We will continue to meet second Mondays at 1:30 pm at Martha’s home (Friendship Village)

We will continue to meet every 1st Thursday (barring emergencies) at the home of Lois Loeffler. Newcomers are welcome. If you would like to get on the email list for updates and reminders, contact Pat Nelson, patnelson348@gmail.com, 269-716-3623. 2 spots are left open in case people come in with a book they would really like … Continue reading Evening Book Club Schedule 2025-2026

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: Your generosity today will help … Continue reading Legacy Giving Seminar: Build a Lasting Future for Peoples Church

Do you enjoy taking pictures? Do you have an eye for great photo opportunities? People’s Church has a nice camera but we are in need of a few volunteers who are willing to go around on certain Sundays and take photos of People’s People and activities happening. This is not something that would be needed … Continue reading Photos At Church

Rev. Rachel is looking to develop a list of People’s people who can be called on when crafts are needed for worship or other programs of the church. The immediate need is for homemade pinatas on September 14, but there will be other needs in the future. If you can make pinatas or would like … Continue reading Calling All Crafters!

Presentation and Discussion with Dr. Paul ClementsSept. 14 at 12:30 in Room 19A light lunch will be provided by the Green Sanctuary Committee. Tens of millions of people have been displaced from their homes and livelihoods by effects of climate change, mostly in the Global South, and their numbers will continue to rise in coming … Continue reading Climate Justice and Support for Climate Migrants

It’s that time of year again – time to register your child(ren) for Religious Education at People’s Church!   We’re excited to announce that our curriculum this year for preschool through sixth grade and high school centers around mindfulness and meditation.  Our 7th and 8th graders will be invited to participate in the Our Whole Lives (OWL) … Continue reading Religious Education Registration NOW OPEN!

Fun summer Religious Education experiences for children happen during the Sunday morning worship service. Activities include stories, crafts, games, science experiments, nature walks, and plenty of fun. All ages are welcome from tots to teens. Any grown-ups who are willing to help please contact Mary Kate Webster, tomandmarykate@gmail.com. Kids can meet in Room 9 (the Buddha Room) … Continue reading Summer Religious Education

The voting period closed on Monday, and we’re pleased to share that all items passed with strong support.Please join us in congratulating our newly elected board members: Elizabeth Huff Willis, Tim Kieffer, and Martin Sauter. We also welcome our newly elected Nominating Committee members, George Hrbek and Brianna Wurtsmith, and thank the board for appointing Brian Lewis to complete the team. The new Board … Continue reading Voting Complete — Thank You!

Our annual White Elephant sale is fast approaching. June 21 is the date. This is a great fund-raiser for our church. It’s also a great opportunity for you to clean out the basement – or maybe start that downsizing project. The White Elephant volunteer team will help find new homes for things you no longer … Continue reading White Elephant: Save the Date!

People’s People Love: Community Poem 2025~written by congregants, assembled by Elizabeth Bullmer I love chicken enchiladas & tamales; family; warm tea in my belly; fresh bread;clean sheets; my new comforter; soft light & crawling into bed at night; sleep;dreams that linger; quiet days at home; complete silence; warm laundry; being alone. I love tomatoes from … Continue reading People’s People Love: Community Poem 2025

In 2024 a few folks from People’s Church attended the AAUU Women’s Retreat at Camp Copneconicin Fenton, MI. We had such a great time doing nature walks, art, yoga, high ropes, bonfires, and a folk song sing-along! Hopefully you can join us this year! The theme for this year’s retreat is Building a Community of … Continue reading Women’s Retreat

This group continues at maximum participation. Contact Martha Beverly(marthabeverly@gmail.com) if you’d like to get on a waiting list. During the summer, a meeting willbe scheduled to set the calendar for the upcoming year. This month, the group will discuss “James”by Percival Everett.  

In Later Years: Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging by Bruce T. MarshallTuesday, June 17, 1:30-3pm on ZoomLink: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326This book, by a Unitarian Universalist minister who is a chaplain at a retirement community, will provide a jumping off point for conversations about topics such as change, legacy and memory.For this session, we will read Chapter … Continue reading New Book Group on Aging

The nominating committee developed a slate of candidates for the People’s Church Board of Trustees and for the Nominating Committee for the upcoming church year! Please see below for the photos and bios of each candidate! Board of Trustees Nominees Elizabeth Huff WillisI joined People’s Church about 12 years ago seeking a place where I … Continue reading And Now for This Year’s Nominees!

June 1st, potluck immediately following the service, congregational meeting begins at 12:45 on Zoom and in personBring a dish to share and do the work of our democracy! A potluck will immediately follow the service on June 1. At 12:45, the congregational meeting will begin. Agenda items include nominees for the board and nominating committee, … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting (and Potluck!)

Unfortunately, we live in a world where there are a lot of crafty ways in which scams come our way. Please be extra vigilant with any emails or text messages you receive. They can make these seem like they are coming from the church or Rev. Rachel. Some of the most recent we’ve seen involve … Continue reading Be Mindful of Scams!

David Isaacson will host a discussion/conversation of Sunday’s sermon beginning at 12:15pm in Room 9 (Buddha room).  If enough people are interested this will be a usual practice after most Sunday services. Other people who would like to be discussion leaders are most welcome, as David won’t be available some Sundays. These discussions are for … Continue reading After Service Discussion