Check out the auction and place your bids here: https://virtualauction.bid/peoplesauction Each year we hold a fast and fun auction of services and items from Peoples people to Peoples people in Bidding only lasts a couple of weeks – ending on Sunday February 23rd at 10:45am! All bidding is being done online this year! In order … Continue reading Its Time for Our Annual Silent Auction – Jump in Now, Don’t Miss It!
Theme: The Land, Nature, and StewardshipStatement of purpose: In celebration of World Earth Day (April 22, 2025) and our UU core value of Interdependence, People’s People are invited to participate through visual art/imagery in an exhibit honoring the great web of life and our place in it. What do you want to portray or say … Continue reading Call for Art Entries (coming soon for March and April) for People’s Church artists, crafters, and makers
Artist: Glenda DemissianosArt Wall Exhibit: February 16thYou’ll find no deep introspection here… just my love of color and flowers.I prefer to experiment with various water media, gouache, ink, acrylic and watercolor to add life and color to any space.Art was one of my majors at Western Michigan University and I have been a painter for … Continue reading Art Wall: WORKS ON PAPER
During our November 10, 2024 service, An Honest Thanksgiving, Rev. Rachel told a truer story about Native American history than what is traditionally portrayed in our culture. As the service description noted, “An honest history invites us all to begin moving toward right relationship with Native communities.” The Reckoning Team is a newly formed group … Continue reading Green Spot: With Respect to the Land
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!
Community as Resistance #LoveResistsWith fascism rising, more people are seeking ways to resist the unjust actions of the current administration. I invite you to check out uua.org/loveresists for a plethora of resources.I especially recommend this article to assist folks with discernment and preparation to take effective action. https://www.uua.org/loveresists/spiritual-centering/risk-courage-discernmentThese are very difficult times. We need to … Continue reading RE Notes
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
The BLM Mutual Aid Train is a sustained practice in collaborative community care and a step toward the accessible, equitable, and liberated world we want to realize. Established in 2020 during the Summer of Uprisings, this mutual aid effort provides diapers, baby wipes, menstrual supplies, and other requested care items for pregnancy to 30 Black … Continue reading Special Collection: Black Lives Matter Mutual Aid
Because of a recent executive order, seven newly arrived refugee families in our community have been cut off from casework and financial support. In partnership with many organizations in town, including the Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative and other congregations, we are working to make up this gap. If you are able to contribute money to … Continue reading Support Needed for Seven Newly Arrived Refugee Families
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: Date & Time: February 23rd – … Continue reading Legacy Giving Seminar: Build a Lasting Future for Peoples Church
Begins Sunday October 20, 12:30-1:30pm, with sessions held every other week until March (with breaks at Thanksgiving and the end of the year). The first session is in Room 6/7. The remainder will be in Room 19.Visitors, newcomers, members, and anyone who wants more information about People’s Church are invited to participate in the Inquirers … Continue reading Inquirers Series
At our day after the inauguration Zoom check-in, participants shared how they are practicing self-care and community care in this challenging moment. This is a moment to be purposeful about how we care for ourselves and each other. I was inspired by this list and will likely try a few new practices from it. Perhaps … Continue reading Practices for Self-Care and Community Care
“Julies & Jim “, Truffaut’s 1962 film will be the topic of our 2/19 discussion.Note: Our regular meeting time starting this month will be 4-5:30 p.m.Newcomers are welcome. We choose films on a month-to-month basis, welcoming suggestions which don’t require subscription, and preferably are available from the library. We watch the films on our own, … Continue reading Film Discussion Group
Tuesday February 18, 1:30-3pmZoom link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326Join Rev. Rachel and other People’s people to talk through making plans for one’s body after death. We will explore possibilities including cremation, medical donation, traditional burial, and green burial. Come to learn together – and to share the choices you are making for what will happen to your body … Continue reading Options for Bodies after Death
African Americans in Michigan, by Lewis Walker & Benjamin Wilson African Americans, as free laborers and as slaves, were among the earliest permanent residents of Michigan, settling among the French, British, and Native people with whom they worked and farmed. The authors recount the long history of African American communities in Michigan, delineating their change … Continue reading Library Corner
“The Secret Life of Sunflowers” by Marta Molnar will be reviewed by Shari Harris at the 2/10 discussion at the home of Martha Beverly Beverly, Persianwood Drive Kalamazoo MI 49006 (269) 382-4288.As of this date this group is full. Call Martha if you would like to get on a waiting list.
Absolution: A Novel by Alice McDermott will be reviewed by Marijo Steenstra at the 2/13 discussion at the home of Lois Loeffler, (269) 372-0038.This group could welcome up to 2 newcomers.To get on the email list for any updates and/or reminders, or for general questions, contact Pat Nelson, patnelson348@gmail.com, 269-716-3623.
MARK YOUR FEBRUARY CALENDAR“Let It Be A Dance” Join us for an evening of celebration, dancing, and community fun for all ages as we honor and show our love for Rev. Rachel’s 10 incredible years at People’s Church! If you’re able to assist, please contact Brian Lewis at brianlewis@bhhsmi.com or 541-870-6658.Let’s make this a memorable … Continue reading Let It Be A Dance!
Dear People’s People,In early January, People’s people submitted questions to me as part of the service. There were more good questions than I could answer that day. Here’s a few more. Some of your questions have inspired upcoming services as well. I’ve read recently about the benefits of some emotions we think of as bad … Continue reading From the Minister
The Study Group will be meeting on Monday March 31 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, to discuss: “Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World” by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and historian Anne Applebaum. The book explores how we can organize to oppose autocracies around the world that are working together to undermine democracy. The Study Group meets monthly … Continue reading Study Group
