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Many Hearts, One Song; Many Hands, One Church

Our open and affirming church welcomes everyone

Embroideries in Context: Two American Indian leaders join us March 17 

Plymouth member Louise Matson, director of the Division of Indian Work, and Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, Minnesota Council of Churches Racial Justice Program Director, join member/historian Annette Atkins for the final Embroideries in Context discussion this Sunday, March 17, at 10 in Guild Hall. Don’t miss it! Dig into the racial justice reading and resource list. Watch Carlyle Brown performing the very powerful Acting Black. (He brought it to our Conn Theater on Jan. 26).

Free recital April 7, with Plymouth soloists

Our five soloists—James Bohn, Dan Dressen, Lisa Drew, Jenny French and Maria Jette—will perform at a 4:30 p.m. recital, April 7, in Guild Hall (and, like other concerts, it is free!). Each of them will present music from various parts of the world and many centuries—everything from Bach and Scarlatti to Mahler and Vaughan Williams. Sonja Thompson and Philip Brunelle will accompany, with Diane Hallberg, flute. This performance is one of the events celebrating Philip Brunelle’s 50th year as organist-choirmaster at Plymouth Congregational Church. Admission is free, no tickets are needed and parking is available at the church. [Photo credit: Mark Christman]

Listen, speak, love: Lenten Conversations Begin March 30

As we continue our racial justice work, come express your life-giving suggestions for the future of our embroideries. Lenten Conversations are one-time gatherings that will last about 90 minutes each. Please choose one date that works for you. To register for a Lenten Conversation, contact the front desk at Plymouth: call 612/871-7400 or email reception@plymouth.org. (Please note this schedule has changed.) These Lenten Conversations were approved by the Leadership Council at their February meeting. Also of note is our gallery show: A portion of Laurel O’Gorman’s Veil is shown above, and the show includes jewelry by Robyne Robinson.

About Us

Plymouth Congregational Church is a progressive faith community grounded in the Christian tradition. In mutual care and with respect for our diverse understandings of God, we seek to embody the radical love and justice found in the life, teachings and spirit of Jesus.

Located at the southern edge of downtown Minneapolis, Plymouth Congregational Church offers worship services and spiritual learning opportunities for all ages that are relevant to the world in which we live.

We are committed to creating sanctuary for the soul and seeking the sacred in all ways. We engage the ancient teachings to bring them alive today, nourishing and expanding hearts and minds to become the change we want to see in the world.

The Space Between is a mini-blog for our congregation during this time of transition, written by Interim Minister Dan Wolpert.

First Service, 9 a.m.; Second Service, 11 a.m.
 Sundays at 10, people of all ages have education offerings, which we encourage everyone to attend.

PLEASE GIVE to Plymouth’s 2019 Stewardship campaign, which supports our church, our programs and our outreach. We also invite you to contribute to the 50th Anniversary Fund, which honors Philip Brunelle in his 50th year as our Organist-Choirmaster and will enhance our worship experiences..

Members: Access our online directory via the Church Life app or our website.

  • Open, Welcoming & Committed to Justice

    All are welcome in this church, which is free of doctrine and committed to social justice. Racial justice, gun violence prevention, welcoming immigrants and supportive housing are some of our important initiatives.

    Introduction and Timeline for the work we at Plymouth are called to do in promoting racial justice and dismantling white supremacy. January Flame article is composed of Dec. 16, 2018 Fellowship remarks by Acting Senior Minister Paula Northwood, Moderator Brian Siska and Leadership Council Chair Deb Fowler.

    Immigrant Welcoming Working Group—Get involved! Contact Tom Haigh.

  • Infused with Art

    The arts play a central role at Plymouth, from the extraordinary choirs and soloists and stellar pipe organ to the Fine Arts Gallery offering a collection that inspires and challenges.

    The celebration of Philip Brunelle’s 50th year as Plymouth’s Organist-Choirmaster began Sept. 30. Click here for all six public events!

  • Progressive & Relevant

    At Plymouth, we all may not share the same understanding of God and faith, but Progressive Christianity provides a spiritual sanctuary for those who seek the sacred in a variety of ways.

    Read The Eight Points of Progressive Christianity.

    Adult Spirituality

    Exploring our faith together

    Join thoughtful conversations about faith and life, learn about pressing issues in our world, and deepen your spirituality through many offerings.

    Children & Youth

    Working, playing and learning together

    We nurture the spirituality of children and youth from birth through high school with openness to questions about faith and life.