Our rain garden is in its second season. Native gardens take 3 years to establish. So what does that mean? We will tend the garden more closely this and next year. Years following, the maintenance time will be much less.Join in for some very informal education about native-to-Michigan plants as we work on the rain … Continue reading Nature Therapy Opportunity!
As we all know, a lot of things happen in life—good, bad and otherwise. We are looking for a group ofvolunteers who would like to reform our church Arms Around group to send cards/letters to churchmembers when a big life event happens. If you are willing and able to be a part of this effort, … Continue reading Call For Card/Letter Writers
Fun summer Religious Education experiences for children happen during the Sunday morning worship service. Activities include stories, crafts, games, science experiments, nature walks, and plenty of fun. All ages are welcome from tots to teens. Any grown-ups who are willing to help please contact Mary Kate Webster, tomandmarykate@gmail.com. Kids can meet in Room 9 (the Buddha Room) … Continue reading Summer Religious Education
The voting period closed on Monday, and we’re pleased to share that all items passed with strong support.Please join us in congratulating our newly elected board members: Elizabeth Huff Willis, Tim Kieffer, and Martin Sauter. We also welcome our newly elected Nominating Committee members, George Hrbek and Brianna Wurtsmith, and thank the board for appointing Brian Lewis to complete the team. The new Board … Continue reading Voting Complete — Thank You!
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 Traveling Hen House ExhibitionArtist: Brian WaltersBrian Walters is a Kalamazoo native who started painting with acrylics in 2003 at the age of 46. His work is best described as eclectic and quirky. It runs the gambit from being silly and fun to dark and serious.“Art is very much a part of who I am.”This … Continue reading Art Wall
Our annual White Elephant sale is fast approaching. June 21 is the date. This is a great fund-raiser for our church. It’s also a great opportunity for you to clean out the basement – or maybe start that downsizing project. The White Elephant volunteer team will help find new homes for things you no longer … Continue reading White Elephant: Save the Date!
People’s People Love: Community Poem 2025~written by congregants, assembled by Elizabeth Bullmer I love chicken enchiladas & tamales; family; warm tea in my belly; fresh bread;clean sheets; my new comforter; soft light & crawling into bed at night; sleep;dreams that linger; quiet days at home; complete silence; warm laundry; being alone. I love tomatoes from … Continue reading People’s People Love: Community Poem 2025
In 2024 a few folks from People’s Church attended the AAUU Women’s Retreat at Camp Copneconicin Fenton, MI. We had such a great time doing nature walks, art, yoga, high ropes, bonfires, and a folk song sing-along! Hopefully you can join us this year! The theme for this year’s retreat is Building a Community of … Continue reading Women’s Retreat
It Takes a VillageIt takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to manage a vibrant religious education program, it takes a village to maintain a healthy congregation.At People’s Church we celebrate diversity and pluralism. It is because of the collection of diverse people with various theological beliefs, classes, ages, genders, and … Continue reading RE Notes
The books above are among the titles in the “…voices in Unitarian Universalism” series which was purchased from the UUA Bookstore for our library.Others in the series are:— Christian Voices in Unitarian Universalism 289.1 Ch— Jewish Voices in Unitarian Universalism 289.1 JeSome of these pamphlets give more examples of the variety of beliefs within our … Continue reading Library Corner
6/12 (6-7:30 PM) we’ll discuss a classic Pulitzer prize winner, Anne Tyler’s “Breathing Lessons”. LoisLoeffler will host; Pat Nelson will review. Looking forward, we’ll take a break in July and gather inAugust at a date tba to choose monthly selections and set the calendar for the coming church yearIf you are interested in participating, get … Continue reading Evening Book Club – Newcomers Welcome!
This group continues at maximum participation. Contact Martha Beverly(marthabeverly@gmail.com) if you’d like to get on a waiting list. During the summer, a meeting willbe scheduled to set the calendar for the upcoming year. This month, the group will discuss “James”by Percival Everett.
In Later Years: Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging by Bruce T. MarshallTuesday, June 17, 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, will provide a jumping off point for conversations about topics such as change, legacy and memory.For this session, we will read Chapter … Continue reading New Book Group on Aging
Due to the power remaining out at the church, the decision has been made to cancel the Sunday service, potluck and annual meeting for tomorrow, May 18th. The potluck and annual meeting will be held on Sunday June 1st instead!
The nominating committee developed a slate of candidates for the People’s Church Board of Trustees and for the Nominating Committee for the upcoming church year! Please see below for the photos and bios of each candidate! Board of Trustees Nominees Elizabeth Huff WillisI joined People’s Church about 12 years ago seeking a place where I … Continue reading And Now for This Year’s Nominees!
June 1st, potluck immediately following the service, congregational meeting begins at 12:45 on Zoom and in personBring a dish to share and do the work of our democracy! A potluck will immediately follow the service on June 1. At 12:45, the congregational meeting will begin. Agenda items include nominees for the board and nominating committee, … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting (and Potluck!)
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:
Unfortunately, we live in a world where there are a lot of crafty ways in which scams come our way. Please be extra vigilant with any emails or text messages you receive. They can make these seem like they are coming from the church or Rev. Rachel. Some of the most recent we’ve seen involve … Continue reading Be Mindful of Scams!
David Isaacson will host a discussion/conversation of Sunday’s sermon beginning at 12:15pm in Room 9 (Buddha room). If enough people are interested this will be a usual practice after most Sunday services. Other people who would like to be discussion leaders are most welcome, as David won’t be available some Sundays. These discussions are for … Continue reading After Service Discussion
