On Sunday, May 31, Heartland Sings will perform the Enduring Light concert at the church from 4:00-5:15 pm. 

Enduring Light will invite audiences to fan the spark of inspiration into a lasting flame. The program will feature two large works for chorus, piano, and string orchestra. Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass will tell the story of triumph after struggle, and Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare, will take audiences through “a season of beauty and goodness that has been disrupted by darkness and confusion, but as Light gradually returns, hope is restored, illuminating our future and guiding us in peace.” (Elaine Hagenberg)

A number of tickets are available for Plymouth members and friends, in appreciation of the church's support for Heartland Sings. If you would like a ticket, please contact Bob Nance at robert@maestronance.com.

Brian Recker, M.Div, is a public theologian, speaker, and author of the national best-selling Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love. The son of a Baptist preacher and an alum of the fundamentalist Bob Jones University, he spent eight years as an evangelical pastor before deconstructing his faith to find a more inclusive spirituality. He now speaks about following Jesus without fear of hell on his popular Instagram account and his Substack, "Beloved."

Brian will be speaking at Plymouth on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7:

Saturday, June 6, 7:00 pm

Public Talk - 'Deconstructing Fear-Based Religion' - open to the public, suggested donation $10

Sunday, June 7, 9:00 am

Plymouth Chapel Class

Sunday, June 7, 10:00 am

Plymouth Guest Preacher

It's time for the 5th annual Pride at Plymouth! Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 11 am-4 pm for live music, a resource and vendor fair, a family-friendly drag show, drag story hour, kids’ crafts, a bounce house, food and fun.

Pride at Plymouth is a full day of events to celebrate our LGBTQ+ members, friends, allies and partners, lifting up the dignity, individuality, freedom and love which makes our community stronger. The event is free and open to the public, but if you'd like to sign up to help volunteer, you can at the link below. We hope to see you there!

Schedule:

11:00 am - Resource and Vendor Fair Opens

11:00 am - Panel Discussion on Creating Brave Spaces (Chapel)

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12:00 pm - Live Music: Gabriel Kanka (Folsom Room)

1:00 pm - Kara J and Mr. Mike (Folsom Room)

1:30 pm - Drag Story Hour (Mayflower Room)

2:00 pm - Live Music: Fort Wayne Pride Band (Sanctuary)

3:00 pm - Family Friendly Drag Show (Sanctuary)

New opportunity at Plymouth! 

This is an opportunity for young people to have fellowship and community amongst similarly aged individuals (20-29). If you are interested in learning more, please join us on June 14 in the Mayflower Room after worship. If you have any questions, please reach out to Laurel Van Amerongen by either e-mail - laurelvan14@gmail.com or text - (260)-715-5275. Thank you!

This summer, Plymouth is presenting a week-long intergenerational faith and creativity experience for food, fellowship, fun and creative expression.

During the week of June 22, this experience will activate your creativity -- your unique connection to the divine, to humanity and all creation. You'll engage your imagination and build connections in a relaxed, welcoming environment, with focus areas in Vocal, Instrumental, Handbells, Drama, Poetry & Storytelling, Movement, and Art.

Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something here to touch your soul and ignite your creative spirit this summer. Registration is free and open to the public, and space is limited to 100 participants. Sign ups are open at the link below.

Lisa Deck, an employee with Fort Wayne Community Schools, is going to be hosting an English Conversation Class at Plymouth Church for four weeks this summer. The class is designed to build confidence and fluency in English through conversation, grammar, and vocabulary. All students are required to be intermediate to advanced English speakers. Lisa is looking for any volunteers who would be willing to assist with having conversations with her students. She is willing to provide training that is going to be scheduled sometime on June 25. The class itself will meet every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting on June 30 and ending on July 23. You would be able to sign up for as many classes as you would like to help with. There is no commitment besides what you arrange. If you are interested, please reach out to Tony at tdr@plymouthfw.org.