Starting on Sunday, March 16, Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals will be leading a chapel class series entitled, 'To Pray Twice,' on hymnody and congregational song. This will be a three-week series for March 16, 23 and 30. Rev. Ofner-Seals will cover the history of congregational song, the meaning and power behind it, and will bring in examples of different kinds of hymns and songs for analysis and discussion. The final week of the series, participants will be invited to bring a copy of their favorite hymn or worship song to share with the class.

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.

The Green Team will be holding a very special event immediately after the service this Sunday and all are welcome. Join Brian Flory of Solar United Neighbors, and Kerry Korpela of the Energy & Sustainability Department of the City of Fort Wayne, for an informative talk, and learn more about what's happening in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Also, you won't want to miss Kristin Steckbeck who will be showing raptors from Soarin' Hawk Raptor Rehab, as well answering any questions you might have about the beautiful creatures.

The event will begin in the Folsom Room, where light refreshments will be provided and the raptors will be viewed. Those who would like to listen to the speakers will proceed to the Chapel at a designated time. Hope to see you all there!

Red Dust by Gillian Slovo (note the authorship) is set in post-apartheid South Africa, during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission Hearing. Readers follow the case, get to know the people involved, and come to understand who did what to whom and, to some extent, why.

Please do join in our discussion of the issues raised in this remarkable book. We'll meet on Tuesday, March 18th at noon in the Amistad Room. All who identify as women are welcome. 

On April 15th, we'll be meeting to suggest books for the upcoming months. Anyone is invited to submit a choice (but please read it first).

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 3.

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.

Plymouth’s Green Team has adopted a section of the River Greenway Trail. This means that we are responsible for clean-up and maintenance of this section of the trail three times each year. Our next clean up day will be Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 am to noon. 

Parking is available at Towles Intermediate School (420 E. Paulding Rd) or at Tillman Park Trailhead (600 E. Tillman Rd). A Green Team member will be waiting at each parking location. Trash bags, gloves, and pick-up sticks will be provided. Bring a grabber if you have one!

All ages are welcome! The distance is approximately two miles. Please join us if you can and help us live into our Earthwise covenant!

The Pride at Plymouth Task Force will hold an organizational meeting on Sunday, March 23 in the Amistad Room following the worship service. Anyone who is interested in planning and preparing for the June 28 Pride event is welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Trevor Harkenrider, Vicky Pogue, or Pastor Sara.

Be the Light! Imagine the difference we can make when we join together with other people of faith who are giving to the same cause. For over 75 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has been allowing like-minded churches and followers of Christ to share out of their abundance with those who need some assistance. You will have the opportunity to do just that as Plymouth Church receives the One Great Hour of Sharing Special Offering on March 30.

Your support to this annual focus on mission enables our church and our ecumenical partners to make a difference in lives and communities around the world. One Great Hour of Sharing understands the needs – immediate and long-term – and are there when the needs are most pressing. By giving generously, you are the light that brings life forth in desolate places. By giving generously, you are the light providing spaces for others to be the light as they share expertise and sustainable approaches to farming. By giving generously, you shine light on today, tomorrow, and well into the future. 

Are you interested in becoming a member at Plymouth Church? Our next Welcoming Group will meet 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. Email Rev. Sara at smo@plymouthfw.org if you would like to attend.

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.

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.

This is a friendly reminder that the parking lot that is adjacent to the Folsom Room entrance is reserved for those who have mobility aids, especially walkers and wheelchairs. Plymouth has limited handicapped parking there (6 spots), so please refrain from parking in the side lot on Sunday mornings unless you or someone traveling with you has a mobility issue. Thank you!