Plymouth has been nominated as a top five "Best Place of Worship" in Fort Wayne Newspapers' 2025 Readers Choice Awards.

The final round of voting will be from Saturday, August 16 to Sunday, August 24. If you'd like to vote for Plymouth, click the link below!

You can vote every day and from any email address you use. This is a great way to boost public recognition for how great it is to worship at Plymouth. 

The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, by Tim Alberta: this book details step by step how a conservative Christian church became a powerful political tool.

WBG will be considering it at their next meeting and discussing what it might have to say to our church and its activities.

Do join us on Tuesday, August 19 at noon in the Amistad Room. Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome at our table.

If you have anything you'd like included in the August edition of The Bell newsletter, feel free to send it to Zach Heimach at wzh@plymouthfw.org. The deadline for submission will be Friday, August 22. This edition of The Bell will come out on Thursday, August 28, by email and on the Plymouth website Bell newsletter archive.

The Indiana-Kentucky Conference Annual Gathering will be taking place here at Plymouth on August 22 and 23. Volunteers will be needed in a variety of areas including parking lot welcoming, guides within the building, kitchen cleanup for the Friday banquet, ice cream social and Saturday luncheon. Help with setting up tables will also be appreciated. Put the dates on your calendar so that we may be great hosts for this exciting event.

Join us for "The Faces of Love," a free concert featuring mezzo soprano Alejandra Sandoval-Montañez, pianist Robert Nance, and guitarist Cote Godoy. The repertoire includes well-known pieces, as well as obscure gems in English, Spanish, and French. This concert is an exploration of love's many facets, told through opera, art song, musical theatre, jazz, and boleros. Join us at 2 pm for this Plymouth Music Series performance in the church sanctuary.

Save the date! Wednesday, August 27 will be our kick-off celebration for Wednesday Night Live. The program will start at 6:00 pm with food and some fun activities for all ages.

On September 7, we will have our annual resource faire after worship in the Folsom Room. There will be tables set up on the different ministries and programs that occur in the life of the church. This faire gives the members and friends the opportunity to see what all is going on, find where they might want to plug in, and ask volunteers from that ministry any questions. There is a sign-up sheet in the Folsom Room that we’re asking the various ministries, committees, etc. to fill out to indicate they will be present and need to reserve a table. We look forward to seeing you there!

Have you thought about developing new friendships among those you see at church? This Fall is the perfect time to join a "Food 'n' Fun" dinner group of eight to plan monthly events while making new friends.

Groups will consist of couples and singles of all ages, assigned by a committee. Each group will plan up to eight monthly gatherings from October through May. They may include pitch-ins, picnics, restaurants, or a progressive dinner. Games, a scavenger hunt, and other activities could be included as well. Each group creates what appeals to it.

Sign up for "Food 'n' Fun" and new friendships in the Folsom Room or at the link below until September 21. Group assignments will be distributed Sunday, September 28 in the Folsom Room following worship.

I am collecting photos for the online directory! Last time I came to you hat in hand I asked for folks to upload personally. This time I'm just going to make this as simple as I can for you. All you have to do is drag and drop a photo from your computer to the upload section of this handy form in the link below and hit submit. It's that easy. I'll upload them to your account as they come in. 

If you have any questions, see me in my office. Still too confusing? No worries! Set up a time with me and we will take a photo together. 

- Jake 

Pride at Plymouth t-shirts have arrived. If you ordered one, please email Tony Ray at tdr@plymouthfw.org to schedule a pick up time, or check with Jake in the office on Sunday!

This fall, Plymouth is celebrating the 13th year of a successful Study Connection with children, grades K-5, who attend Fairfield Elementary School. Study Connection typically begins in early October. 

Tutors and children have fun getting to know each other. The main job of the tutor is to establish a relationship with the child to encourage and support learning. We are not substitute teachers, instead we are the child’s advocate, cheerleader and an adult friend, supporting the child at Study Connection's snack times, homework sessions, educational games and celebrations. Between 3:30 and 4:30 pm on Wednesday afternoons, the Folsom Room is alive with youthful voices and energy.

If you would like to be a tutor or a substitute, please let Lucy Hess know lrh22@frontier.com or call 484-4430. To apply, click here, and scroll down to the 'Volunteer' section to access the application form. All volunteers must have a background check which is done by the FWCS at no cost.

Everyone is welcome to be a special friend to an elementary-aged child. Providing support and encouragement is the main task for each tutor and sub. Being a tutor or sub is a great way to make a difference in a child’s life.

We are seeking adult volunteers to help out with Children's Fellowship Time and to assist in the nursery on Sunday mornings. If you like working with kids, this job is for you! Volunteers help once a month or less, either in the nursery or with Children's Fellowship Time, during the Sunday morning service. To volunteer with children, you must have been attending Plymouth services for at least six months, but you do not have to be an official member. Volunteers are also required to submit to a background check. If you are interested, please email Rev. Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouth.org.