In response to requests from our partners at El Concilio and Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, this week, the People’s Church Board of Trustees created the ‘Resistance and Resilience Fund.’ This is a new, special fund designed to help people beyond our church community in times of crisis and uncertainty when money could make a big … Continue reading People’s Church Resistance & Resilience Fund
There have been two requests from our Refugee families for some specific items.The first is a request for a wheelchair.The other request is for a PlayStation for one of the Refugee kids. He’s 14, an only child and plays with his dad!If you are able to help with either of these requests, please reach out … Continue reading Items Requested by Refugee Families
Two organizations are planning Earth Day celebrations in our area. The Kalamazoo Nature Center is focused on one big day, and Kalamazoo Earth Day has many smaller events throughout April. Here’s some info from their websites: Kalamazoo Nature Center (more info at naturecenter.org) Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 26, 2025 *** FREE admission day!Enjoy FREE … Continue reading Earth Day Celebrations Abound!
The Study Group will be meeting on Monday March 31 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, to discuss: “Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World” by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and historian Anne Applebaum. The book explores how we can organize to oppose autocracies around the world that are working together to undermine democracy. The Study Group meets monthly … Continue reading Study Group
During our November 10, 2024 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 … Continue reading Green Spot: With Respect to the Land
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: This seminar has been postponed! If … Continue reading Legacy Giving Seminar: Build a Lasting Future for Peoples Church
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
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
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
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
