by RMK | Nov 1, 2016 | Developmental Ministry, Minister's Moments, Peoples News
Dear Ones, Can you recall the best meal you ever had? I am willing to bet you ate it in good company: with a lover, your family, or perhaps your faith community? Eating meals together is a sacred activity. It connects us like no other ritual on the planet....
by RMK | Oct 30, 2016 | Board of Trustees, Developmental Ministry, Peoples News
Summary of the Board of Trustees meeting on October 19, 2016. Treasurer Gary McGraw reported that September finished well due to an influx of pledge payments. We still have a small year-to-date surplus as we head into the final quarter. Charles Cizio explained that...
by RMK | Oct 1, 2016 | Developmental Ministry, From the President, Peoples News
So what’s going on with that Developmental Ministry thing? At our August and September meetings, the Board of Trustees and Rev. Rebecca reviewed the Developmental Ministry goals for Peoples Church. These are the goals our whole congregation will be working to achieve...
by RMK | Oct 1, 2016 | Developmental Ministry, Minister's Moments, Peoples News
There is a saying in Tibetan: “Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.” No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster. – The Dalai Lama Natural disasters, diseases, and losses of all kinds...
by RMK | Sep 30, 2016 | Board of Trustees, Developmental Ministry, Peoples News
Summary of the Board of Trustees meeting on September 18, 2016. Treasurer Gary McGraw reported by email that August finished with a net loss, but we still have a small year-to-date surplus as we head into the fall. We discussed posting No Guns Allowed signs on our...
by RMK | Sep 1, 2016 | Developmental Ministry, Minister's Moments, Peoples News
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou At Peoples Church, we may not all believe the same, but our shared values burn at the core of our community: justice, equity and compassion, worth and...