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Our Share the Plate partner today is the annual UCC Christmas Fund. All undesignated money, or checks with “Christmas Fund” on the memo line, will be split 50/50 with our operating budget. Learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”)
The Fort Collins observance of the 38th Annual International Hour For Peace is on Sun., 12/31, 5 to 6:30 a.m. (= noon GMT) at Unity of FC, 1401 W Vine Dr. hourforpeace.org WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. The First Name Club (seniormost seniors) annual soup luncheon, is on Thurs., 1/4. Experience a canal boat adventure in England & Scotland through the eyes of our own Linda & Ed Garten with special guest Sara Hoogendky. RSVP by noon on Tues. 1/2 firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org or call the office. Book Group/Forum (10 a.m., 12/3, 10, 17). What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible. Led by Plymouth's own Kris Campbell. You don’t have to have read the book to join! Details. Forum Rm.
Our Share the Plate partner for this month is SPLASH Youth of Northern Colorado, supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and their families. Learn more/give. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Longest Night Service, 6 p.m. tonight (12/17). We welcome the dark nights and await the emerging light. Followed by cider and mulled wine fellowship. Streaming on Advent page. Advent devotional videos available. Visit the Advent page to learn more and view each week’s video. Next Sunday is Christmas Eve! Join us at 11 a.m. for the annual No-Stress Christmas Pageant, and/or 5 & 7 p.m. for Lessons & Carols with brass, communion, and candles. Evening services stream on our Christmas page. WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Fellowship of the Grape: Join us at the home of Bill and Claudia DeMarco, on Fri., 12/22. Bring a bottle of wine and appetizer, and prepare to enjoy fellowship with our Plymouth family during this special time of year. New friends are always welcome. 21+ Members, find address in F1Go. Newcomers use contact form by 11 a.m. Friday. Concerned about single use paper and plastic? GIVE A SCRAP, a Climate Action Ministry Team project, is making napkins, cloth food protectors, and fabric produce bags (sets of 3) for a donation. Visit the CAM table in Fellowship Hall. Book Group/Forum (10 a.m., 12/3, 10, 17). What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible. Led by Plymouth's own Kris Campbell. You don’t have to have read the book to join! Details. Forum Rm.
Our Share the Plate partner for this month is SPLASH Youth of Northern Colorado. SPLASH supports LGBTQIA+ youth and their families to enrich and affirm their identities by creating positive social experiences, advocating for their rights, and building communities of belongingness, so that young people can thrive. Learn more/give here. (Use your check memo line to give to another fund, such as “pledge.”) Budget “Drop In” at 10 today in the Fireside Room with Adam Redavid (Budget & Finance), Judy Barth (treasurer), and Eldon Schmidt (Personnel). This is an unstructured chance to ask questions about the 2024 budget or share feedback. Please stop by! Advent devotional videos available. Visit the Advent page to learn more and view each week’s video. It's poinsettia time again! To give flowers for the Sanctuary at Christmas, order here by 12/13. (You may take your plant home after the final service on 12/24, or have it donated.) Next Sunday at 6 p.m. we will have our annual Longest Night Service. Details, streaming link here. WANTED: Volunteers in the church office. Contact Annmarie. Fellowship of the Grape: Join us at the home of Bill and Claudia DeMarco, on Fri., 12/22. Bring a bottle of wine and appetizer, and prepare to enjoy fellowship with our Plymouth family during this special time of year. New friends are always welcome. 21+ Members, find address in F1Go. Newcomers use contact form by 11 a.m. Friday. Concerned about single use paper and plastic? GIVE A SCRAP, a Climate Action Ministry Team project, is making napkins, cloth food protectors, and fabric produce bags (sets of 3) for a donation. Visit the CAM table in Fellowship Hall. 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. The youth coffee cart will be there as well (drinks by donation).
Book Group/Forum (10 a.m., 12/3, 10, 17). What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible. Led by Plymouth's own Kris Campbell. Info. Forum Rm. Work on Plymouth's 2024 budget is underway, and we want to hear from you! Adam Redavid (Budget & Finance), Judy Barth (treasurer), and Eldon Schmidt (Personnel) will be available at 10 today and Sun., 12/10. This is an unstructured chance to ask questions or share feedback. We hope you'll stop by! Fireside Rm. Advent devotional videos now available. Visit the Advent page to learn more and view each week’s video. 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. It's poinsettia time again! To give flowers for the Sanctuary at Christmas, here by 12/13. (You may take your plant home after the final service on 12/24, or have it donated.) First Name Club (senior luncheon): Thurs., 12/7 at noon in Fwp Hall. Mark Heiskanen, Dir. of Music, will share his musical thoughts about Christmas. RSVP by Tues., 12/5: 970.482.9212, firstnameclub at plymouthucc.org, or sign up in Fwp Hall. $5 for meal (baked ham) appreciated. Looking to break bread and converse? Get-A-Grip is 12/9 at 6 p.m. hosted by Bob & Meg Jeffrey, Trails at Timberline Clubhouse, 2451 S Timberline Rd. Bring: table setting, dish to share and gift under $20. (This is NOT a White Elephant gift.) Age range 50-90+. RSVP. Looking to volunteer in the church office afternoons? Contact Annmarie. Please check the lost and found (by the coat racks in the Narthex). Unclaimed items will be given away this week. |