Weekly Bulletin

Sunday, January 4, 2026

In Our Prayers 


New this week: Chris DeFrates


Linda Balthaser, Donna Belch, Diane Campion, Mary Bir, Clara Bowling, Ruth Bracht, David Carter, Matt Carter, Charles Clifford, Teresa Clingaman, John Cocciolone, Deb Conklin, Pat Conner, Ann Corral, David Cornwell, Brad Crowder, Mason Darnell, Blake Dozier, Lynda and Mike Eckard, Janice Furtner, Jim and Betsy Graham, Susan Green, Dan Hannie, Cheryl Harkenrider, Joseph Harkenrider, Charlene Holly, Tony Kell, Sarah LaRoque, Brian Laurenz, Joan Lipscomb, Sandy Lockwood, Marc and Rachel Lovelace, Jane Meredith, Jim Michels, Lori Michels, Peter Michels, Jim Nelson, Sally Packard, Ethan Palmer, Beth Pascal, Rainee Purdue, Jacqueline Sanders, Max Schilb, Maureen Shea, Travis Sheets, Claire Sims, Amy Slone, Johanna Smith, Paul Smith, Diane Somers, The Spitler Family, Sara Sprunger, Rick Stoerker, Diane Swayze, Becky Talarico, Ricky Talarico, Jeff Williams

Sunday Service

Join us for our weekly worship service at 10:00 am in-person, or through our livestream on our YouTube Channel.


If you miss out on our live broadcast, the worship service will be available on our YouTube Channel and listed by date on the Sermon Archive.

Our in-person worship services are held on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. We continue to record and livestream our services, with the recorded video available by Sunday evening.

Joys and Concerns


Sundays at 1:00 pm


Our weekly joys and concerns check-in will meet at 1:00 pm this Sunday. Please join this Zoom call for a time to name something we are grateful for, a concern we have, and to be in prayer together.


Those unable to join by video can call 1-253-215-8782, then enter the code 829-3823-4464#, then # when asked for the password.

Order of Worship


Prelude: Barrett Seals, Oboe | Robert Nance, organ


Welcome & Announcements


Centering Moment


Call to Worship: Remembering That it Happened Once, by Wendall Berry


Hymn No. 156 “Brightest and Best” | WALKER


Invocation & Lord's Prayer (sins)


Passing of the Peace


Lighting the Christ Candle


Response Song: “He Came Down” | Cameroon traditional


Peace Prayer


Anthem


Pastoral Prayer


Scripture: John 1:1-9


Sermon: “Luminous Darkness”


Hymn No. 330 “Let Us Break Bread Together” | LET US BREAK BREAD


Invitation to Communion 


Communion


Hymn “Womb of Life and Source of Being” | IN BABILONE (insert)


Benediction


Postlude: Robert Nance, organ

This Week

January 5

Chloe Boyko

Sarah McCrory


January 6

Elyse Jaurigue

Mary Voors


January 7

Tony Kell

Ricky Talarico


January 8

Barbara Gregory


January 9

Tina Logan

Ella Moore


Next Week's Birthdays


January 11

Kyle Miller


January 14

Starla Steckbeck


January 16

January Simpson


January 17

Laura Rudolph

Sunday, January 4

8:30 am Fellowship

9:00 am Worship rehearsal

9:00 am Education Hour

10:00 am Worship service

1:00 pm Joys & Concerns


Monday, January 5

Office Closed

5:30 pm Centering Prayer


Tuesday, January 6

6:00 pm Executive Council


Wednesday, January 7

3:30 pm Study Connection

5:00 pm Wednesday Night Live


Thursday, January 8

10:30 am Library Committee

12:00 pm Chair Yoga Class

12:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive

5:30 pm Safety Committee


Sunday, January 11

8:30 am Fellowship

9:00 am Worship rehearsal

9:00 am Education Hour

10:00 am Worship service

11:00 am New Officer Training

11:15 am Anti-Racism Action Team

1:00 pm Joys & Concerns

3:00 pm Reproductive Rights Action Team

Sunday, January 4 - No Education Hour; returns January 11

There is no Chapel Class or Sunday School this Sunday. Education hour returns on Sunday, January 11 at 9 am, with an intergenerational series on anti-racism stories. We hope both kids and adults of all ages will join us for that in the new year!

Sunday, January 4 - Taking Down the Greens

All who are able are invited to stay after worship this Sunday to help take down the greens and holiday decorations throughout the church. Many hands make for light work, so please consider helping out if you can. Many thanks!

Monday, January 5 - Centering Prayer Resumes

Centering Prayer Group resumes Monday, January 5, at 5:30 pm in the Plymouth Chapel. All are welcome to attend, regardless of your level of knowledge or experience. If you've ever been curious about Centering Prayer, which is a form of Christian silent meditation, now is the perfect time to come check it out! We are a small but friendly group and are always open to newcomers. We meet every Monday, so feel free to drop in as often or as sporadically as you like!

Wednesday, January 7 - Wednesday Night Live Resumes

Wednesday Night Live programming resumes Wednesday, January 7. At 5:00 pm there will be adult choir rehearsal. At 5:15 pm there will be Bible Study with Rev. Timothy, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Handbells will meet at 6:30 pm. All activities are open to anyone in the church, regardless of membership status. Come for activities or just come for dinner and fellowship! The suggested cost for dinner is $10 per person, though no one will be turned away due to the inability to pay. If you plan to come for dinner, please sign up in the Folsom Room in advance so our caterer knows how much food to prepare. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, January 8 - Yoga Class

Come join Jan Evrard for a weekly yoga class beginning January 8 at 12:00 pm in the Chapel. This class will combine both chair and vinyasa flow movements, making it accessible for everyone. There is a cost of $5 for each class, but no one will be turned away. Some yoga mats will be provided; however, bring your mat if you have one, as well as a friend or two. This is a good opportunity to do something good for your mind, body and spirit, as well as simply having a good time.

Thursday, January 8 - Plymouth + American Red Cross Blood Drive

"Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood."

- American Red Cross


We're hosting a a Blood Drive to help fill these critical needs, January 8, 2026, from 12-5 pm at Plymouth. Donors can also enter to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX in California, courtesy of the Red Cross.


Sign up to donate here!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 11 - Board and Officer Training

There will be a board and officer training session following worship on Sunday, January 11. This training is for all board members, committee members, chairpersons, and church officers. Our aim would be to finish in about 45 minutes. If you are on one of our 2025 boards or committees, your attendance is requested.

Sunday, January 18 - Plymouth Music Series: We Are the Dream

For over three decades, Plymouth Congregational Church has presented a commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. King in word and song. This dramatic presentation features speakers from the community and musicians from Heartland Sings and participating churches. 

This event will take place at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. Join in this important commemoration of justice and truth.

General Announcements

Adult Nursery Volunteers Needed

Plymouth is looking for a few more adult volunteers to assist in the nursery on Sunday mornings, starting in the new year. Volunteers are scheduled to assist no more than once a month and are needed during the Sunday morning worship hour. If you would like to help out, please see Rev. Ofner-Seals or email her at smo@plymouthfw.org.

Safety Attendants

The Safety Committee is looking for a few good folks to serve as Safety attendants periodically during worship services. An attendant will greet late comers in the Narthex during worship, be responsible for communicating with the office in the event of a medical emergency or natural disaster, aid in fire and tornado drills, and more. If you would like to assist in this endeavor, please sign up at the following link.

Open Prayer in the Sanctuary

For a time of personal prayer, the sanctuary will be available Tuesday through Thursday during office hours. Please enter through the Berry Street office entrance and check in with our receptionist. Contact Jake Slone at (260) 423-9424 or jss@plymouthfw.org with any questions.

Plymouth Church Linktree

The following links can be found on our Linktree:


  • 2026 Stewardship Campaign
  • Plymouth Directory Login
  • Plymouth Staff Contacts
  • Study Connection Volunteer Sign Up
  • Chancel Flower Dedication Sign Up Form
  • Donate
  • Past Chapel Class Series
  • Plymouth Google Calendar
  • Plymouth's Social Media

Plymouth Office Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: By appointment only 9:00 am to 4:00 pm


Questions? Contact the office at 260-423-9424 or office@plymouthfw.org

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