Click Here to Check Out This Year’s Artists! Our Annual Fine Art Sale and Holiday Bazaar is a signature event for our church and community. All our members, friends, and family members play a part in making it a success. The Bazaar supports our church budget, helps to fund our programs and service to others, … Continue reading Please join in for the Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar! Saturday November 22rd 9:00 – 3:00

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

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

We Need One Another In the midst of difficult times, we need each other more than ever. As situations in the world around us may feel scary and more unsure, deepening our connections with one another can provide invaluable mooring in the storm.Time together at church can become a sanctuary and a respite. Whether we … Continue reading RE Notes

Though Banned Books Week has passed, it’s always a good time to acquaint yourself with banned books, and People’s Church Library has some on display for you to check-out. How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi — 305.8 Ke At its core, racism is a powerful system that creates false hierarchies of human … Continue reading Library Corner

Tuesday, November 18, 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 intentionality and care. For this session, we will read Chapter 8 on Legacy. All are welcome. (The discussion of this book will continue through … Continue reading In Later Years: Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging by Bruce T. Marshall

Artist Reception TBDExhibit 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 are part … Continue reading Art Wall: Quilts by Maryellen Hains

“Real Americans” by Rachel Khong will be reviewed by Erin Hanley November 13, 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 Nelson, patnelson348@gmail.com, 269-716-3623.This group leans toward quality fiction. … Continue reading Evening Book Club – Newcomers Welcome!

The Green Sanctuary Committee, responding to a suggestion from Tom Hackley, recommended in December 2019 that People’s enter into a contract with Helios Solar to purchase a solar system for the church. Because of a tax credit that was available at the time, it was advantageous for Helios, a for-profit company, to install and own … Continue reading Green Spot: People’s Solar Photovoltaic System: How It Happened, What’s Next

Sunday, November 16People’s Church has a long connection with Lincoln Elementary – as tutors and classroom helpers and supporting the school in other ways. We continue that relationship with Lincoln Elementary by supporting the school with a special collection, supplying much needed money that leaders of this school can use to meet the needs of … Continue reading Special Collection: Lincoln International Studies Elementary School

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

Saturday November 8, 11am-noon, in The Commons and Streaming Live on Zoomhttps://uuma.zoom.us/j/5527667326This gathering is a chance for People’s people to asked questions and learn more about the congregational meeting on November 9. There will be experts on the solar panels and their financing, our church parliamentarian, and members of the board of trustees on hand … Continue reading Solar Panels Information Session

Sunday Morning Coffee Helpers Coffee on Sunday mornings after service is a beloved tradition here at People’s Church but it doesn’t happen by magic. We’re looking for additional volunteers to help make this happen every week! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BA9AC22A13-45217221-coffee if you’re interested in learning the ropes and joining the rotation of folks who … Continue reading Helping on Sunday Mornings

The Board of Trustees met in October to review current projects and upcoming events at People’s Church.A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, November 9, as part of the service, to vote on purchasing our solar panels. Members can fully participate in person or via Zoom. The Board called this meeting with the hope … Continue reading From the Board

Legacy or Planned Giving While the annual pledge drive and other forms of giving provide for the annual operation of the church, a Legacy gift is put into a fund to be used by the Board of Trustees to ensure the continuing stability of our church home and its historic and emerging programs. Those funds … Continue reading Legacy Giving

November 9, as part of the Sunday Service The Board of Trustees invites all People’s Church members to a special congregational meeting to consider the question ‘Shall the congregation spend up to $38,000 to purchase the solar panels on the roof of the church building?’ This meeting will take place as a portion of the … Continue reading Special Congregational Meeting

By popular demand, the puzzle exchange is now ongoing! Space has been made on the shelves in the church library. Puzzles can be taken, returned, added & enjoyed at any time!

When’s the last time you took a look at the ‘I Wish Someone Would…” board?You can access the board online here: https://padlet.com/PeoplesChurch/lvo4v0pcvh14ck70 Reminder on how the board works:

Do you suffer from intrusive thoughts? Would you like to cultivate some peace of mind? Ever wished that voice in your head would just shut up for a minute so you can think? Well unfortunately there is no cure for that, it’s just the human condition; but there IS a way you can at least … Continue reading Meditation Class with Dave Wurtsmith