At our January 2026 meeting, we celebrated the purchase of our solar panels and the generosity of people’s donations to the cause; this decreased the amount we needed to draw from the Palmer fund for the purchase. After discussion, it was agreed that having an Affiliated Community Minister would be beneficial for all; (presently there … Continue reading From the Board
Artist: Kandy GradyArtist Reception: Sunday February 8th at 12:15pm This series is styled in the fashion of African-American Folk Art. My choice of bold colors and patterned backgrounds are used to convey a message. Often-times subjects lack full facial details in hope that the audience can relate to them without the concern of race or … Continue reading Art Wall: Crazy Blessed
In Memoriam: Ellie KillingerWe celebrate the life and mourn the death of People’s person Ellie Killinger, who died on December 30. She was a member of People’s Church for 58 years. In keeping with her wishes, there will be a memorial plaque installed in her honor in our memorial garden and a portion of her … Continue reading In Memoriam
People’s Church is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2026 Safety and Medical teams. Each member could sign up for several Sundays (5 to 7) of their choice in 2026. If you are interested, please contact Gordon Bolar at gordon.bolar@wmich.edu for further information. Orientation and training will be provided.
Saturday February 215-8pm Bring a dish to pass and your favorite game to share! Childcare will be provided for the littles.
Tuesday, February 17, 1:30-3pm on ZoomLink: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326This book, by a Unitarian Universalist minister who is a chaplain at a retirement com-munity, provides a jumping off point for conversations about aging with intentionality and care. For this session, we will read the final chapter on ‘Mystery’ and the conclu-sion. All are welcome.
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Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00pm-1:00pm Virtual Agrivoltaics is the dual use of land for solar energy and agricultureByron is the owner of Jack’s Solar Farm, where he’s been conducting research on this topic in partnership with NREL, and researchers at Colorado State and Arizona State Universities. Charles is actively promoting agrivoltaics in Michigan (he was … Continue reading Climate Conversations
Join Us – All Are Welcome! Intro to Reform Judaism Tuesdays at Temple B’nai Israel—7:00-9:00pm Feb 17th & 24th & Mar 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Introduction to Reform Judaism is designed for those who would like to learn about the foundations of Reform Judaism or for those who may be searching for an entryway … Continue reading Intro to Reform Judaism
Saturday February 14, potluck lunch at noon, program at 1pm, in Room 19Come bring a dish to share and join People’s people for lunch at noon.Following the meal, we will have a ‘crafternoon,’ an afternoon of crafts. Bring a project to work on, your favorite coloring book, or come create something new with church friends.
Sunday February 22, during the serviceThe Unitarian Universalist Association is the association of over 1,000 UU congregations that partner together to do the works of love that none of us can accomplish alone: developing curriculum like Our Whole Lives, vetting ministers and other reli-gious professionals and managing the search process, speaking out in support of … Continue reading Special Offering Recipient: Unitarian Universalist Association
Did you know that rooms in our church building are available to rent for events and meeting? We regularly host groups and organizations from our wider community in our church space for modest rental fees. Please spread the word! We can accommodate groups from a few to a few hundred at nearly any time except … Continue reading Church Building Rentals
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
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
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
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)?
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.
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
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!
Several People’s people continue to provide much needed assistance to refugees & asylum seekers etc in our community. This work is critical due to essential funds & resettlement staff being cut. Friends Free Store for Refugees, located in the Congregation of Moses has been in operation for almost 4 years, staffed by volunteers. Families shop … Continue reading Help Needed for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
