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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People’s Church A Member Congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association

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

162nd Annual Meeting Sunday, May 21, 12:30 p.m.

Join us after the service on Sunday, May 21st for the Peo-

ple’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 an-

nual budget. All People’s members are needed and en-

couraged 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—

office@peopleschurch.net, or 269-375-3262.

For more about what membership entails, please

stop by the Information Desk upstairs and pick

up a membership folder.

Get to Know Your Neighbors, who also attend People's Church

Due to popular demand, the Membership Committee will be organizing Summer Neighborhood Potlucks.

(Perhaps you'll find out the person sitting in front of you in church lives on the next block!)

Many all around Kalamazoo and the greater community have already volunteered to host; we'd like more—

especially people who'd be comfortable with children attending. Through May 21, look for a 'host volunteer'

sheet on the foyer table. Or, you can email Membership Committee Secretary, Pat Nelson (patnelson@btc-

bci.com) with: a date you’d be willing to host (between June 15 and July 30), and time of your preference;

the maximum number of people you can accommodate; whether or not this can include kids; any special

considerations you want to mention, such as if you are handicapped accessible, want to try a particular kind

of menu (vegetarian; gluten-free), etc.

Guest sign-up will start May 28 (through June 11). Watch for Sunday program announcements; and directions

at the sign-up table, at that time.

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

oakwoods@net-link.net

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 birdman@mei.net. 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.

Sharon Caron

Sharon Caron grew up in

Kalamazoo, graduating from

Kalamazoo Central and

WMU. She has three grown

children and two

grandchildren.

She was a Social Studies

teacher at Loy Norrix High

School for twenty-two years,

teaching U.S. and World

History, Psychology,

Sociology, and Anthropology. During her tenure

there, she served on several committees,

mentored student interns from WMU and

Kalamazoo College. She retired in 2010.

Sharon currently teaches yoga, participates in an

awesome book club, and, basically totally enjoys

retirement. She also served on the Curriculum

Committee for what is now the Osher Lifelong

Learning Institute for a period of time shortly

after she retired.

Sharon has attended People’s Church for about

six years, and has been a member for four years.

She has found a real connection with the

principles of the UU Church and shares with

People’s a vision of membership growth—both in

numbers and emotional and intellectual growth—

social justice, and the continued seeking for ways

to be part of creating a better world.

News and Notices Page 8 News & Views

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 (patnelson@btc-bci.com).

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 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

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

bartik@upjohn.org or 269-806-1904 (cell).

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

(patnelson@btc-bci.com).

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.

news@peopleschurch.net

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

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