The Campus Task Force 2.0 — which was chartered by the Deacons in February 2024 — has completed its work and is preparing a report that will be delivered to the Deacons by late August.

The CTF 2.0’s objective has been to become a visible catalyst of systemic change for those experiencing economic, environmental, social, and racial injustices in the neighborhood surrounding Plymouth and beyond. The group’s work has been aligned with and driven by Plymouth’s mission and Purposes while also incorporating aspects of Plymouth’s 2020 Plymouth Growth Plan.

Involving more than 150 members of the congregation in scheduled and informal conversations for the past year, the CTF 2.0 has concluded that now is the time for a sacred opportunity for transformation.  The report states that “Plymouth stands at a crossroads in a time of change not only within our congregation but also in the neighborhood and the broader world around us. As we’ve listened deeply in monthly conversations with members, one message is clear: This is not a time to retreat into comfort or habit. It is a time to move forward with courage, clarity, and faith.”

The report goes on to state that “Transformation asks us to stretch, to question long-held assumptions, and to lean into the unknown with trust. Our Plymouth community has shown, again and again, that we have the spiritual depth, relational strength, and moral imagination to meet this moment. We believe this moment is a sacred opportunity to become more fully the church we are called to be. That calling requires bold action rooted in reflection, collaboration grounded in purpose, and a willingness to listen — to one another, to our neighbors, and to the Spirit moving among us.”

Copies of the report will be available on the CTF 2.0 Page on Plymouth’s website and in Jones Commons in September. If you have questions about the CTF work and report, please contact Sonia Cairns at 612-819-0678.