About Our Parish Community
Christ Church is located in lovely Kent, Ohio and serves a diverse group of people from Portage County. Though Our church is off campus, our community includes some Kent State University students as well as representatives from many occupations including the arts, skilled and professional positions, children, and retirees. We are a friendly, inclusive, congregation that welcomes all people, and encourages their participation in our church activities.
Mission
Inclusivity
Inclusivity
We are here
to worship God,
to proclaim God's love by word and deed,
to spiritually nurture a diverse parish, and
to serve the community and all who come among us.
Vision
We will be a visible, vibrant, and welcoming community. We will maintain stability as we move in the transition process
Inclusivity
Inclusivity
Inclusivity
We welcome everyone to full participation, regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, marital status or genetic information.
Ministries
Inclusivity
Our Beliefs
Our parish encourages members to see themselves as ministers and as a result enjoys many different forms of personal ministry. Our parish knows about and supports the mission of the Church beyond itself and we reflect the cultural diversity of our surrounding community.
Our Beliefs
Our Beliefs
Our Beliefs
Christ Episcopal Church in Kent, OH is a congregation of the Diocese of Ohio, one of 110 dioceses in 12 nations connected to The Episcopal Church, which is a province of the worldwide Anglican Communion—the second largest Christian organization in the world.
Our History
Our Beliefs
Our History
Episcopalians have been worshiping together in the Kent Ohio area since 1818.
Christ Episcopal Church was founded in 1837 at our current site. The original building was restored and updated several times, the most recent changes occurred in 2002 with the addition of a wing which houses our classrooms, offices, and library.
Leadership
Our Beliefs
Our History
Each parish is led by a vestry elected by the members. The Rector (or priest-in-charge) serves as the chair of the vestry following Episcopal polity.
The Rector (or priest-in-charge) is selected by the vestry to serve as the spiritual leader of the congregations.
Each congregation belongs to a diocese led by a bishop.
Children & Youth
Directions and Parking
Directions and Parking
Children of all ages are welcome to participate in worship services at Christ Church.
Directions and Parking
Directions and Parking
Directions and Parking
Christ Church is located at 118 South Mantua Street in Kent, Ohio.
(Some map programs think our entrance is on the next block over. We are on the right hand side when you drive down Mantua which is a one way street.)
Parish Open House 2023
Finance
The Finance Committee oversees the financial life of the parish including budgets and investments and makes recommendations to the vestry in all matters of finance. The committee meets quarterly to review financial reports and to advise on all other financial concerns of the parish. The “other funds” of the parish, which include investments, capital, and memorial funds are reviewed. The Finance Committee proposes an annual operating budget to the vestry based on pledges, plate collections, and income from other funds. The proposed budget is voted upon at the annual meeting.
The parish’s financial condition ranged from a deficit of $440 (1933) to its present solvency with trust and endowment funds in excess of $200,000 (exclusive of fixed assets). Between 1865 and 1945, Christ Church was a Diocesan aided parish in order to supplement the rectors salary.
Christ Episcopal Church
118 South Mantua Street, Kent Ohio 44240