The People’s Church rain garden was created last fall, thanks to the Green Sanctuary Committee and the hard work of many volunteers led by Kimberly Ginn, who is a certified Master Rain Gardener. This garden collects rain runoff into a basin, where the water infiltrates the ground, is cleaned and eventually flows into our aquifer. … Continue reading Rain Garden Update
We are seeking several People’s Church members to serve as delegates to the up-coming all-online UUA General Assembly June 20-23. At this national gathering of UUs, votes will be taken that shape the future of our Association, including on the revision of Article II of the UUA Bylaws (which would change the principles and sources … Continue reading UUA General Assembly Delegates Needed
Date: May 19th ISAAC, Interfaith Strategy for Action and Advocacy in the Community, is the congregation-based community organizing group that People’s Church is part of. We join together with 30 other community organizations to work for a more just and equita-ble Kalamazoo County. Right now, ISAAC is building the Beloved Community by focusing on anti-racism, … Continue reading May Special Collection: ISAAC
May 19, potluck immediately following the service, congregational meeting begins at 12:45 on Zoom and in personBring a dish to share and do the work of our democracy! A potluck will immediately follow the service on May 19. At 12:45, the congregational meeting will begin. Agenda items include nominees for the board and nominating committee, … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting (and Potluck!)
In 2005, People’s Church completed their Archives Project, creating a multivolume set (first VHS, then DVD) showing the history of our church. Now, this project is available to be watched on our YouTube channel! Checkout the People’s History playlist here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE1AxP_hDMRrEcbrt0uE-7yFGB6am542S&feature=shared
Kalamazoo County Continuum of CareCommunity Consultant DescriptionBackground & SummaryThe Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care (Coe) is a federal program of The United Way of SouthCentral Michigan {UWSCMI) designed to promote community-wide commitment to the goal ofending homelessness. This work is done through a network of individuals with lived experience,organizations and agencies working together. The Coe … Continue reading Kalamazoo County Community Consultant
The live-streamed interview on March 16th with Layla Saad, author of Me and White Supremacy, with ISAAC President Elder Doug King was very moving and a tremendous learning opportunity. People’s Church had over 30 people attending our watch party in the Commons and several more watching from home. The key constructs in her book were … Continue reading ISAAC Presents: Virtual Fireside Chat with Layla Saad, author of Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
The Green Sanctuary Committee will present a series of Climate Conversations this spring. The focus is on what’s happening at the state, county, and local levels in legislation, initiatives, education, and other areas to help us all limit future climate change and adapt our communities to live with changes that already are occurring. We welcome … Continue reading People’s Climate Conversations
You can access the online pledge form HERE. Our stewardship campaign closes on April 2. Make your pledge by returning your pledge card to the church or via our online pledge form here: https://forms.gle/ZRnywB1rfY9Kb2aV6 In mid-April, our stewardship committee will be reaching out to the folks we haven’t heard from yet. Please save everyone’s time … Continue reading Stewardship
The Unitarian Universalist Association is the central organization for Unitarian Universalists in the United States. The UUA’s 1000+ member congregations partner together to promote congregational health and vitality, train lay and professional leaders, and to advance Unitarian Universalist values in the world. The UUA produces Our Whole Lives and other religious education curriculum, advocates for … Continue reading Special Collection: Unitarian Universalist Association – April 7
The nominating committee developed a slate of candidates for the People’s Church Board of Trustees and for the Nominating Committee for the upcoming church year! Please see below for the photos and bios of each candidate! Board of Trustees Nominees Nominating Committee Nominees
Dottie GoodwinWe celebrate the life and mourn the death of Dottie Goodwin. Dottie died in late December 2023. She was 89 years old. Dottie was most known to People’s Church in recent years as our occasional organist. Her weekday practices would fill the building with beautiful music. You can read more about Dottie’s life here: … Continue reading In Memoriam
Save the Date! People’s Church Peace & Nature Camp is coming June 24-28, 2024. Registration will open in March
Registration for this summer’s Chalice Sparx Family Camp & Retreat for Unitarian Universalist families is now open. Join us July 4-7 for an amazing all ages experience at lovely Camp Friedenswald in southwestern Michigan — only 90 miles from Chicago, 120 miles from Ann Arbor and 195 miles from Indianapolis. At Chalice Sparx camp and … Continue reading Registration for Chalice Sparx Family Camp & Retreat Now Open
KNOW (Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War) is sponsoring a presentation about the current situation in Gaza on Sunday March 24th at People’s Church Tareq Abuhalima is a graduate student from Ohio who lived in Gaza until a year ago. He lost three sisters and several friends in the attacks on Gaza. There will be a slideshow. Please … Continue reading KNOW: Gaza Presentation
Sunday, March 10 Community Homeworks provides critical home repairs and education to low income homeowners throughout Kalamazoo County. Their work helps families be safe and warm, avoid homelessness, and build generational wealth. You can learn more about Community Homeworks at https://communityhomeworks.org/
The Michigan Transformation Collective (formally known as, TRHT Kalamazoo) will observe the National Day of Racial Healing in a two-part event. On Friday, March 1, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM, it will be hosting a free screening of the movie ‘Origin.’ ‘Origin’ is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It … Continue reading National Day of Racial Healing
March and April Art Wall Exhibit at People’s Church, “Which Way Are We Going?” A group exhibit featuring the paintings of Conrad Kaufman and Fencerows Painters. This edgy exhibit will show art that makes a statement or has a social justice theme, and will focus on Conrad’s Kaufman’s political art and the work of fellow … Continue reading Art Wall Exhibit Coming Soon!
The People’s Church Silent Auction closed on Sunday February 18th and it was a tremendous success! We raised around $3,700 for the church, which is a $1,000 increase from last year! Thank you to everyone one of the fabulous donors who contributed items, services, food and events for folks to bid on. Thank you to … Continue reading Silent Auction
Every other Sunday, mostly: 12:30-1:30pm,. In Room 19, mostly Visitors, newcomers, members, and anyone who wants more information about People’s Church are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series. A light lunch will be provided and childcare is available with one week’s notice. The Inquirers series is nine session that introduce our congregation and Unitarian … Continue reading Inquirers Series
