Sunday Worship Service
November 30
9 am and 11 am | In-person and Online
We welcome guest preacher Sharon Day, an Ojibwe Elder, as we ‘make room’ for Creation.
Discussion Group
Conn Gallery, November 30th, 10 am
Guest preacher Sharon Day will guide us in a creative reflection about our love for specific bodies of water. By sharing our love of the water, we inspire each other to take action to protect it.
Sharon is also a featured artist in the Indigenous Women Water Protector Exhibit. Please stop by and see her artwork after her sermon as part of her body of work, personal perspective, and expression.
Advent Book Group: Peace in Palestine
Wednesday, December 3, 10, & 17 at 1:30 pm
Conn Gallery
Join member Joan Deming and Director of Spiritual Formation Kate Taber for an Advent book group reading, Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience and Cries for Peace in Palestine. As we look toward Bethlehem this Advent season, let us also turn our eyes and hearts to the Palestine of today, hearing the voices of Palestinian Christians and other experts on the context and current realities of the conflict.
Both facilitators have extensive experience traveling, working, and living in Israel/Palestine and are excited to share the voices of their friends who contributed to this book. Kate will have copies of the book available.
Please register by emailing Kate Taber (katet@plymouth.org).
Advent Evensong Worship
Making Room for Hope
Wednesday, December 3, at 6 pm in the Chapel
You are invited to a short yet significant mid-week Advent worship experience called “Evensong.” On Wednesdays in December, to center yourself in the meaning of this holy season through music, quiet, reflections, and candlelight. Knowing how easy it is to become distracted by the responsibilities of Christmas, Advent Evensong allows for some precious moments to reconnect with the Divine and consider the spiritual significance of the waiting and expectation, the touchstones of Advent.
Sunday Worship Service
December 7
9 am and 11 am | In-person and Online
Pastor JT will ‘make room’ for gratitude as we approach Consecration Sunday.
Advent Book Group: Peace in Palestine
Wednesday, December 3, 10, & 17 at 1:30 pm
Conn Gallery
Join member Joan Deming and Director of Spiritual Formation Kate Taber for an Advent book group reading, Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience and Cries for Peace in Palestine. As we look toward Bethlehem this Advent season, let us also turn our eyes and hearts to the Palestine of today, hearing the voices of Palestinian Christians and other experts on the context and current realities of the conflict.
Both facilitators have extensive experience traveling, working, and living in Israel/Palestine and are excited to share the voices of their friends who contributed to this book. Kate will have copies of the book available.
Please register by emailing Kate Taber (katet@plymouth.org).
Advent Evensong Worship
Making Room For Peace
Wednesday, December 10, at 6 pm in the Chapel
You are invited to a short yet significant mid-week Advent worship experience called “Evensong.” On Wednesdays in December, to center yourself in the meaning of this holy season through music, quiet, reflections, and candlelight. Knowing how easy it is to become distracted by the responsibilities of Christmas, Advent Evensong allows for some precious moments to reconnect with the Divine and consider the spiritual significance of the waiting and expectation, the touchstones of Advent.
A Holiday Celebration! Christmas Festival & YPC’s performance of Narnia
Saturday, December 13
Join us for a festive afternoon and evening on Saturday, December 13!
Community Christmas Festival
Jones Commons + Parking Lot, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Featuring: Music, crafts, and service projects. Food trucks & photo opportunities and
Holiday fun for the whole family!
Narnia in the Conn Theatre- Special Offer!
Conn Theatre, 7:30 PM Show
Church Members: Use code PCCNARNIA for $12 tickets to any performance. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
This Christmas season, we are asking for your support for our partners who work with our neighbors, near and far, to offer warmth, kindness, and safety in an uncertain world.
In collaboration with the Board of Outreach, the Immigration Justice Committee, and the Housing Justice Committee of Plymouth Congregational Church, our 2025 Christmas offering supports the housing justice work done by Refugee Housing MN, Align Minneapolis (formerly Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness), Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, Simpson Housing Services, Habitat for Humanity – Twin Cities, and zAmya Theater.
Sunday Worship Service
December 14
9 am and 11 am | In-person and Online
We welcome guest preacher Wendy Vander Wal, who will share a message to help us make our giving sacred on this Consecration Sunday.
Advent Book Group: Peace in Palestine
Wednesday, December 3, 10, & 17 at 1:30 pm
Conn Gallery
Join member Joan Deming and Director of Spiritual Formation Kate Taber for an Advent book group reading Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience and Cries for Peace in Palestine. As we look toward Bethlehem this Advent season, let us also turn our eyes and hearts to the Palestine of today, hearing the voices of Palestinian Christians and other experts on the context and current realities of the conflict.
Both facilitators have extensive experience traveling, working, and living in Israel/Palestine and are excited to share the voices of their friends who contributed to this book. Kate will have copies of the book available.
Please register by emailing Kate Taber (katet@plymouth.org).
Advent Evensong Worship
Making Room for Joy and Love
Wednesday, December 17, at 6 PM in the Chapel and Online
You are invited to a short yet significant mid-week Advent worship experience called “Evensong.” On Wednesdays in December, to center yourself in the meaning of this holy season through music, quiet, reflections, and candlelight. Knowing how easy it is to become distracted by the responsibilities of Christmas, Advent Evensong allows for some precious moments to reconnect with the Divine and consider the spiritual significance of the waiting and expectation, the touchstones of Advent.
Homeless Memorial March & Service – Simpson Housing Services
Thursday, December 18 at 4:45 PM
Plymouth will host the 41st annual Homeless Memorial March, Service, and Meal again this year. Please join us in remembering Minnesotans who have died this year while homeless.
4:45 PM – The 1.5-mile silent March leaves the Plymouth parking lot.
6:00 PM – The service begins in the Sanctuary.
7:00 PM – The meal begins in Jackman/Lenmark.
Branch & Bough Winter Solstice Concert
December 19 at 7 pm, Chapel and Online
Sara Thomsen and Paula Pedersen will perform their annual winter solstice concert in Minneapolis at Plymouth Congregational Church, in its intimate chapel. The “Branch and Bough” winter solstice concert is a reflective journey of song through the season of winter. Deep in the dark and the cold—their music will draw you inward to find a spark, kindle hope, and come home.
Tickets: You decide. $20 suggested, $15 minimum. Children 12 & under, free. Purchase online or at the door. https://sarathomsen.com/events
Sunday Worship Service
December 21
9 am and 11 am | In-person and Online
The Choir of Plymouth Congregational Church will perform Bob Chilcott’s “Christmas Oratorio” at the 9 AM and 11 AM services. The work premiered at the Three Choirs Festival in July 2019 in Gloucester, England, and the Plymouth Choir sang the U.S.premiere at Plymouth Church last December. There was a strong response to repeat it – and so they will!
The Plymouth Choir and Philip Brunelle, organist and conductor; Kathryn Rupp, soprano; Lisa Drew, alto; Dan Dressen, tenor; James Bohn, bass; Diane Hallberg, flute; Lynne Aspnes, harp
Narrators – Janis Hardy and Rev. J.T.Smiedendorf
The Longest Night – A Solstice Service of Remembrance & Light
Tuesday, December 23, at 6 PM in the Chapel
Meditation at 6, program starts at 6:15
Within the holiday season lies the longest period of darkness. There is a source of healing and wisdom found in holding this space, and there is a collective love that radiates when we do it together.
During the Longest Night Service, we will honor those who bring us light and love during the darkness. Listening to the same song three times, we will give pause, pray, and light a candle for those who have gone before us, for those who walk beside us, and for the Divine’s light and love.
Music and meditation will begin at 6:00 pm for those who want to slow down prior to the start of service at 6:15 pm. Holiday tea and treats will be served after the service for those wanting to share in a time of collective comfort and understanding.
Our glorious tradition of Christmas Eve at Plymouth Church returns this year. We offer two services: 5 pm, featuring our youth ensembles and The Chapel Singers, with youth as worship leaders, and 9 pm, with our esteemed Plymouth Choir and Soloists.
Making Room for ALL
5 PM
This Christmas Eve, we gather to make room for who and what we hold dear in our hearts — even during the darkest time of the year. In the glow of this candlelight service, we will reflect on the hope that Christ’s birth brings and what it means to Make Room for ourselves and others.
Come to a spirited service with music from our children and youth choirs, bells ensemble, and Chapel Singers; liturgy provided by our young people; and opportunities for those in attendance to be part of a Living Nativity. Come light up the night with us and carry the joy of Christmas into the world around you.
Please bring one food or personal care item for the little free pantry for our children, angels, and shepherds who come to visit and present gifts to the baby Jesus as part of this year’s Christmas youth activities. This will also help to stock the pantry in the lean months.
Christmas Eve Social
6 PM
Join us for a Reception after the 5 PM service to mix and mingle with your Plymouth friends and community.
Service of Lessons & Carols
9 PM
The prelude for the 9 p.m. service will begin at 8:45.
Every Christmas Eve, the Plymouth sanctuary is aglow in candlelight for this traditional Service of Lessons & Carols, which includes the Plymouth Choir, scripture readings, and carols for the congregation. The service closes with everyone singing “Silent Night” while holding lighted candles.
CAROLS & MEDITATION SERVICE
Sunday, December 28
11 am | In-person and Online
Presented by Betsy Cussler, Kurt Hunter, and Paul Lohman.
With the Plymouth Choir, soloists, and Philip Brunelle, organist-conductor; Lynne Aspnes, harp, and Diane Hallberg, flute.