Week of 08.10.2025

Today 

It's time again for the Blessing of the Backpacks! Sun., 8/10 at our 10 a.m. service. Bring your backpack or whatever you carry to school. Students, teachers, staff all welcome to be blessed. 

NoCo Pride, 8/10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Island Grove Event Center, Greeley. Sign up for various roles here. 


Next Sunday

On Sunday, 8/17, we kick off our Summer Fundraiser, Give some. Welcome many. If you’d like to be among the first to give and help us begin with energy and momentum, you can make your gift here: plymouthucc.org/welcomemany.

Final Summer Pickup Choir, 8/17. Show up at 9:15 a.m. to learn a simple piece and sing it at that day's 10 a.m service. All welcome! 

The Annual Student Welcome Event is almost here! Questions? Need help transporting donations? Want to volunteer? Click here. Official Drop-Off: Sun., 8/17 9 - Noon; Wed., 8/20 - 1-4 p.m.; Thurs, 8/21 - 3-6 p.m. Alternate drop-off times can be arranged -- or items can be picked up from your home. Thank you for helping make CSU "home" for its students.


Later

The Christian Formation Board wants to hear from you if you have an idea for adult programming. If you do, fill out this form by Wed., 8/20. 

Denise & Ken Morrison are hosting FOG (Fellowship of the Grape) on Fri., 8/22 at their N. Fort Collins home. Join your Plymouth family for fellowship from 6-8 p.m., and bring a bottle of wine or non-alcoholic beverage and an appetizer. New Plymouth friends are always welcome. Address in F1Go or contact the office by noon Thurs. 

Save the date: Sun., 8/24 to welcome our two new acting members of staff, Drew Angotti (Christian Formation) and Marshall Jones (Music). Read about them here. 

New Member Class, Sun., 8/24, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. An opportunity to get to know the church, the United Church of Christ, and what membership at Plymouth means. (Membership Ceremony will be on 8/31 during worship.) Sign up here. Childcare available -- indicate on form.

Faith Family Hospitality Training. You are invited to an FFH potluck and training at Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, on Tues., 8/26 at 6 p.m.  Whether you currently volunteer or want to learn more about FFH, this an excellent chance to get updated and meet other volunteers. If you are able, bring a dish to share. Contact Mary Freese (<- links to FFH page; scroll to bottom for form) to sign up or for more information.

SEPTEMBER:
Stephen Ministry at Plymouth. Are you going through a difficult time? Plymouth has trained Stephen Ministers who can help. Are you interested in serving as a Stephen Minister? We are offering training the week of 9/22. For more information, contact Lory Clukey with form on Stephen Ministry page. 

Imagine! Grant returns. Any existing O&M ministry team (or group of church members wishing to form a ministry team) is welcome to apply for a grant of up to $3,000 to be used for a project of their imagination. Applications accepted through 9/30. Learn more and apply at plymouthucc.org/mission. 


Anytime

Join Pastor Pam’s “Getting to Know You” program, to gather in small groups of 4-5 people at a time over a cup of coffee or a meal and have fun and interesting conversations. Sign up online here. If you aren't comfortable signing up online, call the church and a staff member will get you scheduled.