In Chapel Class this Sunday, Michael Spath will be doing a live, in-person interview with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian pastor based in Ramallah, in the West Bank. Rev. Isaac is one of the most prominent Christian voices in all of Palestine. His most recent book is Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza.

Upcoming Chapel Class sessions:

Sunday, September 21 and 28 - Anti-Racism Action Team

Sunday, October 5 and 12 - Genres of the Bible

Sunday, October 19 and 26 - Christian Nationalism

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

Palestinian pastor and theologian Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac will be at Plymouth for a series of events on Sunday, September 14.

During Plymouth’s Chapel Class at 9:00 am, ICMEP executive director Michael Spath will begin the class interviewing Rev. Isaac, and then open it up for Q & A.

Rev. Isaac will be preaching at Plymouth during the 10:00 am worship service.

At 6:30 pm, ICMEP hosts Munther for its September program in the Folsom Room.

The events are free and open to the public.

Every now and then, it's good to take the pulse of the community, to find out what things are going well as well as areas for growth and improvement. To that end, the executive council, along with church boards, have developed a congregational survey that covers different elements of church life, including music and worship, fellowship opportunities, faith formation programming, and more. The survey is live as of Sunday, September 7, and can be accessed at the link below. Paper copies are also available in the Narthex. We thank you in advance for your participation!

Our Centering Prayer Group continues on Monday, September 15, 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!

The next book for Plymouth's Women's Book Group (WBG) will be Girl Braiding Her Hair by Marta Molnar.

"By the time Suzanne Valadon was 15 years old, she had been a horse walker, a milliner’s assistant, a funeral wreath maker, and a circus acrobat (among other adventures). Then she became a sought-after model, painted by the greatest of the great. Paris celebrated her - until she decided to take up the brush herself ..."

We meet on the third Tuesday of each month in the Amistad room at noon. Any self-identifying woman is welcome to join us on a drop-in basis or for a longer term.

Other upcoming books are Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein and The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers.

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.

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.

Plymouth's Green Team invites all members and friends to the 4th annual Fall Fest at Eagle Marsh on Saturday, September 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. We’ll gather at 5:30 pm for a Seed to Marsh service project with Eagle Marsh staff, followed by a short hike. Then we’ll gather around a bonfire for s’mores, hot apple cider, and campfire songs. We’ll end the evening with a short vespers service as the sun begins to set. 

Things to bring include: long pants, walking shoes, a jacket, bug spray, hand wipes, a stick for roasting marshmallows, a mug for cider, and a folding chair. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Gibson at JSgibson443@gmail.com. Eagle Marsh is located at 6801 Engle Rd., Fort Wayne. Hope to see you there!

September is the beginning of new Fall adventures and signing up for joining a "Food 'n' Fun" group could be one of them. Each group of eight will plan meeting dates and activities among themselves. Since each group will consist of couples and singles of all ages, there's bound to be a lot of creativity involved! Gatherings will begin in October and end in May, so food, fun, and friendship events may be held up to eight times.

Sign-ups may be made in the Folsom Room or at the sign-up link until September 21. Group assignments will be distributed Sunday, September 28 in the Folsom Room following worship. 

*If a lunch time group is preferred, write "Lunch" at the top of the sign-up card or check the box on the online form (link below)

You're invited! Please join in the ordination service of Wayne Peterson-Stephan on Saturday, September 27 at 4:00 pm right here at Plymouth. This is a joyful milestone, and Wayne would be honored to share it with you. He is deeply grateful for the support and encouragement this congregation has given him throughout the journey. Together we will celebrate God’s call and give thanks for the community that makes this ministry possible. A reception will follow the service.  

Baritone and program creator David Bobay and pianist Reggie Berg present a variety of songs inspired by the world’s most famous bear, Winnie the Pooh. This 45-minute, all-age appropriate program features music of Disney’s Sherman Brothers, to songs featuring A.A. Milne’s classic text set by composer Harold Fraser-Simson, to pop tunes by Kenny Loggins and Zooey Deschanel. Kids of all ages will enjoy this interactive program.

Part of the Plymouth Music Series, free and open to all, this concert begins Sunday, September 28 at 2 pm in the Plymouth sanctuary.

Preorder your decorative holiday wreaths made from fresh Douglas Fir boughs! Wreaths are very full and medium green in color.

Payment in full is due by check or cash at the time of ordering. Checks should be made payable to Plymouth Church with a notation in the memo line stating, “Standish wreaths.”

*Orders must be received by the Church Office no later than 12:00 PM Sunday, September 28. Mailed order forms and online order forms should be in by Thursday, September 25.

The Green Team invites you to a watch party for the annual Faith in Place Environment and Spirituality Summit on Tuesday, September 30 at 6 pm. We will gather in the Folsom Room to watch the keynote address by indigenous author and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer, with time for discussion afterwards.

Kimmerer will invite us into a deeper contemplation of the reciprocal support and strength shared between humans and the natural world. Drawing from her rich experience as a mother, educator, scientist, and storyteller, Kimmerer will illuminate how healing our relationship with the Earth can empower us to foster resilient, thriving communities rooted in generosity and mutual care.

Join us for this inspiring keynote, as Robin Wall Kimmerer guides us toward a future where gratitude shapes our relationship with each other and the living world.

Are you interested in becoming a member at Plymouth Church? Our next Welcoming Group will meet Sunday, October 12, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Amistad Room. If your faith journey 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. Please RSVP to Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouthfw.org if you would like to attend.

I am collecting photos for the online directory! Last time I came to you hat in hand I asked for folks to upload personally. This time I'm just going to make this as simple as I can for you. All you have to do is drag and drop a photo from your computer to the upload section of this handy form in the link below and hit submit. It's that easy. I'll upload them to your account as they come in. 

If you have any questions, see me in my office. Still too confusing? No worries! Set up a time with me and we will take a photo together. 

- Jake Slone, Receptionist

We are seeking adult volunteers to help out with Children's Fellowship Time and to assist in the nursery on Sunday mornings. If you like working with kids, this job is for you! Volunteers help once a month or less, either in the nursery or with Children's Fellowship Time, during the Sunday morning service. To volunteer with children, you must have been attending Plymouth services for at least six months, but you do not have to be an official member. Volunteers are also required to submit to a background check. If you are interested, please email Rev. Ofner-Seals at smo@plymouth.org.