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Helping on Sunday Mornings

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

Art Wall

The Traveling Hen House ExhibitionArtist: Brian WaltersBrian Walters is a Kalamazoo native who started painting with acrylics in 2003 at the age of 46. His work is best described as eclectic and quirky. It runs the gambit from being silly and fun to dark and serious.“Art is very much a part of who I am.”This … Continue reading Art Wall

White Elephant: Save the Date!

Our annual White Elephant sale is fast approaching. June 21 is the date. This is a great fund-raiser for our church. It’s also a great opportunity for you to clean out the basement – or maybe start that downsizing project. The White Elephant volunteer team will help find new homes for things you no longer … Continue reading White Elephant: Save the Date!

Call For Card/Letter Writers

As we all know, a lot of things happen in life—good, bad and otherwise. We are looking for a group ofvolunteers who would like to reform our church Arms Around group to send cards/letters to churchmembers when a big life event happens. If you are willing and able to be a part of this effort, … Continue reading Call For Card/Letter Writers

Women’s Retreat

In 2024 a few folks from People’s Church attended the AAUU Women’s Retreat at Camp Copneconicin Fenton, MI. We had such a great time doing nature walks, art, yoga, high ropes, bonfires, and a folk song sing-along! Hopefully you can join us this year! The theme for this year’s retreat is Building a Community of … Continue reading Women’s Retreat

RE Notes

It Takes a VillageIt takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to manage a vibrant religious education program, it takes a village to maintain a healthy congregation.At People’s Church we celebrate diversity and pluralism. It is because of the collection of diverse people with various theological beliefs, classes, ages, genders, and … Continue reading RE Notes

Library Corner

The books above are among the titles in the “…voices in Unitarian Universalism” series which was purchased from the UUA Bookstore for our library.Others in the series are:— Christian Voices in Unitarian Universalism 289.1 Ch— Jewish Voices in Unitarian Universalism 289.1 JeSome of these pamphlets give more examples of the variety of beliefs within our … Continue reading Library Corner

Afternoon Book Club

This group continues at maximum participation. Contact Martha Beverly(marthabeverly@gmail.com) if you’d like to get on a waiting list. During the summer, a meeting willbe scheduled to set the calendar for the upcoming year. This month, the group will discuss “James”by Percival Everett.  

New Book Group on Aging

In Later Years: Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging by Bruce T. MarshallTuesday, June 17, 1:30-3pm on ZoomLink: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326This book, by a Unitarian Universalist minister who is a chaplain at a retirement community, will provide a jumping off point for conversations about topics such as change, legacy and memory.For this session, we will read Chapter … Continue reading New Book Group on Aging

SUNDAY SERVICE, POTLUCK AND ANNUAL MEETING CANCELLED

Due to the power remaining out at the church, the decision has been made to cancel the Sunday service, potluck and annual meeting for tomorrow, May 18th. The potluck and annual meeting will be held on Sunday June 1st instead!

I Wish Someone Would…

When’s the last time you took a look at the ‘I Wish Someone Would…” board?You can access the board online here: https://padlet.com/PeoplesChurch/lvo4v0pcvh14ck70 Reminder on how the board works:

Be Mindful of Scams!

Unfortunately, we live in a world where there are a lot of crafty ways in which scams come our way. Please be extra vigilant with any emails or text messages you receive. They can make these seem like they are coming from the church or Rev. Rachel. Some of the most recent we’ve seen involve … Continue reading Be Mindful of Scams!

After Service Discussion

David Isaacson will host a discussion/conversation of Sunday’s sermon beginning at 12:15pm in Room 9 (Buddha room).  If enough people are interested this will be a usual practice after most Sunday services. Other people who would like to be discussion leaders are most welcome, as David won’t be available some Sundays. These discussions are for … Continue reading After Service Discussion

Puzzle Exchange Now Ongoing

By popular demand, the puzzle exchange is now ongoing! Space has been made on the shelves in the church library. Puzzles can be taken, returned, added & enjoyed at any time!