The Board of Trustees met in November to review cur-rent projects and upcoming events at People’s Church. The Board believes it is important to regularly assess the church and its work as a whole to ensure that we are effectively and collectively moving toward our mission, vision and values, and has commissioned the formation of … Continue reading From the Board

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!

A new group will be forming for adults that will focus on the practices and worldview of Mindfulness. The group is open to all adults, with or without experience. We will meet for 90 minutes beginning at 12:15 (after service) on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month beginning Sunday, November 2. We expect … Continue reading Mindfulness for Adults: A Year-Long Discussion and Practice

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

Saturday December 20th5-8pm Bring a dish to pass and your favorite game to share! Childcare will be provided for the littles.

Calm in Scary Times How do we invite a calm sense of peace into our hearts and bodies, when the news is so scary every single day?One proven way is through mindfulness. We know the value of practicing nervous system regulation—for all ages. Whether to help a child recover from an emotional melt down or … Continue reading RE Notes

“The Last White Man” by Mohsin Hamid will be reviewed Anne Bond at our next regular meeting, 12/11, 6 – 7:45. We will continue to meet every 2nd 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 … Continue reading Evening Book Club – Newcomers Welcome!

Some of the most delightful books are those found in children’s sections of libraries. The RE section of People’s Library is no exception. Enjoy the children’s and adult books below as we enter the solstice and holiday seasons. The Shortest Day; Celebrating the Winter Solstice, by Wendy Pfeffer — RE 394.26 Pf The beginning of … Continue reading Library Corner

Tuesday, December 16, 1:30-3pm on ZoomLink: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326This book, by a Unitarian Universalist minister who is a chaplain at a retirement community, provides a jumping off point for conversations about aging with inten-tionality and care. For this session, we will read the small section on ‘Spirit’ and Chapter 9 on ‘Letting Go.’ All are welcome. (The … Continue reading In Later Years: Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging by Bruce T. Marshall

Artist Reception: Sunday December 14Exhibit will be up through end of DecemberArtist Statement: In this show there are works from twenty plus years. I have been fortunate to travel widely over the years and many of my art works are inspired by the people, landscapes, history and myths of the cultures I visited. These quilts … Continue reading Art Wall: Quilts by Maryellen Hains

Under the direction of the Green Sanctuary Committee, we added a rain garden to People’s property in September of 2023. We filled the garden with native plants and grasses, as these plants: This project also supports our UU values of Interdependence (“we honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it”) … Continue reading Rain Garden Update, 2025 Season

Puzzle shelves are overflowing with neat puzzles, lots of 300 and 500 piece ones! Feel free to borrow a few to help entertain family members during the holiday season. 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 … Continue reading Puzzle Exchange Overflowing!

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.

Sunday, December 7ERACCE, Eliminating Racism & Creating/Celebrating Equity was founded in 2000. ERACCE exists to eliminate structural racism and create a network of equitable Antiracist institutions and communities. The mission of ERACCE is to eliminate systemic racism and build antiracist multicultural diversity within Michigan institutions by providing education, networking, technical assistance, and supportive resources to … Continue reading Special Collection: ERACCE

The voting period closed on Sunday, November 23rd, and we’re pleased to share that our congregation has voted to purchase the solar panels currently installed on the church’s roof.A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the process. Your engagement helps strengthen our commitment to living out our values in a com-plicated world.

Click Here to Check Out This Year’s Artists! Dear People’s People,Together, we orchestrated and hosted a tremendously successful Bazaar!This year’s Fine Art Sale and Holiday Bazaar was our most successful in all the ways we could hope for and that matter to us all: The Steering Committee for this event is made up of tremendous … Continue reading What a Fabulous Bazaar!

These are classes for newcomers and anyone else who wants to know more about People’s Church. All of these classes are proceeded by a potluck lunch – bring something to share!Please sign up to attend here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BA9AC22A13-59803997-membership#/Childcare is available with advanced notice.If you are interested in church membership or more information but cannot attend these … Continue reading Inquirers Series

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