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May 13, 2021

Weekly Highlights:

Sunday, May 16

Visiting Scholar This Sunday!

Registration is still open for our next Visiting Scholar program with Rev. Wesley Granberg-Michaelson on May 16. Wes will be preaching in our 10:00 Sunday morning service followed by a Zoom presentation from 1-3 p.m.* Our day with Wes will climax with his participation in the 6:00 p.m. Worship on Zoom.

*Register Here for the 1 p.m. program (no registration needed for the worship services). Many of us are reading his latest book, Without Oars, but this is not a requirement for full participation in the afternoon workshop. Wes is a global ecumenical leader and widely respected writer, speaker and leader in national faith and justice communities. You can find out more about him, view the day's schedule, and register at plymouthucc.org/visitingscholar. You won’t want to miss the blessing of this opportunity.

10:00 a.m.

Sunday morning recorded service at plymouthucc.org/streaming or link in Saturday email.

6:00 p.m.

Sunday evening Zoom service at plymou thucc.org/6pm (posts at 5:30) or link in Saturday email. Final Zoom Sunday! See notice below.

In-Person Worship Returns May 23 at 6 p.m.

Capacity is limited to 50% (90 people), so you must RSVP by 4 p.m. on that Sunday.

More details below. To RSVP, either click the image or go directly to plymouthucc.org/worship.

Details:

We will cautiously begin in-person services with a pilot program and will follow expert guidance and procedures to safeguard all those attending.
Pre-registration is required to attend the service.
All those attending must be fully vaccinated, including the following 2-week period.
Masks will be required for this service.
One person from each household can register for all household members at plymouthucc.org/worship before 4:00 pm the Sunday of the service. (If you don’t use the internet, you may register by calling 970-482-9212 before 3:00 pm on the Friday prior to the service.)
No drop-ins will be allowed to attend this service.
Plan to arrive early -- See you soon!

On Pentecost Sunday, 5/23, the UCC's Strengthen the Church offering will be received. These funds will help UCC churches support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry & innovation in existing churches. Please be generous & help the UCC "be the church" in new ways. You may give online (use GIVE button at plymouthucc.org/give and choose Strengthen the Church as the fund) or send a check with STC on the memo line.

Music Minute. Dir. of Music Mark Heiskanen reflects on the musicology, style, form, and meaning of the music we will experience as part of worship this coming Sunday. Read

Calling All 2021 Graduates

If you are graduating this year at any level (high school, college, graduate school, etc.), we want to celebrate you and your incredible accomplishments! Please email by May 18, letting us know that you're a graduate so that we can honor you during worship on May 23rd. Congratulations, Class of 2021!

Office Manager Out Today and Tomorrow

There will be a volunteer in the office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer the phone and door. If you need Barb to contact you next week, please send an email.

Plymouth Text Connection

This week's text was a fun question: If you could interview one famous person (living or dead), who would you choose? Next week's text is a wellness check-in. Opt in here

In Case You Missed It... Staff Reflection from Jane Anne: Read here

Submissions (Overview, Bulletin, Facebook)

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Christian Formation for Adults

No Sunday Forum 5/16

We will not have Forum on May 16 and instead invite you to join us in attending our visiting scholar's sermons at 10:00 and 6:00 and his presentation from 1:00-3:00.

Christian Formation for Youth

Calling all current 5th graders: You are invited to join us for our last middle school youth group of the year on Sunday, May 23rd from 4:30-6:00pm on the lawn at Plymouth! This is a great chance to come check out what youth group is all about, meet some new friends, and have tons of fun! For more information, email Alli.

Christian Formation for Children

Needed: one red cap and 1 or 2 LARGE cardboard boxes. Please email Tricia if you can share by June 27. Hat will be returned.

Fellowship Groups

Plymouth Social Club (Millennial and Gen X fellowship group): We'll be gathering for another discussion and fellowship time on Sat. 5/15 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. We'll watch a short video, then have an informal conversation together. Please RSVP to Adam Redavid at ajredavid at gmail.com for the Zoom link. See you there!

See the church calendar for other Fellowship groups available on Zoom.

Outreach & Service

Buy Equal Exchange Products and Support Plymouth Youth

If you missed ordering coffee, tea, olive oil, or chocolate bars during the Alternative Giving Fair, it's not too late. Send an email to request items. Pay online and receive contact-free delivery. (View catalog: click here to open in new window.)

Stewardship Reflection

We live in a world in which there is increased social unrest and division. We need to reverse the cynicism that's within local body politics. John Klaphake reminds us that the politics of stewardship must be based on the "we," not us and them. The politics of stewardship must be based upon a "win-win-win" scenario. - Ross Lane

Other

Do you know someone who would appreciate being wrapped in prayer, during good times or challenging times? The Prayer Shawl Ministry would love to share their needlework! Please contact Karen Guter to arrange to receive one for yourself or someone you know.

Do you need financial assistance with groceries, rent or medication? We have some funds available to help. Contact one of your pastors.

Odds 'n' Ends

Automatic Parking Gates

The automatic parking gates are closed Monday-Saturday, to reduce through traffic and control parking. Use keypad code 0916# to open gates. The gate will stay open for 30 seconds, then close automatically while beeping. To exit, automatic sensors open gate. Contact Keith Schulz (970-556-3182) with questions.

Leadership Council Minutes

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Church Directory

It's digital, via F1Go. All adults are listed unless you contact us.
For security reasons, we will not email PDF directories.
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Sermons

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GETTING INTO ZOOM

Attending a Zoom gathering: All Zoom events (other than the 6pm Sunday service and Sunday Forum) will receive an email Invitation. Click on the link in the invitation, and it will take you to the waiting room (password is embedded in the link), where you stay until the Host admits you to the main room. After the host Admits you,* there is about a 10-15 second delay, so hang tight.

*Note: if your screen name defaults to something like "grandma's iPad," please update your name, so the host knows who you are.

Scheduling a Zoom Room: Request scheduling using the same form on the church website you used to use to schedule a physical room, but choose Zoom as your "room." You will receive a reply with your meeting link, which you then email to your group members.