Blessings & Gratitude
What a blessing it is to have so many children and youth who feel an integral connection with People’s Church and love coming to church here!
It is because of the dedication of a cadre of fabulous folks who contribute their time, energy and Love to our religious education program that we are thriving and growing, learning and loving.
There are not adequate words to express the value these folks bring to our children and youth by showing up to regularly guide, lead and accompany our kids in religious exploration and growth.
Cultivating Spiritual Resilience through Mindfulness has been an important and rewarding experience for our children and volunteers alike. Hopefully having more insight and practice in noticing and calming our bodies and minds when becoming dysregulated can serve us all in positive ways. It has also given us practice in being in right relations with ourselves, with one another and with the earth.
I hope these experiences in RE can bring forth a more grounded and loving presence in the world during these challenging times.
We couldn’t do any of it without our RE teachers!
Blessed Be, Diane Melvin Religious Education Director
RE Volunteer Appreciation Recognition
Sunday May 17, 2026
Please come and show your gratitude for those who serve our children and families at People’s !
Thank You Awesome RE Volunteers!
Preschool/K– Denise Valette, Jen Docsa-Koehler, Joe Tourtois, Rachel Harms
1st/2nd – Marti Peters-Sparling, Teresa Cavanagh, Diana Rankinen
3rd/4th – Mary Kate Webster, Maggie Wilson, Ann Feldmeier
5/6th – Rachel Bair, Juli Ginn, Cindy Pietras
7/8th OWL – Rowan Jakobah, Ben Jones, Missy Howse-Kurtz, Brenna Dawson, Mike Bultman
9-12th – Don Miller, Dakota Jakobah, Lenore Yaeger, Steve Cavanagh
5/6th OWL – Laura Bultman, Kelly Henderson, Rachel Bair
Monthly AWE Lab Guides: Julie Schneeberger, Tim Kieffer, Chris Measros, David Moore and Becki Moffet-Moore