The third Tuesday of the month, 1:30-3pmNovember 17, on ZoomOur elders group is beginning a new group read: The Fifth Season: Creativity in the Second Half of Life by Mark Nepo. All are welcome to join us in conversation. The book is available in paperback, audiobook, and ebook formats. There are copies available in the … Continue reading Elders Circle: reading The Fifth Season: Creativity in the Second Half of Life by Mark Nepo

Our partners at Communities in Schools are inviting us to help deliver 500 meals to families in need in our community on Wednesday, November 25. The biggest need for delivery drivers, as well as people to unload food from semi-trucks and load it into cars for delivery. Well-supervised children are welcome to participate. For more … Continue reading COMMUNITY FEAST 2026

Wednesday November 18,7pm on Zoom, continuing on third Wednesdays through May Zoom link (NOT OUR NORMAL LINK!):  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88150208264  Explore our Unitarian Universalist shared values and what it means to live with love at the center in this online gathering. This group is based on materials prepared for this year’s UUA common read Love at the Center, Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading Upcoming Program: Love at the Center Discussion Group

Want to learn more about our great artists? Check them out HERE! Our Annual Fine Art Sale and Holiday Bazaar is a signature event for our church and community. All our members, friends, and family members play a part in making it a success. The Bazaar supports our church budget, helps to fund our programs … Continue reading Please join in for the Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! Saturday November 21st 9:00 – 3:00

Sunday mornings are a busy place around here! It takes many hands to make our Sunday’s happen. There are a lot of ways to help – check out the options below and sign up! Any questions, contact Eli in the office! Sunday Morning Coffee Helpers Coffee on Sunday mornings after service is a beloved tradition … Continue reading Helping on Sunday Mornings

What are your passions? What are your talents? Do you have an hour or two to spare now and then, or are you looking for something to do on a regular basis? No matter how you answer, there’s a place for you with Green Sanctuary. Our overall purpose is to encourage a sustainable lifestyle for … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Wants You!!!

What Are AWE Labs and Specialty Classes? The RE program runs on volunteers. Two of the newer areas can be one-time assisting or signing up on multiple occasions to work with our elementary-age students. The groups combine all elementary grades (K-6th) and provide opportunities for children to get to know other students and adults in … Continue reading RE Notes

For parents, grandparents, and those who care about children: “All the Real Indians Died Off; and 20 Other Myths about Native Americans”, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz – 970 Du Unpacks many common myths and misconceptions about Native Americans including: “The Serviceberry; Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World”, by RobinWall Kimmerer — 581.6 Ki Author Elizabeth … Continue reading Library Corner

What if we could let go of always grasping toward more.  What I have is what I want.  Exhale. We will meet at 12:30 in Room 9  on the first and third Sundays: November 1 and 15, December 6 and 20.  This group is a secular exploration of the Mindfulness worldview and practices. Carolyn / carolynheineman@aol.com / … Continue reading A Mindful Moment

Join Rev. Rachel and other religious leaders for “Bible Problems” at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (1747 W Milham Ave. Portage, MI 49024).Topics include: This is happening September 9th, October 14th and November 11th – with two time opportunities to join: 3:00-4:30pm or 7:00pm-8:30pm.

Dear members and friends of People’s Church, We all know that seating at People’s Church, just like any other church, has always been on a first come first served basis and therefore we are free to sit wherever we choose. This does not mean however that we cannot practice some common courtesy, so what I … Continue reading Seating During Sunday Services

Did you know that People’s Church has an ongoing puzzle exchange?? Puzzle shelves are overflowing with neat puzzles, lots of 300 and 500 piece ones!  Lots of hours of fun available.   Space has been made on the shelves in the church library. Puzzles can be taken, returned, added & enjoyed at any time! Make … Continue reading Puzzle Exchange

These are our series of classes especially for newcomers to People’s Church and people exploring membership in our congregation. Anyone in our church community is welcome to attend. Session 2: November 14, 1-3pm in Room 19 Inquirers: How People’s Church works Sunday Services, Religious Education, Governance, & a Building Tour Session 3: December 12, 1-3pm … Continue reading Inquirers Class Sessions 2026

Speaker: Connar Klock Come to learn and grow together! Teens welcome with their adults joining them. Please sign up if requesting childcare: SIGN UP HERE

Martha Rosenfeld Martha uses fiber art to depict landscapes, images from nature, and surrealist ideas. The intricacy and tactile qualities of working with fiber allows her to create images with depth and texture. She thinks of it as “painting with wool.” The hooked rugs are made with wool fabric strips, and sometimes with other materials … Continue reading Art Wall: Everyday Miracles

Saturday November 14th from 10am-2pm, with a potluck lunch at noon!Join us for a Building & Grounds work day to take care of some larger tasks around the church and help spruce everything up! Some of the tasks on the schedule include power washing the building, window cleaning, spreading mulch, cutting down small trees/bushes (chainsaw), … Continue reading Building & Grounds Work Day

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Below are the artists for our 2026 Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! New This Year: Returning for Another Great Year: Elizabeth Ritzman of Nature’s Imprint is a therapist, photographer, gardener, seamstress, granola granny and overall lover of the forests, plains, grasslands and trees.  She explores the science of dyes and imprints on fabric using … Continue reading 2026 Bazaar Artists and Vendors

We meet on Thursdays in the Commons at People’s Church. Our bell Ringers rehearse from 6 to 7pm, and our Singers from 7:10 to 8:15ish and our first meeting is Thursday, Sept. 3. Childcare is available! To arrange childcare, or for any other questions, I look forward to hearing from you at music@peopleschurch.net