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December 15, 2022

Weekly Highlights: 

Advent

For more information on events during Advent, visit plymouthucc.org/advent.
Our annual Longest Night service will take place this Sunday, 12/18 at 6 p.m., followed by mulled wine and cider fellowship. Streaming at plymouthucc.org/advent.
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.
If you need a paper copy of the Advent Devotional,
Maya Angelou and the Freedom Poetry of Advent,
ask a greeter on Sunday.
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.
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.
Thank you to everyone who planned, provided, and prepared dinner for 90 people at last Tuesday's dinner and presentation on Hal's sabbatical!
It was wonderful to have so many helping hands and to have so many of us together in person (and also by Zoom). It was a delightful celebration!
If you missed it, view the presentation here.
Interested in serving on one of Plymouth's boards? Nominating Committee is currently developing a slate of nominees ahead of our 2023 annual meeting. Being a board member is a great way to meet other Plymouth members, learn more about the congregation, and explore your interests and passions. Want to learn more? Contact Adam Redavid at ajredavid at gmail.com.
Submissions (Overview, Bulletin, Facebook)
View Church Calendar
Calendar Request Form
Groups Coming in January
Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to do About It by Brian McLaren is our winter Adult Formation book study and discussion for the Sunday 10 a.m. formation hour in January and February. We will kick off this study with an Epiphany Potluck (complete with King's Cake) on Friday, 1/6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for food, fellowship and an initial dive into Faith After Doubt! Sign up here.
Save the Date for the first Foraging for Faith group meeting (college-age and young adults): Happy Hour at Avogadro's Number 5 p.m. on 1/20! Join us for appetizers (on Plymouth), getting acquainted, and more information on this group. To forage: to search for food and provisions, in this case for reconstructing our faith. Sign up here.
This Sunday
The ministry of welcome is at the core of the Way of Jesus. A simple expression of that is offering a warm welcome to all each Sunday at Plymouth by being a greeter. To join this ministry, all you need is a smile, a little time, and a willingness to greet once every couple of months. The reward is connecting with people and helping them connect. Click here to see open slots and sign up. Slots still available this Sunday and Christmas Eve!

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 for 10 minutes of cleanup after 2nd service)

Christian Formation

  • 10 a.m. Godly Play (age 3 through 5th grade)
  • 10 a.m. Adult Forum (see above)
  • 12:30 p.m. Youth Group
Evening: Longest Night Service at 6 p.m.
Ongoing
Name a Christmas song you really like. What did Plymouth folks say? Which three songs were clearly your favorites? Read here.
The Trustees are looking for a few people to join the Snow Removal Ministry Team. The team volunteers to clear the snow from the sidewalks around the church. This is done ONLY before worship on Sunday morning. If you are interested in joining this team contact Kathee Houser.
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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