Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

This Past Sunday at Peoples Church ⛪️ UU we held our annual Flower 🌺 Ceremony!
The UU Flower Ceremony is a ritual we celebrate every year to remind us all of the power of beauty, human diversity and community.
Peoples People brought flowers 💐 to exchange with other congregants. All the flowers were placed together in the front before service and after being blessed they were exchanged so that everyone got a different flower than they brought. We also took time to give thanks and gifts to all the volunteers that help Peoples Church ⛪️ After worship the Annual Meeting was held as well. As we move through the week let us take time to think about the power of the flower In our lives.
Photo Credit: Marion Patterson and Linda Martin-Kappler.

05/18/2026

The Annual Flower Ceremony has a powerful history. For more than a century this UU ritual has celebrated beauty, diversity, and community. To today’s service, please bring a cut flower to give away to a fellow congregant if you can-and if you can’t, don’t worry: there will be enough to go around.

Following the service, the Board will convene
PCUU’s Annual Congregational Meeting to officially change the bylaws and elect lay leaders. The Annual Meeting will take place both in the sanctuary and on Zoom. All book-signed members in good standing are eligible to vote.

Service Led By: Rev. Carin Bringelson

Special Music: Rishi Wagle

The Annual Flower Ceremony has a powerful history. For more than a century this UU ritual has celebrated beauty, diversity, and community. To today’s service...

05/15/2026

Community Event: Meet the Author of “Was That Racist?”
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet Evelyn R. Carter, Ph.D., author of Was That Racist? on June 11 at the African American Museum of Iowa (AMMI). This is a free event and you can register online here: https://blackiowa.org/event/was-that-racist-with-evelyn-carter-ph-d/

This event is a part of AAMI’s Juneteenth programming. Please check out the other events on their website: www.blackiowa.org.

05/15/2026

At a time when so many people face uncertainty about their rights, safety, and future, Unitarian Universalists are called to live our values boldly—and to strengthen the communities that make courage, care, and collective action possible.

This is at the core of the UUA’s work: to hold the heart of the faith so that congregations and communities can hold the line for dignity, justice, and love in a time of deep challenge. That means supporting congregations with the leadership, resources, training, and connections they need to care for their communities, organize for justice, nurture belonging, and respond faithfully in difficult times.

Right now, there is a special opportunity to make a deeper impact on that work. All gifts to the UUA will be triple matched through May 31, up to $150,000. That means every gift can have 3X the impact in supporting congregations, UU the Vote, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, climate justice, leadership development, and more.

If you’re able, now is a powerful time to give. You can make your contribution at the link in the comments 💛.

05/15/2026

A Forum on the Future of Forums, Faith Formation, & Music
Join Rev. Carin and Bridget Laflin on Sunday, May 31 at 9:45 a.m. in the Ely Room to discuss visions 💡 for the next church year. Bring your curiosity about forums, all ages faith formation, and music ministry.

05/15/2026

2026 May Annual Meeting is This Weekend!
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.
The Peoples Church Board of Trustees has called a meeting for May 17, 2026, in the Sanctuary and on Zoom immediately following Sunday service.

This meeting is open to everyone; however, only members may vote on agenda items.

→ If you are a voting member of Peoples Church and cannot attend the May 2026 Congregational Meeting, you must submit your proxy through this form by 5:00 PM on May 15th:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkV5fhQbNVCIXwrfxf8L2ipJZ0_bxFum3O7Mbz0F2JX0NuZw/viewform

Please note: each proxy holder may represent only one absent member.
According to our bylaws, notice of the meeting shall be distributed at least 14 days prior to the meeting and shall include a statement of the purpose and business to be taken up. Our agenda will be as follows:

AGENDA:

Call the meeting to order

Minister’s Update - Rev. Carin Bringelson

Staff Updates - Bridget, Kaytee, Rishi, Matt, Brittany

Sacred Conversations Initiative Update - Laura McGraw

President’s Update - Robyn Miessler-Kubanek

VOTE ITEM: Bylaw Updates as a slate - Robyn Miessler-Kubanek

Revised Article 8.1.iv

Revised Article 7.1.a

New Article 7.3.b

VOTE ITEM: Board of Trustees President -Steve Hershner

Kathleen Mavity

VOTE ITEM: New Board Trustees as a slate - Steve Hershner

Lucero Wilcox

Brenda Meshak

Will be joining continuing trustees Josh Benion-Wagner, Emily Hoselton, and Linda Levy

VOTE ITEM: Nominating Committee Members as a slate - Steve Hershner

Steve Hershner (Chair)

Rose Gabe

Laura McGraw

Robyn Miessler-Kubanek

Thank yous - Robyn Miessler-Kubanek

Stewardship Campaign Update - Bryan Davis

Other Business for the good of the church

Approve the December 2025 Congregational Meeting Minutes

Extinguish the Chalice

Adjourn
We are excited to see everyone there!

05/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Bye Bye Bridget Brunch
Sunday June 21, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Bridget’s last day at PCUU will be July 3, 2026. All are invited to a brunch before the worship service on June 21 to say goodbye and wish her well on her journey!

05/15/2026

In a recent UU World reflection on meeting this moment, Gretchen Maune reminds us that love is expressed through accessibility, care, and the ways we make room for one another.

At a time when many disabled people and other vulnerable communities are facing fear, isolation, and economic hardship, Gretchen calls Unitarian Universalists beyond “business as usual” and toward deeper solidarity.

To truly put love at the center, says Rachel, our congregations and communities must become places of radical welcome, where people are fully valued and included.

Read more from Rachel and this larger Meet the Moment reflection series from UU World at the link in the comments.

05/15/2026

The voting rights they marched for are being stripped away right now. We're going back. Are you coming?

05/14/2026

Bring a Flower 🌺 to Sunday Service! — May 17, 2026
Please bring a cut flower to give away to a fellow congregant if you can – and if you can’t, don’t worry: there will be enough to go around. These flowers are being collected as part
of our Flower Ceremony.