After two years of genocide in Gaza, an ecumenical group of Palestinian Christians have recently come together to publish a statement entitled 'A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide.' As we enter the season of Advent, in which we remember the birth of Jesus in Palestine 2,000 years ago, it is appropriate to hear the voices of our Christian siblings in Palestine today and to heed their cries for mercy, justice, truth and peace. 

Starting this Sunday, Rev. Sara will be leading a two-week series on this recently published document, and what it means for how we live our faith in solidarity with our Palestinian siblings this Advent and Christmas season. The sessions will conclude with concrete actions that everyone can take this holiday season and beyond. 

Chapel Class is open to all adults at 9:00 am every Sunday, in person or on zoom. The password for zoom is 247302.

It's your newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, storytelling, comfort, and joy on Tuesday, December 9, 7 pm at Plymouth. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We're making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence their voices. Don't miss this night of feel-good, uplifting, soul-filling music as we Make the Yuletide Gay.

Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased at the link below, or at the door. For those needing assistance with the cost of the ticket, please email Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouthfw.org.  

Bringing a message of peace, reflection, impermanence and spiritual enlightenment, five Buddhist monks of the Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehra Dun, India will visit Fort Wayne from Dec. 8-13. They will create (and ritually destroy) a Compassion Mandala, and, through performances, educate the public about Tibetan Buddhist culture and religion.

During the week, there will be multiple opportunities to learn and participate with the monks: 


Opening Ritual: Mandala Creation

12/8, 9:30 am, Allen County Public Library

900 Library Plaza

World Peace Sand Mandala

Dec. 8-13, 9 am-4 pm* (*3 pm 12/9)

Allen County Public Library

900 Library Plaza

Cultural Program

12/11, 6:30 pm, Plymouth Congregational Church

501 W Berry Street

Closing Ritual: Mandala Dissolution

12/13, 10 am, Allen County Public Library

900 Library Plaza

The program is sponsored by the Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, IN, and Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, Inc. All programs are free and open to the public. Join for any or all in this international moment of togetherness and peace.

The final Plymouth Music Series concert of the year will be Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm at Plymouth Church with Canto de Corazón. Plymouth and Heartland Sings collaboratively sponsor Canto de Corazón, a unique community choir that sings exclusively in Spanish, providing a unique opportunity for choristers of all backgrounds to appreciate Hispanic-Latino culture and enhance their language skills. Come to enjoy some uniquely beautiful music of the season!

Poinsettia orders are now available for the Christmas season. Poinsettas will be delivered to the church and can be picked up after Christmas Eve service. The flowers can be ordered on their own, or dedicated "In Honor," "In Memory," or "In Celebration." You can find more information and the order form at the link below.

Note: the deadline to order your poinsettias is Sunday, December 14.

Indiana Center for Middle East Peace will host two upcoming webinars on the situation in Palestine and Israel, and faith in this moment:

'A Christian and a Jew Walk into Palestine'

Monday, 12/15, 1 pm

Susan Birndorf (Clinical Psychologist, Jewish Voice for Peace-Indianapolis member) and Rev. Sara Ofner Seals reflect on their May 2025 trip to Palestine and Israel. They will talk with ICMEP executive director Michael Spath, discussing what they experienced and how that relates to our activism in our country.

Faith in a Time of Genocide - The Bethlehem Kairos Palestine Conference

Wednesday, 12/17, 1 pm

From November 10-16, more than 300 local Palestinians and internationals from 23 countries gathered in Bethlehem for the 16th annual conference hosted by Kairos Palestine and the Global Kairos for Justice Coalition. At the conference, Kairos Palestine issued a new call to Christian churches around the world, as well as to all people of conscience and good will, "A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide." ICMEP's Michael Spath talks with three people who were there.

O Come, All Ye Faithful!

The 49th annual Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival is right around the corner! Please plan to join us for festival services on Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm each day.

As a church member you can get six tickets, and can pick up your tickets on Sunday, December 7, 14 and 21 before and after worship in the Folsom Room. Just see Roger Eversole or Kara Jaurigue to get your tickets! Please be sure to tell your friends about the Public Box Office date, which is scheduled for Thursday, December 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the church. If you have any questions, you can call the Boar's Head hotline at 260-423-9424 ext. 325.

We hope to see you at the 49th annual Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival!