Below are the artists for our 2026 Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! New This Year: Returning for Another Great Year: Elizabeth Ritzman of Nature’s Imprint is a therapist, photographer, gardener, seamstress, granola granny and overall lover of the forests, plains, grasslands and trees. She explores the science of dyes and imprints on fabric using … Continue reading 2026 Bazaar Artists and Vendors
Sunday mornings are a busy place around here! It takes many hands to make our Sunday’s happen. There are a lot of ways to help – check out the options below and sign up! Any questions, contact Eli in the office! Sunday Morning Coffee Helpers Coffee on Sunday mornings after service is a beloved tradition … Continue reading Helping on Sunday Mornings
We meet on Thursdays in the Commons at People’s Church. Our bell Ringers rehearse from 6 to 7pm, and our Singers from 7:10 to 8:15ish and our first meeting is Thursday, Sept. 3. Childcare is available! To arrange childcare, or for any other questions, I look forward to hearing from you at music@peopleschurch.net
Wednesday November 18, 7pm on Zoom, continuing on third Wednesdays through May Explore our Unitarian Universalist shared values and what it means to live with love at the center in this online gathering. This group is based on materials prepared for this year’s UUA common read Love at the Center, Unitarian Universalist Theologies, edited by … Continue reading Upcoming Program: Love at the Center Discussion Group
Tuesday, October 20, 1:30-3pm, in Room 19 This month, our elders circle will play End of Life Bingo – this is a hopefully fun and light-hearted way to discuss all the end-of-life planning tasks that will make our final days easier and ease burdens on those who outlive us. (If the concept of end-of-life bingo … Continue reading Inner Work of Age: End of Life Bingo
Saturday October 10, 11am-noon in The Commons Kelly Blair, Speech/Language Pathologist with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, will be discussing cognitive, communication and swallowing changes related to aging. She will discuss what types of disorders she treats and some strategies to aid in daily functioning. Handouts will be provided. (This program is part of our Second Saturdays potluck … Continue reading Compensatory Strategies for Cognitive Changes
Our Religious Education Program is a cooperative effort: it works because People’s people share their time and energy. Any contribution, big or small, is always deeply appreciated! You can access our RE volunteer sign-up form here! https://forms.gle/JN2PKaVk4m3j8r6f7
UU RE for Children and Youth Unitarian Universalist Religious Education is an invitation to explore deeper. We encourage children and youth to ask questions, think critically, draw wisdom from many sources, and develop their own beliefs and values. Along the way, they build religious literacy, curiosity, and empathy while learning to live our values of … Continue reading RE Notes
For parents, grandparents, and those who care about children: “Ordinary Blessings for Parents; Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Family Life”, by Meta Herrick Carlson — 242.645 Ca A spiritual high-five for parents in every stage of raising kids. The book includes blessings for washing bottles, for belly laughs, for the death of a beloved adult, … Continue reading Library Corner
It all comes down to two things: what’s actually happening, and what is my mind adding to it. Is this addition serving well to build the life I want? We will meet at 12:30 in Room 9 on these dates: September 20, October 4. November 1 and 15. This group is a secular exploration of … Continue reading A Mindful Moment
Join Rev. Rachel and other religious leaders for “Bible Problems” at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (1747 W Milham Ave. Portage, MI 49024).Topics include: This is happening September 9th, October 14th and November 11th – with two time opportunities to join: 3:00-4:30pm or 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Wednesdays, October 28 – December 9 (skipping November 25) 8:00pm-9:00 pm Eastern Time on Zoom The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of our Unitarian Universalist History series. This interactive series approaches history through compelling stories and personalities, and invites participants to translate history into our … Continue reading ONLINE UU HISTORY 101 SERIES – OPEN TO ALL!
Room for 1 more at this time (maximum 10 participants) “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel will be reviewed by Mary Lewis at our next regular meeting, October 11, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the home of Martha Beverly in the Garden Homes on the Friendship Village campus. (marthabeverly@gmail.com). We plan to continue meeting at … Continue reading AFTERNOON BOOKCLUB
What are your passions? What are your talents? Do you have an hour or two to spare now and then, or are you looking for something to do on a regular basis? No matter how you answer, there’s a place for you with Green Sanctuary. Our overall purpose is to encourage a sustainable lifestyle for … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Wants You!!!
The Green Sanctuary Committee is sponsoring the Fall Clean-Up of 10th Street from West Main to H on Sunday, October 11, from 12:30-2:30pm. A light lunch will be provided for volunteers. Come and help pick up trash along 10th Street to beautify our church neighborhood. Youth are also encouraged to volunteer, but parental permission forms … Continue reading 10th St. Clean-Up
Did you know that People’s Church has an ongoing puzzle exchange?? Puzzle shelves are overflowing with neat puzzles, lots of 300 and 500 piece ones! Lots of hours of fun available. Space has been made on the shelves in the church library. Puzzles can be taken, returned, added & enjoyed at any time! Make … Continue reading Puzzle Exchange
These are our series of classes especially for newcomers to People’s Church and people exploring membership in our congregation. Anyone in our church community is welcome to attend. Session 1: October 10, 1-3pm, in Room 9 (the Buddha Room) Inquirers: Telling our histories Personal spiritual journeys, history of Unitarian Universalism, history of People’s Church Session … Continue reading Inquirers Class Sessions 2026
Artist Reception: Sunday October 11th after service – around noon I started this body of work because I became increasingly angry about what I was seeing happen in the world around me. The turning point came during the Trump administration, when funding and support for Ukraine were cut while democratic institutions and the principles of … Continue reading Art Wall: Social Justice by Brian Walters
Friday Night October 16, 5-7pm at the Care Collective Building (913 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo) Care Collective is the recipient of our September special collection and they have an opportunity for hands-on service for up to 15 People’s people of all ages. The work is repackaging diapers, wipes, and period products – it requires some … Continue reading People’s Church Night of Service at Care Collective
Saturday, October 10th, potluck at noon, programs before and after As our church year begins, the Second Saturday potluck and programs continues. We will have a potluck open to all at noon in Room 19, with various programs and activities happening before and after.
