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Community Circle for Collective Healing 

The Sacred Art of Presencing Together 

Saturday April 13th from 2 to 7 pm

Held in the Buddha Room (Room 9 at People’s Church)

Based on my own work and the work of Thomas Hubl and Joanna Macy, this gathering is to create a sacred and embodied container … read more.

LGBTQIA+ & Pronouns 101 Training

February 11 1pm Room 19
All are invited to this training presented by Dell Darnell, program manager at OutFront.
Myths, stereotypes, and misinformation are often at the heart of discrimination, harassment, and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. This session tackles the basics of LGBTQ+ lives and experiences; and … read more.

Specialty Class Helpers Needed

Specialty classes are monthly activities designed to connect our K-6th graders in fun and engaging activities with members of our wider congregation. Kids love to choose from a variety of activities when they arrive at church on the first Sunday of each month. Regular RE teachers … read more.

New/ish family welcome potluck!

Are you newer to People’s Church? Returning to People’s after a hiatus? Would you like to get to know other families? You are invited to a welcome potluck for New/ish church families. We also invite any and all ‘Oldish” members to join us in welcoming … read more.

Coming of Age for Youth and Adults

Sunday February 4th – 12:30-2:30pm
Lunch and Childcare provided
Articulating Values and Beliefs
Everyone is invited to join in on this fun and engaging opportunity to explore, discern and articulate our most important values and beliefs.

RE Notes

Cycles of the Seasons – Imbolc
One of the gifts of tuning into nature as the wheel of the year turns is what we can observe and learn when we pay attention. In this dark and cold time of year, much of nature is dormant or … read more.

Substance Abuse and Overdose Prevention Training

Sunday, February 25, 12:30-2:30pm, Room 19

Presented by Nancy King of COPE Network

This comprehensive training is designed to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and prevent fatal overdose due to substance use disorder/addiction. Everyone 18+ attending the training will be eligible for a free naloxone (NARCAN) kit. We … read more.

Special Collection for COPE Network

Sunday February 25

COPE Network (Community Outreach Prevention and Education Network) provides a variety of resources for people who use substances or have a history of using substances, as well as resources for their loved ones and the community at large. We offer art, music, and … read more.

ISAAC Update

Mark your calendar and reserve your spot for some exciting opportunities coming up with ISAAC. As a member congregation of ISAAC (the interfaith network of over 30 congregations and organiza-tions working to advance social justice in Kalamazoo County), these events are open to you and … read more.

Stewardship Preview

We with be trying a different approach to our annual stewardship campaign, which will begin in March. For the first time in at least ten years, we will be gathering in small group “grateful gatherings” to talk about what People’s Church means to us, learn … read more.

Art Wall: For the Love of Color

Art Wall: For the Love of Color

“…Standing in the cold with…a seismically red autumn leaf…it’s color hitting our senses like a blow from a stun gun,…we stand with a huge grin, too paralyzed by the intricately veined gaudiness of the leaf to move.” — Diane … read more.

On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Danya Ruttenberg — joint book study between People’s Church, Temple B’Nai Israel, and Congregation of Moses

Monday, January 29, 7pm in Room 19 at People’s Church

All are welcome to join with members of three Kalamazoo religious communities for a conversation about On Repentance and Repair. This book, written by a Rabbi about how to apply Jewish teachings about repentance to modern life, … read more.

Religious Education Classroom Revamp

There is a small group of people who will be revamping some of our RE classrooms. They are looking for gently used toys and puzzles to stock the rooms, as well as switch things around throughout the year. You may bring items to be donated … read more.

Holiday Caroling

Do you like to sing but feel you can’t carry a tune even if it was in a bucket? Do you enjoy spreading holiday cheer, especially to those who are lonely? Regardless, come join us as we go Christmas Caroling to People’s People. We will … read more.

Jigsaw Puzzle Sunday is December 3, 2023

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Hi Puzzlers, bring your completed jigsaw puzzles on Sunday December 3, and exchange them for a new-to-you one! If you don’t have one to ex-change, check out the ones we have, and feel free to take one to do this winter. We have … read more.

Art Wall Exhibit: SPIRIT of the PEN

A Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild Exhibit 

The Art Exhibit Reception will take place on Sunday December 3rd at 12:30pm (after service).

Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild currently consists of 55 artists who focus on the study, practice, and promotion of lettering arts. 

The Guild members have exhibited their work … read more.

Special Collection for Ministry with Community

December 10th
Ministry 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 … read more.

Bazaar Results and Appreciation

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 … read more.