This Week @ Plymouth

October 27 - November 3, 2023

Sunday Worship

Reformation Sunday

In-person & Online

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Sunday Worship Service

In-Person and Live-stream

Join us at 10:00 a.m.

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Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-40

(Please click the verses in blue to read the scripture passage)


Sermon Title: “Back to Basics” Rev. Al Bunis

Click here to read the Order of Worship

Click here to read the Insert to the Order of Worship

Click here to see our Fall Special Events Calendar

This Week @ Plymouth

Saturday, October 28

Yoga in Faith

10:00 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.


Sunday, October 29

Bible & Bagels with Pastor Al

8:30 a.m., Plymouth Hall via (ZOOM Link) 

ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782


Worship Service

10:00 a.m., Sanctuary

In-person and Live-stream

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Nurturing Faith (Sunday School)

10:00 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.


Joyful Noise Choir

11:30 a.m., McNaughton Hall

See below for details.

 

Youth Group / Middle & High School

5:00 p.m., Village Green

See below for details.


Tuesday, October 31

Men’s Bible Study

(Resumes TBD)


Wednesday, November 1

Miami Rescue Mission

5:00 p.m., 2031 NW 1st Ct., Miami, FL 33127

See below for details.


Thursday, November 2

Bible & Breakfast with Pastor Al

8:00 a.m., Berries in the Grove, 2884 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133

and via (ZOOM Link)

ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782


Friday, November 3

Potluck

6:30 p.m., Davis Hall

See below for details.

Coconut Grove Food Pantry News!


It's almost here! 

 

Our Pantry volunteers, Al Davidson, Vietnam Veteran, and Taylor Majher, Al's companion for the Honor Flight, will be traveling to Washington D.C. this Saturday! For details see the poster to the right.

 

Please help us welcome them home at the end of this spectacular day honoring Al's service to our country!

 

Wear your favorite patriotic duds or your Pantry t-shirt! Bring a sign! Wave a flag! Cheer for our heroes!

The Reformation

Sunday, October 29

After Worship in the Sanctuary

Prof. Dan Pals of UM


Some say the Reformation is “the event that made the modern world.” Prof. Pals will explain why, pointing to the people, the ideas, and the far-reaching changes in society that Martin Luther and Protestantism brought to Europe, America, and the world. 

Youth @ Plymouth, Spooktacular

Sunday, October 29, Village Green

5:00 p.m. Middle & High School Youth Group

All middle & high school youth: bring a friend, dress up in a costume and come have fun! We will have games, food, prizes and more! 

Help Prepare Job Seekers

Wednesday, November 1st, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help residents at Miami Rescue Mission prepare resumés for job hunting and practice interview skills. You will work one-on-one with a resident. Please bring a laptop! Sign up in the link below. Email Amy Shipley with questions: [email protected] 

Click Here to Sign Up
Click Here to Sign Up

Potluck

Friday, November 3, 6:30 p.m.

Davis Hall

Everyone’s invited to be part of a Heritage Potluck! Just bring a main, side, salad or beverages (alcoholic or non) to share. Dessert will be provided. What we mean by a “heritage” potluck is that you are encouraged to bring food reflecting where you or your family are from— whether a country, region or a city. No childcare. All Ages Welcome!

Prospective Member Gathering 

Sunday, November 5, 11:30 a.m.

Lower Plymouth Hall

We invite all who are interested in learning more about Plymouth and considering becoming a member. We will gather in Lower Plymouth Hall after worship. It’s a great way to meet folks and to learn about our ministries and much more. Childcare is available. RSVP to Pastor Al at: [email protected].

Click Here to Signup

OneBlood, Blood Drive

Sunday, November 5, 9:30 a.m

OneBlood’s big red bus will be parked next to the Manse and ready to save lives! All donors receive: $20 eGift Card, OneBlood Blanket, Wellness Checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening. Appointments are encouraged, please scan the QR Code and use sponsor code 41673. ID REQUIRED.

Barnes Circle/Women’s Fellowship

Tuesday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.

Maureen Gragg’s House

Women of Plymouth, we invite you for an evening of fellowship and good cheer! Please join us! Invite a friend. Bring something to share on the buffet and your favorite beverage.

 

Please reply by Friday, November 3 with the link below, so that we can plan accordingly. For more information, please contact Maureen Gragg [email protected] or Pastor Moira McGuinn, [email protected].

Click Here to RSVP

Christmas Boxes


It's that time of year again when we have the opportunity to put a smile on the face of a foster child on Christmas Day. We will distribute empty Christmas boxes which include a Wish list on Sunday, November 5 in the Garden. We will collect the filled boxes in the Garden on Sunday, December 3. You are welcome to drop boxes off earlier at the church office. Thank you and Happy Shopping!! 

Veteran's Sunday

Pickleball BBQ

Sunday, November 12, After worship

Basketball Court/Village Green

Details coming soon!

Nurturing Faith News

Today, in Nurturing Faith we will hear the story, “Moses, God’s Chosen Leader” based on Exodus 3:1-4:17. The story teaches us that we can express our fears and doubts to God; God chose a helper to free the people.

For Women

Take a breath

Yoga in Faith

Yoga in Faith

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.

McNaughton Hall

- Nurture your spirit with a yoga practice designed to connect movement with scripture readings as a spiritual practice.

- Join us Saturday mornings. 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.

Cost: $10 per Saturday. Please do not let cost prohibit your participation.

- We meet in McNaughton Hall on the campus of Plymouth Congregational Church. 3400 Devon Road, Miami FL 33133.

- Your leaders for this experience are: Kristen Llorca (Certified Yoga Instructor) and Andrea Burt (Director of Children's Ministries).

- Bring your yoga mat and an openness to trying something new. Yoga mats will be available.

- For more information, contact Andrea Burt at 786.313.3214 or [email protected].

Kid & Youth Family Info

We are asking that all families with kids and youth use these link below to update your info for our database. We are working hard to communicate all the exciting things coming for kids & youth this fall.

Nurturing Faith / 0 - 5th grade
Youth / 6th - 12th grade

Children's Ministries

Childcare in McNaughton Hall

Childcare is offered for infants up to age 3 during worship.

 

Nurturing Faith

After the Children’s Moment, children ages 4-11 are invited to go with us to McNaughton Hall for meaningful and fun activities.

 

Joyful Noise Choir

Young people ages 4 & up are invited to join the choir for rehearsals on Sunday mornings from 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. in McNaughton Hall with Marie Ferguson, Director of Joyful Noise Choir.

 

Be an Acolyte

Anyone 7 years & up are invited to be an Acolyte on Sunday mornings. Acolytes bring the light of Christ into worship by walking down the aisle and lighting the candles on our communion table. If you would like to be an Acolyte or have any questions about our children’s ministry, please contact Andrea Burt, Director of Children’s Ministry at: [email protected]

Bible Study Opportunities

Plymouth has various opportunities to engage with the Word of God each week. Please email Pastor Al at [email protected] if you would like to be on the email list for these weekly groups:


Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Resumes TBD.

Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. Bible and Breakfast at Berries in the Grove (and ZOOM Link). We look at the weekly readings for the coming Sunday.

ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782


Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Bible and Bagels in Plymouth Hall (and ZOOM Link). Currently doing Ephesians. ID: 826 5840 8028 or Dial-In: 253-215-8782

Plymouth Prayer Partners

Would you like to receive confidential prayer? Email your request to our Plymouth Prayer Partners Ministry at [email protected]. You may also reach out to our pastors. The members of this Ministry will pray for you. 

AA Meetings at Plymouth

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings have been held at Plymouth continuously since 1965. There are in person meetings on campus Monday through Wednesday in the Choir Room, and Thursday in Davis Hall.


There are meetings 7 days a week at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. ID 402 544 037 password: plymouth (lowercase). 


There is an in person Al-Anon meeting on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Click Here to Visit the Miami-Dade AA Website
Click Here to Visit the Al-Anon Website

Donations

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3400 Devon Road

Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Church Office: 305-444-6521

Website: http://www.plymouthmiami.org

Editor: [email protected]

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