Sermons
“Yes, And” — August 24th, 2025
Yes, it’s time for schools to start up again. AND we would like to bless ALL of the learners who are starting classes this fall. So, yes, bring your backpacks that you’ll be taking back to school. AND bring the yoga mat you take to meditation class and/or the...
Still We Rise: Stewardship Update (8/14)
Thank you to everyone who has already sent in their financial commitment form for 2026! As of 8/10/26 PCUU has received 47 (54%) pledges totaling $141,414 (67%)! Our goal is to hear from 87 households by 9/30/2025 and to raise $210,000 towards the 2026 budget. If you...
Death Café — September 7th at 9:15 a.m.
Let's talk about death. We will do our best to follow the natural progression and development of the group's conversation. All topics are welcome!
Bethel AME Anniversary Service
Historic Bethel AME is celebrating its 153rd year with an anniversary service on Sunday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Carin Bringelson will be a guest speaker. Address: 512 6th St SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1920
Youth Co-op Pool Party!!!
Youth Co-op Pool Party at Noelridge Aquatic Center Sunday, August 24, 3:00PM - 5:00PM Join your Co-op friends to celebrate the end of summer! Bring your friends, swim gear and a pool pass if you have one. If not, Youth Co-op will pay for you to swim. Noelridge...
Looking to volunteer?
With our Communications Refresh, our volunteer links will no longer be part of weekly updates but are permanently on the homepage of Peoples Church News.
Want to find connections in a Journey Circle?
Want to find connections in a Journey Circle? Congregants who participated in our first Journey Circle last church year found it deeply meaningful. In a safe and confidential space, members shared openly, listened deeply, and explored the monthly theme with honesty,...
Music Staffing
Have you heard the news about the changes in music staffing? Andrew Stoneking graced the Peoples Church choir with his piano accompaniment this year. Unfortunately (for us) and fortunately (for him), Andrew recently accepted an offer to conduct the choir at St. Paul’s...
“Music Lessons” — August 17, 2025
Join us to reflect on how music helps us live in the moment, carries us through hard times, connects us to others, and provides a playful escape. In a world of discord, we go inward to meditate on the powerful healing impact of music, and we ask ourselves, “What are...
Do you need Plan B?
Peoples Church has a supply of emergency contraceptive pills that will be expiring in September. If you are interested in having them, please let Rev. Carin (minister@peoplesuu.org) know as soon as possible. Feel free to share this with anyone you know. Thanks!
Intersections — Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
INTERSECTIONS | Cedar Rapids FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids in-person and virtual options Project 2025 – Where do things stand now? Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons Vice President of Programs &...
GA Recap — Part 7 (Actions of Immediate Witness)
Delegates at General Assembly in June voted to affirm all three Actions of Immediate Witness (AIWs) under consideration: “Faithful Defiance of Authoritarianism, a Call to Action: Reaffirming Our Covenants for Democracy and Freedom” (98.3 percent of votes) “Funding...