Your Church Council is pleased to introduce Council Member at Large, Rev. Demontrice Bigham, and Treasurer Ruth Williamson.
Council Member at Large Rev. Demontrice Bingham was voted in unanimously as a Council Member at large, effective September 25, 2024, and will end this service when the Congregation meets in February 2025 for its annual elections. Rev. Bingham: Serving on Church Council provides opportunities for him to learn more about Plymouth, its ministries and be a support for the church and our pastor. “Happy to serve where I can, and to be at your service.”
Rev. Bigham is a dedicated nonprofit leader and minister. He is a Seattle native. Bigham focuses on mentoring young Black gay and bisexual men, helping them navigate life's challenges, complete their education, and access career opportunities. With over a decade of experience in the human services sector, Bigham has held roles at organizations like POCAAN, Community Roots Housing, and DESC. He holds a Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. A proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Bigham is deeply committed to community empowerment and social justice. He is also a father of two young daughters.
Treasurer Ruth Williamson was voted in unanimously as the new Treasurer for Church Council, effective September 25, 2024 (to backfill the position of Treasurer vacated by Jerry Rice, effective September 21, 2024), and will end this service when the Congregation meets in February 2025 for its annual elections. In her words:
"Hello, I’m Ruth Williamson and newly in the position of Treasurer of Plymouth Church, which I also held from 2021-2022. I started coming to Plymouth in 1985 when my two children were young. I came as a single mother looking for spiritual sustenance, and over time Plymouth became an anchor in my life and a place of community, as well as of spiritual sustenance and growth. Through all the pastors and congregants I’ve learned from, groups I’ve discerned with, music we’ve made, laughs and tears we’ve shared, and decisions we’ve made, God has been with us. They show their face when least expected. I don’t know what form it will take, but I believe we can move Plymouth Church into the next step in the journey, with the grace of God."