THE STAFF OF PLYMOUTH WELCOMES YOU!
Our staff brings a wide range of experience, training, and heart to their work.
With backgrounds in feminist theology, youth and family ministry,
sacred music, and progressive faith,
each team member offers a unique perspective grounded in care and connection.
Whether you're a longtime member or just visiting, our staff is here
with resources, relationships, and support to help you feel at home at Plymouth.
Near each person's bio is a way to contact them.
With backgrounds in feminist theology, youth and family ministry,
sacred music, and progressive faith,
each team member offers a unique perspective grounded in care and connection.
Whether you're a longtime member or just visiting, our staff is here
with resources, relationships, and support to help you feel at home at Plymouth.
Near each person's bio is a way to contact them.
Chris GilmoreDesignated-Term Minister
Chris grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado, and began attending Plymouth Congregational Church UCC regularly when he entered confirmation in ninth grade. He attended Chicago Theological Seminary and served as Youth Director at a large Congregational church in Winnetka, IL, just outside Chicago. As an ordained minister, he served the church in Santa Cruz UCC, and returned to Winnetka, IL, serving the congregation where he had been Youth Director. Chris returned to Colorado to become Associate Pastor at First Congregational UCC in Boulder. After that, he joined the staff of the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, eventually serving as both program staff and supervisor. At the same time, he served as Director of Youth Ministries at First Congregational Church in Greeley. Then he served as interim minister of Kirk of Bonnie Brae UCC. In August 2014, he began he ministry as Senior Pastor of Sixth Avenue UCC in Denver, where he served for twelve years. And then, in August 2026, his journey brought him back to where so much of it began: Plymouth Congregational UCC in Fort Collins—the church where he was confirmed and, years later, ordained. (Read Chris's full bio here.) Pronouns: he/him |
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Other Program staff
DAVID ADKINSBridge Director of Music
David served as Director of Music at Plymouth from 2010-2013. He will be with us starting in July, while we are in search for our next acting director, whom we hope to have in place soon. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master of Church Music from Samford University with an emphasis in choral conducting, a Master of Science from Samford University in secondary education, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver with an emphasis in organizational leadership and human resource administration. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, David has served as the Director of Music, Arts, and Worship for churches throughout Alabama, Florida, and Colorado since 1984, serving churches from 300 to 4,000 members. David currently works for Wells Fargo in Wealth Management. His hobbies include home improvement projects, stained glass, and studying organ. Pronouns: he/him |
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Office staff
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Annmarie Fore
Administrative Assistant
Annmarie joined our staff in November of 2023. Originally from Delaware and Pennsylvania, she moved to Colorado in 2017 and enjoys living in Loveland with her sweet cat, Leo. Annmarie is a Unitarian Universalist at Foothills UU in Fort Collins, where she serves as a choir member and small group facilitator. Annmarie is a retired special education and elementary education teacher. She now owns her own practice of ResoundingWell, LLC as a Sound Healer, is a Spiritual Director, a poet and a private tutor. Pronouns: she/her/they |
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