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December 29, 2022

Weekly Highlights: 

This Sunday (1/1) there will be one service at 11 a.m. Scroll down for details.
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.
You are invited to the 37th Annual Observance of the International Hour For Peace Sat., 12/31, 5-6 a.m. (= noon GMT). For Northern Colorado observances (in person or online), visit HourForPeace.org, their Facebook page, click for flyer, or contact Rev. Dr. Victoria Gardner at  Hour4Peace@att.net.
Board and Ministry Team leaders, you should have received an email from Barb letting you know that your annual Ministry Update is due on 1/9, for our Annual Meeting on 2/5.
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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.
Faith Family Hospitality. Plymouth will host families experiencing homelessness at Plymouth during the week of 1/29 - 2/5/23. We have many opportunities for you to volunteer to provide shelter for these families. Please contact us at plymouthucc.org/FFH to sign up or for more information. Note: FFH is our January Share the Plate partner.
The Protecting Places of Worship forum has been rescheduled and is now at Plymouth on 1/19 at 6 p.m. Refreshments/sign-in at 5:30. RSVP by 1/17 to Jillian.Dardani@usdoj.gov Program info at tinyurl.com/worship-places.
Thanks for the amazing number of cards that you have donated this year to the Women at the Denver Correctional Facility. They are so appreciated, so keep them coming as they are needed the year around in addition to the holidays. The cards are indeed spreading the Love! Questions? Please contact Mary Kay or Ron Graver
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. Click here to see open slots and sign up.

Worship (11 a.m. only)

  • In-person + streaming
  • Nursery at 11, no Sunday School (returns 1/8) or Adult Forum (returns 1/15)
  • Share the Plate: Faith Family Hospitality
  • After Service: Coffee fellowship (sign up for 10 minutes of cleanup after 2nd service)
Ongoing
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.
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.
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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