Dear Friends at People’s Church – With gratitude to all who have welcomed me over the past four years, I have decided to retire. I joined the Finance Team as the bookkeeper under Allan Hunt’s guidance and care for your church and continued with the team working with Tom Hackley and Pat VanSlambrouck. Barb Davis … Continue reading Farewell from Diana

It’s that time of year again where we need to collect committee reports for the Annual Meeting. Reports should include names of committee members and chairs, the purpose of the committee, what the committee has done this year, and future goals. Reports are due no later than Thursday May 1. Please send all reports to … Continue reading Annual Committee Reports Due May 1st

Due to scheduling conflicts, the March board meeting was held over Zoom. We’re lucky to have that option available.People’s Church has taken steps for being an active and supportive participant in our wider community during this time in which compassion and community are in high demand. People’s people are deeply involved in organizing efforts and … Continue reading From the Board

There have been two requests from our Refugee families for some specific items.The first is a request for a wheelchair.The other request is for a PlayStation for one of the Refugee kids. He’s 14, an only child and plays with his dad!If you are able to help with either of these requests, please reach out … Continue reading Items Requested by Refugee Families

Two organizations are planning Earth Day celebrations in our area. The Kalamazoo Nature Center is focused on one big day, and Kalamazoo Earth Day has many smaller events throughout April. Here’s some info from their websites: Kalamazoo Nature Center (more info at naturecenter.org) Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 26, 2025 *** FREE admission day!Enjoy FREE … Continue reading Earth Day Celebrations Abound!

The Study Group will be meeting on Monday March 31 at 7:30 p.m.  via Zoom, to discuss: “Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World” by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and historian Anne Applebaum.  The book explores how we can organize to oppose autocracies around the world that are working together to undermine democracy.   The Study Group meets monthly … Continue reading Study Group

We invite you to join us for an informative seminar on legacy giving and learn how you can help ensure the long-term stability and growth of Peoples Church. This session will explore estate-planning strategies and show you simple ways to include Peoples Church in your legacy plans.What to Expect: This seminar has been postponed! If … Continue reading Legacy Giving Seminar: Build a Lasting Future for Peoples Church

Saturday, March 15, 2pm, People’s Church People’s Church is hosting a Transgender Day of Visibility Gathering led by by Faith Alliance (the faith leaders associated with OutFront). Religious leaders from Christian, Pagan, Jewish, and UU communities will offer words and rituals of blessing and affirmation for trans, nonbinary, gender creative, and gender non-conforming folks. This … Continue reading Transgender Day of Visibility Gathering

Thank you to everyone who donated items, bid on items, and otherwise helped with the budget. Special gratitude to the auction team, including Laura Bultman, Rochelle Habeck, Dolores Strom & Eli Emrich. The auction team is not planning to lead the auction again next year. If you are interested in helping make the auction happen … Continue reading Auction gratitude – and future plans

It is time to make your financial pledge to the church for the coming fiscal year. Pledge forms will be given and sent on Sunday March 3rd. If you’d like to complete your pledge form online early, CLICK HERE! Please complete your pledge by March 30! We are asking people to participate with care and quickness this … Continue reading It’s Stewardship Season!

Artist: Glenda DemissianosArt Wall Exhibit: February 16thYou’ll find no deep introspection here… just my love of color and flowers.I prefer to experiment with various water media, gouache, ink, acrylic and watercolor to add life and color to any space.Art was one of my majors at Western Michigan University and I have been a painter for … Continue reading Art Wall: WORKS ON PAPER

Begins Sunday October 20, 12:30-1:30pm, with sessions held every other week until March (with breaks at Thanksgiving and the end of the year). The first session is in Room 6/7. The remainder will be in Room 19.Visitors, newcomers, members, and anyone who wants more information about People’s Church are invited to participate in the Inquirers … Continue reading Inquirers Series

At our day after the inauguration Zoom check-in, participants shared how they are practicing self-care and community care in this challenging moment. This is a moment to be purposeful about how we care for ourselves and each other. I was inspired by this list and will likely try a few new practices from it. Perhaps … Continue reading Practices for Self-Care and Community Care

Tuesday February 18, 1:30-3pmZoom link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326Join Rev. Rachel and other People’s people to talk through making plans for one’s body after death. We will explore possibilities including cremation, medical donation, traditional burial, and green burial. Come to learn together – and to share the choices you are making for what will happen to your body … Continue reading Options for Bodies after Death

MARK YOUR FEBRUARY CALENDAR“Let It Be A Dance” Join us for an evening of celebration, dancing, and community fun for all ages as we honor and show our love for Rev. Rachel’s 10 incredible years at People’s Church! If you’re able to assist, please contact Brian Lewis at brianlewis@bhhsmi.com or 541-870-6658.Let’s make this a memorable … Continue reading Let It Be A Dance!