Peoples Church News
The Voice — August 2025
What sparks creativity in ordinary moments? What does The Congregation is the Curriculum mean? What story are we telling with our stewardship theme, Still We Rise? What does creative governance look like at Peoples Church? How can our UU church creatively influence...
Practice Rooms — August 10, 2025
“Practice Rooms” led by Rev. Carin Bringelson This morning we will explore “Creativity” through small group spiritual practices. Worship participants will choose between six different “practice rooms” (music, improv, poetry, doodling, altar -making, and drumming)...
Music of the Month — August, 2025
Music of the Month — August, 2025 August Hymn of the Month is #1068 “Rising Green.” Our exclusively curated song from Lea Morris for August is a song called “Man of Wood.”
Church Access (July 28 through August 2)
We recently announced that we are upgrading the accessibility ramp at our west entrance. During this time, access to the church by keypad will not always be available. If you are planning to visit the church during this time, please email David Kind...
Reminder: Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Don't procrastinate: Federal tax credits for installing a wide range of household energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades are set to expire on December 31. These credits are upwards of 30% of the cost. Installing them saves money every month on energy bills....
“Celebrating the Season” — August 3, 2025
Lammas is the celebration of the first harvest each year and a time for games. It is a time when we hold our fairs and when the summer Olympics are held. Join us as we celebrate with games and show off our talents! Led by PCUU member, Deborah Maynard Booth
2nd Sunday Plate Collection: Iowa Environmental Council
For this quarter, Peoples Church will be donating our 2nd Sunday Plate Collection to Iowa Environmental Council. The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC), founded in 1995 and headquartered in Des Moines, is a non‑partisan, 501(c)(3) coalition comprising over 100 member...
Make a difference! Social Justice call for volunteers — July 29, 2025
Food Drive to Bring Pascual Back & Free Noel Tuesday, July 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT Cedar Rapids Federal Building, 111 7th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Food drive action to Bring Pascual Home and Free Noel Lopez, Cedar Rapids Federal building. This event...
Finance Update — July 22, 2025
The Finance Team met on 7/22/2025 to review bookkeeper reports and discuss financial planning. Cash flow for the first two (2) quarters of 2025 (January through June) was positive: Income for January through June was $144,158 Expenses for January through June were...
“Creative Connections” — July 27, 2025
Last month, several congregants completed their experience of Peoples' first Journey Circle. In this confidential setting, we were able to speak from the heart, listen deeply, and explore the monthly theme in new ways. Additional Journey Circles will be available in...
