Adult Forum at 10 a.m., Forum Rm. A  discussion and preview of a book study on returning to Christianity as a transgendered person.

Budget Conversation, 10 a.m., Fireside Rm. Come and meet with our treasurer, church administrator, and Budget & Finance chair. (Judy and Adam will also be available during coffee hour on 12/3 and 12/10.)

Advent Photo a Day Facebook group for sharing/reflection from 11.26 to 12.24, in which members post photos in response to a daily word prompt. A joint activity of 1st Cong., Boulder and Plymouth. Info, request to join group on the Advent page. 

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Next Sunday! Hanging of the Greens (12/3 at 10). The whole church is invited to decorate for Christmas. We will have cocoa, cookies, and special ornament-making stations.

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The First Name Club (senior luncheon) will be Thurs., 12/7 at noon in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be baked ham. Then Mark Heiskanen, Dir. of Music, will share his musical thoughts about the Christmas season. RSVP by Tues., 12/5: firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org, 970.482.9212, or the signup sheet in Fellowship Hall. Donation of $5 for meal costs is appreciated.

Advent Craft Night, 12/8 at 6 p.m. All ages gather for simple meal of pizza and enjoy fellowship as we create crafts for the season of Advent. No RSVP needed. See craft samples at This Week.

Looking to break bread and converse? Get-A-Grip is 12/9 at 6 p.m. hosted by Bob & Meg Jeffrey. Please bring your table setting, a dish to share and a gift under $20. (This is NOT a White Elephant gift.) Age range 50-90+. Beverages provided but you may bring your own. RSVP/address using contact form by 11 a.m. Friday.

Where are YOU called to serve? When we join Plymouth, we pledge to give ourselves “unreservedly to God’s service,” and this is your chance to live into that promise. We have openings on the: Stewardship Board, Outreach and Mission Board, and Nominating Committee. Please be in touch with Nominating Chair Denise Morrison if you are called to these ministries of our congregation. 

Donations for The Missions Marketplace organizations are still being accepted, through Mon., 11/27. Give online on the TMM page. Thank you for your generosity!

10-11 a.m. Forum: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Valerie Small, Native American Engagement Specialist with the City of Fort Collins and Lisa Ansell-Frazier, Exec. Dir. of the Buffalo Youth Nation Project, our Share the Plate partner this month. Share the Plate: learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”)

New Member Exploration Class postponed until the new year. 

Where are YOU called to serve? When we join Plymouth, we pledge to give ourselves “unreservedly to God’s service,” and this is your chance to live into that promise. We have openings on the: Stewardship Board, Outreach and Mission Board, and Nominating Committee. Please be in touch with Nominating Chair Denise Morrison if you are called to these ministries of our congregation. 

Heart & Roots: a new womxn's circle (those who identify as women). Join us in deepening your roots in your community! Share with each other and be in fellowship with womxn from our church, New Eyes Village, and other organizations in our community! Fridays at 5 p.m. 

As of Thursday, we have 197 pledges for 2024, totaling nearly $759,000. Thank you to those who have pledged! 

Celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend with our Plymouth family at FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) at the home of Anna and Gary Olsen, Fri., 11/24, 6-8 p.m. Please bring a bottle of wine, an appetizer, and let's have fellowship together. New Plymouth friends are welcome! 21+ Address: members use F1Go; newcomers use contact form by 11 a.m Friday.

Save the date: Hanging of the Greens (12/3 at 10). The whole church is invited to decorate for Christmas. We will have cocoa, cookies, and special ornament-making stations.

Please note the Cancer Support Group is moving to a new time, 4-5:15 p.m. (still 1st and 3rd Thursdays).

Donations for The Missions Marketplace organizations are still being accepted, through Mon., 11/27. Give online on the TMM page. Thank you for your generosity!

Climate Action regrets that they cannot collect amber prescription bottles for recycling, because they are no longer being accepted by our source in Boulder. Amber prescription bottles (#1 ONLY) can be put into regular recycling.

Marta’s Installation: TODAY, 11/12 at 11 a.m. (no 9 a.m. service). Reception follows. 

Film showing: Join or Die on Thurs. 11/16 at 7 p.m. $5 donation requested. View trailer here. 

Can you see yourself at Plymouth? Get to know our pastors and other newcomers! Learn more about Plymouth! New Member Exploration 11/19, 12:15-2:30 p.m. Sign up here.

As of Thursday, we have 191 pledges for 2024, totaling nearly $746,000 (84% of goal). Thank you to those who have pledged! Pledge here.

Where are YOU called to serve? When we join Plymouth, we pledge to give ourselves “unreservedly to God’s service,” and this is your chance to live into that promise. We have openings on the: Stewardship Board, Outreach and Mission Board, and Nominating Committee. Please be in touch with Nominating Chair Denise Morrison if you are called to these ministries of our congregation.

Meet Annmarie Fore, our new administrative assistant. The church office is staffed by Annmarie MTWF from 9 a.m. to noon and Thurs. afternoon, with other staff covering the door MTWF 1-4 p.m. and Thurs. morning.

Heart & Roots: a new womxn's circle (those who identify as women). Join us in deepening your roots in your community! Share with each other and be in fellowship with womxn from our church, New Eyes Village, and other organizations in our community! Questions: Elaine Kim.

Our Share the Plate partner for November is The Buffalo Youth Nation Program. Learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”)

Celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend with our Plymouth family at FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) at the home of Anna and Gary Olsen, Fri., 11/24, 6-8 p.m. Please bring a bottle of wine, an appetizer, and let's have fellowship together. New Plymouth friends are welcome! 21+

Donations for The Missions Marketplace organizations are still being accepted, through Mon., 11/27. Give online on the TMM page. Thank you for your generosity!

Between services, the Christian Formation Board is hosting a Fall Festival -- an opportunity to get together to celebrate the changing of the seasons, while also leaning into rituals of remembrance. We will create our own “ofrenda,” Halloween crafts, and seasonal treats. This is a time for all ages to have fun and learn together. Curious? See this very short video.

Marta’s Installation: Sunday, 11/12 at 11 a.m. (one service only that day). 

The First Name Club (senior luncheon): Thurs., 11/2 at noon. Thanksgiving feast followed by a presentation on church finances by Judy Barth, Treasurer, and Phil Braudaway-Bauman, Church Administrator. RSVP by Tues., 10/31 to firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org or (970) 482-9212.

Plymouth Social Club (Gen X/Millennial fellowship): Meet at Plymouth at 6 p.m. on Thurs., 11/2 , to help with setup for the Missions Marketplace. Kids welcome. Dinner provided. RSVP to ajredavid at gmail.com, and include any dietary restrictions. 

Tamale & empanada pre-orders through 10/29 on TMM page. Pickup at The Missions Marketplace on Sat. & Sun., 11/4 & 11/5. TMM will feature 20+ mission-based projects. Volunteers needed: cashier, greeter, café & table staff. Email tmm at plymouthucc.org. 

The Plymouth Music Series presents a performance by the NOCO Singers on Fri., 11/10 at 7 p.m. Ticket purchase through Eventbrite.

The annual fall cleanup sponsored by the Trustees will be Sat., 11/11, 8:30 a.m. - noon. Come anytime to help. If you can, bring yard tools. Many hands make work easier.

Our Share the Plate partner for the rest of October is Hawaii Fire Relief, via the UCC’s Global HOPE Disaster Ministries. Learn more/give on our Share the Plate page. (Use check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”)

Thank you so much to those who turned in pledges by Friday (10/27). It's not too late to pledge!