In Chapel Class on Sunday, April 6, Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals will be conducting a live zoom interview with Zoughbi Zoughbi, the executive director of the Wi’am Center for Conflict Transformation in Bethlehem. The Wi’am Center is one of our global mission partners, and in the interview, Rev. Sara and Zoughbi will go into greater detail about the work of the center and will also discuss life in the West Bank as the war in Gaza continues.

Chapel class begins at 9:00 am every Sunday and is open to all adults in person or on Zoom. The password for Zoom access is 461025.

Plymouth’s next Welcoming Group for prospective new members is this Sunday, April 6, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Amistad Room. If your journey of faith is leading you to explore becoming a member, this is a one-time required session. Whether you are confident, confused, or curious, our time together is focused on orientation, conversation, interpretation, and exploration. It is an opportunity for you to ask questions and to meet others who are considering affirming their formal relationship with Plymouth Church, UCC. A light lunch will be provided, and childcare is available upon request.

Our Lenten book study continues with Michael J. Sandel’s 2009 New York Times bestseller Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do?. This Wednesday, we will review chapter 9.

This may seem a puzzling choice in that it is not explicitly a religious book but rather a book about ethics and what different people mean by the word “justice.” Is it the greatest good for the greatest number, freedom for individuals to choose whatever they will, being treated fairly and minimizing inequality, the common good, or something else? Folks are encouraged to bring a copy of the book with them.

Are you curiously watching the American Sign Language interpretation during worship? Join Cassidy Cwierthia for this introduction to worship signs. Learn to recognize some common religious signs, and join along in signing the Lord’s Prayer and common songs at 7 pm on Wednesdays beginning April 9 in the Chapel. All ages are welcome!

Plymouth members are once again invited to participate in an all-day prayer vigil from their homes on Good Friday. Sign up for one or more 15-minute slots using the link below, and you will receive further instructions and prayer resources via email. Please consider joining your fellow church members in prayer on this sacred day.

This Good Friday, walk in solidarity with the people of Palestine. We will gather outside the steps of Plymouth Church at noon, then process throughout downtown with various stations along the way for reflection and prayer. Bring a sign or a Palestinian flag. All are welcome.

• Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 am – Palm Sunday service

• Wednesday, April 16 at 5:15 pm – Final Lenten Book Study

• Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 pm – Maundy Thursday supper and service with foot washing and communion

• Friday, April 18 from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm – Good Friday prayer vigil (participants pray from home)

• Friday, April 18 at 12:00 pm – The Palestinian Way of the Cross (procession through downtown Fort Wayne)

• Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm – Good Friday Tenebrae service

• Sunday, April 20 at 7:30 am – Easter Sunrise service

• Sunday, April 20 at 8:30 am – Easter breakfast

• Sunday, April 20 at 10:00 am – Easter Celebration service

It’s time to order Easter flowers! Each year, we offer the opportunity to dedicate flowers on Easter Sunday. You can pick between Easter lilies or daffodils (or feel free to order both). Lilies are $10 each and daffodils are also $10 each. To order, click the button below or pick up a form from the receptionist's office and return it no later than Monday, April 14. We encourage you to take your flowers with you following worship on Easter Sunday.

Do you sing or dance? Do you write poetry, or tell jokes? Do you juggle or have a fun talent to share? Don't delay, sign up today for our upcoming Talent Show! Contact Kara Jaurigue (kkjaurigue@gmail.com) by Friday, April 18 to reserve your spot!

The talent show will begin at 11:30 am following worship on Sunday, April 27. Don't worry if you're hungry right after church, we'll have some snacks to tide you over and enjoy during the show! 

Support solar energy in Allen County! Plan to attend a letter writing event in the Folsom Room on April 29 to learn more about the possibility of bringing grid scale solar development to the area. More details are coming soon, but for now, mark your calendars!