Wednesday, November 6, 3-8pm Room 19 On the day after the election, gather with People’s people for informal connection and conversation hosted by Rev. Rachel. We won’t be watching the news; we will have board games, crafts, and other activities. You can bring an activity and a snack to share. Come for as much or … Continue reading Post-Election Gathering Space
Dear ones, By now, many of you probably know that our wonderful administrator is transitioning genders and is now Eli (or Elijah). What a joy it is when someone can be their authentic self! So far, Eli tells me that you all have been wonderfully supportive and encouraging of him. This warms my heart. In … Continue reading From the Minister
Dear Congregation,In our September board meeting, we voted to adopt the 2025 Restatement of the Unitarian Universalist Organizations Retirement Plan. This update aligns with new laws and enhances equity while ensuring no financial impact on our church. This change allows us to continue supporting our staff’s retirement planning. Thanks to your incredible support in closing … Continue reading From the Board
Book Study and Conversation: The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul by Connie ZweigOctober 15, 1:30-3:00pm, on ZoomZoom link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326 This is our final gathering to discuss The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul as our source for conversation.For the October session, we will read chapter thirteen ‘Reimagining Death … Continue reading The Inner Work of Age
Saturday October 12, 7pm in The CommonsCome join us for a night of music in celebration of our new piano. If you would like to perform, please contact Savannah Ramsey, our music director, at seramsey.music@gmail.com.While there is no cost to attend this event, refreshments will be sold and donations collected to pay off the remaining … Continue reading Save the Date: Piano Premiere Party
As our new church year begins, it seems a good time for a reminder on the benefits and functions of our People’s rain garden.-to improve stormwater management because climate change means heavier, more concen-trated rainfall events and we need to reduce the amount of water going into storm drains;-ecological restoration, by adding native plants that … Continue reading People’s Church Rain Garden
What is a Climate Café? A climate café listening circle is a welcoming space where fears and uncertainties about our climate and ecological crises can be safely expressed. Together we create a container that is strong enough to allow exploration of complex feelings and thoughts that are often taboo and hard to talk about. We … Continue reading Climate Cafe
Around two years ago I joined a Chalice Circle, newly formed, of eight people whose ages spanned fifty years, three generations. We met monthly using a UUA booklet with lessons and a volunteer group leader. During our gatherings, we discussed topics and responded to cues, speaking our feelings from our own perspectives and experience, not … Continue reading Chalice Circles can enrich your connections
By Cybelle ShattuckWhen thinking about the climate crisis, I often feel like a deer in the headlights, paralyzed by dread as a terrible danger rushes toward me. I find that the best antidotes to climate anxiety and paralysis are being part of a community that shares my concerns and engaging in collective action. But there … Continue reading Come to the Climate Justice Revival!
“Little Bee” by Chris Cleve will be reviewed by Mary Gibson at our September meet-ing: 9/12, 6-7:30 p.m., at Lois Loeffler’s home, 6536 Winddrift Ave. Kalamazoo MI 49009 (269) 372-0038.Newcomers are welcome. We plan to meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month through this church year. You can find the schedule of books to … Continue reading Evening Book Club – Newcomers Welcome
We’ll meet second Mondays at 1:30 at Martha’s home 4124 Persianwood Drive in the Garden Homes, part of Friendship Village The Village Clubhouse Game Room is also reserved if we need it. September 9 – Afterlife by Julia Alvarez (2021) Susan October 14 – The Good Earth by Pearl Buck (1931) Mary Lewis November 11 … Continue reading Afternoon Book Club Schedule 2024-25
Sermon Seminar with Rev. Rachel Beginning September 24 6:30-9pm, Room L1, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays through February 11 (no class in late November or late December) The class, Rev. Rachel previously offered in the 2018-19 church year, is about writing sermons – and more. It is also a chance to learn about the purpose of … Continue reading Sermon Seminar with Rev. Rachel
The League of Women Voters of Kalamazoo Area (LWVKA) is officially inviting People’s People and friends to join their Get Out the Vote postcard writing party on Thursday, September 26 at 4pm in Room L1 here at church.LWV of the Kalamazoo Area will provide post-cards, address labels, GOTV messages and stamps. This is a strictly … Continue reading People’s People Invited to LWVKA GOTV Postcard Party
Saturday September 7, 10am-noon with tours to followAt the Justice Center, 330 Eleanor Street, KalamazooRev. Rachel Lonberg, our minister, is one of two clergy who will offer blessings at the new Kalamazoo County courthouse. People’s people (and all residents of Kalamazoo County) are welcome to attend this ceremony, which will feature many local leaders, and … Continue reading Judge Charles J. Pratt Justice Center Dedication
Last year we started out needing to cover a substantial deficit. So we got to work: we plowed the soil,planted the seeds, fertilized the garden, and pulled the weeds. Then a miraclehappened! When all was said and done our year-end budget showed aSURPLUS!!How did this happen? It happened because everyone involved with People’sChurch pitched in: … Continue reading WOW!!! Thank you to the whole People’s Church Community for helping usreach financial sustainability!
Meetings are 2nd Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 pm, at Lois Loeffler’s home
You are invited to join us for Breakfast for Dinner with the Fire Department for the Oshtemo Comprehensive Plan Project on Thursday, August 8th from 6:00-8:00pm at Firehouse 1. This event is an exciting opportunity to connect with the community and talk about the future of Oshtemo. This is an open house style event where you can come … Continue reading Breakfast for Dinner
If you are looking for a very enjoyable and engaging way to serve our church, please consider this opportunity. We are searching for a volunteer to work alongside Donna McClurkan to plan and run the cafe at this year’s Bazaar, which will occur on November 23 ( the Saturday before Thanksgiving). The cafe prepares and … Continue reading Wanted: Co-Leader to Manage Bazaar Mini-Cafe
Saturday September 28: Facilitated Dialogue for Adults, Revival Activities for Children and Youth Saturday September 29: Multigenerational Worship and Advocacy Hour For the first time in…ever…the entire UU ecosystem is organizing for climate justice action. We all know how desperate the situation is, but even those of us who have been climate and environmental activists … Continue reading Save Date: UU Climate Justice Revival
Michigan voters can vote early and in person for the August 6th primary! Proposal 2, passed in 2022, guarantees 9 days of early, in-person voting for all state or federal elections. Any Kalamazoo County registered voter (except residents of Pavilion Township) may vote early from Saturday, July 27th until Sunday, August 4th from 9am to 5pm at … Continue reading Early Voting!
