and a Call for Civility in Public Discourse" was read. The statement said the group was disturbed by the rise of violence and destruction of human life, and was concerned by the lack of civility in the public discorse.

The march began at the United Church of Christ, 1400 E. Main St., at noon following the Portage County NAACP's annual Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast.

The Kent Interfaith Alliance for Reconciliation and Justice is a group of local faith-based leaders in the Kent and Portage County area. Brought together by their concerns about racism, injustice, cross-cultural conflict, and inter-cultural conflict, they believe in the power of constructive, faith-based action.

Sara Drew, Mayor of Stow, and long-time member of our church, officiated a mass wedding in Akron during Flair Fest to celebrate marriage equality. We are proud to see our members practice the Episcopal Church's inclusive and affirming way. #lovewins Read more here.

Program giving the gift of reading to Buffalo, NY children

Richard Pryor III highlighted.

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Our own Senior Warden, Richelle Wardell, was named as one of 30 recipiens of the Greater Akron Chamber's 30 for the Future Awards.  The program honors young professionals from the area whose worked has made a positive impact on the Greater Akron community.  Watch the Richelle's interview that was shown prior to her receving her award.

Chris Church helped with shopping for local children who are in the custody of the Portage County Department of Job and Family Services this Christmas.  Read more.

The Akron Beacon Journal featured Christ Church's Broadway Music Mass.  The article also mentions some of our other unique services like the Mountain Music Mass.  Check it out here!