Board Member Recruitment

People’s Church is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees that plays an important role in strategic planning, decision-making, and matters brought to the congregation for vote. Board members serve three-year terms, with three members rotating off each year. The Nominating Committee is now seeking volunteers and suggestions as we develop recommendations for new Board … Continue reading Board Member Recruitment

It’s Time for Our Annual Silent Auction – Jump in Now, Don’t Miss It!

Don’t be left out – submit your services, events and items online now at this link https://forms.gle/rDdmiEGgP7oq7tsW7 Want to view the ever-growing item catalog & get ready for bidding to go live? https://peoplesauction.auctria.events Each year we hold a fast and fun auction of services and items from Peoples people to Peoples people in a silent … Continue reading It’s Time for Our Annual Silent Auction – Jump in Now, Don’t Miss It!

From the Minister

Dear People’s people, In addition to the overview of church history, Unitarian Uni-versalist theology, and church programs and logistics that we include in the inquirers class, there are a few things I try to repeat to every co-hort of the class, every group of folks learning about if this community is right for them. I … Continue reading From the Minister

Lessons from Minneapolis

Please Join Us In Person or on Zoom: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326 Sunday February 1st 12:30pmLessons from MinneapolisIn January, Jill Terwilliger joined faith leaders in Minneapolis for two days of learning and action with those at the heart of Minnesota’s resistance. It was powerful and deeply hopeful. Today, she’ll share what she saw and learned about resisting rising authoritarianism … Continue reading Lessons from Minneapolis

In Memoriam: Bill Ginn

We celebrate the life and mourn the death of former People’s Church member Bill Ginn, who died on November 18. Bill is the father of People’s person Juli Ginn and the ex-husband of Kimberly Ginn. You can read his obituary here: https://www.farleyestesdowdle.com/obituaries/william-ginn In addition to the funeral service on December 5, a gathering to remember Bill Ginn will … Continue reading In Memoriam: Bill Ginn

What’s Happening with the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KCCC)?

Last spring the Federal Government cancelled an $18.9 million grant to KCCC in partnership with the County, for rehabbing and energy efficiency retrofitting 300 homes in the older parts of Kalamazoo. The project also included training workers in the necessary trade skills, and creating four “Resilience Hubs” for relief and support of individuals during extreme … Continue reading What’s Happening with the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KCCC)?

Second Saturday Potluck and Programs

Saturday December 13, Room 19, noon-1pmCome join a few People’s people for lunch and conversation. Bring a dish to share. This meal is open to everyone.

Special Offering Recipient: Black Lives Matter Mutual Aid

January 18, during the service The BLM Mutual Aid is a sustained practice in collaborative community care and a step toward the accessible, equitable, and liberated world we want to realize. Established in 2020 during the Summer of Uprisings, this mutual aid effort provides resources Black families in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. We welcome funds … Continue reading Special Offering Recipient: Black Lives Matter Mutual Aid

Helping on Sunday Mornings

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

Join Us For Caroling!

Do you enjoy singing? Do you get pleasure out of bringing holiday cheer to others? If so, please join People’s singers as we go Christmas caroling to church on Saturday December 20th at 2PM. We will meet at the church at that time and then decide on carpools. Questions? Contact David Greenquist at (269) 569-5442 … Continue reading Join Us For Caroling!

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