Welcome to the Church Blog
Here we will share church, group, and congregational news and stories.Name Tags
Wearing your name tag at church may seem like a small thing, but it can have a substantial impact. New members and visitors can easily learn names and may feel more comfortable starting conversations. Name tags help bridge generations, support inclusivity, and make...
Thank you, Michael!
In honor of Michael Montgomery and his contribution to the life of our congregation, the Worship and Music Committee invites you to add to the Pastors' Discretionary Fund. As Michael begins life within the Monastery of the Holy Cross, he may bring almost nothing with...
With Gratitude…
We remember Hugh and Ruth Moser and their dedication to this congregation, to youth and children, and to making the world a better place. A generous bequest from their estate has been received by the church and will be divided, according to the family’s wishes between...
EPS foam recycling
A Note from the Earth Care Team: Residents of the City of Kalamazoo are invited to drop off EPS foam for recycling on Saturday, July 25th. Where? The parking lot of Mayor’s Riverfront Park When? 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. What is accepted? Foam labeled with a 6 symbol only....
Hope Garden Update 2026
This year, the 18th year of the Hope Garden, we planted seedlings of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, okra, eggplant and cabbage. We planted seeds of squash, beans, cucumbers and sweet corn. In 2025 we harvested about 2,400 pounds of produce with the majority going to...
Farewell to our Refugee Family
Farewell to our Refugee Family (the Salarzai’s) from Afghanistan Their oldest son just graduated from high school. They are moving to Seattle to be with family. Best of luck and many prayers!
Food Scrap Recycling
The City of Kalamazoo is excited to introduce a pilot Food Scrap Recycling program as part of our Community Sustainability Plan. With up to 38% of landfill waste being organic, this program offers residents an easy way to recycle food scraps and reduce waste. For all...
VBS Day Camp 2026!
Vacation Bible School DAY CAMP! Spots are filling up for this day camp for rising K-6th graders. Come spend August 10-13 with Meredith (daily from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at UMC). Thanks to the generous support of this church, this camp is no cost for attendees. Space is...
The building will be closed May 25, 2026.
Sorry for any inconvenience. We reopen Tuesday.
The Gathering Place Goes Green
You’ll notice some new items in the Gathering Place as we move toward composting and overall waste reduction. Members of the Earth Care team are happy to answer your questions as we all work on this transition. Thank you for supporting this effort!