Plymouth Church - United Church of Christ

Children, Youth and Family

Welcome to Children, Youth, and Family Ministries at Plymouth Church. At Plymouth, we are dedicated to creating a gracious environment wherein seeds of faith can take root and grow. We strive to be faithful companions with young people as they discover their journey of faith. In classrooms, service opportunities and in every context we embrace the truth that all are beloved by God. Together we look and listen for ways to encounter the dynamic and transformative presence of the still speaking God.

We hope to see you soon in order to extend an extravagant welcome to you and yours.

May 17, 2012

Vacation Bible School at Mount Zion

Brandon Duran

As a way to lift up our historical relationship with Mount Zion Baptist Church I wanted to pass along an invitation to their summer Vacation Bible School (VBS) program.

The program, "Fishin' on a Mission" starts on June 25th. The program runs for two weeks, Monday through Friday from 9am – 12pm (lunch included).

The ministry program is… MORE >>

Topics: camps and retreats, it takes a village, scripture

May 16, 2012

Community Organizer for Jesus

Brandon Duran

This Sunday we celebrate as youth affirm the baptism they received through the Rite of Confirmation. As we celebrate their choice we remember our baptism. Like many of the sacraments, rituals, and faith practices in Christianity, the Rite of Confirmation is simultaneously focused on the choice of the individual, the significance of the community and the role of the holy… MORE >>

Topics: church life, confirmation, our community

May 16, 2012

Bread for the Journey - May 20th

Kevin Bechtold

A reflection on Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 May 15, 2012

"And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles." - Acts 1:26

This week's lectionary passage from the book of Acts is not particularly glamorous or exciting or seemingly filled with the Holy Spirit. Given that we are only a week away from Pentecost, I would think we… MORE >>

Topics: bread for the journey, lectionary, scripture

May 15, 2012

New Church on the Block

Brandon Duran

After walking with representatives from the Pacific Northwest Conference for over a year, the faith community at Liberation Ministries decided to enter into covenant with the 83 other UCC churches across Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. It was a fantastic celebration at the Annual Meeting when the gathered body embraced this church in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle.

Learn… MORE >>

Topics: church life, pacific northwest conference, ucc national