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MLK Legacy: Day of Remembrance & Recognition Ceremony

Thursday December 11, 2025 5:30pm-7:30pmSecond Baptist Church—609 N Rose St. KalamazooThis event is in celebration of the installation of Legacy Plaques at Martin Luther King Jr. Park to honor Black leaders in Kalamazoo. Duane Roberts, who was a member of People’s Church until his death in 1989, is among the honorees. Everyone in our community … Continue reading MLK Legacy: Day of Remembrance & Recognition Ceremony

Rain Garden Update, 2025 Season

Under the direction of the Green Sanctuary Committee, we added a rain garden to People’s property in September of 2023. We filled the garden with native plants and grasses, as these plants: This project also supports our UU values of Interdependence (“we honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it”) … Continue reading Rain Garden Update, 2025 Season

Special Collection: ERACCE

Sunday, December 7ERACCE, Eliminating Racism & Creating/Celebrating Equity was founded in 2000. ERACCE exists to eliminate structural racism and create a network of equitable Antiracist institutions and communities. The mission of ERACCE is to eliminate systemic racism and build antiracist multicultural diversity within Michigan institutions by providing education, networking, technical assistance, and supportive resources to … Continue reading Special Collection: ERACCE

Solar Panel Voting Complete -Thank you!

The voting period closed on Sunday, November 23rd, and we’re pleased to share that our congregation has voted to purchase the solar panels currently installed on the church’s roof.A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the process. Your engagement helps strengthen our commitment to living out our values in a com-plicated world.

What a Fabulous Bazaar!

Click Here to Check Out This Year’s Artists! Dear People’s People,Together, we orchestrated and hosted a tremendously successful Bazaar!This year’s Fine Art Sale and Holiday Bazaar was our most successful in all the ways we could hope for and that matter to us all: The Steering Committee for this event is made up of tremendous … Continue reading What a Fabulous Bazaar!

Loaves & Fishes Express Truck

Sunday November 9thCome Fill Rick’s Truck! On Sunday November 9th we will be having a non-perishable food drive here at People’s Church.The truck will be parked by the front entrance of the church with plenty of signage. There will also be a Loaves and Fishes barrel placed by our backdoor for those who come in … Continue reading Loaves & Fishes Express Truck

Green Spot: People’s Solar Photovoltaic System: How It Happened, What’s Next

The Green Sanctuary Committee, responding to a suggestion from Tom Hackley, recommended in December 2019 that People’s enter into a contract with Helios Solar to purchase a solar system for the church. Because of a tax credit that was available at the time, it was advantageous for Helios, a for-profit company, to install and own … Continue reading Green Spot: People’s Solar Photovoltaic System: How It Happened, What’s Next

Special Collection: Lincoln International Studies Elementary School

Sunday, November 16People’s Church has a long connection with Lincoln Elementary – as tutors and classroom helpers and supporting the school in other ways. We continue that relationship with Lincoln Elementary by supporting the school with a special collection, supplying much needed money that leaders of this school can use to meet the needs of … Continue reading Special Collection: Lincoln International Studies Elementary School

Solar Panels Information Session

Saturday November 8, 11am-noon, in The Commons and Streaming Live on Zoomhttps://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326This gathering is a chance for People’s people to asked questions and learn more about the congregational meeting on November 9. There will be experts on the solar panels and their financing, our church parliamentarian, and members of the board of trustees on hand … Continue reading Solar Panels Information Session

Legacy Giving

Legacy or Planned Giving While the annual pledge drive and other forms of giving provide for the annual operation of the church, a Legacy gift is put into a fund to be used by the Board of Trustees to ensure the continuing stability of our church home and its historic and emerging programs. Those funds … Continue reading Legacy Giving

Special Congregational Meeting

November 9, as part of the Sunday Service The Board of Trustees invites all People’s Church members to a special congregational meeting to consider the question ‘Shall the congregation spend up to $38,000 to purchase the solar panels on the roof of the church building?’ This meeting will take place as a portion of the … Continue reading Special Congregational Meeting

Puzzle Exchange Now Ongoing

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!

Art Wall

This exhibit called “Happiness” by Sharon Colella Strazdas will be on display on the Art Wall Gallery From August 21 to October 21. There will be reception for the artist on October 19 at noon. Sharon Colella Strazdas: I started painting back in high school. After a long break to raise 3 children, I took … Continue reading Art Wall

2025 Bazaar Artists and Vendors

Below are our Artists and Vendors for our 2025 Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! New This Year: Returning for Another Great Year: Amelia M Falk of Amelia’s by Design Studio is a working artist with a master’s in visual art and over twenty years of educating others in art. “My jewelry explores the process of … Continue reading 2025 Bazaar Artists and Vendors

Mystic Lake Middle School Retreat

Click here to access the flyer for all details and information! For 6th-9th grade youth Enjoy playing games, Gaga ball, a challenge course, archery, wagon ride, nature hike, wilderness survival skills, campfire & s’mores! October 17-19, 2025 REGISTRATION FEE: Sliding Scale $120-160 per person. This fee includes accommodations, meals and all activities led by professional … Continue reading Mystic Lake Middle School Retreat