Plymouth Church

A Prayer for September 11 God, we pray with memories that weigh heavily upon our hearts. We recall with horror that day when airplanes flew into buildings and people perished. We remember our fear and anger, our confusion and sense of threat. We remember all that was lost to us: our sense of security, our peace, our innocence, our belief that we were safe beyond such random violence and death. Most of all we remember those who died, their lives of promise extinguished in ...hatred. Help us to somehow pray as people of hope. Empower us to shape a world marked by ways of life that lead to justice and peace. Fashion in us a people who are more ready to grow in understanding than eager to judge those who are different from us. Form us, a people determined to heal wounds rather than inflict them. We ask all of this in the name of Jesus who came among us to show us the way. Amen. See more

"We must build anti-racism into the very DNA of our houses of worship." Plymouth Senior Minister Brett Younger writes in the New York Daily News about the role of churches in the movement for racial justice. https://www.nydailynews.com//ny-oped-churches-rise-up-agai

Plymouth Church recognizes that God calls us as individuals, and as a congregation, to pursue justice by dismantling racism and acting in solidarity with those who are oppressed. We have gathered the following resources to help our community understand the present reality of racism, learn the historical factors that have influenced our current events, and discover ways to take immediate action to end racism and bring God’s justice to our community, country and world. Read our full statement and check out our resources here: http://www.plymouthchurch.org/resources-for-racial-justice-

embolden our bodies to risk our own privileged prosperity for the sake of those whom we have overstepped and overlooked. Share these moments in prayer with Erica Cooper, share your next steps in action with the world. How can you pursue the vision for a just world? ... Join Plymouth’s #RacialJustice Ministry in the mission to educate ourselves on the history of racial injustice in the United States through a #ReadingList with titles like #WhiteFragility and #TheColorofCompromise. Address injustices with Plymouth’s #AntiHumanTrafficking Ministry #NewAbolitionists, and donate a #CrisisCareKit to support survivors of trafficking and domestic violence. #PlymouthChurchBrooklyn #PlymouthChurch #PlymouthCAres #Justice #RacialJusticeReadingList #SocialJustice #GenderEquality #TheNewAbolitionists #RacialJusticeNow #Prayer #TakeAction #TakeActionNow See more

Are you juggling Zoom calls for work, with kids adapting to online learning, with other household needs? These are stressful times, and Plymouth is here for you! Check out our Children and Family Resources page, which is updated regularly. http://www.plymouthchurch.org/children-and-families

"In the midst of anxiety, we can slow down and appreciate what really counts, trust something other than our money, and learn to live in peace. We can be still enough to sense the hope beyond this challenging time." Check out Senior Minister Rev. Brett Younger's thoughts on getting through quarantine in this Brooklyn Eagle column. https://brooklyneagle.com//opinions-observations-when-new/

A global pandemic is a frightening ordeal for everyone, and one that presents additional obstacles for those already in harm’s way. Join us in our partnership with Sanctuary For Families to provide Crisis Care Kits for domestic abuse survivors and their children. Crisis Care Kits contain items necessary for a safe and healthy life, items that can be hard to come by during a quarantine. Go to plymouthchurch.org/plymouth-cares to learn more about the project and find out how you can contribute!

Nearly half a million NYC residents have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, which increases food insecurity in our community. Resources like food banks are seeing more people than ever. Learn how you can help our partners like Greenpoint Reformed Church, CHiPS Soup Kitchen & Women's Shelter, and Heights and Hills. http://www.plymouthchurch.org/helping-the-hungry

This May, we invite you to carve out a Meaningful Minute. Some ideas include taking a minute to be grateful, a minute to text someone who is lonely, or a minute to read inspiring writing or Scripture. #MeaningfulMay

With normal schedules out the window, it's not always possible to attend worship on Sunday morning. In case you missed Sunday Worship this week, you can watch it at your convenience on our Vimeo page. https://vimeo.com/416564414

Brett Younger shared a prayer from St. Patrick that still rings true today.

We’ve partnered with BloomAgainBklyn to share the love with Heights and Hills! Our Sunday School children drew pictures and wrote letters of encouragement to send to the network supported by Heights and Hills!

Plymouth is continuing to work in its mission to help us all connect as a community, grow in our faith, and serve those who are most vulnerable. Your gift is key to helping that mission continue. Visit the link below to give today. #GivingTuesdayNow https://onrealm.org/Plymouth/-/go

We love seeing how our #PlymouthFamily gathers for worship from home! Share your photos from your #SundayService at home by tagging us, or sending to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check the Link in Bio and join us on Sundays at 11 AM! ... #VirtualService #PlymouthChurchBrooklyn #ChurchOnline #PlymouthChurch #Brooklyn #NYCChurches #Faith #StayHome #StaySafe See more