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March 9, 2023

Weekly Highlights: 

This Sunday we welcome Monique Sherman, Managing Attorney for the Detention Program, and Angelique Smith, Director of Development, in the Fireside Room at 10:00 to discuss our Share the Plate partner for 3/5, 12, and 26, the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN), a key source of pro bono legal assistance for persons held in detention or facing other legal challenges exacerbated by status. Learn more about RMIAN.
We take a week off from our forum series on our Lenten Devotional to hear a representative from Spirit Crossing, a SummitStone Health Partner, who will talk to us about mental health rehabilitation, and how Spirit Crossing serves the Fort Collins & Loveland area. Forum info.
Reminder: you can find our live stream and recorded Sunday services right on our home page, plymouthucc.org.To access recordings of previous services, use the menu in the top right corner of each player, like this: 
Easter Flowers. It is time again to think about beautifying the chancel for Easter. We would like to continue what we started last year by purchasing perennials that can be put out into the garden. The cost is $12 and we will take care of the planting. Order online. Pay online, or fill out the form and choose "pay later" to send a check or drop it off at church. Deadline is 4/3.
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Plymouth Social Club (Gen X/Millennial fellowship group) will be meeting at Doug's Day Diner (2842 Council Tree Ave #143, FoCo) for brunch and fellowship at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, 4/23. RSVP to Adam Redavid (ajredavid at gmail.com) so we know how many to expect. Families and kids welcome. Hope to see you there!
Christian Formation for Children & Youth
Elementary parents, mark your calendars for 3/26! If you are interested for OWL for your kindergartner, 1st grader, or 4th/5th/6th grader, and watch for more details!

We are bringing back the Biennial Book Sale! Please bring book donations to Classroom 4 in the North Wing beginning on 3/26 (not earlier, please). The sale will be on 4/16, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, shop for beautiful and ethically-sourced handcrafted wares at the Ten Thousand Villages sale that is paired with the Book Fair.

Reminder: there is a dedicated eNews for Christian formation for Children and Youth. Get on the list here.
Outreach & Service
Plymouth is looking forward to our next week for hosting FFH families, 3/26 to 4/2. For more information and volunteer opportunities, please contact Ken & Mary Freese using the contact form at plymouthucc.org/ffh.
Sat. 4/8 from 8-noon is the semi-annual all church cleanup day. Help make our church grounds appealing. If you can, please bring lawn and garden tools. This would be a great all-church activity for young and old. There is plenty of work to be done. If you have questions contact any member of the Trustees. Rain date 4/28.
Are you connected to a mission project that fundraises by selling handmade goods? The Missions Marketplace team is seeking 4-6 new prospective handicraft vendors for the 2023 marketplace event. Selections will be made by 7/1.  For more information, please contact Marilyn.
Our young Afghan, Masih, needs a volunteer soccer coach for his U-10 team. Practice 2/wk for 60 min - coach sets the day, time and place (near Putnam). The Soccer Club provides training session plans, equipment and staff coaches who will share ideas /answer any coaching questions. The club has a variety of resources. Contact Linda Mahan if you can help.
The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have created even more difficulty in Syria as people continue to struggle with the government's suppression of its people. Radwan Kalaaji, a resident of Fort Collins, has worked for years teaching people in our community about the conditions in Syria. He raises funds through making his wonderful baklava and channels all those funds back to Syria, so people can receive direct assistance. Now, there is even more need in Syria. If you would like to help, please contact Radwan.
This Sunday

Worship (9 & 11 a.m.)

  • In-person + streaming
  • Mark's Music Minute
  • Share the Plate: RMIAN
  • Between Services: Coffee fellowship (also after 2nd service), RMIAN representative and adult forum. Faith After Doubt Group (see below). Kids: Godly Play.
  • 9:30 - OWL
Adult Formation Book: Faith After Doubt by Brian McClaren. Sundays at 10 a.m., This week: Chapters 11-13. Haven't read the book? Doesn't matter; just drop in for a lively discussion.
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. (Next open slots are 11 a.m. on 2/26.) Looking for a way to help that's less people-oriented? You can also sign up for coffee cleanup (12:15-12:25 p.m.).
Ongoing

Did you know…


that Celtic spirituality groups have been meeting at Plymouth since 2008?
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.
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
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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