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

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

Sunday, November 16People’s Church has a long connection with Lincoln Elementary – as tutors and classroom helpers and supporting the school in other ways. We continue that relationship with Lincoln Elementary by supporting the school with a special collection, supplying much needed money that leaders of this school can use to meet the needs of … Continue reading Special Collection: Lincoln International Studies Elementary School

Saturday November 8, 11am-noon, in The Commons and Streaming Live on Zoomhttps://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326This gathering is a chance for People’s people to asked questions and learn more about the congregational meeting on November 9. There will be experts on the solar panels and their financing, our church parliamentarian, and members of the board of trustees on hand … Continue reading Solar Panels Information Session

Legacy or Planned Giving While the annual pledge drive and other forms of giving provide for the annual operation of the church, a Legacy gift is put into a fund to be used by the Board of Trustees to ensure the continuing stability of our church home and its historic and emerging programs. Those funds … Continue reading Legacy Giving

November 9, as part of the Sunday Service The Board of Trustees invites all People’s Church members to a special congregational meeting to consider the question ‘Shall the congregation spend up to $38,000 to purchase the solar panels on the roof of the church building?’ This meeting will take place as a portion of the … Continue reading Special Congregational Meeting

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!

Do you suffer from intrusive thoughts? Would you like to cultivate some peace of mind? Ever wished that voice in your head would just shut up for a minute so you can think? Well unfortunately there is no cure for that, it’s just the human condition; but there IS a way you can at least … Continue reading Meditation Class with Dave Wurtsmith

Our rain garden is in its second season. Native gardens take 3 years to establish. So what does that mean? We will tend the garden more closely this and next year. Years following, the maintenance time will be much less.Join in for some very informal education about native-to-Michigan plants as we work on the rain … Continue reading Only 1 more Rain Garden Therapy session!

This exhibit called “Happiness” by Sharon Colella Strazdas will be on display on the Art Wall Gallery From August 21 to October 21. There will be reception for the artist on October 19 at noon. Sharon Colella Strazdas: I started painting back in high school. After a long break to raise 3 children, I took … Continue reading Art Wall

Rowan Jakobah (she/they) is overjoyed to join the incredible team of staff at People’s this year as the new RE Assistant! Rowan is an herbalist/plant person, facilitator, fertility awareness specialist, and sexual/reproductive health educator to people of all ages. Born to a People’s family, Rowan has been attending church on and off for 29 years, … Continue reading Meet Our New Religious Education Assistant!

Below are our Artists and Vendors for our 2025 Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! New This Year: Returning for Another Great Year: Amelia M Falk of Amelia’s by Design Studio is a working artist with a master’s in visual art and over twenty years of educating others in art. “My jewelry explores the process of … Continue reading 2025 Bazaar Artists and Vendors

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!