Since the election, some of my college students are despairing about their futures. They know steep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions must take place by 2030 to avoid acceleration of the cli-mate crisis. One said the election ‘made me think a lot about the uncertain future. I’ve been especially trying to make my impact on … Continue reading Climate Action in a Time of Despair
The votes have been tallied! Our Jetpig is named Bartlett, in honor of Caroline Bartlett Crane, who was the minister of People’s Church 130 years ago. Thank you to all who participated in our very low-stakes election. We hope that Bartlett will help us all remember the UU values of Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, … Continue reading Meet Bartlett, the Jetpig!
Dear People’s People,Together, you knocked it out of the park!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 people, who bring their diverse talents and spirit of … Continue reading Goal: Most Successful Bazaar Ever, Outcome: ACHIEVED!
Below are our Artists and Vendors for our 2024 Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! More details will be added as they are available – stay tuned! Sue Caulfield Fabric & Glass Art Kalamazoo Calendar Project Mel VanAntwerp Todd Beck Turned Wood New in 2024!
We are looking for folks interested in helping as Office Volunteers at church. A few example tasks include folding items such as newsletters, filling and stamping envelopes, answering phones, organizing, cutting paper, assembling binders/folders, etc. Church staff is more than happy to accommodate and find tasks to suit a volunteers needs and skills. If you … Continue reading Office Volunteers
Artist: Launda Wheatley These Are Our Stories My work/life is an assembly of interests and curiosities: artist/psychologist/teacher/storyteller/writer/adventurer/yogi/gardener/partner/mother/grandmother. They all have a voice in my life and work. There isn’t a single component that stands on its own, without the others feeding it with fresh energy to see the world anew. The art I create is about the … Continue reading Art Wall November December, Reception November 24 at noon
Saturday, November 23, 2024 12:00 PM 5:00 PM OutFront Kalamazoo: 340 South Rose Street Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 Our quarterly OutCloset events offer clothing, shoes, and accessories at low-to-no cost to you, helping to increase access to gender-affirming clothing options. Our Fall Pop-Up OutCloset that was originally scheduled for October will now take place on Friday, November … Continue reading OutCloset: Fall Pop-Up (*Rescheduled*)
November 6, 2024 6:00-8:00pm Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo College, Room 103, Dewing Hall 1219 Academy St. Childcare and refreshments included! Queer leaders from the Kalamazoo community share stories from their diverse faith journeys. People’s Church’s own Diane Melvin is one of the featured speakers for this event.
Friday November 22, 11:05am, Stetson Chapel at Kalamazoo College The chaplain’s office of Kalamazoo College invites the whole community to gather for this solemn remembrance of transgender people who were killed this year. Rev. Rachel and other members of OutFront’s Faith Alliance will be participating in this service.
Early Voting Fellowship and Food with ISAAC Congregations & Organizations’ members Sunday, October 27 OR Sunday November 3—1:30-2:30 pm Douglass Community Association 1000 W. Paterson St., Kalamazoo 49007 Vote in person there, no matter where you live in Kalamazoo County! (except for residents of Pavilion Township) Or take your Absentee Ballot and submit it there! Or come in solidarity, if you … Continue reading “Take your Soles to the Polls”
Tuesday, November 19, 1:30-3:00 pm. , on Zoom Zoom link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326 We know that we do not get to choose the circumstances of our death, but planning now can make it more likely that we get the death we want. In this session, we will talk through planning for death in ways other than medical … Continue reading Making a Death Plan
For many years People’s people have been intertwined with the students and staff at Lincoln Elementary. Here are some of the ways we partner with Lincoln: · We hold a special annual collection for Lincoln in fall · We provide tutors and mentors. Our Lincoln School volunteers have helped students and staff make the personal connection that … Continue reading Special Collection for Lincoln Elementary School November 10th
The Federal government passed several significant bills last year that will help people electrify their homes and reduce their carbon footprint. If you haven’t done so already, now is a great time to consider purchasing and installing qualified improvements to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. The incentives available now include TAX CREDITS for items purchased … Continue reading Accessing Federal Funds For Green Energy Projects
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
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!
