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
Theme: The Land, Nature, and Stewardship We have extended the deadline for entries in the Environmental Exhibit to March 9 (instead of March 4). You can bring your art work to Eli any-time the church is open and Gay will receive art on March 4 from 5-7. Your label information (your name, title of work, … Continue reading Call for Art Entries (coming soon for March and April) for People’s Church artists, crafters, and makers
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
By popular demand, the puzzle exchange is now ongoing! Space has been made on the shelves in the church library. Puzzles can be taken, returned, added & enjoyed at any time!
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
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
The BLM Mutual Aid Train 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 diapers, baby wipes, menstrual supplies, and other requested care items for pregnancy to 30 Black … Continue reading Special Collection: Black Lives Matter Mutual Aid
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!
Care Collective of Southwest Michigan provides free diapers and period supplies to people in our community. These products are essential for health and well-being, but half of children in Kalamazoo live in households with an income too low to meet their basic needs. Care Collective prioritizes BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant youth and caregivers in their … Continue reading Special Collection: Care Collective of Southwest Michigan
Mark your calendars and be part of an exciting evening as we celebrate our community’s climate action progress and look ahead to new possibilities! We Need Your Voice!This celebration is all about community. Join us to share your ideas, learn how to get involved, and help shape the future of climate action in Kalamazoo.RSVP Direct … Continue reading RESCHEDULED: Join Us for Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition Annual Celebration!
Lincoln International Studies School principal, Mrs. Dionna Roberts, is looking for Global Reading Challenge coaches. This is a battle of the books type of program sponsored by the Kalamazoo Public Library. This would involve coaching a team of no more than seven 4th and 5th grade students. Meetings would be once a week at school … Continue reading Lincoln School Needs Reading Coaches
In our November 10th service, An Honest Thanksgiving, Rev. Rachel told a truer story about Native American history than what is traditionally portrayed in our culture. As the service description noted, “An honest history invites us all to begin moving toward right relationship with Native communities.” The Reckoning Team* is a newly formed group exploring … Continue reading The Reckoning Team
Tuesday, January 21 1:30-3pm on ZoomZoom link: Zoom link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326On the day after the election, gather with other People’s people for conversation. We will focus on how we are doing spiritually and emotionally, less on the steps we are taking to keep ourselves and those we love safe, though there might be time for that … Continue reading Day-after-the-Inauguration Check-In
Access the Survey Here: https://forms.gle/BsjnSByYjBYrGD659 Help us capture a snapshot of who People’s Church people are right now. We’ll be comparing the data we collected here with data from surveys from 10 years ago & 25 years ago. We’ll be sharing results and trends with the congregation in early 2025. If you consider yourself part … Continue reading People’s Church Survey
Sunday Morning Coffee Helpers Coffee on Sunday mornings after service is a beloved tradition here at People’s Church but it doesn’t happen by magic. We’re looking for additional volunteers to help make this happen every week! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BA9AC22A13-45217221-coffee if you’re interested in learning the ropes and joining the rotation of folks who … Continue reading Helping on Sunday Mornings
Open House Theatre Company is thrilled to present The Night Before Christmas, a heartwarming holiday play by local playwrights Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston. Performances will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, located at 10441 Shaver Rd in Portage. Mark your calendars and join us for the performances! December 13th and 14th … Continue reading Open House Theatre Company: The Night Before Christmas
