ISAAC Update

Mark your calendar and reserve your spot for some exciting opportunities coming up with ISAAC. As a member congregation of ISAAC (the interfaith network of over 30 congregations and organiza-tions working to advance social justice in Kalamazoo County), these events are open to you and you are invited and encouraged to attend. ISAAC is very … Continue reading ISAAC Update

Stewardship Preview

We with be trying a different approach to our annual stewardship campaign, which will begin in March. For the first time in at least ten years, we will be gathering in small group “grateful gatherings” to talk about what People’s Church means to us, learn about the church’s finances, and make our financial commitments for … Continue reading Stewardship Preview

Art Wall: For the Love of Color

Art Wall: For the Love of Color “…Standing in the cold with…a seismically red autumn leaf…it’s color hitting our senses like a blow from a stun gun,…we stand with a huge grin, too paralyzed by the intricately veined gaudiness of the leaf to move.” — Diane Ackerman, “A Natural History of the Senses”, 1990, p … Continue reading Art Wall: For the Love of Color

On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Danya Ruttenberg — joint book study between People’s Church, Temple B’Nai Israel, and Congregation of Moses

Monday, January 29, 7pm in Room 19 at People’s Church All are welcome to join with members of three Kalamazoo religious communities for a conversation about On Repentance and Repair. This book, written by a Rabbi about how to apply Jewish teachings about repentance to modern life, was named the UUA Common Read for the 2023-4 … Continue reading On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Danya Ruttenberg — joint book study between People’s Church, Temple B’Nai Israel, and Congregation of Moses

Holiday Caroling

Do you like to sing but feel you can’t carry a tune even if it was in a bucket? Do you enjoy spreading holiday cheer, especially to those who are lonely? Regardless, come join us as we go Christmas Caroling to People’s People. We will meet at the church on Sunday December 17th at 2PM … Continue reading Holiday Caroling

Art Wall Exhibit: SPIRIT of the PEN

A Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild Exhibit  The Art Exhibit Reception will take place on Sunday December 3rd at 12:30pm (after service). Pen Dragons Calligraphy Guild currently consists of 55 artists who focus on the study, practice, and promotion of lettering arts.  The Guild members have exhibited their work in and around the Kalamazoo area and … Continue reading Art Wall Exhibit: SPIRIT of the PEN

Special Collection for Ministry with Community

December 10thMinistry with Community is a daytime shelter and resource center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The organization is open 365 days per year to anyone who needs their services, including those experiencing homelessness, poverty, substance use disorder, and other crises. The services Ministry with Community provides include meals, showers, hygiene items, mail services, laundry, phones, social … Continue reading Special Collection for Ministry with Community

Bazaar Results and Appreciation

Our aspiration was to offer our most successful holiday bazaar ever – and it seems we did – in every meaning of that word! Congratulations and thanks to our whole People’s Church community, staff, and friends! We did it – together. This year brought many new faces and facets to the Bazaar, and it showed, … Continue reading Bazaar Results and Appreciation

Memorial Service: Ivan Klinesteker

Sunday, November 19 at 1:30pm, with a visitation beginning at 12:30 pm. You can read Ivan’s obituary here: https://betzlerlifestory.com/obituaries/ivan-klinesteker.144375

In Memoriam: Nita Fowler

We celebrate the life and mourn the death of People’s Church member Nita Fowler, who died in late September. A memorial service was held on October 7 at Friendship Village. You can read Nita’s obituary here: https://www.amsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/juanita-fowler

Rain Garden Update

People’s Church rain garden is progressing. The area has been dug out, shaped, and planted. However, our recent rains have made it apparent that we need to do some tweaking. The garden is collecting a lot of standing water due to high clay content in the soil. While we want the garden to collect water, … Continue reading Rain Garden Update

New Member Welcome Ceremony

November 12, during the service We will welcome our newest members during the service. If you would like to be recognized, please contact Rev. Rachel (and it’s just fine if you’d rather not participate in this public ritual.)

Transgender Day of Remembrance Service

Friday November 17, 11am, Stetson Chapel at Kalamazoo College The chaplain’s office of Kalamazoo College invites the whole community to gather for this solemn remembrance of transgender people who were killed this year. Rev. Rachel and other members of OutFront’s Faith Alliance will be participating in this service.

RE Sleepover Haunted Potluck Party

All children K-6th grade enrolled in the RE program are invited! We’ll have a not-too-scary haunted house, party games, food and movies! *please note if you have a child in kindergarten, please plan to join them overnight* Friday November 3rd The potluck starts at 6pm with parents and caregivers. Afterwards, those who are not chaperones … Continue reading RE Sleepover Haunted Potluck Party

Coming Out Day Social – Everyone Deserves to be Celebrated

Wednesday October 11, 6-8pm Phoenix Community Church UCC, 2208 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo Come one, come all to a social on National Coming Out Day. There will be food, conversation, and coming out stories. This event is sponsored by the Faith Alliance of OutFront Kalamazoo and Rev, Rachel is serving as the master of ceremonies.

People’s Labyrinth

I’m Ian Webster, a scout with Troop 205 in Kalamazoo, and I’m working on my Eagle project. The project is to renew our labyrinth and make future upkeep easier. I am seeking volunteers and donations. The funds go directly to People’s and any remainder will go to Building & Grounds. Please see me on Sunday, donate to … Continue reading People’s Labyrinth