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ONA Proposed Op-Ed Article
Plymouth’s Open and Affirming Committee has submitted an opinion article that they would like to issue in the name of Plymouth Church to local news outlets like the Lawrence Times and Lawrence Journal World. Review and potential approval of this statement is on the agenda for the December 16 Church Council meeting. Please send any comments on the article directly to me at rbireta@gmail.com Your comments will be shared with the other members of the Council. All comments are w
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Sanctuary and Organ Project Update
The Project Management Committee is inching closer to a final plan for the renovation of the Plymouth Sanctuary. No design decision has been made as we continue to gather critical information. In recent months, weeks, and days we have: Provided a mock-up to give congregants a sense of height for a renovated chancel. The mock-up has been preserved and will be reinstalled for congregants’ consideration when a formal direction is requested. Contracted with Mar-Lan Construction o
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Christmas Eve at Plymouth Church
CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICE • 4pm A family-friendly worship service with carols and the story of the nativity. Arrive in the sanctuary at 3:30pm for children to pick out their angel and shepherd costumes. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in this “pick up” pageant. Angels and shepherds will be invited to sit on the chancel steps during the service as we act out the nativity scene. Nursey care is available! TRADITIONAL CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE I • 6pm This is Ply
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Justice Matters Listening Session
You are warmly invited to join us for a Justice Matters Listening Session, a time for reflection, connection, and visioning as we seek to live out the call of Micah 6:8 in our shared faith community. Together, we will: · Reflect on how our faith calls us to act justly and love mercy. · Listen deeply to one another’s hopes and concerns for our community. · Begin building purpose-driven justice ministry networks within our congregation. · Discuss priorities and plans for the up
Oct 14, 20251 min read


The Rev. Dale Turner
Minister at Plymouth Congregational Church from 1948 to 1958 “I determined at the hour of ordination that I had to involve myself in...
Aug 6, 202511 min read


Just Food Drive for Local Schools
Our focus is the Just Food Classroom Cupboard program where snacks are placed out in 14 local schools so kids can take them home for...
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Head Start Backpack Drive 2025
Plymouth is providing our Head Start students entering kindergarten this fall with a filled backpack! We are also collecting socks and...
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Plymouth Art Classes 2025
Watch bulletins, weekly emails and this page for additional details as there are available! Upcoming Classes: Cookie Decorating with...
May 30, 20251 min read


Advocate for HEAD START!
Here is a downloadable flyer [PDF] in both English and Spanish . It includes QR codes that make it easy to learn more and advcate for...
May 1, 20251 min read


Plymouth Plant Sale - Saturday • May 3!
How can you help? Donate plants from your own garden that you re-pot at least a week before the sale. Please label them! Donate...
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Holy Week at Plymouth Church
Palm Sunday Services Sunday, April 13 • 9:30 & 11:30am Our Holy Week pilgrimage begins. Maundy Thursday Service Thursday, April 17 •...
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Lenten Earth Care Activities
Special thanks to Margaret Kramar for compiling this list of activities associated with earth care in Lawrence that will take place...
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Proposed Op-Ed for Lawrence Times
The Open and Affirming Committee has drafted an op-ed, which they plan to publish in the Lawrence Times. This op-ed is an opportunity for...
Feb 28, 20251 min read


Living Water: Plymouth's 2024 Annual Report
The 2025 Annual Meeting is Sunday, February 9, immediately following a combinded worship service at 9:30am. Hard copies of the 2024...
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Plymouth Choir & Orchestra perform Taylor Scott Davis' MAGNIFICAT Sunday Morning
Sunday, morning, December 8 in the 9:30am Worship Service The Magnificat text has frequently been set to music from the earliest known in...
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Starry Nights - An Advent Devotional
Download the full devotional here: Advent is a season of waiting, watching, and wonder. Not like “waiting in line,” but rather like...
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Advent Gingerbread House Extravaganza - December 1
An afternoon of fellowship!–making gingerbread houses, singing carols, and eating a light meal together as we begin Advent. Create your...
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Letter from Rev. Heather Coates
Dear Plymouth Church Many of you already heard the announcement at church but I wanted to send a letter as well. I have recently accepted...
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Rev. Dr. Michael Brecke Bio
The Rev. Dr. Michael Brecke has accepted our invitation to serve as Plymouth’s Interim Pastor of Care and Welcome for the next six...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Plymouth Men's Fellowship
The Plymouth Men's Fellowship will now be meeting on the third Tuesdays of every month at noon in Room 202N. Each month, we will meet for...
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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