"You are getting (less) sleepy..." Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 2, at 2 am. This means clocks will 'fall back', and we'll 'gain' one hour. Make sure to adjust your clocks accordingly, and enjoy extra sleep!

Advent Devotion Writers: a friendly reminder that all advent devotions need to be submitted by this coming Sunday, November 2. For instructions, please refer to the "Advent Devotional Information" email sent to you on 10/8. You can submit your devotional using the link below. Any questions? Email Garrett Pogue at gdpogue@gmail.com or Advent.Plymouth@gmail.com. Thank you!

Join us for a three-week series starting Sunday, November 2 as Rev. Murphy leads us in an exploration of what’s called Christology. This is thinking about Christ. Over the course of three weeks, we will discuss Jesus’ humanity and divinity, how the church has spoken about this, what the New Testament has to say about Jesus, and how we today can think about what it means for Jesus to be the Christ.

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

Plymouth members are invited to join other people of faith in the Fort Wayne community as we pray for immigrants and those facing arrest, detention, and deportation. The vigil will be held from 2-4 pm on Sunday, November 2nd, at the Allen County Courthouse. It will be a time to gather with fellow advocates for prayer, reflection, and solidarity with our immigrant neighbors. All are welcome!

There are numerous environmental issues related to the new Google data center being constructed in Fort Wayne. It is up to residents to push for oversight and proper regulations before it's too late. The first opportunity to learn more about the issue and how to get involved will be at a town hall meeting this coming Monday -- here are the details:

What: Learn about permits and environmental issues related to Google’s AI Data Center

When: Monday, November 3, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Allen County Public Library - Main, Theatre (900 Library Plz, Fort Wayne, IN 46802)

To learn more about advocacy campaigns related to the FW Data Center, check out tinyurl.com/fwdatacenteraction.

Wednesday Night Live programming continues this Wednesday. At 5:00 pm there will be adult choir rehearsal and children's choir rehearsal. Bible Study with Rev. Timothy will begin at 5:15 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Handbells will meet at 6:30 pm, and Progressive Christianity 101 starts at 6:45 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 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!

Click the button below to join Bible Study via Zoom. The passcode to join is 773232.

Rev. Ofner-Seals and Rev. Murphy's Wednesday evenings series on progressive Christianity continues this Wednesday, November 5. The gatherings meet for one hour starting at 6:45 pm in the Chapel. This educational series is designed for newcomers and anyone who would appreciate a refresher. The topic for this week is “sin and salvation.” We look forward to seeing you there!

Indiana Center for Middle East Peace welcomes former Congresswoman Cori Bush to Fort Wayne for Gala 2025.

Cori Bush is a politician, nurse, minister, and advocate for racial justice who served as US representative for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District from 2021-2025. She was a member of “The Squad” in the House, along with other women of color – Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (NY), Rashida Tlaib (MI), Ilhan Omar (MN), Ayanna Pressley (MA). She was one of the first representatives to call for a Ceasefire after October 7, 2023, and is an ardent supporter of Palestinian political and human rights.


The Gala is ICMEP's major annual fundraising event and helps support programs throughout the year. The Gala includes a reception for benefactors with Cori on Saturday night, keynote speeches from she and Adam Shapiro on Sunday, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Registration and more information can be found at the link below.

Several times a year, Plymouth is responsible for providing dinner at the Just Neighbors shelter for the week. Our next week is coming up from Sunday, November 9 through Friday, November 14. Members and friends can sign up to provide a main dish, side dish, salad, or desert. To sign up to help with the meal or for more information, please click the link below. 

Experience the warmth and wonder of the season with "The Gift of the Magi", a touching operatic retelling of O. Henry’s beloved Christmas story. This intimate production follows Jim and Della, a poor married couple who long to give each other meaningful Christmas gifts, only to discover that love itself is the greatest gift of all. A perfect way to begin your holiday season, join us for "The Gift of the Magi", a heartfelt celebration of love, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Directed by Maestro Robert Nance and featuring incredible singers from Heartland Sings, this cherished American chamber opera captures the humor, tenderness, and timeless beauty of selfless devotion. 

The book choice for Plymouth's Women's Book Study's last meeting of 2025 is The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers. The story follows a young seamstress in a North Carolina tobacco town of the 1940's. As she sews for the finest women there, she is challenged by finding out what tobacco is doing to the community.

Our discussion will take place Tuesday, November 18 at 11:15 am in the Amistad Room - note the new time! Any self-identifying woman is welcome to join us on a drop-in basis or for a longer time. 

Plymouth Church will host a collective non-cooperation training on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 am-4 pm. The training will be led by members of the Freedom Trainers Collective-- a loose network of trainers teaching folks the tools of collective noncompliance and mass noncooperation based on the tactics of non-violence. Lunch will be provided. 

To RSVP for the training, please email Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouthfw.org. The cost of the training is $20 to offset the cost of the training and lunch. Financial assistance is available. Checks can be made out to Plymouth Congregational Church, with 'Peace and Justice' in the memo line. You can also pay online at www.plymouthfw.org and be sure to select 'Peace and Justice' from the drop-down menu on the donation page.  

We are once again participating in Fort Wayne's City of Churches Tour. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to help welcome guests as they come to view the sanctuary. Volunteer shifts are from 4-6 pm and 6-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please email Rev. Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouthfw.org. 

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. Free tickets will be made available for congregation members and friends, please email Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouthfw.org if needed.  

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.