Roll Up Your Sleeves and Pray With Color! Join Matisse at 10 a.m. in the Forum Room [4th grade to adult]. This week, Marilu Theodore will be using the color green as we contemplate and create art to begin Lent. Our resource, Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent, was emailed. Copies available in the forum room.
Third Sunday "Pick-up" Choir is back today. Rehearsal at 10:10 a.m. Sing with the Chancel Choir for a day! Additional spring dates include 3/17, 4/21, & 5/19. New Member Exploration Today , 12:15-2 p.m. (lunch included) & 2/26, 6:30-8 p.m. If you didn’t get a chance to RSVP, come anyway! Fireside room with Pastors Marta & Hal. Organ Encounter today at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come and learn more about the "King of Instruments"! Also live streamed. Share the Plate is Faith Family Hospitality (FFH). Undesignated money, or checks with “FFH” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give here. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Plymouth hosts FFH families 2/25 - 3/10 –2 weeks – and we will need extra help. New volunteers welcome! For more information, to volunteer, or donate, please contact Mary or Ken Freese using contact form on FFH page. On Fri., 2/23 6-8 p.m. FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) is at the home of Karyl Rice. Bring a bottle of wine and an appetizer, and join Plymouth members and friends 21+ for some wonderful fellowship. Newcomers welcome! Older Adult (50+) OWL (Our Whole Lives) Sun., 2/25, 1-3 p.m. at Foothills Unitarian Church. This workshop for 50+ adults explores body image, sexual self esteem and sexual self-efficacy. A series of reflective activities will encourage honest, yet compassionate views of the body as sculpted by age and life experience. Facilitated by leaders from both congregations. Register here. View 2023 Ministry Highlights presentation here. In addition to the signup for needs we are aware of in advance, the Meal Ministry would like to respond to needs that arise quickly, and include a meal as an act of caring upon events both joyous and painful (new babies, new homes, loss of jobs, death of loved ones). To join a contact list and keep soup in your freezer, contact Susan Rayner. Forum Rm., 10 a.m.: Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance, by Drew Hart. Visit our Adult Christian Formation page to learn more. Drop in at any time!
Please join Verley Boulton at coffee today, Sun., 2/ 11 to celebrate her 90th birthday! Beginning Monday, 2/12, the Praying For Wholeness group will study the book, Turn My Mourning Into Dancing: Finding Hope In Hard Times, by Henri Nouwen. Book link/more info here. Ash Wednesday is 2/14. 6:15 p.m. soup supper and 7 p.m. worship. All ages welcome! Streaming here. Roll Up Your Sleeves and Pray With Color! Join Henri Matisse for Education Hour in the Forum Room [4th grade through adults] beginning the first Sunday in Lent, 2/18, at 10 a.m. Our resource, Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent, will be emailed to you if you are in our database. If you are not in our database, please contact Annmarie. New Member Exploration 2/18, 12:15-2 p.m. (lunch included) & 2/26, 6:30-8 p.m. RSVP here. View 2023 Ministry Highlights presentation here. Share the Plate for February is Faith Family Hospitality. Undesignated money, or checks with “FFH” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give here. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Plymouth hosts Faith Family Hospitality families again 2/25 to 3/10. We are hosting two consecutive weeks this time and will need extra help. New volunteers welcome! We also need donations of a few more twin sheet sets (matched or separates). For more information, to volunteer, or donate, please contact Mary or Ken Freese using contact form on FFH page. Third Sunday "Pick-up" Choir is back on 2/18. Rehearsal at 10:10 a.m. Sing with the Chancel Choir for a day! Additional spring dates include 3/17, 4/21, & 5/19. Questions? Mark. Organ Encounter on Sun., 2/18 at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come and learn more about the "King of Instruments"! Also live streamed. Forum Rm., 10 a.m.: Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance, by Drew Hart. Decolonizing Palestine continues Mondays, 5-7 pm. Visit our Adult Christian Formation page to learn more. Drop in at any time!
Plymouth’s potluck & Annual Meeting is TODAY Sun., 2/4 at 12:15 p.m. Leadership Council will share information about the 2024 budget, answer questions, and present key information about the coming year. Board and council members will be elected. Members should have received materials via email; if you did not, view the informational packet on this page. View Ministry Highlights presentation here. Please join Verley Boulton at coffee on Sun., 2/ 11 to celebrate her 90th birthday! Beginning 2/12, the Praying For Wholeness group will study the book, Turn My Mourning Into Dancing: Finding Hope In Hard Times, by Henri Nouwen. This book focuses on five movements: from our little selves to a larger world; from holding tight to letting go; from fatalism to hope; from manipulation to love; and from a fearful death to a joyous life. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., Fireside Rm. Save the date for Ash Wednesday (2/14), 6:15 p.m. soup supper and 7 p.m. worship. Share the Plate is N2N’s Homelessness Prevention Program. Undesignated money, or checks with “N2N” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give here. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Organ Encounter on Sun., 2/18 at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come and learn more about the "King of Instruments"! Calling & Caring is re-starting the ride-to-church ministry. If you are willing to bring someone, contact Karyl Rice with your preferred service time. Forum Rm., 10 a.m.: Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance, by Drew Hart. Decolonizing Palestine continues Mondays, 5-7 pm. Visit our Adult Christian Formation page to learn more. Drop in at any time!
First Name Club (Seniors Luncheon), Thurs., 2/1 at noon. RSVP by Mon., 1/29: (970) 482-9212 or firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org. Sue Yadon will present on their trip to Kenya and Tanzania. Plymouth’s potluck & Annual Meeting is Sun., 2/4 at 12:15 p.m. (One service at 11 a.m.) Leadership Council will share information about the 2024 budget, answer questions, and present key information about the coming year. Board and council members will be elected. Members should have received materials via email; if you did not, please contact Annmarie. View Ministry Highlights presentation here. Please join Verley Boulton at coffee (10 a.m.) on Sun., 2/ 11 to celebrate her 90th birthday! Beginning 2/12, the Praying For Wholeness group will study the book, Turn My Mourning Into Dancing: Finding Hope In Hard Times, by Henri Nouwen. This book focuses on five movements: from our little selves to a larger world; from holding tight to letting go; from fatalism to hope; from manipulation to love; and from a fearful death to a joyous life. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., Fireside Rm. Save the date for Ash Wednesday (2/14), 6:15 p.m. soup supper and 7 p.m. worship. Share the Plate is N2N’s Homelessness Prevention Program. Undesignated money, or checks with “N2N” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give here. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Calling and Caring is re-starting the ride-to-church ministry. If you are willing to pick up and bring someone to Plymouth, please contact Karyl Rice with your preferred service time. WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Forum Rm., 10 a.m.: Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance, by Drew Hart. Decolonizing Palestine continues Mondays, 5-7 pm. Visit our Adult Christian Formation page to learn more. Drop in at any time!
Third Sunday pickup choir today. If you are reading this at the 9 am service, it’s not too late. Rehearsal at 10:10 a.m. Sing with the Chancel Choir for a day! Questions? Grab a cup of coffee/tea and join the Budget Conversation in Fellowship Hall, Sun., 1/21 at 12:15 p.m. Plymouth Social Club (Millennial/Gen X fellowship): Sun., 1/21 at 2:30 p.m. at Prost Brewing (1510 S. College Ave.). Kids welcome. RSVP to Adam Redavid if you know you are coming so seats can be reserved. The Colorado Bach Ensemble will perform in the sanctuary on Sun., 1/21 at 6 p.m. Pre-concert lecture at 5:30. Ticketing information here. Fellowship of the Grape (FOG) on Fri., 1/26 from 6-8 p.m. at the clubhouse at 2451 S. Timberline at the NW corner of Drake & Timberline. Bring a bottle of wine and appetizer. 21+ Memorial service for Kristen Iris Yung McCulloch, daughter of Larry and the late Janet McCulloch, Sat., 1/27, 1 p.m. at Block One at 428 Linden St. All welcome. Info and, to help us plan, RSVP here. First Name Club (Seniors Luncheon), 2/1 at noon. RSVP by Mon., 1/29: (970) 482-9212 or [email protected]. Sue Yadon will present on their trip to Kenya and Tanzania. Share the Plate is N2N’s Homelessness Prevention Program. Undesignated money, or checks with “N2N” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give at This Week link. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Calling and Caring is re-starting the ride-to-church ministry. If you are willing to pick up and bring someone to Plymouth, please contact Karyl Rice with your preferred service time. Plymouth’s Annual Meeting is Sun., 2/4 at 12:15 p.m. Members will receive materials via email. Linked with Youth for Change, our Share the Plate partner this month is Neighbor to Neighbor’s Homelessness Prevention Program. Undesignated money, or checks with “N2N” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Linked with Youth for Change, our Share the Plate partner this month is Neighbor to Neighbor’s Homelessness Prevention Program. Undesignated money, or checks with “N2N” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”)
Book Study Forum returns next Sunday (1/21) through 2/11, Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance, by Drew Hart. Decolonizing Palestine with the Alternative Seminary continues Mondays, 5-7 pm in the Forum room. Visit our Adult Christian Formation page to see our adult ed offerings and drop in at any time! Plymouth Social Club (Millennial/Gen X fellowship group): Join us on Sun., 1/21 at 2:30 p.m. at Prost Brewing (1510 S. College Ave., FoCo) for drinks and time together. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available; kids welcome. RSVP to Adam Redavid so we know how many seats to save. Hope to see you there! New! Third Sunday pickup choir starts 1/21. Rehearsal at 10:10 a.m. Sing with the Chancel Choir for a day! Questions? The Colorado Bach Ensemble will perform in the sanctuary on Sun., 1/21 at 6 p.m. Pre-concert lecture at 5:30. Ticketing information here. Join Plymouth's FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) group on Fri., 1/26 from 6-8 p.m. at the clubhouse at Meg and Bob Jeffrey's complex at 2451 S. Timberline at the NW corner of Drake and Timberline. Celebrate the New Year with Plymouth friends, who welcome new folks to join us. Just bring a bottle of wine and appetizer, and enjoy some fellowship. 21+ A memorial service for Kristen Iris Yung McCulloch, daughter of Larry and the late Janet McCulloch, will be held on Sat., 1/27, at 1 p.m. at Block One at 428 Linden St, Fort Collins. Please join family and friends; everyone is welcome. Info and, to help us plan, RSVP here. WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Calling and Caring is re-starting the ride-to-church ministry. If you are willing to pick up and bring someone to Plymouth, please contact Karyl Rice with your preferred service time. Join Ann Lundeen for Spirit Yoga 11 a.m. Tues. for 60 min. of centering practice. All abilities welcome and encouraged. Suggested $5-10 (please do not let that be a barrier). Bring a yoga mat if you have one, but many poses have a version for chair yoga. WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Book Study Forum at 10 a.m. today (through 2/11) is Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance, by Drew Hart. Drop in at any time! Visit our Adult Christian Formation page to see our Jan. & Feb. adult ed offerings.
Jan. 13 & 14 join the youth in fighting housing insecurity! During our Youth for Change weekend (formerly "Sleepout to End Homelessness"), we will have a silent auction of items from social justice organizations aligned with our cause. Donate items from our wish list. Y4C youth will be leading worship next Sun., 1/14 at 10 a.m. (one service). Linked with Youth for Change, our Share the Plate partner this month is Neighbor to Neighbor’s Homelessness Prevention Program. Undesignated money, or checks with “N2N” or “Share” on the memo, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give. (Use memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Budget Conversation, Sunday, 1/21 at 12:15 p.m. More info to come. Plymouth Social Club (Millennial/Gen X fellowship group): Join us on Sun., 1/21 at 2:30 p.m. at Prost Brewing (1510 S. College Ave., FoCo) for drinks and time together. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available; kids welcome. RSVP to Adam Redavid so we know how many seats to save. Hope to see you there! Join Plymouth's FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) group on Fri., 1/26 from 6-8 p.m. at the clubhouse at Meg and Bob Jeffrey's complex at 2451 S. Timberline at the NW corner of Drake and Timberline. Celebrate the New Year with Plymouth friends, who welcome new folks to join us. Just bring a bottle of wine and appetizer, and enjoy some fellowship. 21+ Calling and Caring is re-starting the ride-to-church ministry. If you are willing to pick up and bring someone to Plymouth, please let Karyl Rice know your preferred service time. A business card of How to Reach Your Pastors is attached to the Sunday insert with removable tape. This is a great item to keep in your wallet or put on your fridge. Copies are also available on the welcome desk. WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Our regular Sunday schedule returns on Epiphany Sunday, 1/7, at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. with Brooklyn McBride, our Dir. of Christian Formation for Children and Youth, preaching.
Please visit our Adult Christian Formation page to see our many January & February adult ed offerings. Join the youth in fighting housing insecurity! During our upcoming Youth for Change weekend (formerly the "Sleepout to End Homelessness"), we will have a silent auction full of items that come from social justice organizations aligned with our cause. Donate items from our wish list. Y4C youth will be leading worship on Sun., 1/14 at 10 a.m. Our Share the Plate partner today is SPLASH Youth NoCo. All undesignated money, or checks with “Splash” or “Share” on the memo line, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) The First Name Club (seniormost seniors) annual soup luncheon, is on Thurs., 1/4. Experience a canal boat adventure in England & Scotland through the eyes of our own Linda & Ed Garten with special guest Sara Hoogendky. RSVP by noon on Tues. 1/2 firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org or call the office. Plymouth Social Club (Millennial/Gen X fellowship group): Join us on Sun., 1/21 at 2:30 p.m. at Prost Brewing (1510 S. College Ave., FoCo) for drinks and time together. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available; kids welcome. RSVP ajredavid at gmail.com so we know how many seats to save. Hope to see you there! WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Our Share the Plate partner today is the annual UCC Christmas Fund. All undesignated money, or checks with “Christmas Fund” on the memo line, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”)
The Fort Collins observance of the 38th Annual International Hour For Peace is on Sun., 12/31, 5 to 6:30 a.m. (= noon GMT) at Unity of FC, 1401 W Vine Dr. hourforpeace.org WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. The First Name Club (seniormost seniors) annual soup luncheon, is on Thurs., 1/4. Experience a canal boat adventure in England & Scotland through the eyes of our own Linda & Ed Garten with special guest Sara Hoogendky. RSVP by noon on Tues. 1/2 firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org or call the office. Book Group/Forum (10 a.m., 12/3, 10, 17). What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible. Led by Plymouth's own Kris Campbell. You don’t have to have read the book to join! Details. Forum Rm.
Our Share the Plate partner for this month is SPLASH Youth of Northern Colorado, supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and their families. Learn more/give. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Longest Night Service, 6 p.m. tonight (12/17). We welcome the dark nights and await the emerging light. Followed by cider and mulled wine fellowship. Streaming on Advent page. Advent devotional videos available. Visit the Advent page to learn more and view each week’s video. Next Sunday is Christmas Eve! Join us at 11 a.m. for the annual No-Stress Christmas Pageant, and/or 5 & 7 p.m. for Lessons & Carols with brass, communion, and candles. Evening services stream on our Christmas page. WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Fellowship of the Grape: Join us at the home of Bill and Claudia DeMarco, on Fri., 12/22. Bring a bottle of wine and appetizer, and prepare to enjoy fellowship with our Plymouth family during this special time of year. New friends are always welcome. 21+ Members, find address in F1Go. Newcomers use contact form by 11 a.m. Friday. Concerned about single use paper and plastic? GIVE A SCRAP, a Climate Action Ministry Team project, is making napkins, cloth food protectors, and fabric produce bags (sets of 3) for a donation. Visit the CAM table in Fellowship Hall. |