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December 1, 2022

Weekly Highlights: 

Youth Sleepout & Vigil This Weekend


Everyone is invited to this year's Sleepout Vigil at 5 p.m. this Sat., 12/3! Featured speakers will be County Commissioner John Kefalas, Sister Mary Alice Murphy, and a client from Neighbor to Neighbor. Our youth planning team hopes to see you all there!

There are many ways to donate. The youth will be in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, where you can donate directly, purchase Equal Exchange products, or get a latte from the coffee cart. You can also learn more and give online at plymouthucc.org/sleepout.

Dinner/Slideshow RSVP Deadline Sunday


We are having a free Italian dinner and slide talk about Hal's sabbatical (good for all ages!) on Tues., 12/6 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP here by Sun., 12/4. (Many thanks to an anonymous member of our congregation who offered to subsidize this evening!)

Advent

For more information on events during Advent, visit plymouthucc.org/advent.

If you need a paper copy of the Advent Devotional,
Maya Angelou and the Freedom Poetry of Advent,
ask a greeter on Sunday.
Advent Devotional Adult Forum between Sunday services, 11/27 - 12/18. Attend all or drop in. (No forum on 12/25 or 1/1.)
Advent Devotional Zoom Discussion Group: Starts tonight! Four Thursdays in December (1, 8, 15, 22), sign up here to get the Zoom link.
Advent Photo a Day Facebook group, a space for sharing and reflection with First Congregational, Boulder and Plymouth. Post a photo that connects to your experience with the daily word prompt. Request to join here.
Advent Craft Night is back, and back in person. Join young and old for pizza followed by an evening of crafting for all ages, Friday, 12/9 at 6 p.m. (No RSVP needed.)
It's poinsettia time again. These plants beautify the sanctuary through Christmas, and can be picked up after the service on the 25th. Deadline is 12/12. To purchase a poinsettia ($12), fill out the form at plymouthucc.org/flowers. Pay online, or choose “pay later” and put a check (with "poinsettias" on memo line) in the collection plate or mail to church office.
Submissions (Overview, Bulletin, Facebook)
View Church Calendar
Calendar Request Form
Taste and See! Interested in learning more about our faith community? Join the pastors for lunch and a "taste" of Plymouth at 12:15 on 12/11 in the Forum Room. We will tour our building and tell you about our programming for all ages; feed you a scrumptious lunch and share information on the United Church of Christ, Plymouth history and church membership should you be interested in joining. RSVP here.
Fellowship Groups
Get-a-Grip Potluck & White Elephant Exchange. Mark your Calendars for Sat., 12/17, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This will be a traditional potluck, plus there will be a white elephant gift exchange. One exchange gift per person. After 3 years of not having a gift exchange, there should be some good ones collected. RSVP to Phil Hoefer using the contact form or info in F1Go.
This Sunday

Worship (9 & 11 a.m.)

  • In-person + streaming; all wiggly worshipers are welcome in the nursery
  • Music Minute from Dir. of Music Mark Heiskanen
  • Share the Plate: N2N Homelessness Prevention
  • After Each Service: Coffee fellowship (sign up)

Christian Formation

  • 10 a.m. Godly Play (age 3 through 5th grade)
  • 10 a.m. Adult Forum (see above)
Ongoing
The Christian Formation Board (CFB) encourages you to join us in planning the educational opportunities and events for members and visitors of all ages. We are looking for people who are curious and willing to learn about how we support our K-12 folks, and also the various opportunities for adults, via our adult forums, book studies, and more! Please reach out to us at: plymouthucc.org/contact.
Interested in attending a CSU Men's Basketball game this season? Member Mark Koepke has two season passes (Section P, Row 19, Seats 9&10) and often can take one fan, or gift both tickets, to various games throughout the 2022-23 season. To put your name on an email distribution list for the 14 game home season, please contact Mark. Announcements to list throughout season.
Don't get towed! The Social apartment complex has parking spots #39-98 by lease all week except Sundays 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Please do not park in these spots Monday-Saturday or you may be towed. Image: DJ Shin, click for full credit.
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 Judy Filusch to arrange one for yourself or someone you know.

Automatic Parking Gates: Closed Mon-Sat, to reduce through traffic and control parking. Keypad code 0916# opens gates. They stay open 30 sec, then close automatically while beeping. To exit, automatic sensors open gate. Questions? Bob Jeffrey

How can you get more involved at Plymouth?  Donate flowers or be a greeter... a liturgist... an audio volunteer... or even a deacon. plymouthucc.org/signup.
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