Someone posted on Facebook recently an article about a congregation in Minneapolis who was nearing the end of their life and were defying their denominational leaders. A new pastor came in and encouraged them to reach out to the neighborhood—not to invite the people to the church. He wanted them to reach out to Read more
What an exciting month in September. It is rare that we get to celebrate milestone anniversaries! It is even more rare when multiple celebrations go off with out problems!! What a great time! It was also exciting as we begin a new year of FAITH FORMATION!! I am excited about what this year can bring […]Read more
What a busy and exciting time for Peoples!! We are gearing up for another church year, celebrating 150 years of ministry, and launching new programs to begin the next 150 years! I am excited for all that is going on here at Peoples and am honored to be part of the evolving and growing ministry! […]Read more
I am thrilled to share with you that we will be doing a one-day END OF THE SUMMER FUUN DAY CAMP with Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City/Coralville. This camp will be held August 16 at the Main Lodge at Lake McBride. The programs will be nature related—naturally since we are going to be at […]Read more
We have partnered with a company from Mount Vernon called One Mission to create t-shirts and mugs celebrating our Unitarian Universalist community. We love that they are local and are committed to things that we at Peoples care about! There are 3 easy ways YOU can support our fundraiser: You can purchase any of Read more
The Faith Formation year has come to a close! It was a fun year with new adventures!! As we look forward to the 2019-2020 Faith Formation year it is time for even more new adventures, like Faith Formation classes for adults! It has long been a desire and a need for the congregation and I […]Read more
Have you ever been curious about something? Perhaps what was going to happen next on a television show? Maybe where your next adventure was going to take you? Perhaps you were curious what college was going to be like? Perhaps you wondered what you might learn when your parents dragged you to church as a […]Read more
Richard Gilbert writes: In the midst of the whirling day, In the hectic rush to be doing, In the frantic pace of life, Pause here for a moment. Catch your breath; Relax your body; Loosen your grip on life. Consider that our lives are always unfinished business; Imagine that the picture of our being is […]Read more
The Faith Formation program has subscribed to a new product from Soul Matters (the same organization we use for worship resources). It follows the worship theme for the month and helps you go a little more in-depth with stories and songs to share at home, all of which are hyperlinked in the packet. It will […]Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling, And everyone telling you be of good cheer, It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the hap-happiest season of all With those holiday greetings And gay happy meetings When friends come to call It’s the hap-happiest Read more