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Congregational Announcements
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There are voices in our world (and in our own community) that would have us live in fear of one another. We believe it is only in community that our fears and prejudiced can be overcome. We believe love is more powerful than hate. On Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM you are invited to celebrate our unity in the midst of our diversity. Please join us on the south side of the church at Plymouth United Church of Christ and the Ft. Collins Islamic Center (Lake St. and Shields) for a celebration of peace and unity. We are Diverse. We are United. We are Ft. Collins.
See Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1989722997912478/
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"The members of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Fort Collins, Colorado hear God’s Call to care for and welcome with compassion and justice the widowed, the orphaned and the alienated who are living in our community. We follow Jesus, the Christ, who lives among the “least of these” in our communities. We affirm that each and every person is a Child of God welcome in the Realm of God’s Love. Our refugee-immigrant ancestors fled persecution; upon arriving in Colorado they established the German Evangelical Congregational Church that laid the foundation for Plymouth Congregational UCC. Therefore, Plymouth Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Fort Collins, CO declares itself an “Immigrant Welcoming Congregation” to encourage the development of policies and activities within Plymouth UCC dedicated to facilitating respectful, compassionate welcome and inclusion of immigrants in our midst."
- Adopted into the Constitution of Plymouth Congregational UCC of Fort Collins by a Unanimous Congregational Vote on January 28, 2018
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Burial Plots for Sale
Plymouth Congregational, UCC, has 4 burial plots for sale. Three plots are located at Fort Collins’ Roselawn Cemetery and one plot at Grandview Cemetery. These plots are being offered to Plymouth members on a “first come, first serve basis.” Each plot is valued at $1580.
Lot locations are:
- Roselawn Cemetery: Section Christ us,
- Lot 15, Graves B3 & B4
- Lot 16, Grave D1
- Grandview Cemetery: Section 08,
Funds generated from the sale will be used to support the Memorial Garden and the installation of the labyrinth. For more details contact the church office.
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The Board of Outreach and Mission is collecting hand-warmers for Homeless Gear. We already have one box, but we will be collecting them in the front office (0r give them to Associate Minister Jake Joseph) between now and Monday, February 5th! Thank you to those of you who have donated already.
-Board of Outreach and Mission and Jake Joseph
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Our Lost and Found is full after the Holiday Season, so on Monday, February 5th we will donate what is not claimed to a local non-profit. Please take the time these following weeks to look and see if anything of yours needs to be claimed. It is located in the Narthex under the coat racks. Additional more breakable items (such as glasses) are kept at the front desk in a basket.
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Small Group Spirituality News
The Seekers Group, awide-ranging small group which meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 (restartson February 14), welcomes you to join us in our weekly time of reading andprayer. We’ll be starting a Lenten exploration of The Last Week by MarcusBorg and Dom Crossan, two of our past Visiting Scholars. More info: Pat Slentz patslentz@gmail.com
The early morning Living Celtic Christianity group is starting to meet not-quite-so early! We’removing our meeting time from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m each Wednesday morning.Though the group has been meeting for more than ten years, the participantscome and go with time, and we welcome you to study and pray with us as we learnmore about Celtic Christian spirituality. Join us in the Conference Room as westudy the basic history of this rich tradition by reading John Philip Newell’s Listeningfor the Heartbeat of God. (John Philip spoke at Plymouth as part ofHal’s Lilly Endowment grant and also met with members on the 2017 Scotlandpilgrimage.)
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The Plymouth Sound team is considering upgrading our hearing assist capability in the Sanctuary. We are interested in receiving feedback on what issues currently create challenging conditions for those that use the hearing assist equipment. We are also interested in knowing if users know of specific equipment compatibility issues that should taken into consideration. If you have information to share, please talk to or email Dean Wallace,
dean.wallace@colostate.edu .
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The Children’s Handbell Choir, led by director Kathee Houser, will ring during the Prelude for the 11:00 a.m. service this week. Arrive early and support this ensemble’s beautiful contributions to our services. During the Offertory, the Chancel Choir will sing the perennial favorite “Hymn of Promise” by Natalie Sleeth. An adaptation for congregational singing can also be found in The New Century Hymnal (#433).
We remain in the 19th century again this week with organ repertoire from Mendelssohn’s first two organ sonatas and selections from César Franck’s L’Organiste. This collection of short works was commissioned for harmonium in the last year of Franck’s life and published posthumously in 1891.The title of the collection clearly implies use for the organ and was apparently a marketing ploy by the publisher to increase sales. I will attempt to be faithful to the original registration markings for harmonium and to the timbre of that instrument.
If the Super Bowl doesn’t hold a priority on your time, considering attending the 6:00 p.m. service!Percussionists Matt Brown, Chris Hewitt, and bassist Peter Strening will join Bobby for music with an Afro-Cuban flavor.
Mark Heiskanen
Director of Music
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Weekly Adult Education Forum
February 4: "Retreats for Everyone!” Plymouth offers a robust variety of retreats throughout the year. Men’s, women’s, knitters, spiritual growth, and of course the annual All Church Retreat provide respite and learning. Hear from leaders of a variety of these opportunities and see where you fit in.
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Please join our Plymouth 345 Group for fellowship on Saturday February 3rd
9 am - Noon
Cartoons at Lyric Cinema
1209 N. College Ave Fort Collins
RSVP:Heidi Jette
gregjette@msn.com
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Please join us at Gilded Goat in Fort Collins on February 4 from 3pm-5pm to help plan our YUCCA activities for 2018! We need as many YUCCA members to attend as possible so we can make sure all this year's events are fun and relevant to our 20s and 30s Plymouth members. This is your chance to help shape our group for 2018. There will be non-alcoholic drinks (locally-made Kombucha) available at the brewery, as well as local beer, and snacks to order.
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Greetings, How would you like a special way to treat or remember that special person in your life? Then sign up for the Valentine’s Day Brunch which is Saturday, 10 Feb 2018 at 1000, at Plymouth. A sign-up sheet is available in the Fellowship Hall before & after each Sunday service. The price is 15.00 $/person. The cut-off date for signing up & payment is Sunday, 4 Feb 2018. The best way to pay is by check to Plymouth Congregational UCC with Valentine Brunch on the memo line. Put the check in the envelope provided; do not put it in the offering or submit it to Barb Gregory. You will not be considered signed up unless the check is received by 4 Feb.
Peace, Les Fraley
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Jean Preslan would like to invite those who are interested at Plymouth to the 2018 Spiritual Direction Conference in Colorado! This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about this sacred discipline. The theme this year is interfaith conversations. Feel free to follow this link to learn more: http://www.spiritualdirectioncolorado.org/event-2625166 .
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Women’s Retreat February 23 – 25, 2018 What does it mean to follow Jesus?
The Plymouth Women’s Retreat is designed to grow your faith through engaging talks, meaningful worship and fellowship with other women while enjoying a comfortable retreat center with beautiful mountain views.
This year, we will meet in small groups to read and discuss scripture together, discovering what it means to follow Jesus. The retreat includes time for games, to pray, reflect and more.
Meet new friends and reacquaint yourself with old ones: Join us February 23, 24 and 25 at Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center near Estes Park, CO. Carpools available! Register Sunday, January 7, 14, 21 at the Women’s Retreat table in the Fellowship Hall. Check or Cash. Cost includes prepared meals and shared rooming: $139 - 4 to a room; $149 - 3 to a room; $173 - 2 to a room; $293 - 1 in a room.
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One Village One Family is looking for new members! One Village One Family is a program that helps northern Colorado families find and stay in permanent housing by offering counseling, support, and small amounts of financial assistance. Plymouth's OVOF ministry team (or "village") is looking for a few people to join them.
The time commitment entails a training season of two to three hours, then one to two hour meetings with the family every three to four weeks, along with a check-in phone call by a member of the village with the family between the meetings. The mentoring program lasts from six to eight months. The family is responsible for doing the leg work needed to get them into housing. If you're interested in joining Plymouth's One Village One Family team or know someone who might be, contact Betsy Bedient or Adam Redavid (ajredavid@gmail.com ) on the Outreach and Mission Board.
Thank you for supporting this vital program!
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