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 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...
by RMK | Aug 1, 2016 | From the President, Peoples News
Why does Peoples Church matter to me? (or, My Testimonial) I grew up in a conservative Christian household, and I absorbed and accepted the implicit message relentlessly reinforced within our culture: There is only one way to be religious, and that way is conservative...
by RMK | Aug 1, 2016 | Minister's Moments, Peoples News
The time is finally here! Next week I will arrive in Cedar Rapids to serve Peoples Church as your Developmental Minister. As I sit here amongst full boxes preparing to move, I feel energized and truly blessed to have been invited to serve Peoples Church. I am so...