ThisWeek@Plymouth (TW@P)

 

October 16 - 23, 2026

 
 

This Sunday


Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Worship Service, In-Person and Livestream
Join us at 10 a.m.
Sermon Title:
“Dancing Faith” Rev. Moira McGuinn
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Order of Worship / Readings / The Insert / Special Events 2026

 

This Week
@ Plymouth


Saturday, October 17

Yoga in Faith

10 a.m.
McNaughton Hall


Book Group

10:30 a.m., Plymouth Hall

Sunday, October 18

Bible & Bagels

8:30 a.m., Plymouth Hall

Worship Service

10 a.m.,
Sanctuary
In-person and Live-stream


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Nurturing Faith


10 a.m., McNaughton Hall

 

Joyful Noise Choir

11:30 a.m., McNaughton Hall


Food Drive

11 a.m., McNaughton Hall

 

This 'N That Shop Collection

11 a.m., McNaughton Hall

Tuesday, October 20

Men’s Bible Study

7:45 a.m., Greenstreet Cafe,
3468 Main Hwy
Miami, FL 33133


Wednesday, October 21

Men’s BBQ

6 p.m., Village Green

Thursday, October 22

Bible & Breakfast with a Pastor

8 a.m.,
Berries in the Grove,

2884 SW 27th Ave,

Miami, FL 33133

Fire Up The Grill!

Men's BBQ 

October 21, 6 p.m., Village Green

The grills are heating up again!

Join us Wednesday, October 21 at 6 p.m. for the Fall Men’s BBQ. Good food, a few laughs, and an evening to enjoy together. Bring something to grill and share, your appetite, and maybe your best BBQ stories! A $10 donation can be made on the day of the event. RSVP using the link below.

Food Drive

October 18, 11 a.m., McNaughton Hall

Fill Up Your Bags and bring them this Sunday! 

Your generosity helps provide reliable access to food for families in our community. You can also support the Pantry through our Amazon Wish List—use the link below.

Book Group

October 17, 10:30 a.m., Plymouth Hall

Looking for your next good read — and a good conversation? Join our Book Group on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. October’s selection is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. For more information, contact Wanda Bee at realestate@wandabee.com.

This ’n That Shop

October 18, 11 a.m., McNaughton Hall

Have treasures you no longer need? This ’N That Shop welcomes new and gently used items to support Plymouth and its missions. Donations include household items, china, art, jewelry, glassware, silver, clothing, accessories, and more. Drop-offs: 3155 Commodore Plaza, Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 p.m. For other times, call 305-448-2114. To volunteer, contact Lauren de Lavalette or Edith Georgi, or follow @thisnthatshop_ on Instagram.

Special Pre-Holiday Collection Day: Sunday Nov. 1

The holidays are coming and so the This 'N That Shop needs your help!

We will have a special pre-holiday collection Sunday, Nov. 1, after church. We need your “stuff” especially: Holiday décor, china and glassware, jewelry, art, and any items in saleable condition.

Please note: if you can’t make it on Sunday, items can be dropped off at the shop or the church anytime. Please call the shop for details: 305-448-2114.

 

The History of Our Denomination: The United Church of Christ

October 25, 11:30 a.m., Sanctuary

In this second installment in its series on our church’s history, Director of Children’s Ministries and Plymouth member Andrea Burt will teach us about the wider organization of which our church is a part - the United Church of Christ. Andrea will share her experiences with the UCC to help us all gain a better understanding of our denomination today.

 

Christmas Boxes
It’s that time of year again!
Pick up your Christmas box on Sunday, November 1st and help make Christmas a joyful day for a child in foster care. We will have 150 boxes for children from babies to teenagers along with their wish lists. Please do not wrap gifts. We will include stickers to label gifts that do not fit in the boxes. We ask that all boxes are returned by Sunday, Dec 6.  

Sermon Series:

Who We Are, What We Believe

This fall, join us for a special sermon series exploring who we are as a community and what we believe. Together, we’ll reflect on the faith, experiences, and community that shape us and the many ways we put those beliefs into practice through worship, service, and community.

Oct 18 - Gather for Worship Celebrating

Oct 25 - Light and Direction for Our Lives

Nov 1 - Life’s Journey, We Are All Children of God

Nov 8 - Perspectives of Our Members

 

The Church Life Committee Wants to Hear From You!

Our Church Life Committee wants your input as we plan opportunities to gather, connect, and have fun together at Plymouth! Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and share what kinds of events, activities, and fellowship opportunities you’d most enjoy. Your feedback will help us create experiences that bring our Plymouth community together in meaningful and fun ways. Take the survey and help shape what’s ahead!

 

Help Shape Our Next Adult Mission Trip

BOOM is exploring possibilities for a future Adult Mission Trip, and we’d love your input! Whether you’ve participated in a mission trip before or might consider joining one in the future, please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback about where we might serve, how often we should offer a trip, and what would make participation possible for you will help guide our planning. Take the survey and help us imagine what’s next!

 

Music at Plymouth


Sing Handel’s Messiah With Us!

December 13 is Cantata Sunday! This year’s Christmas Cantata will feature Handel’s Messiah. If you have ever wanted to sing this beloved masterwork, now is your chance to join the Chancel Choir. Rehearsals are Thursdays:7:30–9 p.m. in the Choir Room. 


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Chancel Choir will feature selections sung in Spanish, bringing the beauty and expressive richness of this repertoire into our worship.

 

Golf Tournament

REGISTER NOW for Saturday, November 14, and get ready for a great day on the greens at Palmetto Golf Course! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just enjoy a little friendly competition, we hope you'll join us for a day of golf, fellowship, and fun! Cost is $80-89/player. Tee Times will be approximately between 10-11am. 

 

Don’t Forget to Stay Connected

Stay connected with Plymouth through Realm! Our church app and online platform makes it easy to keep up with worship, events, activities, and ways to connect with our church community. Take a moment to log in, check your profile, and make sure your information is up to date. Not on Realm yet? We’d love to help you get connected. Reach out to Ingrid Poch at ingrid@plymouthmiami.org or Jennifer Rathjens at jennifer@plymouthmiami.org

Join Us for Mahjong!
Looking for a fun way to connect with others at Plymouth? Join us for Mahjong every Tuesday in October at 1:30 p.m. in Edson Chapel. Interested in joining? Contact Lauren de Lavalette at laurendelavalette@gmail.com

 

Childcare in McNaughton Hall
Childcare is offered for infants up to age three 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.

Be an Acolyte

Anyone 7 years and up is invited to be an Acolyte on Sunday mornings. Please contact Andrea Burt, Director of Children’s Ministry at:
andrea@plymouthmiami.org for any questions. 

 

Joyful Noise Choir
Children ages 4–12 are welcome to join the Joyful Noise Choir! Rehearsals will take place on Sunday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in McNaughton Hall, led by Marie Ferguson, Director of the Joyful Noise Choir. This is a wonderful opportunity for young voices to come together, learn new music, and share in the joy of singing as part of our church community.

 

Alpha's

Alpha’s is a place for kids ages 9–11 to gather, build friendships, have fun, and explore how faith connects to everyday life. The group meet on the second and fourth Sunday, and we’re looking forward to a great season together! Keep an eye out for upcoming dates and details.

 
 

Middle School Youth Group

October 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Longshore Youth House

Mystery Night! Middle School Youth Group is taking on a mystery! Get ready for clues, challenges, games, food, and plenty of laughs as you work together to crack the case. Bring your best detective skills, and see if you can solve the mystery!

High School Youth Group

October 25, 6 - 7 p.m.

Longshore Youth House

Mystery Night! There’s a mystery waiting to be solved at High School Youth Group! You’ll have to follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and work together to figure out what’s really going on. There will be food, a few surprises along the way.

Help Us Stay Connected!
Families with kids and youth—please take a moment to click the links and update your info. We have an exciting season and want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Your updated info helps us keep you in the loop with everything coming up for our children and youth ministries.

Everyone Take a Breath / Yoga in Faith
Saturday Mornings, 10 a.m., McNaughton Hall

Nurture your spirit with a yoga practice designed to connect movement with scripture readings. Join us Saturday mornings. Cost: $10 per Saturday. We meet in McNaughton Hall. 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 andrea@plymouthmiami.org

Bible Study Opportunities
Plymouth offers a variety of weekly Bible study gatherings designed to encourage spiritual growth and meaningful fellowship. If you want to be on the mailing list, please contact the church office at
office@plymouthmiami.org. All are welcome to join us as we reflect on God’s word together.
Tuesdays, 7:45 a.m.
Men's Bible Study at Greenstreet Cafe. Currently studying the Gospel of Mark.
Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Bible and Breakfast at Berries in the Grove. We look at the weekly readings for the coming Sunday.
Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
Bible and Bagels in Plymouth Hall. Book of Romans….Getting to Know Paul.

 

Put a Name to the Face

A name badge helps us put names to faces and makes it easier to connect with one another—especially when welcoming someone new to Plymouth.

Don’t have a name badge yet?

Email ingrid@plymouthmiami.org and

we’ll have one ready for you!

Plymouth Prayer Partners
Do you have a prayer request? Our Plymouth Prayer Partners will pray for your concerns with faithfulness and confidentiality. Email your requests to
prayers@plymouthmiami.org You may also reach out to our pastors.

AA Meetings at Plymouth
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings have been held at Plymouth continuously since 1965. 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.

 
 

3400 Devon Road

Coconut Grove, FL 33133

305-444-6521

plymouthmiami.org

office@plymouthmiami.org

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