December 10thMinistry with Community is a daytime shelter and resource center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The organization is open 365 days per year to anyone who needs their services, including those experiencing homelessness, poverty, substance use disorder, and other crises. The services Ministry with Community provides include meals, showers, hygiene items, mail services, laundry, phones, social … Continue reading Special Collection for Ministry with Community

Our aspiration was to offer our most successful holiday bazaar ever – and it seems we did – in every meaning of that word! Congratulations and thanks to our whole People’s Church community, staff, and friends! We did it – together. This year brought many new faces and facets to the Bazaar, and it showed, … Continue reading Bazaar Results and Appreciation

Sunday, November 19 at 1:30pm, with a visitation beginning at 12:30 pm. You can read Ivan’s obituary here: https://betzlerlifestory.com/obituaries/ivan-klinesteker.144375

We celebrate the life and mourn the death of People’s Church member Nita Fowler, who died in late September. A memorial service was held on October 7 at Friendship Village. You can read Nita’s obituary here: https://www.amsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/juanita-fowler

November 12, during the service We will welcome our newest members during the service. If you would like to be recognized, please contact Rev. Rachel (and it’s just fine if you’d rather not participate in this public ritual.)

All children K-6th grade enrolled in the RE program are invited! We’ll have a not-too-scary haunted house, party games, food and movies! *please note if you have a child in kindergarten, please plan to join them overnight* Friday November 3rd The potluck starts at 6pm with parents and caregivers. Afterwards, those who are not chaperones … Continue reading RE Sleepover Haunted Potluck Party

I’m Ian Webster, a scout with Troop 205 in Kalamazoo, and I’m working on my Eagle project. The project is to renew our labyrinth and make future upkeep easier. I am seeking volunteers and donations. The funds go directly to People’s and any remainder will go to Building & Grounds. Please see me on Sunday, donate to … Continue reading People’s Labyrinth

The Green Sanctuary Committee of People’s Church is once again sponsoring the Fall Clean-Up of 10th Street from West Main to H Street on Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  A light lunch will also be provided for volunteers. So come and help pick up the trash along 10th Street to beautify our … Continue reading 10th Street Clean Up

At their meeting on September 5, the Board of People’s Church adopted a new Preparedness Policy as part of ongoing efforts to make People’s Church a safer place for our members, visitors, and children. The Board has also identified Preparedness as a major emphasis for the coming year. As a result, People’s Church is now … Continue reading New Preparedness Policy

Last spring, church members passed a budget that included a $40,000 special campaign in the fall. It’s now the fall and we will be asking People’s people to be generous, once again. The short campaign kicks off on October 22. Please be generous and support the good and important work of this church. Click here … Continue reading Fall Stewardship Campaign

The newly formed adult crafting group will be having a meeting on Sunday September 10th, after service in room  L1. We will be painting pumpkins to give us makers something to do with our hands while we talk and plan about the group for the future. Painting pumpkins is easy and we’re hoping to put … Continue reading Adult Crafting Group: Painting Pumpkins

We will meet on Thursday, September 21 at 1;30 to discuss the book The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson. We gather at Friendship Village’s Clubhouse. Looking ahead, the October book will be The Gown by Jennifer Robson. If you have questions or need directions, contact Marj Lightner at marjlightner56@gmail.com.