Global Justice Presented in collaboration with the Immigrant Welcoming Work Group From a faith-based perspective and experiences in Guatemala and Honduras, Thom Haines of Mayflower’s Global Justice Advocacy Team will be presenting on the root causes of migration to the United States from Central America. Thom will challenge the narrative often seen in main-stream media […]
You are invited to an information session about a 2-week group tour/ pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine that Plymouth Church is planning to offer this Oct./Nov. Joan Deming will serve as the tour coordinator, together with the Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis. An additional information session will take place on Sunday, February 12. The tour will include visits to key […]
Gold Fever--Thom Haines of Mayflower UCC made this professional video about gold mining in El Salvador and the cost of human life to indigenous people there.
Free Monthly Concerts at Plymouth Philip Brunelle and Sonja Thompson
Writing as a Spiritual Practice By paying homage in writing to important experiences in our lives, by expressing awe at how the natural world is made, by voicing outrage at injustice, by exulting in the sensual details that describe people, creatures, and things we love, all of these can be considered acts of worship. When […]
February 5 10 a.m. Shared attitudes of wonder, reverence, and concern for our natural environment led Sam King and Wisconsin photographer, Hal Watson, to collaborate on an exhibit: Though It Can't Last. The exhibit will begin on February 4 in the Howard Conn Gallery. Sam and Hal will also partner on a Sunday Forum in […]
Shared attitudes of wonder, reverence and concern for our natural environment led Sam King and Wisconsin photographer, Hal Watson, to collaborate on an exhibit: THOUGH IT CAN’T LAST. The exhibit will begin on February 4 in the Howard Conn Gallery. Sam and Hal will also partner on a Sunday Forum in the Chapel from 10 […]
Help push against antisemitism by attending this powerful play inspired by the lives and testimonies of ten Holocaust survivors A play reading of Survivors by Wendy Kout. This is a Theater 45° production in partnership with Six Points Theater. Monday, February 6, at 7 p.m. Free.
9:30-11:30 a.m. in Jones Commons and the Education Wing. People of all ages are invited to come eat some yummy breakfast treats, play some favorite classic board games, or learn some new ones. A great chance to get out of the house in the winter and meet new Plymouth folks! The young and the young […]
Transfer of Memory Presented in collaboration with the Board of Fine Arts Sunday Forum with Manny Gabler, a Holocaust survivor who is featured in the exhibit. By 1937 it was obvious to Simon Gabler that he and his pregnant wife could not stay in Germany. As Hitler’s plans to make Germany judenrein “cleansed of Jews” […]
With Plymouth's Solo Quintet 4 p.m. in Guild Hall A Valentine Treat with Plymouth’s Solo Quintet. Delightful music of love and romance to put you in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
Register here to attend this virtual event via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscu2rpz8jHtD4wJBjK_UDTCOUQ_dXIcR0 Please join Plymouth Congregational Church and the Rev Dr DeWayne Davis for a conversation about reimagining community safety at the state legislature. We are honored to welcome President of the Senate, Bobby Joe Champion, and Justin Terrell, Executive Director of Minnesota Justice Research […]
Join us and partners in ministry for a film screening of "OYATE" on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis or on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at Nativity Lutheran Church in St. Anthony. OYATE elevates the voices of Indigenous activists, organizers, and politicians as they offer their perspective […]
Talking Trash II Our local trash expert will discuss general ways to reduce trash, specifically, back-yard and city-wide composting. She will discuss what we can do as residents and how businesses and apartment buildings are involved in composting and trash reduction. Kellie Kish is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis. She’s […]
Third Monday of each Month – Starting February 20 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel Facilitator – Jill Nelson Looking for uke players of any level who want to meet others and play music together. We will focus on songs of joy, community, and inspiration. I’ll have some songs to get us started, and I’m hoping you’ll find […]
All People Have a Home, No Exceptions. This is the vision and the mission of the Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. Craig Freeman will give us a quick virtual tour of some of the many housing projects this collaborative – now over 100 congregations strong – has built. He’ll also tell us about the challenges facing […]
Children grades K-8th, please join us at 10 am in Jones Commons to meet teachers and go to your classrooms! On the 18th, we will have a special gathering and playtime for parents and children under Kindergarten age, in room 207. Classes are currently broken up by age in the following ways: Ages 2-5 meet […]
In the Conn Gallery This I Believe | Racial Justice Is Personal video, a project of the Racial Justice Initiative. The goal with these weekly personal stories is to inspire reflection and action, and we offer them with humility and vulnerability.
February 26 4 p.m. Former associate principal cello for the MN Orchestra presents a multimedia event with images, cello, and excerpts from her new memoir: The Cello Still Sings: A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music. There will be advanced copies of the book available.
Beginning February 28 Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The Gospel According to Matthew Matthew’s gospel, written somewhere between 80 and 95 CE, is the first book in the Christian Scriptures. It was not the first gospel written that distinction goes to Mark. Perhaps it is first because it was written for and by a […]
3-5-year-olds explore early musical concepts and skills through games, movement, and silly songs! This group may perform in worship for the Family Christmas Eve service, but not regularly during the church year. Parents, please plan to accompany your child(ren) for this short class.
Cherub Choir is about learning to be in an ensemble for the first time. We will work on how to sing in beautiful unison, how to work and learn as a team and build our basic music skills as we begin to focus on reading music. This group sings approximately once every eight weeks in […]
Youth Choir goes beyond singing and performs a wide range of musical pieces once a month during worship. This ensemble values community and skill building along with finding your voice and celebrating it! To join, a music background is helpful, but not required – but love of singing is essential. Those who bring special music […]
Beginning February 28 Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The Gospel According to Matthew Matthew’s gospel, written somewhere between 80 and 95 CE, is the first book in the Christian Scriptures. It was not the first gospel written that distinction goes to Mark. Perhaps it is first because it was written for and by a […]
Choristers are led to sing with joy and precision while they learn about the composers and cultural context of the pieces they perform. The collaborative nature of the group means that student ideas are heard, and the product is a reflection of the choir’s ideas. Choristers strengthen their basic music skills as they begin to […]
Singers learn how to use their voices as part of an ensemble and build skills in part-singing, often using jazz and contemporary music traditions. This group is non-auditioned and welcomes singers of all abilities and experiences. Chapel Singers regularly sing in worship throughout the church year. Come join us and try something new, meet some […]
The Choir sings every Sunday for the 11 a.m. worship service. The Choir has always been an important part of Plymouth’s music program, singing anthems from the Renaissance to 2022 – a wonderful experience for all choral enthusiasts!