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🎄 Hang the Approaching Light star on your tree, or pick up a Within, Among, or Beyond ornament for someone you love. Made to order, shipped to your door.
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This Sunday, Responding Faithfully continues with Birdie Cunningham preaching. Andy Schou will present Stories of Giving.
Join us at 9 or 11 AM, in person or online: https://plymouth.org/livestream
Celebrating the Robert Bly Centennial - A Literary Witnesses Event
A marathon recitation of Bly poems by 25 of his friends and admirers, beginning with Sitar player David Whetstone playing from 6:30 pm to 7 pm.
Few poets have reshaped the American landscape for poetry like Robert Bly (1926-2021). Born and raised in rural Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, Bly returned to the region as a young man to write his most influential works, including Silence in the Snowy Fields (1962) and the National Book Award-winning collection, The Light Around the Body (1967).
His voluminous writings, including the New York Times-bestseller Iron John: A Book About Men (1990) and The Sibling Society, have influenced generations of writers, activists, poets, and thinkers and continue to resonate across the globe. His pioneering translations of twenty-two poets from around the world include four Nobel Laureates.
Register: plymouth.org/events
This Sunday, Responding Faithfully continues with Rev. JT Smiedendorf’s sermon “Responding Faithfully to Sacred Union, Genesis 1:26-28. José Pacas, Martha Rogers, and Lucia Pacas will present Stories of Giving. Join us at 9 or 11 AM in person or online: https://plymouth.org/livestream
Love calls. We respond. 💛
Responding Faithfully, Plymouth’s annual appeal for 2027, opens this fall.
The response begins Sunday, November 8, at the 9 AM and 11 AM services.
Watch for your invitation.
#RespondingFaithfully #PlymouthMpls #LoveCallsWeRespond #Minneapolis
Stories of Giving ❤️
This fall at worship, people from our Plymouth community share what giving means in their lives: why they give, what it makes possible, and how it connects them to one another and to the wider world.
Join us at the 9 AM and 11 AM services:
Oct 18: Katie Dillon
Oct 25: José Pacas, Martha Rogers & Lucia Pacas
Nov 1: Andy Schou
Nov 8: Faithful Response Sunday & Breaking Bread
Nov 15: Mike McCallister shares the results of our giving
Love calls. We respond.
#RespondingFaithfully #PlymouthMpls #StoriesOfGiving #LoveCallsWeRespond #Minneapolis
This Sunday, Responding Faithfully begins with Rev. JT Smiedendorf’s sermon “Responding Faithfully to Divine Love” (Romans 8:35–39).
Join us at 9 or 11 AM in person or online: plymouth.org/livestream
Join us at 9 or 11 AM for Sunday Worship Service in person or online at https://www.plymouth.org/livestream
Rev. Hannah Campbell Gustafson is Executive Director of Mental Health Connect. Ordained in the United Church of Christ, she also holds a Master of Social Work and previously served Plymouth as Outreach Coordinator. Hannah is passionate about running, reading, and building community. She lives in South Minneapolis with her spouse, Craig Simenson, also ordained clergy (ELCA); their children, Leona (8) and Ruthie (5); and Óscar Romero, their 10-year-old standard poodle.
Join us at 9 or 11 AM for Sunday Worship Service in person or online at https://www.plymouth.org/livestream
Rev. Jim Gertmenian, guest preacher, this Sunday (9/27)
Join us as Rev. Jim Gertmenian, Plymouth's Senior Minister from 1996 to 2015, returns to the pulpit with a message on the spiritual power that is the true source of our earthly power. Scripture: Isaiah 40:24–31 and Mark 10:37–45.
Jim helped found what is now Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative and The Plymouth Center for Progressive Christian Faith, and today preaches, writes hymns, and leads faith-and-justice work from Maine.
All are welcome. Join us in person at 1919 Nicollet Avenue or online at plymouth.org.
Join us at 9 or 11 AM for Sunday Worship Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org
New look. Same Plymouth. ✨ Our rebuilt website is live — link in bio.
Then join us Sunday, September 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Rally Sunday Festival in the parking lot: mini donuts, coffee from dejabrewz, inflatables, face painting, and a blessing for students and educators at both services. Plymouth's 170th year starts here. Visitor entrance at 1919 LaSalle Ave.
#PlymouthChurch #RallySunday #Minneapolis #UCC #OpenAndAffirming
Join us at 9 or 11 AM for Sunday Worship Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org
Sunday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 pm | 1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis.
We would love to see friends and neighbors from the community at our Rally Sunday Festival in the PCC parking lot. Bring the kids by for a slide down the slide, or stop by for a DejaBrewz from the coffee truck!
Celebrate the start of a new year of education and programming for learners of all ages at Plymouth on September 13th.
We will have a special blessing for students and educators in BOTH services.
At 10 AM join us in the parking lot, to party with old friends or introduce us to new ones.
We will have hot, fresh mini donuts, fun beverages from DejaBrewz, inflatables, face painting, photo ops, and more!
Plus, we will still be out there at noon! Don't miss the most joyful Sunday of the season, kicking off Plymouth's 170th year of community, connection, and change.
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Starting on Sunday, September 13, Plymouth is back to the Fall/Winter/Spring worship and education schedule.
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
🏠💛 What a week!
June 1–5, Plymouth Congregational Church showed up BIG for our Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities build week — and we are so proud of this community. Our incredible volunteers spent five days working alongside Habitat to build a brand-new home at 2214 Russell Avenue N in Minneapolis. During the week, our 12-person daily crews made real lasting progress on a place someone will soon call home. Scroll through to see some photos and video from the whole three-month build process — these faces, these moments, this work. 🔨❤️
Thank you to every single person who registered, showed up, swung a hammer, and gave their time. This is what it looks like when faith moves.
#PlymouthCongregational #HabitatForHumanity #HabitatTwinCities #BuildWeek #Minneapolis #FaithInAction #CommunityBuilds
All are welcome to join our special Pride service on Sunday, June 28, at 10 AM, featuring Malcolm Himschoot, Author of Reading Secrets: A Queer Inheritance of Life and Scripture. Join in person or online at plymouth.org/worship
On Monday, June 29, at 6 PM, an event with Malcolm Himschoot will be held at the SpringHouse Ministry Center, hosted by The Center for Sustainable Justice
#TCPride
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Service in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 10 AM for Summer Sunday Worship, in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 9 AM or 11 AM, in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 9 AM or 11 AM, in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 11 AM for Youth Sunday, in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Starting on June 7, Plymouth will begin single worship services at 10 AM for the summer.
Join us at 9 AM and 11 AM, in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 11 AM, in person or online at https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 9 AM or 11 AM, in person or online at plymouth.org/worship
Earth Sunday, April 19th
Join the Climate and Environmental Justice Initiative in celebrating Earth Sunday at Plymouth!
Both the 9 AM and 11 AM services will include a powerful message from guest orator Dr. Teddie Potter, who works at the intersection of climate and health.
The Sunday Forum at 10 AM features Kelley Skumautz, Executive Director, Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate.
We will have informational tables and ways to get involved in Jones Commons, and an upcycled craft for the kids.
Join us in person or online at plymouth.org/worship
Join us for Sunday Worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am, in person or online. We are an open and affirming church, and all are welcome—just as you are.
Worship with us online here: https://plymouth.org/worship
Join in person or via livestream for this special Good Friday service at 6 PM on April 3.
Join online at Plymouth.org/worship
Today, we celebrate International Transgender Visibility Day with full hearts and open arms. 🏳️⚧️
At Plymouth, we don't just open our doors — we open our lives to our transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community members. You are seen here. You are loved here. You are celebrated here.
In a world that too often asks trans people to shrink, justify, or hide — Plymouth says the opposite. Be bold. Be you. Be here.
We are proud to be an Open and Affirming congregation, and we recommit today to showing up for our trans members, neighbors, and community with love, advocacy, and unwavering solidarity.
Happy Transgender Visibility Day to every member of our community who lives authentically and lights the way for others. 🌟
#TransVisibilityDay #TransgenderVisibilityDay #OpenAndAffirming #PlymouthChurch #YouBelongHere #LoveIsLove #TransJoy
If you have photos from No Kings 3 or the Palm Sunday March that you would like to share safely and securely, go to Plymouth.org/PCCCommunity.
You will find the link for the PCC Photobucket Album in the Announcements section.
Join us this Palm Sunday as we start Holy Week at Plymouth. All are welcome. See the full schedule at Plymouth.org/worship/lent-easter
Join us for Sunday Worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am, in person or online. We are an open and affirming church, and all are welcome—just as you are.
Worship with us online here: https://plymouth.org/worship
For the 2026 Easter Offering we wanted to create a love letter to our members, our city, and address emerging needs in our community post-Operation Metro Surge as we rebuild and move forward in community and resilience. Donate at Plymouth.org/give.
Come alone, bring a friend or two, any and all are welcome to join!
Learn more about Plymouth and sign up here 👉 https://www.plymouth.org/.../learning-about-plymouth.../
Join us for Sunday Worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am, in person or online. We are an open and affirming church, and all are welcome—just as you are.
Worship with us online here: https://plymouth.org/worship
In-person worship is canceled on Sunday, March 15, due to inclement weather.
Please go to plymouth.org/worship on Sunday morning for a virtual service with Pastor JT.
Join thousands of Christians in St. Paul on March 29th, Palm Sunday afternoon, to celebrate and embody our faith’s call to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves, and to reject authoritarianism, cruelty, and greed.
We will gather at 2:30 pm for a joyful worship service and public action on the Capitol Mall. Join us and bring your family and friends! Register now and invite others!
2:00 p.m.: Procession launching from several churches at University and Dale
2:30 p.m.: Worship and Program at Minnesota State Capitol Mall
Visit palmsunday2026.com
Join us for Sunday Worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am, in person or online. We are an open and affirming church, and all are welcome—just as you are.
Worship with us online here: https://plymouth.org/worship
Join us for Sunday Worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am, in person or online. We are an open and affirming church, and all are welcome—just as you are. Worship with us online here: https://plymouth.org/worship
The Rev. Dr. Hannah Adams Ingram provides leadership for the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life as the College Chaplain and Associate Dean for Institutional Equity at Macalester. She is a graduate of Anderson University, Emory University, and the joint doctoral program of University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology. In Denver, her pastor was Rev. JT Smiedendorf. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a graduate of the Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction Apprenticeship Program, and the author of The Myth of the Saving Power of Education (2021). She served as a College Chaplain in Franklin, Indiana, before moving to St. Paul with her spouse and young daughter.
Join us for Sunday Worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am, in person or online.
We are an open and affirming church, and all are welcome—just as you are.
Worship with us: https://plymouth.org/worship
All are welcome this Lent and Easter season at Plymouth. 🌿✨
If you’re seeking a progressive, creative, compassionate, and justice-focused community, we invite you to join us. Come for worship, or take part in one of the many opportunities to simply show up and help—at whatever level feels comfortable for you.
We would love to welcome you.
Find the full schedule here:
https://www.plymouth.org/worship/lent-easter/
Join us for Sunday Worship at 9:00 or 11:00 am, in person or online.
We are an open and affirming church, and all are welcome—just as you are.
Worship with us: https://plymouth.org/worship
Go to Plymouth.org and click the Project Brown Bag banner to sign up for available shifts.
Walking into Jones Commons today and seeing the sheer scale of people working together was powerful. This is what hope looks like. This is the kind of change we want to bring into the world—together. 💛
Deep thanks to the people at the heart of organizing this benefit for our friends and neighbors. Truly impressive, generous, and heartfelt.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open-and-affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join with other Plymouth members in the Conn Gallery this Sunday Morning, as we go on a four-block walk to visit Alex Pretti’s memorial in a pilgrimage of lament and love for our neighbors. We will sing songs on the way, carry flowers, and join in prayer at the site. Children and families welcome. Flowers will be provided, but you can also bring your own. Dress for the weather.
After the prayer, you can join us for donuts at Glam Doll, eat at any of the restaurants on the block in solidarity, or return to Plymouth for worship at 11 am.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open-and-affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
🎵We love our home, we love this land, we love our neighbors, and so we stand.🎶
At 7pm all over the Twin Cities, candles were lit and vigils were held to honor the lives of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and to call for an end to the ICE occupation. In a vigil organized by @isaiahorg, @plymouthchurchminneapolis members gathered on our corner of Nicollet and Franklin, 4 blocks from the site of today's tragedy. Our hearts are with the Pretti family, and our prayers are with our city, community and state.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that." --Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open-and-affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open-and-affirming church welcomes everyone.
Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open-and-affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - plymouth.org/worship.
During the Longest Night Service, we will honor those who bring us light and love during the darkness. Music and meditation will begin at 6:00 pm, service at 6:15 pm. plymouth.org/christmas for more details.
Join us in person or online at plymouth.org/worship.
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.
For full details, visit Plymouth.org/christmas
Join online at plymouth.org/worship.
Join us in person or online for a special service with the Plymouth Choir, soloists, and Philip Brunelle, organist-conductor; Lynne Aspnes, harp, and Diane Hallberg, flute.
Presented by Betsy Cussler, Kurt Hunter, and Paul Lohman.
plymouth.org/worship
Our Christmas Crew was hard at work yesterday sparkling up the Sanctuary in anticipation of our two services on Christmas Eve! We look forward to seeing you at 5pm OR 9pm on December 24th. ALL are Welcome at Plymouth Church--there is room for you here!
Gather at Plymouth Congregational Church for the silent march and vigil starting at 4:45 pm today, and return to the church for the memorial service.
Join us as we honor the memories of individuals who passed away in 2025: people who died while experiencing homelessness, who were previously homeless, or who were advocates.
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
Join in person or online at plymouth.org/worship
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open-and-affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join @stevenssquarecommunityorg in the Jackman Room of Plymouth Church for our last quarterly event of the year!
Share refreshments with neighbors and review a slideshow of what SSCO has accomplished this year, run/vote in a short election for a remaining Board seat, and attend a renters' rights training. Join us to celebrate the end of 2025 and look forward to 2026 together!
Join our neighbors and community partners @stevenssquarecommunityorg for a cup of coffee and conversation at @boilerroom.coffee
To find Advent and Christmas events and offerings, please visit www.plymouth.org/worship/christmas.
There is room for all, and all are welcome. Please join us!
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open-and-affirming church welcomes everyone.
Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
When we say all are welcome, we really mean ALL are welcome.
Please join us!
Please join us on Sunday, December 14, for Consecration Sunday.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open and affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open and affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join us on December 14, 2025, for Consecration Sunday. More details to come...
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open and affirming church welcomes everyone.
Find us here - Plymouth.org/worship.
Double your impact to help our neighbors in need! The Outreach committee is matching donations up to $2K to replenish gift cards at the PCC Welcome Desk. You can find more information on the PCC Community Page.
Join @alignmpls between 4 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, November 20th, for their Hope for Home open house fundraiser at @plymouthchurchminneapolis.
Learn about Align and how we work together to end homelessness, hear our wonderful StreetSong choir, enjoy some snacks and treats, and contribute to support our work!
Plymouth is a founding Align member congregation and engaged with Align through our Housing Justice Committee and Outreach Boards.
Can't make it, but want to give? Donations are easy at: alignmpls.org/give
To prepare for the increase in demand, we are calling on our members, friends, and community to support our partner and tenant, @grovelandfoodshelf
$35 buys 15 dozen eggs (which we give out in ½ doz units).
$50 buys emergency groceries for a family of 2 for one month.
$100 buys emergency groceries for a family of 4 for one month.
$300 buys fresh meat for one day for all guests who want meat.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open and affirming church welcomes everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open and affirming church celebrates everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
One More Chair is considering one more group!
Calling all musicians, orators, actors - performers of any type!
We foresee Friday noon recitals, during which someone would perform for 20-30 minutes. Perhaps it's a piano recital, a Shakespeare sonnet, or any other performance piece. Talented individuals abound here at PCC and members would be delighted to enjoy such a performance.
If you are interested in joining this group, which will gather to determine frequency, performers, and more, please contact Dr. David Langemo, Director of Operations, at davidl@plymouth.org.
For 41 years, hundreds of community members have come together for the Homeless Memorial March and Service. Join us on this milestone anniversary as we honor the memories of individuals who passed away in 2025: people who died while experiencing homelessness, who were previously homeless, or who were advocates. We will gather at Plymouth Congregational Church for the silent march and vigil and return to the church for the memorial service. The service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online.
Our open and affirming church celebrates everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship in person or online. Our open and affirming church celebrates everyone. Find us here - https://Plymouth.org/worship.
Join us at 9 am or 11 am for Sunday Worship and in the parking lot on 9/7 from 10 am to 11:30 am for Rally Sunday! All are welcome to join us.
Our open and affirming church celebrates everyone. Join us in Person or online at https://Plymouth.org/worship.
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