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. SPLASH supports LGBTQIA+ youth and their families to enrich and affirm their identities by creating positive social experiences, advocating for their rights, and building communities of belongingness, so that young people can thrive. Learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Budget “Drop In” at 10 today in the Fireside Room with Adam Redavid (Budget & Finance), Judy Barth (treasurer), and Eldon Schmidt (Personnel). This is an unstructured chance to ask questions about the 2024 budget or share feedback. Please stop by! Advent devotional videos available. Visit the Advent page to learn more and view each week’s video. It's poinsettia time again! To give flowers for the Sanctuary at Christmas, order here by 12/13. (You may take your plant home after the final service on 12/24, or have it donated.) Next Sunday at 6 p.m. we will have our annual Longest Night Service. Details, streaming link here. 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. Hanging of the Greens (12/3 at 10). The whole church is invited to decorate for Christmas. We will have cocoa, cookies, and special ornament-making stations. The youth coffee cart will be there as well (drinks by donation).
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. Info. Forum Rm. Work on Plymouth's 2024 budget is underway, and we want to hear from you! Adam Redavid (Budget & Finance), Judy Barth (treasurer), and Eldon Schmidt (Personnel) will be available at 10 today and Sun., 12/10. This is an unstructured chance to ask questions or share feedback. We hope you'll stop by! Fireside Rm. Advent devotional videos now available. Visit the Advent page to learn more and view each week’s video. Advent Craft Night, 12/8 at 6 p.m. All ages gather for simple meal of pizza and enjoy fellowship as we create crafts for the season of Advent. No RSVP needed. See craft samples. It's poinsettia time again! To give flowers for the Sanctuary at Christmas, here by 12/13. (You may take your plant home after the final service on 12/24, or have it donated.) First Name Club (senior luncheon): Thurs., 12/7 at noon in Fwp Hall. Mark Heiskanen, Dir. of Music, will share his musical thoughts about Christmas. RSVP by Tues., 12/5: 970.482.9212, firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org, or sign up in Fwp Hall. $5 for meal (baked ham) appreciated. Looking to break bread and converse? Get-A-Grip is 12/9 at 6 p.m. hosted by Bob & Meg Jeffrey, Trails at Timberline Clubhouse, 2451 S Timberline Rd. Bring: table setting, dish to share and gift under $20. (This is NOT a White Elephant gift.) Age range 50-90+. RSVP. Looking to volunteer in the church office afternoons? Contact Annmarie. Please check the lost and found (by the coat racks in the Narthex). Unclaimed items will be given away this week. Adult Forum at 10 a.m., Forum Rm. A discussion and preview of a book study on returning to Christianity as a transgendered person.
Budget Conversation, 10 a.m., Fireside Rm. Come and meet with our treasurer, church administrator, and Budget & Finance chair. (Judy and Adam will also be available during coffee hour on 12/3 and 12/10.) Advent Photo a Day Facebook group for sharing/reflection from 11.26 to 12.24, in which members post photos in response to a daily word prompt. A joint activity of 1st Cong., Boulder and Plymouth. Info, request to join group on the Advent page. ∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽ Next Sunday! Hanging of the Greens (12/3 at 10). The whole church is invited to decorate for Christmas. We will have cocoa, cookies, and special ornament-making stations. ∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽ The First Name Club (senior luncheon) will be Thurs., 12/7 at noon in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be baked ham. Then Mark Heiskanen, Dir. of Music, will share his musical thoughts about the Christmas season. RSVP by Tues., 12/5: firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org, 970.482.9212, or the signup sheet in Fellowship Hall. Donation of $5 for meal costs is appreciated. Advent Craft Night, 12/8 at 6 p.m. All ages gather for simple meal of pizza and enjoy fellowship as we create crafts for the season of Advent. No RSVP needed. See craft samples at This Week. Looking to break bread and converse? Get-A-Grip is 12/9 at 6 p.m. hosted by Bob & Meg Jeffrey. Please bring your table setting, a dish to share and a gift under $20. (This is NOT a White Elephant gift.) Age range 50-90+. Beverages provided but you may bring your own. RSVP/address using contact form by 11 a.m. Friday. Where are YOU called to serve? When we join Plymouth, we pledge to give ourselves “unreservedly to God’s service,” and this is your chance to live into that promise. We have openings on the: Stewardship Board, Outreach and Mission Board, and Nominating Committee. Please be in touch with Nominating Chair Denise Morrison if you are called to these ministries of our congregation. Donations for The Missions Marketplace organizations are still being accepted, through Mon., 11/27. Give online on the TMM page. Thank you for your generosity! 10-11 a.m. Forum: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Valerie Small, Native American Engagement Specialist with the City of Fort Collins and Lisa Ansell-Frazier, Exec. Dir. of the Buffalo Youth Nation Project, our Share the Plate partner this month. Share the Plate: learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”)
New Member Exploration Class postponed until the new year. Where are YOU called to serve? When we join Plymouth, we pledge to give ourselves “unreservedly to God’s service,” and this is your chance to live into that promise. We have openings on the: Stewardship Board, Outreach and Mission Board, and Nominating Committee. Please be in touch with Nominating Chair Denise Morrison if you are called to these ministries of our congregation. Heart & Roots: a new womxn's circle (those who identify as women). Join us in deepening your roots in your community! Share with each other and be in fellowship with womxn from our church, New Eyes Village, and other organizations in our community! Fridays at 5 p.m. As of Thursday, we have 197 pledges for 2024, totaling nearly $759,000. Thank you to those who have pledged! Celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend with our Plymouth family at FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) at the home of Anna and Gary Olsen, Fri., 11/24, 6-8 p.m. Please bring a bottle of wine, an appetizer, and let's have fellowship together. New Plymouth friends are welcome! 21+ Address: members use F1Go; newcomers use contact form by 11 a.m Friday. Save the date: Hanging of the Greens (12/3 at 10). The whole church is invited to decorate for Christmas. We will have cocoa, cookies, and special ornament-making stations. Please note the Cancer Support Group is moving to a new time, 4-5:15 p.m. (still 1st and 3rd Thursdays). Donations for The Missions Marketplace organizations are still being accepted, through Mon., 11/27. Give online on the TMM page. Thank you for your generosity! Climate Action regrets that they cannot collect amber prescription bottles for recycling, because they are no longer being accepted by our source in Boulder. Amber prescription bottles (#1 ONLY) can be put into regular recycling. Marta’s Installation: TODAY, 11/12 at 11 a.m. (no 9 a.m. service). Reception follows.
Film showing: Join or Die on Thurs. 11/16 at 7 p.m. $5 donation requested. View trailer here. Can you see yourself at Plymouth? Get to know our pastors and other newcomers! Learn more about Plymouth! New Member Exploration 11/19, 12:15-2:30 p.m. Sign up here. As of Thursday, we have 191 pledges for 2024, totaling nearly $746,000 (84% of goal). Thank you to those who have pledged! Pledge here. Where are YOU called to serve? When we join Plymouth, we pledge to give ourselves “unreservedly to God’s service,” and this is your chance to live into that promise. We have openings on the: Stewardship Board, Outreach and Mission Board, and Nominating Committee. Please be in touch with Nominating Chair Denise Morrison if you are called to these ministries of our congregation. Meet Annmarie Fore, our new administrative assistant. The church office is staffed by Annmarie MTWF from 9 a.m. to noon and Thurs. afternoon, with other staff covering the door MTWF 1-4 p.m. and Thurs. morning. Heart & Roots: a new womxn's circle (those who identify as women). Join us in deepening your roots in your community! Share with each other and be in fellowship with womxn from our church, New Eyes Village, and other organizations in our community! Questions: Elaine Kim. Our Share the Plate partner for November is The Buffalo Youth Nation Program. Learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend with our Plymouth family at FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) at the home of Anna and Gary Olsen, Fri., 11/24, 6-8 p.m. Please bring a bottle of wine, an appetizer, and let's have fellowship together. New Plymouth friends are welcome! 21+ Donations for The Missions Marketplace organizations are still being accepted, through Mon., 11/27. Give online on the TMM page. Thank you for your generosity! At both services today, we celebrate All Saints' Day/Totenfest. We remember and honor those we love who have died. You will be invited to light a candle for loved ones. Prefer not to come forward? Email names using our online pew card ASAP.
The Missions Marketplace is happening now. Walk around and see! Online giving form on TMM page. Marta’s Installation: Next Sunday, 11/12 at 11 a.m. (no 9 a.m. service that day). Reception follows. The Plymouth Music Series presents a performance by the NOCO Singers on Fri., 11/10 at 7 p.m. Ticket purchase (at Eventbrite) on series page. The annual fall cleanup sponsored by the Trustees will be Sat., 11/11, 8:30 a.m. - noon. Come anytime to help. If you can, bring yard tools. Many hands make work easier. Our Share the Plate partner for November is The Buffalo Youth Nation Program. Learn more/give on Share the Plate page. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Welcome New Eyes Village! We have a new community nesting in our building, so be sure to say hi if you see a new face. Learn more at their website. Questions? Elaine Kim (New Eyes Ministry Team). Please note our new office hours! The church office is now staffed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. If your group meets in the afternoons, please make arrangements to get into the building. Between services, the Christian Formation Board is hosting a Fall Festival -- an opportunity to get together to celebrate the changing of the seasons, while also leaning into rituals of remembrance. We will create our own “ofrenda,” Halloween crafts, and seasonal treats. This is a time for all ages to have fun and learn together. Curious? See this very short video.
Marta’s Installation: Sunday, 11/12 at 11 a.m. (one service only that day). The First Name Club (senior luncheon): Thurs., 11/2 at noon. Thanksgiving feast followed by a presentation on church finances by Judy Barth, Treasurer, and Phil Braudaway-Bauman, Church Administrator. RSVP by Tues., 10/31 to firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org or (970) 482-9212. Plymouth Social Club (Gen X/Millennial fellowship): Meet at Plymouth at 6 p.m. on Thurs., 11/2 , to help with setup for the Missions Marketplace. Kids welcome. Dinner provided. RSVP to ajredavid at gmail.com, and include any dietary restrictions. Tamale & empanada pre-orders through 10/29 on TMM page. Pickup at The Missions Marketplace on Sat. & Sun., 11/4 & 11/5. TMM will feature 20+ mission-based projects. Volunteers needed: cashier, greeter, café & table staff. Email tmm at plymouthucc.org. The Plymouth Music Series presents a performance by the NOCO Singers on Fri., 11/10 at 7 p.m. Ticket purchase through Eventbrite. The annual fall cleanup sponsored by the Trustees will be Sat., 11/11, 8:30 a.m. - noon. Come anytime to help. If you can, bring yard tools. Many hands make work easier. Our Share the Plate partner for the rest of October is Hawaii Fire Relief, via the UCC’s Global HOPE Disaster Ministries. Learn more/give on our Share the Plate page. (Use check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Thank you so much to those who turned in pledges by Friday (10/27). It's not too late to pledge! Consecration Sunday
The Joy of Giving: Today is a day to celebrate the financial gifts committed to the church for 2024 during this Stewardship season! Between services, we will celebrate with a breakfast and raffle, hosted by the Stewardship Committee. For every pledge turned in by 10:45 a.m., you will receive a raffle ticket. Prizes: A certificate to Simmer, two tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar, Beer-tasting for six, and a one-week condo stay at Steamboat Springs. Save the date for Marta’s Installation!!! Sunday, 11/12 at 11 a.m. (one service only that day). On Fri., 10/27, 6-8 p.m., Tamie Stadnick & Stan Matsunaka will be hosting FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) at their home. Bring an appetizer and bottle of wine, and let's celebrate an early Halloween. 21+ Members find address in F1Go. Newcomers use form by 3 p.m. Friday. The First Name Club (senior luncheon) meets on Thurs., 11/2 at noon for Thanksgiving feast followed by a presentation on church finances by Judy Barth, Treasurer, and Phil Braudaway-Bauman, Church Administrator. RSVP by Tues., 10/31 to firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org or (970) 482-9212. Plymouth Social Club (Gen X/Millennial fellowship): Meet at Plymouth at 6 p.m. on Thurs., 11/2 , to help with setup for the Missions Marketplace. Kids welcome. Dinner provided. RSVP to ajredavid at gmail.com, and include any dietary restrictions. Our Share the Plate partner for the rest of October is Hawaii Fire Relief, via the UCC’s Global HOPE Disaster Ministries. Learn more/give on our Share the Plate page. (Use check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) On 11/4 & 11/5, The Missions Marketplace (TMM) will feature 20+ mission-based projects. Volunteers needed: cashier, greeter, café & table staff. Email tmm at plymouthucc.org. Tamale & empanada pre-orders at church today (10/22) or online on the TMM page through 10/29! Adult Formation at 10 a.m.
Our Share the Plate partner for the rest of October is Hawaii Fire Relief, via the UCC’s Global HOPE Disaster Ministries. Learn more/give on our Share the Plate page. (Use check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Plymouth members and friends, please join us on Friday, 10/27, 6-8 p.m. for FOG (Fellowship of the Grape). Tamie Stadnick and Stan Matsunaka will be hosting at their home.* Bring an appetizer and bottle of wine, and let's celebrate an early Halloween with great fellowship for all. *Address: members find in F1Go, newcomers use contact form by 3pm Friday. On 11/4 & 11/5, The Missions Marketplace (TMM) will feature 20+ mission-based projects. Volunteers needed: cashier, greeter, café & table staff. Email [email protected]. Tamale & empanada pre-orders today and next Sunday, 10/22, or online on the TMM page. Adult Formation at 10 a.m.
Blessing of the Animals at 12:15 p.m. on the patio. Our pastors will bless your pets, living or passed away, in person or in pictures. Please have live animals leashed, caged, or otherwise safe for other animals and people. Youth Group at noon in the youth room and at 1:30 p.m. at Meow Wolf. Youth page. Our next Faith Family Hospitality hosting week starts today, 10/8. Registration, schedule, contact form for the Freeses here. Our Share the Plate partner for the rest of October is Hawaii Fire Relief, via the UCC’s Global HOPE Disaster Ministries. Learn more/give on our Share the Plate page. (Use check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Plymouth Talent Showcase and Potluck, Sun. 10/15. Info and sign up here. We would like to support Colleen & Wayne Shepperd with meals while Colleen heals from a fall. Sign up on our meals page. Colleen has Celiac disease and must follow a gluten-free diet. On 11/4 & 11/5, The Missions Marketplace (TMM) will feature 20+ mission-based projects in Northern Colorado and around the world. Volunteers needed: cashier, greeter, café & table staff. Email [email protected]. Tamale & empanada pre-orders on Sundays, 10/15 & 10/22 or online. Order now on the Missions Marketplace page. |