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SUMMARY:Peace Pole Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, May 8 after 10am worship at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for the dedication of a new Peace Pole in memory of Emerson and Zola Eidson. We will also rededicate a former Peace Pole that was built by the late Rudy Hansen. It will have a new location on our church grounds. Please join the families as we meet in the portico after worship.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/peace-pole-dedication/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220508T123000
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SUMMARY:Family Foundations
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join our Sunday School class for parents! This group was created to support parents through the challenges of raising children and meets in room 304 on the third floor of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo on most Sundays after worship (during the school year). Please email Magen Lindstrom with any questions at jeffmagenlindstrom@gmail.com. Childcare will be available for the Sunday School hour in the nursery.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/family-foundations/
LOCATION:MI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220508T123000
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School for 4-year-olds through 6th grade takes place most Sundays after worship (during the school year) in room 203 on the second floor of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. Lessons feature a new curriculum called\, “Celebrate Wonder” that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love. It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions—helping children explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourage creativity. Please contact jlibrizzi@umc-kzo.org with any questions.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-school/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220510T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T011632Z
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SUMMARY:Manna
DESCRIPTION:Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo) for “Manna.” In the Bible\, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was God’s provision. Manna was God’s way of teaching a people how to live and be together. Manna was preparing them for the journey ahead. Our Tuesday nights are like Manna! They are a time to study scripture\, talk about current events\, pray together and discover who God is shaping us to be for the journey ahead. Email Pastor Matt Weiler at mweiler@umc-kzo.org to learn more.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/manna/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220514T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220506T021413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T021413Z
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SUMMARY:War Room Movie Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The Prayer Team would like to invite you to a viewing of War Room on Saturday\, May 14 at 1pm in the movie lounge\, located downstairs at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. This is a movie about the practice of prayer. We will have a short discussion after the movie. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/war-room-movie-viewing/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T162532Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Easter: Hallelujah\, Praise God\, all ye Dandelions
DESCRIPTION:“Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God from the heights!” All of creation praises God. Let us join in this chorus that interconnects us all. The dandelions are popping up all over! What lessons do they have to teach us? We remember our baptismal vows as we baptize a child into the care of our congregation. Hallelujah\, let us rejoice! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/fifth-sunday-of-easter-hallelujah-praise-god-all-ye-dandelions/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220505T192837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T192837Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Youth Tribe is a gathering just for young people in 7th through 12th grade. The group meets most Sunday evenings in the Youth Lounge downstairs at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. For upcoming meeting information\, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/youth-tribe-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220506T011632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T205249Z
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SUMMARY:Manna
DESCRIPTION:Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo) for “Manna.” In the Bible\, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was God’s provision. Manna was God’s way of teaching a people how to live and be together. Manna was preparing them for the journey ahead. Our Wednesday nights are like Manna! They are a time to study scripture\, talk about current events\, pray together and discover who God is shaping us to be for the journey ahead. Email Pastor Matt Weiler at mweiler@umc-kzo.org to learn more.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/manna-2022-05-17/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220519T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T225751Z
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SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday of Easter: Evacuation
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, we anticipate Jesus’s ascension and the coming of the New City of God. In one text we see God in Jesus going up\, and in the next we see the city of God coming down. The Christian life is what happens in the spaces and time between these times. We’ll also celebrate several new members and Baptism! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sixth-sunday-of-easter-evacuation/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220520T001710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T190941Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council
DESCRIPTION:Members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend the next Church Council meeting\, which will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday\, May 24\, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The Church Council membership is comprised of Church leaders from ministry teams and administrative committees\, clergy\, directors and other lay members holding leadership positions. Any member of the congregation may have a voice\, but only Church Council members may vote on decision items. \nNote: This will be one of our quarterly meetings combining Church Council members\, Reconciling Team members\, and FUMC Kalamazoo Staff members as we do a deep dive session into learning more about our cultural experiences and first learning about our individual and corporate Intercultural Inventory Development Plans. We are grateful for the leadership of Lisa Batten and Cara Weiler who will facilitate our learning! Our plan is to have a one-hour session to focus on IDI and then Church Council members will remain to complete our agenda for ministry celebration and business. Please plan on dismissal at 8:30 pm or earlier if we get our work done! If you need the Zoom information to access the meeting\, please let us know at churchcouncil@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/church-council/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220506T011632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T205958Z
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SUMMARY:Manna
DESCRIPTION:Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo) for “Manna.” In the Bible\, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was God’s provision. Manna was God’s way of teaching a people how to live and be together. Manna was preparing them for the journey ahead. Our Wednesday nights are like Manna! They are a time to study scripture\, talk about current events\, pray together and discover who God is shaping us to be for the journey ahead. Email Pastor Matt Weiler at mweiler@umc-kzo.org to learn more.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/manna-2022-05-17-2022-05-24/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220526T011319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T133437Z
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SUMMARY:Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Kin-dom We Long For
DESCRIPTION:On this Sunday\, we remember. It is Memorial Day weekend and so we remember all those who have given their lives in service to our country. We also remember that Covid has taken many lives and the battle for health and well-being continues. We remember that the singing of hymns sustains our faith life and moves us to feel the power of the Holy Spirit. This power that directs and defines us also causes us to care for and bring dignity to our neighbors. We look for the coming of the kingdom and establishing the kin-ship that binds us together. We remember and we yearn to bring forth the kingdom of mercy\, peace\, and justice. Let us worship together! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/seventh-sunday-of-easter-the-kin-dom-we-long-for/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220603T193000
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SUMMARY:Tween Group
DESCRIPTION:Tween Group will meet on Friday\, June 3\, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm to have a scavenger hunt and dinner downtown! Please drop off your 4th-6th graders at 5:30pm in the church parking lot and pick them up at 7:30pm (also in the church parking lot). Ms. Julia and Magen Lindstrom will lead us downtown for some fun! Please RSVP to Ms. Julia at jlibrizzi@umc-kzo.org if your tween can join us so we are sure to have enough food for all!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/tween-group/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220602T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T194339Z
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SUMMARY:Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday is Pentecost\, the time when we remember the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples like tongues of fire and giving birth to the church. It is also confirmation Sunday! What a time to welcome and celebrate these commitments of discipleship among a handful of young people. This winter/spring\, these young people have been wrestling with the questions of “Who am I as God’s beloved?” “How do I belong in this church and in God’s kingdom?” And “What is God’s purpose in my life?” May we all be inspired by their voices and challenged to ask these questions of ourselves and we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit among us. \nAfter worship and in preparation for next Sunday\, Casey Curran will be in our gathering spaces with his camera. He hopes to capture short videos of you answering the question\, “What piece of wisdom would you share?” These short clips will be used to create a video montage for Graduate Sunday on June 12. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/pentecost/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
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SUMMARY:Pajama and Pancake Party
DESCRIPTION:The last week of Sunday School for children and parents (Family Foundations) will be June 5\, 2022. We will celebrate after church with a Pajama and Pancake Party in the Arches on the 2nd floor. Children are encouraged to wear their (appropriate for public) pajamas to church on Sunday\, June 5!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/pajama-and-pancake-party/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220603T003723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T004120Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: The Old Testament and Reparations
DESCRIPTION:Reparations involves making amends for a wrong that has been done\, taking action to repair torn or frayed relationships. In a contemporary context\, reparations often refers to taking action to repair the damage done by the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Opinions on reparations run deep; information\, on the other hand\, is frequently shallow. Restoring relationships is a central theme of Jesus’s teaching. As we grow into our anti-racist identity as a congregation and as Christians\, what do we need to learn about restoring relationships and making amends for past wrongs? \nThroughout the summer and fall\, we’ll be taking periodic looks into reparations from a variety of perspectives. This Sunday\, Carol Hodges will lead us in a conversation about reparations from an Old Testament perspective. She will draw on an recent Christian Century article\, “Saving the Egyptians\,” written by Matthew Schlimm\, a member of our church when he was in his early teen years. Matt is now in his mid-forties\, a professor of Old Testament at Dubuque University Theological Seminary in Iowa\, a United Methodist pastor\, and a member of the Michigan Conference. Come join us for a thought-provoking look at reparations and what the Old Testament has to say about them. The class will meet in the Parlor at 11:15am. Participants may also join by Zoom. \nCLICK HERE to join this conversation on Zoom on Sunday\, June 5 after worship.\nMeeting ID: 858 1867 6776   (No passcode needed\, Carol uses the waiting room feature.) \nNote: The series will continue on Sunday\, June 12 as Jennifer Clark looks at the way poets have struggled with reparations.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-the-old-testament-and-reparations/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220505T192837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T235701Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Youth Tribe is a gathering just for young people in 7th through 12th grade. This week we’ll meet at a special time–5pm to 7pm–for a Kalamazoo Service Project team meeting. There will be no regular youth group meeting this week. For additional meeting information\, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/youth-tribe-2-2022-06-05/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220519T202756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T203957Z
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SUMMARY:Bach Around the Block
DESCRIPTION:This year’s ‘Bach Around the Block’ will be on Monday evening\, June 6\, 2022 at 7pm and will begin here at First United Methodist Church. This organ event features the different organs on Bronson Park and concert goers walk from church to church to hear the different instruments. The event is free. \nBACH AROUND THE BLOCK IS BACK!\nPresented in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Bach Festival\nMONDAY\, JUNE 6 around Bronson Park in Kalamazoo\n_______________ \n7pm: First United Methodist (212 S Park St) \nFantasy and Fugue in C Minor (BWV 537)\nDr. Stephen White (Chapter Dean) – St. Thomas Episcopal Battle Creek \nPrelude and Fugue in G Minor (BWV 558)\nCaroline Guo – David Sly Scholarship recipient Student of Jackie Stilger\nJackie Stilger – First United Methodist\n_______________ \n7:30pm: First Congregational (345 W Michigan Ave) \nTrio super: Herr Jesu Christ\, dich zu uns wend (BWV 655)\nJesus Christ\, unser Heiland\, der von uns (BWV 665)\nKommst du nun\, Jesu\, vom Himmel herunter (BWV 650)\nDr. Mark Wells – St. Philip Catholic Battle Creek \nO Mensch\, bewein dein Sunde gross (BWV 622)\nMichael Montgomery – Westwood United Methodist\n_______________ \n8pm: First Presbyterian (321 W South St) \nPrelude and Fugue in B Minor (BWV 544)\nAutumn – First Presbyterian Kalamazoo \nKyrie\, Gott\, heiliger Geist (BWV 671)\nDr. Janet Hill – Prince of Peace Lutheran Portage\n_______________ \nTWO IMPORTANT BAB NOTES Masking/Proof of Vaccine \nWe are grateful to the Kalamazoo Bach Festival for helping promote this year’s Bach Around the Block.\nThe Festival requires that attendees at all their events be masked and have proof of vaccine. \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/bach-around-the-block/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220603T000626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T054744Z
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SUMMARY:EPS/Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Since just five FUMC households filled the large bag pictured with ESP foam during our April recycling event\, the Outreach team will offer collection of EPS (expanded polystyrene foam or\, styrofoam) on the second Sunday of each month. Styrofoam collected will be delivered to Mayor’s Riverfront Park where it is picked up by recycling award winning company\, Dart Manufacturers\, out of Mason\, Michigan. Dart grinds the EPS and distributes it to manufacturers of picture frames\, interior molding\, pens\, rulers and other items. \nWe invite you to bring your foam items to church on Sunday\, June 12 when a member of the Outreach team will be available at the collection box. Please note that only foam labeled 6\, rinsed and wiped clean food containers\, and items that break when bent are accepted. Thank you for joining us in another effort to make every day Earth Day!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/eps-styrofoam-collection/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220609T194333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T135616Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing in a Circle
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday is Peace with Justice Sunday\, Trinity Sunday and Graduate Sunday! It is a lot to celebrate\, but we are going to make it happen. We will be receiving a special offering for this denominational wide effort of funding ministries that focus on making peace and building justice. Your Peace with Justice Sunday gifts change lives in places where the joy of knowing Christ is mixed with the tragedy of violence. United Methodists relate to this special Sunday by seeking peaceful solutions\, creating and supporting peace-related ministries in their conference and learning about peaceful\, just efforts around the world. We will celebrate our graduates with a blessing and hearing about their accomplishments and future plans. Let us celebrate the love of God! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice. \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/dancing-in-a-circle/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220609T203404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T203404Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: The Old Testament and Reparations
DESCRIPTION:Reparations involves making amends for a wrong that has been done\, taking action to repair torn or frayed relationships. In a contemporary context\, reparations often refers to taking action to repair the damage done by the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Opinions on reparations run deep; information\, on the other hand\, is frequently shallow. Restoring relationships is a central theme of Jesus’s teaching. As we grow into our anti-racist identity as a congregation and as Christians\, what do we need to learn about restoring relationships and making amends for past wrongs? \nThroughout the summer and fall\, we’ll be taking periodic looks into reparations from a variety of perspectives. This Sunday\, Jennifer Clark will lead us in a conversation about reparations from the perspective of two poets’ works. To more fully appreciate their writings\, she’ll first provide a brief overview of how our country has tackled reparations in the past. The class will meet in the Parlor at 11:15am.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-the-old-testament-and-reparations-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220505T192837Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Youth Tribe\, our group for young people in 7th through 12th grade\, is gathering for a beach night at Van Buren State Park to celebrate and honor our seniors. This is a family night\, all youth and families are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon and evening on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. We’ll gather together to share a time of worship\, story telling\, and special prayers and celebrations for our seniors. For additional meeting information\, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/youth-tribe-2-2022-06-12/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220616T190730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T123807Z
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SUMMARY:The Spirit has Something to Say
DESCRIPTION:It is Juneteenth. Through our reconciling ministries\, our call to anti-racism work and our Big Deal Weekend we are committing ourselves to the decisive action of dismantling racism and resisting oppression in all its forms. This parallels denominational efforts. On this Sunday\, we will observe Juneteenth as a sign of solidarity and hope for all of God’s people. Liberation activists remind us that our liberation is bound to the liberation of all. Jesus liberates people. In the Gospel of Luke\, we find Jesus healing a demoniac\, unbinding him\, and redirecting him to the work of God. On this Juneteenth\, let us be redirected to the work that shines the light on justice and bears witness to the unity of salvation for the entire body of Christ. Come\, let us worship a Liberating God. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-spirit-has-something-to-say/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220616T205023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T044245Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Living the Questions\, a DVD-based discussion class featuring noted theologians and church leaders exploring difficult issues of our faith. Each week will involve a 20-minute video and active\, open discussion among class participants. This week’s session focuses on the sometimes controversial and sometimes contradictory letters of the Apostle Paul. You don’t need to have attended previous sessions to participate–all are welcome! Carol Hodges will lead the conversation in the Parlor after Sunday worship. This week’s class will NOT be available on Zoom.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-the-old-testament-and-reparations-3/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220623T185420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220626T140527Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday After Pentecost: Reconciling Sunday
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, we will celebrate the work we’ve done as a Reconciling Congregation and share the important work that lies ahead. From the Big Deal Weekend earlier this year to our new storytelling collective\, The Narrative (which begins on Wednesday\, June 29)\, we are committed to answering our call to be an inclusive church that exemplifies the kingdom of God. We strive to move toward reconciling relationships with all\, affirming those who are marginalized for any reason\, including sexual orientation or gender identity. We welcome all with open hearts\, open minds\, open doors. Join us as we celebrate our Reconciling Work of the Past and our Expanding Work for the future! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/third-sunday-after-pentecost-reconciling-sunday/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220623T234707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T234835Z
UID:9568-1656241200-1656244800@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: Living the Questions
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Living the Questions\, a DVD-based discussion class featuring noted theologians and church leaders exploring difficult issues of our faith. Each week will involve a 20-minute video and active\, open discussion among class participants. You don’t need to have attended previous sessions to participate–all are welcome! Join the conversation in the Parlor after Sunday worship.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-living-the-questions-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220609T221212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T221212Z
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SUMMARY:BLT Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:The BLT Jazz Trio in The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz!\nFeaturing Lana Hoffman\, Terry Lower and Barry Ross\nMusic by Gershwin\, Cole Porter\, Duke Ellington and more \nPresented by the Music and Arts Committee of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. Please review our updated mask practice. \nLana Hoffman\, Vocals\nLana Hoffman is widely regarded as one of the Midwest’s most versatile and engaging singers. Having performed the title role in Broadway’s “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline”\, she is also recognized as an accomplished jazz singer\, in collaboration with many fine jazz artists. She is a featured soloist with local big band orchestras including The Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra and The Otsego Jazz Ensemble. Lana’s latest CD\, “Live at Clara’s on the River” was recorded with Terry Lower and Larry Ochiltree.\nLana Hoffman is also the sole proprietor of Lana’s Boutiques\, located in downtown Kalamazoo and St. Joseph\, Michigan. \nTerry Lower\, Piano\nTerry Lower began piano lessons at the age of six\, and after studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston\, Terry returned to his native state of Michigan\, and has been on the jazz scene for over 40 years. Considered by many to be a virtuoso jazz pianist\, his performances here and abroad include 2 jazz tours in Italy\, several stints on cruise ships\, and performances with Bernadette Peters\, the Mills Brothers\, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra\, and many jazz icons including Benny Golson and Frank Morgan. Also a prolific writer\, Terry has penned compositions and arrangements for recordings and performances by small ensembles\, big bands and large orchestras\, including the Billings Symphony\, the Brass Band Of Battle Creek\, and the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. In 2016\, Terry was voted by the West Michigan Jazz Society as their outstanding musician of the year. \nBarry Ross\, Violin\nBarry Ross grew up in Boston and was the first violinist to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Yale University. In Michigan\, he served as Assistant Conductor and Concertmaster of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for 35 years\, during which he introduced the Family Discovery Concerts series and built the Kalamazoo Symphony Youth Concert programs.\nRoss is Professor Emeritus of Music at Kalamazoo College\, where he founded the Kalamazoo College and Community Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra\, now the Kalamazoo Philharmonia. He has appeared as Conductor\, Concertmaster and Violin Soloist all over the country. Barry teaches at the Crescendo Academy of Music and performs as guest Violinist\, Concertmaster\, and lecturer. He has published numerous articles and books on music-making. In retirement he appears as soloist and is busy improvising the great classics of jazz.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/blt-jazz-trio/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220623T211445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T211445Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council
DESCRIPTION:Members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend the next Church Council meeting\, which will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday\, June 28\, 2022 from 6:30 to 8pm. The Church Council membership is comprised of Church leaders from ministry teams and administrative committees\, clergy\, directors and other lay members holding leadership positions. Any member of the congregation may have a voice\, but only Church Council members may vote on decision items. If you need the Zoom information to access the meeting\, please let us know at churchcouncil@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/church-council-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220623T210453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T210453Z
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SUMMARY:The Narrative: A Storytelling Collective
DESCRIPTION:Each Wednesday from 6:30-8pm\, beginning June 29 and continuing until July 20\, we will gather in the sanctuary and listen to three people speak. Over the course of four weeks\, we will have listened to twelve individuals tell their story of identity and faith. The people telling their stories have attended a class where they learned to build narrative around their experiences. As the audience\, we will listen for moments of relationship\, power\, transformation\, conflict\, joy\, love\, God\, community and intersection. \nThe goal of The Narrative is to bring us closer as a congregation\, deepening how we know each other through God and through the experiences that have shaped us. This is a follow up to the Big Deal Weekend and our Friday night storytelling. When we listen intentionally to people’s stories\, we practice antibias\, antiracist values in truly hearing one another. We hope you will join us in learning and growing with each other in this sacred space of witness. If you have any questions\, please feel free to email Mandakini Brophy at mbrophy@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/the-narrative-a-storytelling-collective/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144536
CREATED:20220630T145807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T163753Z
UID:9751-1656842400-1656846000@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:Humble Channels
DESCRIPTION:“Listening is much more than allowing another to talk while waiting for a chance to respond…The beauty of listening is that\, those who are listened to start feeling accepted\, start taking their words more seriously and discovering their own true selves. Listening is a form of spiritual hospitality by which you invite strangers to become friends.” ~Henri Nouwen \nTo deeply listen opens the door to transformation. When we feel listened to by one another\, by God\, and when we listen to our true selves\, transformation is possible. Listening brings connection\, not listening brings separation. Listening to understand means we fear less and the less we fear\, the more we trust\, the more love can flow. As we worship\, let us consider the humble voices that are not frequently listened to consistently. In this listening\, may we be transformed and guided to paths of wellness and strength. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/humblechannels/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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