Events

Marilyn Ossentjuk offers a recital filled with gentleness and heartfelt sincerity. Her approach to music reflects a life shaped by service, compassion, and faith. Each piece is offered with warmth, inviting the listener to rest in God’s peace. Marilyn’s sensitive touch and expressive spirit remind us that the season of Lent, though reflective, is also a time of profound comfort and deep, abiding joy.

This recital series is offered in loving memory of Bernie Foulk, whose deep devotion to music and faith continues to inspire us. Bernie believed that sacred music opens the heart to God’s presence, and we honor his legacy by sharing the beauty he cherished.

Tour Stop March 12th Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church The Spelman College Glee Club is the premier performance organization at the College and performs at most campus events. It has had the unique opportunity to perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, world-renowned singer Jessye Norman, and as part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. With each performance, audiences are left in awe

Pause in the beginning  of your week and enter a space of stillness. The Labyrinth invites you to bring your questions, your hopes, and your longing to live faithfully. As you walk, consider the ways God calls us to be bearers of compassion and justice. Let each step guide you deeper into the heart of Lent and into the work of love that the world needs.

Join us for a joyful Potluck Gathering before class!
You’re welcome to come just for the potluck, stay for both potluck and class, or simply arrive in time for class—whatever fits your evening best. The choice is completely yours!
We’re calling it a Wild Bonanza Potluck because anything goes! Bring a favorite dish, a family recipe, a store‑bought surprise, or whatever inspires you in the moment. We’ll spread everything out, share generously, and enjoy a fanciful feast together before we settle into class time.
Come for the food, stay for the fellowship, and enjoy a wonderful evening with our community.

A Conversation with Ezra Klein and James Talarico

Ezra Klein, political commentator and journalist, had a conversation with Texas State Representative James Talarico that aired on YouTube on January 13, 2026. It is rich with meaningful conversation as James Talarico reclaims the core message of Christianity.
All are invited to have a further conversation and reflection. We’ll watch this interview in segments, followed by our own conversation about confronting Christian Nationalism with a vision of faith that resists exclusion, advances the common good, and embraces
the call to love, justice, and inclusion. We seek to understand and respond to Christian Nationalism through a lens of authentic, justice-oriented Christianity. 

Gail and Andrew Jennings bring together two instruments — organ and violin — in a shared offering of beauty and devotion. Their music speaks tenderly to the heart, blending strength and delicacy in ways that lift the soul. The pairing of their gifts creates a contemplative landscape that invites prayer, gratitude, and a renewed awareness of God’s presence. This recital becomes a reminder of how music unites us, heals us, and points us toward hope.

This recital series is offered in loving memory of Bernie Foulk, whose deep devotion to music and faith continues to inspire us. Bernie believed that sacred music opens the heart to God’s presence, and we honor his legacy by sharing the beauty he cherished.

Jenna Saldaña from El Porvenir will be joining us during worship to share about their mission, followed by a time of conversation where she will provide additional information and insight into the impactful work El Porvenir is doing in the communities they serve.

Continue your Lenten journey with another opportunity to walk the Labyrinth. Whether you seek clarity, courage, or a moment of holy rest, this contemplative walk can open space to hear God’s whisper. Together, we reflect on how our daily choices might help ‘roll down justice’ like flowing waters—steady, faithful, and life-giving.

🎶🔥 Kalamazoo, let’s raise our voices together! 🔥🎶
Come join us for an energizing, all‑community sing with Singing Resistance Kalamazoo—where everyone belongs and every voice matters.
No experience needed. Seriously.
✨ We sing simple, powerful songs taught by ear.
✨ Anyone can jump in—whether you’ve sung for years or never sung in a group before.
✨ The songs center on solidarity, love, resistance, grief, and hope—music that helps us breathe, connect, and find strength together.
Singing Resistance is part of a national movement using song as a tool for solace, strength, and collective courage. We sing to uplift one another, to stand together, and to refuse cooperation with oppressive forces.
This is a welcoming space for all made possible by the belief in the power of community.
Come ready to sing.
Come ready to listen.
Come ready to feel the spark of voices rising as one.
💛 All are welcome—every voice, every background, every level of experience.
Let’s fill the sanctuary with sound, spirit, and the beautiful energy of people coming together.
We can’t wait to sing with you! 🎵🙌

Robert Ragoonanan closes our series with a program grounded in faith-filled artistry. His music carries both reverence and joyful assurance, offering a rich tapestry of sound that celebrates the nearness of God. With thoughtful interpretation and deep musical conviction, Robert leads us into the final days of Lent with hearts uplifted and spirits renewed — a fitting conclusion to this season of sacred reflection.

This recital series is offered in loving memory of Bernie Foulk, whose deep devotion to music and faith continues to inspire us. Bernie believed that sacred music opens the heart to God’s presence, and we honor his legacy by sharing the beauty he cherished.