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May 2017 Volume 78, Issue 9
Inside this issue:
From the Minister 2
New Member
Recognition 3
Sanctuary
Conversation 3
Getting to Know
People’s People 4
Social Justice
Update 5
Green Spot 6
Nominees for
Board of Trustees 7
Nominees for
Nominating
Committee
7-8
Calendar 10-
11
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News
& Views
Sunday Services—10:45 a.m. May 7 #UUWhiteSupremacyTeachIn Rev. Rachel Lonberg
The Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU), in response to the racial
inequity in hiring practices at the Unitarian Universalist
Association called on UU congregations to spend one Sunday
this spring focusing worship on white supremacy. In their
invitation, BLUU leaders wrote “’White Supremacy’ is a
provocative phrase, as it conjures up images of hoods and
mobs. Yet in 2017, actual ‘white supremacists’ are not required
in order to uphold white supremacist culture. Building a faith
full of people who understand that key distinction is essential as we work toward a
more just society in difficult political times.” We join with 500 UU congregations in
answering this invitation and building a faith full of people with this understanding.
May 14 “What Does It Mean to Belong?”
Rabbi Matt Zerwekh
How do you know you when you are part of something? What
does belonging to a congregation ask of us? Rabbi Matt of
Kalamazoo’s Reform Jewish community, Temple B’Nai Israel,
will explore what it means to belong to a religious community
in an era when ‘none’ is the fastest growing religious affiliation.
This is part of a pulpit swap between Rev. Rachel and Rabbi Matt. Rachel will be
preaching on the same question at Temple B’Nai Israel on May 26.
May 21 “This is What Democracy Looks Like” Rev. Rachel Lonberg
On the Sunday of our annual meeting, Rev. Rachel will explore ‘the right of
conscience and the use of the democratic process in our congregations and in
society at large,’ one of our Unitarian Universalist principles. In a world where
religion is so often hierarchical, how did we come to do religion in this unusual
way? What might the practice of democracy in our congregation have to teach us
about democratic process in our wider society?
May 28 “We Remember” Rev. Rachel Lonberg
In our annual Memorial Day observance, we remember those
who have died in war, as well as our beloved dead in ritual,
music, poetry and preaching.
From the Minister Page 2 News & Views
From the Minister
Dear People’s People,
One of the major themes
of my life in recent weeks is
remembering that I am not
always at the center of my
own story. I have learned that from the shifting
conversation about
sanctuary—where I encouraged us to explore one
idea only to learn that some of the people we
were hoping to help would like something very
different from us. (Please come to the
conversation to learn more on May 7 at 1pm.)
I have learned this when the needs of my family
become more important than the work of
ministry—and I had to change some well-made
plans. Thanks to all of you who have been flexible
with DeForest’s recent cases of pink eye and my
being called out of town in early May for a family
funeral. (Brian’s grandmother passed away after a
slow decline.) We really are, for better or worse,
connected in a web of interdependence.
I have also been thinking about this a lot as
I prepare worship for our
#UUWhiteSupremacyTeachIn Sunday on May 7.
White Supremacy is a term that I struggle to use—
and feels hard to apply to the Unitarian
Universalist Association. Yet, the UU People of
Color who have called on Unitarian Universalist
Congregations to address the recent hiring
controversy at the UUA and the culture of
Unitarian Universalism more broadly have used
the words ‘white supremacy’ to describe their
experience. I choose to trust them, to do what
they have called us to do, and use the words
they call on us to use, even though it makes me
uncomfortable. I hope you join me for this
service as we join with over 500 other
congregations that will be having
#UUWhiteSupremacyTeachIn services over the
next few weeks.
Sometimes, being interdependent is beautiful.
Sometimes it involves a lot of logistics and
rearranging plans. Sometimes, it leads us in
directions we would not go willingly by
ourselves where we discover new things about
ourselves and our world. Sometimes it does all
three. I believe the service on May 7th has the
potential to do all three.
See you in church,
Rachel
Sustaining Democracy: Habits of the Heart Tuesdays, 3:30pm and 7:00pm.
*Please note schedule change: no class on May 2 and class extended to May 23
Each 90-minute session will explore one of Parker Palmer’s Habits of the Heart through story, video,
discussion, and personal reflection. Feel free to attend all of the sessions or just one. Feel free to attend an
afternoon class one week and the evening class on the other week. Please let Rev. Rachel know if you need
childcare.
This class will be a chance to explore the spiritual and personal work necessary to sustain democracy.
This won’t be political organizing, but a chance to reflect on the inner work we all need to do to fully live
our democratic values and sustain our democracy. This class will be a chance for us all to learn together
about these topics.
News and Notices Volume 78, Issue 9 Page 3
Community Conversation on Sanctuary Sunday, May 7, 1:00 p.m., Room 9
Come talk with other People’s people about how
we might support immigrants in our community.
Should we become a sanctuary church? Offer
support in other ways? (If you need childcare for
this event, please RSVP to [email protected].)
162nd Annual Meeting Sunday, May 21, 12:30 p.m.
Join us after the service on Sunday, May 21st for
the People’s Church Annual Meeting. At this
meeting, we will go over what was accomplished
this past year, talk about plans for the future,
elect new members of the Board of Trustees and
Nominating Committee, and finalize the annual
budget. All People’s members are needed and
encouraged to attend. Please mark your calendar
and help be part of the decisions that move us
forward.
Budget Hearing Sunday, May 14, 12:15 p.m.
At the request of Rev. Rachel, the church leadership has been working on redesigning the
annual budget process. In the past, we
constructed a hypothetical budget prior to the
Stewardship campaign, and then had to adjust all
of the numbers based on the actual results of
pledging. This year, we are experimenting with
reversing that process.
The Stewardship campaign is nearing completion
with final follow-up calls now being made.
As the results are tallied, the Finance
Committee and Treasurers—with guidance from
the Board—are beginning to construct the
budget for the July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
church year. That proposed budget will be
presented to the congregation at a Budget
Hearing on Sunday, May 14 after service. Please
join us. As always, the congregation will then
approve the budget at our Annual Meeting on
Sunday, May 21.
New Member Recognition Sunday Sunday, May 21
People's Church, like all UU churches, is a
religious community with no creed. There is no
one thing that we all have to believe in order to
join. If you think that you can find religious and
spiritual nurture here and be challenged to
grow, and if you want to help make People's a
strong voice for religious liberalism in Michigan,
then we invite you to join us!
Our next Bond of Union signing ceremony and
New Member Recognition will be held on
Sunday, May 21. Formal membership is
accomplished by signing the Bond of Union, and
supporting the church through service and/or
financial contribution. If you are interested in
joining People’s on this day, please let the
church office know by Monday, May 15—
[email protected], or 269-375-3262.
For more about what membership entails,
please stop by the Information Desk upstairs and pick up a membership folder.
News and Notices Page 4 News & Views
Getting to Know People’s People By Ardyce Curl
Following is an interview with a People's person talking about why she came to People's and why she
continues to participate.
When Susan Stafford retired
from nursing in 2016, she
suddenly had Sundays off to
search for churches.
“I found the website of
People’s to be the most
interesting and appealing of
all the sites I searched,”
Susan said. “It sounded like
what I was looking for—
social justice work, inclusive and multi-cultural.
It had 150 years of history in the community and
an interesting history in the United States.
“I grew up in a small centennial Methodist
church in Sylvania, Ohio where I sang in the
choir and was active in the youth fellowship in
high school,” she said. “I was happy there.”
Susan is happy at People’s now. “People are
friendly, interesting and involved in making
positive changes in the wider community,”
she said. “All ages attend; and I appreciate the
content and presentation of the Sunday
services.” She also appreciates being welcomed,
challenged and inspired.
Her sources of religious wisdom have included
the Methodist church through high school,
physics and astronomy courses in college,
attendance at a talk by the Dalai Lama in the
‘90s, reading books by the Dalai Lama, and 40
years of experience at the bedsides of children
and families from many cultures and beliefs.
At People’s she appreciates the kindness
exhibited by everyone, the sharing during the
Susan Stafford
service when individuals relate what People’s
means to them, Rachel’s messages and the
Words for Reflection printed in the programs.
The part of the mission statement most
important to her is “to find wisdom and
inspiration from many sources to discover and
live out our highest values.”
She has offered a service for the auction, assists
with receptions for art wall artists, attends the
book discussion group, is a member of the
Aesthetics Committee and the Library
Committee and will contribute to the
stewardship campaign.
She was on the Bronson hospital ethics
committee 14 years and taught an ethics class to
graduate nurses, enjoys sewing, reading, walking,
playing with her grandson, gardening, and
attempting to introduce native species in her
woods.
(Susan, 65, is a retired pediatric nurse at Children’s
Hospital at Bronson. Her daughter, son-in-law and
grandson live in Kalamazoo. Her son, daughter-in-
law and granddaughter live in Denver.)
If you’d be willing to be interviewed and
featured in this part of News & Views,
please contact Ardyce Curl at
Religious Educations Notes Volume 78, Issue 9 News and Notices Page 5
Social Justice Coordinating Committee Update
Books for Lincoln
With much excitement the Social Justice Coordinating
Committee and the Religious Education program at
People's report a great victory in the battle with the
Illiteracy horcrux! Your overwhelming response to our
plan to give every child at Lincoln School a book of their
own surpassed our expectations. We will be presenting
the books to the kids in about two weeks. Look for a
report of this event and be proud of your participation.
Special thanks to Mary Lewis for all her efforts in
coordinating this complicated campaign!
Special Collections
What an amazing Special Collection on April 19 for Pretty
Lake Camp—$1014.03! Thank you for providing
opportunities for youth who might not ever experience this
enlightening interaction with Nature.
The Special Collection on Mother's Day, May 14, is for
Cradle Kalamazoo, a program that helps pregnant women
and newborn families in Kalamazoo County to thrive.
Currently, Kalamazoo County ranks 16th worst in infant
mortality. Please see details to the right on how the money
we raise will be used to help this organization.
ISAAC Banquet
There is still time to join the many People's people who will
be attending the ISAAC Banquet on May 6 at the Bernhard
Center at WMU. This year's theme is Unity and Persistence.
A pasta buffet will be served and the program will include
Keynote speaker Dr. Ruben Martinez, MSU Professor of
Sociology, a nationally-known scholar on societal change
and equity issues. The ISAAC Singers will also be
performing. Tickets are available at isaackalamazoo.org or
269 341-4213.
Recap of Training for Lincoln Volunteers
Lincoln School volunteers were invited to attend the
workshop "Fundamentals of Understanding Trauma and
Youth Development" on April 14 at the Kalamazoo Public
Library. The event was training for those working with
school-age children and benefitted our mentors in our
efforts at Lincoln School. The program was developed and
presented by Community in Schools staff and was
sponsored by the library’s One Place.
Anyone is welcome to sit in on SJCC meetings.
The Social Justice Coordinating Committee
meets the second Tuesday of each month at
3:00 p.m. in the clubhouse of Parkview Hills.
May Special Collection Sunday, May 14
Our May Special Collection, which will be
collected on Mother’s Day, will support the
work of Cradle Kalamazoo, formerly the
Kalamazoo Infant Mortality Community
Action Initiative. This multi-agency initiative is
focused on reducing infant mortality in
Kalamazoo, especially in community of color.
In Kalamazoo, babies of color are four times
more likely to die before their first birthday
than white babies.
The money we gather
at People’s Church will
support Cradle
Kalamazoo Baby
Showers happening this
summer. These free
baby showers will be an
opportunity for families
to build community
with other parents,
receive gift baskets of
needed items (such as
sleep sacks and
bottles), have a to win costly baby essentials
like high chairs and car seats, and learn more
about safe sleep and other important safety
information.
News and Notices Page 6 News & Views
Peace and Nature Camp 2017
Registration for Peace and Nature Camp is now
open and filling up fast! This one-week day-camp at
People’s Church runs M-F, June 19-23, 9am -
4pm and is open to all children ages 7-12 years
old. This includes an all-day field trip to the
Kalamazoo Nature Center on Thursday of that
week. Camp provides an opportunity to play and
explore in the woods, ponds, and fields around
People's Church and to nourish spiritual growth
through close contact with nature.
Registration forms are now available at the camp
display board in the foyer and online at
peopleschurch.net. The cost of camp is $120 per
camper. Registration ends June 4th. Scholarships
are available if registered by May 28th.
If you have any questions, are interested in helping
with camp or would like to make a donation to the
scholarship fund please contact Jeff Kirkwood at
269-623-2932 or [email protected]. Thank you.
Green Spot
Earth Day. Spring. April Showers. They all prompt us to
think about gardens. The daffodils and tulips are
blooming. So are the forget-me-nots. Lilies, hostas, and
other later blooming varieties are making their
presence known. Where are the native plants? If you're
lucky you might have some blood root or Virginia
bluebells blooming, but maybe there aren't any natives
in your garden. This is a year to remedy that.
Why should you mix some natives in with the other
plants you love or devote a corner to them? We all
have read that bees and butterflies, including the
Monarch, are having a difficult time. Our love of vast
mowed lawns and non-native plants have disturbed
their habitat and food sources. They have evolved with
and thrived on the original plants that have grown in
this area for hundreds of years. The plants we
introduce may not provide them with the nutrients
they need. For many insects non-native plants might as
well be plastic. Planting some natives will help the bees
and butterflies thrive.
Eliminate or at least limit your use of pesticides. Bugs
may not be your favorite things but most of our bird
species rely on them to feed their young. Without an
adequate supply of bugs, we won't have birds. Spraying
our gardens with pesticides threatens the bugs we
don't like but the birds need and it threatens the bees
we need to pollinate our fruits and vegetables as well as
the flowers we love. Neonicotinoids, commonly called
neonics, are a very popular insecticide used by many
nurseries that furnish big box stores such as Lowe’s,
Meijer, and Walmart. This insecticide has been
implicated in Bee Colony Collapse Disorder. Buy your
plants from local nurseries who can tell you what or if
they use insecticides and herbicides.
Where can you buy native plants? The Hidden
Savannah on Van Kal off M-43 is the closest nursery but
you can find others by looking on line at the Michigan
Native Plant Producers Association. They can also
recommend the best plants for your garden. Make
2017 the year you help the bees, bugs, butterflies and
birds and plant some natives in your garden.
The Library Corner
Witnessing Whiteness: the Need to Talk about
Race and How to Do It provides a compelling
look at what it means to be white in America,
bringing insight for white people as well as being a
valuable tool for people of color. Using rich
storytelling and frank self-reflection, author Shelly
Tochluk has created a powerful
book which leads readers through
a clear analysis of why and how
white people remain ignorant of
and afraid to acknowledge racism
to laying a practical framework for
action. Unravelling the knot of
privilege and unawareness that so
often binds white Americans and
weakens the struggle for racial justice, this book is
indispensable for white people who sense that
racism is wrong but don’t know where to start.
The book is presently displayed on top of the
library shelving but may be found later on the
shelves numerically under 305.8 To.
Religious Educations Notes
Volume 78, Issue 9 News and Notices Page 7
Nominees for Board of Trustees
Cary Betz Williams
Cary Betz Williams, 55, has
been attending People’s Church
for 8 years. She has one son,
Nicholas, who is 17; he also
attends People’s. Cary is
currently finishing her second
term on the RE Committee,
has taught kindergarten/1st
grade RE class, written
curriculum, assisted in OWL
classes, is an RE greeter on Sundays and is currently
one of the high school Youth Group leaders. She is a
member of the ARAOMC Committee and taught ESL at
the Prince of Peace site with other People’s members.
When she is away from the church, she works at the
Kalamazoo Valley Museum and as a tutor specializing in
reading, writing and success skills for individuals with
learning differences. She credits People’s Church with
helping her raise her son to be a strong, principled
young man and for giving her a home where she can be
her best self.
Elizabeth Warner
Elizabeth Warner has been a part
of People's Church since her
oldest son, Roe was about 8
months old. He is now 18 and in
college; her youngest son, Tatem
is in 7th grade. She has been doing
a lot of soul-searching to clarify
the role of People's Church in her
life. People’s Church is a crucial
component of her life’s
commitment to connect with others, and to live her
purpose, which is "to joyously co-create a community
promoting the health and well-being of all."
As a formal leader in Bronson Healthcare Group,
Elizabeth can offer the skills of systems thinking,
collaborative problem solving, and juggling complex and
dueling priorities. She strives to be an effective listener
and empathetic physician. Clinically, she serves as an
inpatient palliative care physician at Bronson Methodist
Hospital.
In the 18 years she has been a People's member,
Elizabeth has served on the Finance Committee,
Nominating Committee, Summer Camping Co-
Chair, and Board of Trustees (2010-2012). She
has sung in the choir, led Sunday Service, worked
in the nursery, swiped credit cards at the Holiday
Bazaar, waved her placard at the Service Auction,
ushered her son through Coming of Age, and
mentored others on their journey.
Personally, she has cultivated deep practices of
resilience and gratitude which will allow her to
effectively serve the church. She is practicing
humility, a willingness to learn, and is eager to
support the church in its continued growth and
evolution. Elizabeth thanks you for considering
her nomination.
Mary Tift is also a nominee for the Board of
Trustees.
Nominees for Nominating
Committee
Deb Wickman
As a member of People's Church for 25 years,
Deb has served in many
capacities. Over the years
she has been on several
committees including
Nominating, Religious
Education (RE),
Stewardship, Personnel,
Membership, Bazaar
Steering, and the Ministerial
Intern Support Committee.
She has taught RE at every
grade level except High
School, and was Director of
Religious Education for three years immediately
preceding Diane Melvin.
Nominees are continued on next page
News and Notices Page 8 News & Views
Study Group Monday, May 22, 7:30 p.m.
The Study Group will be meeting next on
May 22 at 7:30 p.m., in Room 18. We will be
discussing the book
Creating Capabilities:
The Human Development
Approach by Martha
Nussbaum, a philosopher
at the University of
Chicago Law School. The
book explains for a broad
audience a very influential
approach to thinking about how to promote social justice in both poor
and rich countries, one which is grounded in
what all individuals can do to live free and
creative lives. All are welcome to attend.
Questions? Contact Tim Bartik at
[email protected] or 269-806-1904 (cell).
Book Club Thursday, May 11, 1:30p.m.
The Underground Railroad by Colson
Whitehead will be reviewed by Martha Beverly at her home on Thursday,
May 11, 1:30-3:00. Martha
has a 'bookbag' from the
Kalamazoo Public Library;
contact her at 382-4288 if
you need a copy. Anyone
who loves to talk about
books is welcome to join any
meeting.
The Book Club meets the
2nd Thursday of every month through the
church year discussing books selected at a
summer meeting. Copies of schedules are in
the church foyer. Newcomers are always
welcome. If you have questions, feel free to
contact Marj Lightner (353-1311) or Pat
Nelson ([email protected]).
Nominees for Nominating
Committee
Jeannine Willacker
People's has been Jeannine’s
philosophical home since 1964.
Her two children, Lance and Ayn
are cradle UUs. Jeannine notes
that we, at People’s, have had
more than seven regular and
interim ministers in the past 54
years, who all positively
contributed to her growth and
love of People’s, as have the
church’s members and non-
members. She has served many committees and
activities over the past 53 years.
Jeannine currently participates in and supports the
following organizations: The Center for Inquiry in
Grand Rapids, Sunday Atheist Group at Temple Bnai
Israel in Kalamazoo, Unitarian Universalist Community
Church, Saint Catherine's Church in Portage, ACLU of
Michigan and the Board of Portage Rotary Club.
She and her partner, David Heinrich—also a People’s
Church member—have been happily together for a
year-and-a-half.
Roger Loeffler
Roger was born and raised in Detroit
and came to Kalamazoo in the late
‘50s to attend WMU. He’s worked
in a number of professions including
librarianship, social work and
education (English, art, blind
rehabilitation.). He is also a sculptor,
and is married—no children.
He and his wife, Lois, lived in the
Sturgis area for about 35 years
before returning to Kalamazoo
where they've lived for the last four years, during
which time they've attended People's. They’ve been
members of the church for three years, and are active
in several of its committees and interest groups.
Religious Educations Notes
Volume 78, Issue 9 News and Notices Page 9
Pie Bake-Off
Do you think you have what it takes to bake
People’s best pie? Do you like to eat pie?
Join us Sunday, May 7th, after service for People’s
Church first Pie Bake-Off, hosted by the Young
Adult Group. Light snacks will be
provided by the Young Adults,
along with tasting and voting on
delicious pies! There is a suggested
donation of $10 per person to
enter a pie into the contest and $3
per person (maximum $10 per
family) for tasting and voting. All proceeds will
benefit Kalamazoo area refugees. The winner will
receive a trophy and be featured in an upcoming
newsletter!
Contact the Young Adult Coordinator, Mackenzie
Hatfield to sign up. 269.779.2111 or email
Women in Black and K.N.O.W.
to March in Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29, 9:30 a.m.
Memorial Day will soon be here and for many it will
be a day of parties, picnics, flag waving and
patriotism. But, there are two groups who will
march in the Memorial Day parade May 29th who
want to remind people of the tragedy that is war
and the need to work for peace; they are the
groups known as Women in Black and the
Kalamazoo Non-Violent Opponents of War (also
known as K.N.O.W). The women will be wearing
the black of mourning and K.N.O.W members and
friends will be wearing blue tee shirts. Both groups
would love to have you join them in the parade. If
you are interested, you can meet fellow marchers
at 9:30 at Church and Water St. just north of
Michigan Ave. The parade route is through
downtown Kalamazoo on Michigan Ave. and
Riverview Dr. to Gull Rd. about a mile and ½. If
you would like further information, please phone
Molly Fairbanks at 353-2057.
Tibetan Buddhism for Modern Life Tuesday, May 9th, 7:00 to 8:30pm
Room 19
Jewel Heart will present a discussion on how the
ancient wisdom of Tibetan
Buddhism can be applied to our
lives today through meditation
and mindfulness to develop
compassion and wisdom that
leads to true happiness.
This event is free and open to
everyone. Call 734-994-3387
for more info or check out www.jewelheart.org.
The Art of Living Tuesdays, May 16th through June 20th
7:00 to 8:30pm
Room L1
Jewel Heart will present a six-
week course based on Gelek
Rimpoche’s book, Good Life,
Good Death. Class teaches
techniques and meditation to
transform negative emotions and states of mind into the causes for
lasting happiness. $45.00 includes
a copy of the book. Contact 734-
994-3387 or www.jewelheart.org for more info.
___________________
Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Center, based in Ann
Arbor, Michigan, is a Tibetan Buddhist Learning
Center that offers classes in mind training, Buddhist
psychology and spiritual development. Since 1988,
Jewel Heart has been a transformative force for
positive growth, establishing an American style
Buddhism that is vibrant and growing. We welcome
individuals, of every gender, race, identity, faith and
nationality.
Events and Activities Page 10 News & Views
Day Date Event Time Place
Tuesday May 2 Oshtemo Township Voting
Building & Grounds Committee
Talking Pots
Sustaining Democracy Class CANCELLED
Young Adult Group
All day
10:00a.m.
3:00p.m.
3:30p.m. & 7p.m.
6:30p.m.
Rooms L1 & L2
Meet at church
Kitchen
Room 19
Wednesday May 3 Board Meeting 6:30p.m. Room L1
Thursday May 4 Committee on Ministry
Organ Practice
Bell Choir
Choir Rehearsal
9:30a.m.
10:00a.m.
6:00p.m.
7:00p.m.
Room 18
The Commons
Room 12
The Commons
Saturday May 6 The Discussion Group
ISAAC Banquet
10:00a.m.
5:30p.m.
Room 6/7
WMU Bernhard Center
Sunday May 7 All Annual Committee Reports Due
Youth Band
Sunday Service: #UUWhiteSupremacyTeachIn
Rev. Rachel Lonberg
Pie-Bakeoff
ARAOMC Committee
Community Conversation About Sanctuary
9:00a.m.
10:45a.m.
12:00p.m.
12:15p.m.
1:00p.m.
Room 9
The Commons
The Commons
Room L1
Room 9
Monday May 8 Archives Committee
Green Sanctuary Committee
10:00a.m.
4:45p.m.
Archives Room
Room L1
Tuesday May 9 Building & Grounds Work Group
Social Justice Coordinating Committee
Sustaining Democracy: Habits of the Heart
Tibetan Buddhism for Modern Life
10:00a.m.
3:00p.m.
3:30 & 7:00p.m.
7:00p.m.
Meet at church
Parkview Hills Clubhouse
Room 19, Room L1 (evening)
Room 19
Wednesday May 10 Religious Education Committee
Stewardship Committee
Full Moon Drum Circle
6:30p.m.
7:00p.m.
7:30p.m.
Room 8
Room L1
Firepit
The Discussion Group Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of month
from 10:00 to noon
The May 6 topic is "How Harvard Business College
Flunked Ethics." Dick Klade will lead a discussion
based on assertions that Harvard MBAs, once
taught that the best corporate managers have
enlightened social consciousness, recently have
been advised that greed is good and only profits
matter.
On May 20, Pat Nelson will lead "Exploring 'School
Choice(s)' ".
The group meets 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month,
September through May, 10am-12pm in Room 6/7.
Newcomers are always welcome. To get suggested
readings in advance, contact Pat Nelson
Calendar Page 11
Day Date Event Time Place
Thursday May 11 Organ Practice
Book Club
Bell Choir
Membership Committee
Choir Rehearsal
10:00a.m.
1:30p.m.
6:00p.m.
6:15p.m.
7:00p.m.
The Commons
Martha Bevelry’s Home
Room 12
Room L1
The Commons
Friday May 12 Medicine Wheel 7:00p.m. Room 9
Saturday May 13 A Time to Remember: A Service for
Reproductive Loss
6:00p.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Sunday May 14 Mother’s Day
Special Collection for Cradle Kalamazoo
Youth Band
Sunday Service: “What Does It Mean to Belong?”
Rabbi Matt Zerwekh
Budget Hearing
High School Youth Group
9:00a.m.
10:45a.m.
12:15p.m.
1:05p.m.
Room 9
The Commons
The Commons
Room L2
Monday May 15 Chalice Circle 6:30p.m. Room L2
Tuesday May 16 Building & Grounds Work Group
Library Committee
Sustaining Democracy: Habits of the Heart
Young Adult Group
The Art of Living
10:00a.m.
10:00a.m.
3:30 & 7:00p.m.
6:30p.m.
7:00p.m.
Meet at church
Room 1, Foyer
Room 19
Room L2
Room L1
Thursday May 18 Organ Practice
Bell Choir
Choir Rehearsal
10:00a.m.
6:30p.m.
7:00p.m.
The Commons
Room 12
The Commons
Saturday May 20 The Discussion Group 10:00a.m. Room 6/7
Sunday May 21 Youth Band
Bond of Union Signing Ceremony
Sunday Service: “This is What Democracy Looks
Like” Rev. Rachel Lonberg
Annual Meeting
9:00a.m.
10:00a.m.
10:45a.m.
12:30p.m.
Room 9
Room 19
The Commons
The Commons
Monday May 22 Newsletter Deadline
Study Group
12:00p.m.
7:30p.m.
Room 18
Tuesday May 23 Building & Grounds Work Group
Facing Life, Facing Death
Sustaining Democracy: Habits of the Heart
Finance Committee
The Art of Living
10:00a.m.
1:30p.m.
3:30 & 7:00p.m.
6:45p.m.
7:00p.m.
Meet at church
Room L1
Room 19
TBD
Room L1
Thursday May 25 Organ Practice
Bell Choir
Choir Rehearsal
10:00a.m.
6:00p.m.
7:00p.m.
The Commons
Room 12
The Commons
Friday May 26 Newsletter Mailing 9:30a.m.. Room 8
Sunday May 28 Youth Band
Music Sunday Service: “We Remember”
Rev. Rachel Lonberg
9:00a.m.
10:45a.m.
Room 9
The Commons
Monday May 29 OFFICE CLOSED for Memorial Day
Tuesday May 30 Building & Grounds Work Group 10:00a.m. Meet at church
Wednesday May 31 Executive Committee 7:00p.m. Room 4
Volume 78, Issue 9
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