Below are our Artists and Vendors for our 2025 Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! More details about our artists and their work are coming soon – stay tuned! New This Year: Returning for Another Great Year:

The Bookkeeper supports the mission and goals of People’s Church of Kalamazoo by accurately and efficiently recording and reporting the church’s finances. The Bookkeeper tracks income and expenses, processes payments and compiles reports. This position averages 15 hours/week for 12 months per year. For More Information and to Apply:–Check out the online job post HERE! … Continue reading Now Hiring: Bookkeeper (part time)

We will continue to meet second Mondays at 1:30 pm at Martha’s home (Friendship Village)

Sunday Morning Coffee Helpers Coffee on Sunday mornings after service is a beloved tradition here at People’s Church but it doesn’t happen by magic. We’re looking for additional volunteers to help make this happen every week! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BA9AC22A13-45217221-coffee if you’re interested in learning the ropes and joining the rotation of folks who … Continue reading Helping on Sunday Mornings

A new gathering this FallThere has been so very much news about Mindfulness over the past number of years – what it is, how it’s helpful, and claims of how it can save us and the world. Well, perhaps that last statement is a bit overdone … but it’s close to being the jist of … Continue reading Mindfulness: Spiritual Resilience, and Beyond – Way Beyond …

We will continue to meet every 2nd Thursday (barring emergencies) at the home of Lois Loeffler. Newcomers are welcome. If you would like to get on the email list for updates and reminders, contact Pat Nelson, patnelson348@gmail.com, 269-716-3623. 2 spots are left open in case people come in with a book they would really like … Continue reading Evening Book Club Schedule 2025-2026

We invite you to join us for an informative seminar on legacy giving and learn how you can help ensure the long-term stability and growth of Peoples Church. This session will explore estate-planning strategies and show you simple ways to include Peoples Church in your legacy plans. What to Expect: Your generosity today will help … Continue reading Legacy Giving Seminar: Build a Lasting Future for Peoples Church

Do you enjoy taking pictures? Do you have an eye for great photo opportunities? People’s Church has a nice camera but we are in need of a few volunteers who are willing to go around on certain Sundays and take photos of People’s People and activities happening. This is not something that would be needed … Continue reading Photos At Church

SAVE the DATE! People’s Church Fine Arts Sale & Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Time to join the fun! The Saturday before Thanksgiving is the day of our Annual Bazaar, our biggest all-church fun(d)raiser.  All members, visitors, and friends are welcome and needed to take part in this … Continue reading People’s Church Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar Returns November 22nd!

Rev. Rachel is looking to develop a list of People’s people who can be called on when crafts are needed for worship or other programs of the church. The immediate need is for homemade pinatas on September 14, but there will be other needs in the future. If you can make pinatas or would like … Continue reading Calling All Crafters!

If you ever fantasized about riding Appa or dreamed of taking down the Fire Lord with Aang and the gang, then this is your lucky day. People’s own Dave Wurtsmith is recruiting players for a short Avatar Legends campaign (with the possibility of turn-ing into something longer). No previous roleplaying experience is necessary but snacks … Continue reading Avatar Legends Game

2025-2026 Lifespan RE Curriculum Cultivating Spiritual Resilience Through Mindfulness and Meditation Preschool-6th Grade – Sitting Together: A Family-Centered Curriculum on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Buddhist Teachings by Sumi Loundon KimBased on the idea that children experience spirituality through their senses, they will build connections with others and themselves and explore mystery, awe, love, contentment and inner … Continue reading RE Notes

Do you suffer from intrusive thoughts? Would you like to cultivate some peace of mind? Ever wished that voice in your head would just shut up for a minute so you can think? Well unfortunately there is no cure for that, it’s just the human condition; but there IS a way you can at least … Continue reading Meditation Class with Dave Wurtsmith

Presentation and Discussion with Dr. Paul ClementsSept. 14 at 12:30 in Room 19A light lunch will be provided by the Green Sanctuary Committee. Tens of millions of people have been displaced from their homes and livelihoods by effects of climate change, mostly in the Global South, and their numbers will continue to rise in coming … Continue reading Climate Justice and Support for Climate Migrants

This exhibit called “Happiness” by Sharon Colella Strazdas will be on display on the Art Wall Gallery From August 21 to October 21. There will be reception for the artist on October 19 at noon. Sharon Colella Strazdas: I started painting back in high school. After a long break to raise 3 children, I took … Continue reading Art Wall

You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey; Crazy Stories about Racism, by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar—305.896 Ru Now a writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and host of The Amber Ruffin Show, Amber Ruffin lives in New York, where she is no one’s first Black friend and everyone is, as she … Continue reading Library Corner

Our rain garden is in its second season. Native gardens take 3 years to establish. So what does that mean? We will tend the garden more closely this and next year. Years following, the maintenance time will be much less.Join in for some very informal education about native-to-Michigan plants as we work on the rain … Continue reading Nature Therapy Opportunity!

It’s that time of year again – time to register your child(ren) for Religious Education at People’s Church!   We’re excited to announce that our curriculum this year for preschool through sixth grade and high school centers around mindfulness and meditation.  Our 7th and 8th graders will be invited to participate in the Our Whole Lives (OWL) … Continue reading Religious Education Registration NOW OPEN!