Albrette "Gigi" Ransom
Commissioner, ANC 5C12
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Commissioner, ANC 5C12
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From: Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ <plymouthcongregational@yahoo.com>
To: Gigi Ransom <gigifor5c12@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 3:55 PM
Subject: Newsletter October 19, 2012
From: Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ <plymouthcongregational@yahoo.com>
To: Gigi Ransom <gigifor5c12@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 3:55 PM
Subject: Newsletter October 19, 2012
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Dear Gigi Ransom:The Preacher Speaks
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC
October 19, 2012
Vision Statement:
"Our spiritual community is a place of radical love, joyful and passionate worship and an enormously generous Christ-like spirit. We are intentional in living, practicing and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ in our ministry, work and service. Our church community is committed to Christ and to all humanity, through teaching and living the gospel of Christ in manifestations of justice, righteousness and liberation."
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Revival! Revival! Revival
coming to Plymouth with Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr., Pastor, Covenant United Church of Christ, South Holland, Illinois. The dates are November 7 - 9, 2012 at 7 pm.
Join us at Plymouth Congregational UCC this Sunday at our 8 am or 11 am worship services.The teaching subject this week at our 8 am worship service is "Don't Do as the World Does" and the scripture lesson is from Mark 10:35-45. Rev. Graylan S. Hagler our Senior Pastor will be preaching. At our 11 am worship service we will celebrate Women's Day. Our teaching subject will be "Being About the Work" and the scripture lesson is from Ruth 2:1-12. Rev. Dr. Delores C. Carpenter, Professor, Howard University School of Divinity and Senior Pastor Emerita, Michigan Park Christian Church will deliver the message. Sunday School is held at 9 am and 11:30 am every Sunday in the Nursery.
Adult Sunday School is held at 9:30 am every Sunday in the Library.
Mid-Week Services are on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel. Next week's Lectionary Reading (Oct. 25th) is Mark 10:46-52, the theme is "Take Heart" and the presenter is Deacon William Taylor, Jr.
The Community of All People, Reston, Virginia meets for Worship every Sunday at 4 p.m. This is a developing church and meets at the Washington Plaza Baptist Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, Virginia 20190. If you are in the area or know someone in the area who can benefit from this warm fellowship please extend an invitation to them.
Adult Sunday School is held at 9:30 am every Sunday in the Library.
Mid-Week Services are on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel. Next week's Lectionary Reading (Oct. 25th) is Mark 10:46-52, the theme is "Take Heart" and the presenter is Deacon William Taylor, Jr.
The Community of All People, Reston, Virginia meets for Worship every Sunday at 4 p.m. This is a developing church and meets at the Washington Plaza Baptist Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, Virginia 20190. If you are in the area or know someone in the area who can benefit from this warm fellowship please extend an invitation to them.
Condolences...
Condolences are extended to the family Howard Lewis Delaney, Jr. upon the event of his passing on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 19, 2012 here at Plymouth Church.
A Note of Thanks
Thank You! I thank Joan Middleton, Wilmatine Slaughter, and Monique Neal for the wonderful job they did in completing The 2012 Annual Report for Plymouth. I deeply appreciate all their hard work. The Report is beautifully executed and I feel sure that everyone who contributed to it is pleased. We are very fortunate to have such dedicated people who can step in at the eleventh hour and fill the gap so seamlessly to benefit the Church and the congregation. Thanks so much and may God bless each of you and everyone else who had a hand in completing and distributing this volume. For all of you who have continued to send me warm good wishes as I have recovered from my recent health crisis, thanks so much and God bless you as well. Beverley Gallimore, Church Clerk
Condolences are extended to the family Howard Lewis Delaney, Jr. upon the event of his passing on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 19, 2012 here at Plymouth Church.
A Note of Thanks
Thank You! I thank Joan Middleton, Wilmatine Slaughter, and Monique Neal for the wonderful job they did in completing The 2012 Annual Report for Plymouth. I deeply appreciate all their hard work. The Report is beautifully executed and I feel sure that everyone who contributed to it is pleased. We are very fortunate to have such dedicated people who can step in at the eleventh hour and fill the gap so seamlessly to benefit the Church and the congregation. Thanks so much and may God bless each of you and everyone else who had a hand in completing and distributing this volume. For all of you who have continued to send me warm good wishes as I have recovered from my recent health crisis, thanks so much and God bless you as well. Beverley Gallimore, Church Clerk
Half Marathon!
Kudos to Rev. A. Rebecca West along with her niece Annette Gethers for completing the half marathon this past Saturday, October 13th at Baltimore's Festival Marathon. See pictures below.
Kudos to Rev. A. Rebecca West along with her niece Annette Gethers for completing the half marathon this past Saturday, October 13th at Baltimore's Festival Marathon. See pictures below.
Historic Church in the Nation's Capitol Launches Groundbreaking Ceremony for Increased Accessibility
(This is a blog article written by Asantewaa Nkurmah-Ture for her work. We wanted to share this with the whole church community.)
After a journey of almost 20 years in the making, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC, a church founded by former slaves in the late 1880s, held a sacred groundbreaking ceremony on September 30 to begin renovations to assure accessibility to members and others in the community. The renovations will include a ramp, lift and an elevator. The work will also include a walk-way bridge connecting the smaller chapel to the main sanctuary. Over the years, several church members formed small organizations to develop plans, secure an architect and a construction company, raise needed funds, inform church members, etc. Their hard work has paid off and as construction begins, it is hoped to be finished in approximately 18 months. Playing a crucial role in this process has been the Cornerstone Fund, http://cornerstonefund.org, the UCC denominational arm that helped in the financing of this project. Rev. Graylan Hagler , Senior Minister states, "Throughout our journey to this point we watched the congregation work together to bring the effort to fruition. We have been working with the Cornerstone Fund, a corporation of The United Church of Christ that offers all kinds of investments instruments in credible, legal and creative ways to offer their investors good returns, and in turn to offer loans to congregations so that those congregations can build new churches and renovate ones that need renovation. It has been a pleasure to work with the Cornerstone Fund." For more information on the church and its renovations, please see, http://www.plymouth-ucc.org
(This is a blog article written by Asantewaa Nkurmah-Ture for her work. We wanted to share this with the whole church community.)After a journey of almost 20 years in the making, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC, a church founded by former slaves in the late 1880s, held a sacred groundbreaking ceremony on September 30 to begin renovations to assure accessibility to members and others in the community. The renovations will include a ramp, lift and an elevator. The work will also include a walk-way bridge connecting the smaller chapel to the main sanctuary. Over the years, several church members formed small organizations to develop plans, secure an architect and a construction company, raise needed funds, inform church members, etc. Their hard work has paid off and as construction begins, it is hoped to be finished in approximately 18 months. Playing a crucial role in this process has been the Cornerstone Fund, http://cornerstonefund.org, the UCC denominational arm that helped in the financing of this project. Rev. Graylan Hagler , Senior Minister states, "Throughout our journey to this point we watched the congregation work together to bring the effort to fruition. We have been working with the Cornerstone Fund, a corporation of The United Church of Christ that offers all kinds of investments instruments in credible, legal and creative ways to offer their investors good returns, and in turn to offer loans to congregations so that those congregations can build new churches and renovate ones that need renovation. It has been a pleasure to work with the Cornerstone Fund." For more information on the church and its renovations, please see, http://www.plymouth-ucc.org
October Calendar Club Ministry
Happy Birthday October! Our annual presentation to the church is soon approaching and is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Please support the wonderful month of our birth. Also, we hope you and all Plymouth members and friends will make your annual gifts and special contributions in honor and /or in memory of October loved ones. Please contact Camela Hughes or Martha Stovall. Thank you for your support for the October Calendar Club. God bless each of you. Martha Stovall & Camela Hughes
The October Calendar Club's Personality for 2012 is Mrs.Camela Hughes.
Happy Birthday October! Our annual presentation to the church is soon approaching and is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Please support the wonderful month of our birth. Also, we hope you and all Plymouth members and friends will make your annual gifts and special contributions in honor and /or in memory of October loved ones. Please contact Camela Hughes or Martha Stovall. Thank you for your support for the October Calendar Club. God bless each of you. Martha Stovall & Camela Hughes
The October Calendar Club's Personality for 2012 is Mrs.Camela Hughes.
A special Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday November 4, 2012. The purpose of the meeting is to hold supplemental balloting for three Deacons who are eligible for re-election (Lynwood Harris, Gloria Norris, and Valencia Rossette); and one Youth Director (for which a vacancy has occurred). Balloting will commence immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Worship Service and conclude no more than one hour following the close of the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. All who are able are encouraged to be present and voting.
William B. Cooper , Church Moderator
Choir Rehearsals and Meetings:
The Youth and Junior Choir will rehearse every Saturday from 3 pm until 5 pm.
Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, at 7 pm in the Choir Room
Voices of Praise will rehearse at 7:00 pm in the Chapel
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC)
Youth Ministry Calendar of Events October-November 2012
October 2012
Sunday School-Every Sunday 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Junior/Youth Choir rehearsal-Every Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM
21st Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting-2:00-6:00 PM
Plymouth Youth Group trip to Kennedy Center Millennium Stage-6:00 PM
27th Plymouth Youth Group trip to Haunted House-5:00 PM
November 2012
Sunday School-Every Sunday 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Junior/Youth Choir rehearsal-Every Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM
3rd Potomac Association Christian Education Committee "Making a Home for Peace" event at
First Congregational UCC 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (children ages 4-11 and parents)
Plymouth Youth Group neighborhood outreach-1:00 PM
4th Junior/Youth Choir sing-11:00 AM service
Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
10th Plymouth Churchwide Retreat-9:00 AM-6:00 PM
17th Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
Plymouth Youth Group Cooking Class-1:00 PM
18th Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting 2:00-6:00 PM
The Youth and Junior Choir will rehearse every Saturday from 3 pm until 5 pm.
Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, at 7 pm in the Choir Room
Voices of Praise will rehearse at 7:00 pm in the Chapel
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC)
Youth Ministry Calendar of Events October-November 2012
October 2012
Sunday School-Every Sunday 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Junior/Youth Choir rehearsal-Every Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM
21st Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting-2:00-6:00 PM
Plymouth Youth Group trip to Kennedy Center Millennium Stage-6:00 PM
27th Plymouth Youth Group trip to Haunted House-5:00 PM
November 2012
Sunday School-Every Sunday 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Junior/Youth Choir rehearsal-Every Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM
3rd Potomac Association Christian Education Committee "Making a Home for Peace" event at
First Congregational UCC 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (children ages 4-11 and parents)
Plymouth Youth Group neighborhood outreach-1:00 PM
4th Junior/Youth Choir sing-11:00 AM service
Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
10th Plymouth Churchwide Retreat-9:00 AM-6:00 PM
17th Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
Plymouth Youth Group Cooking Class-1:00 PM
18th Plymouth IYCJ Interns Meeting 2:00-6:00 PM
Happening Now!
Plymouth's Girl Scout Troop # 629 is recruiting Adult Volunteers as well as Girls. Our regular meetings are held on the first Sunday and third Saturday of the month from September through June. For information, please contact Mrs. Cheryl Sims, at 301.847.9851 or ladybirdc56@verizon.net.
Our computer classes are jumping off again here at Plymouth Church under the instruction of Ms. Susan Melifonwu! Below is the calendar of classes for the second half of October 2012 and remember classes are only $5.00. Hope to see you soon! For additional information, please call the church office at 202.723.5330.
Upcoming Events!
More Jazz!
The Annual Fellowship and Communion Breakfast sponsored by the Men's Ministry, will be held on Sunday November 4, 2012. Holy Communion will take place in the sanctuary during the 8:00 a.m. worship service, and breakfast will immediately follow, in the Social Hall. Reservations are $20 per individual. Please see any member of the Men's Ministry for tickets. William B. Cooper
Revival 2012!
Revival 2012!
Our Legacy: Greatness Continues" is the theme for our Church-Wide Retreat scheduled for Saturday, November 10th. If you are planning to attend, please register and submit your payment of $75.00 ($65.00 if you plan your own commute) to any Retreat Committee member by Sunday October 28, 2012. Additionally, if you are riding on the bus, we will board at 6:30 am and depart from the church parking lot at 7:00 am. We will return at approximately 8:00 pm that evening. Looking forward to seeing you there. Blessings, Gloria & Lawrence Dunmore, Cheryl Phillips, Bernestine Sumlar, William Taylor, Jr., and Joan Middleton, Chair
5301 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington District of Columbia 20011
www.plymouth-ucc.org
202.723.5330
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