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Wednesday Night Live

In the midst of your busy week, join us to refuel your body, mind and spirit with a variety of children, youth and adult programs

Faith Basics: Wednesday Worship 7:15-7:30pm

5 minute sermons on basic elements of our faith—like a super short Christianity 101. Pilgrim Hall

WNL Opportunities for Kids

In December, kids will join our children’s choir and sing joyful Christmas songs; get hands-on experience with handbells and create liturgical art that will be on display.

Adult Ministries

Contact Addie Vortherms, Program Director, addie@firstplymouth.org for info.

College Aged Bible Study

4:30-5:30pm, Otis Young Room. Connect and grow together!

The Hope House at First-Plymouth Presents:

Supporting Survivors: Inside the Work of Friendship Home

Dec 3, 6:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Dani Jurgens, Development Director, Friendship Home

As incidents of domestic violence continue to rise, this program offers an important opportunity to learn more about the critical services the Friendship Home provides in our community and how we can support their work.

Become a Part of First-Plymouth

New member orientation and information session

Dec 2, 6:15pm, Art room. Led by Dr. Jim Keck

Have you been attending services at FP for a while? Have you ever considered becoming a member? Learn more about membership and what it includes with Dr. Keck and others who are also considering joining. RSVP to julie@firstplymouth.org.

Yoga

Dec 3 & 10, 6:00 pm, Chapel. Led by Jessica Jewell. All ages and abilities—including beginners—are welcome. Bring a yoga mat.

Love, Love, Love: A Roadmap to Unconditional Kindness

Dec 10, 6:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Peter Allman, author

Love is a central teaching of every major religion. We are told to love our neighbor as ourselves—yet living this out more fully can be challenging. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget to extend kindness to others. This book offers guidance for releasing old, ego-driven messages and learning to live more from the heart, spreading compassion wherever we go. Copies of his new book will be available for $15.

Peter Allman earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has over thirty years experience counseling adolescents, adults,and families. He Is co-founder and president of Lighthouse. Pete is the author of four additional books.

The Enneagram and Relationships

Dec 10, 6:15pm, Art Room. Led by Leah Cech, PhD.

As an extension of our fall series, this class will explore how understanding your Enneagram Type can strengthen communication and deepen your awareness of others’ core motivations. We’ll do a brief overview of the Enneagram in relationships, followed by plenty of time to practice in conversation. Bring a friend—and your Type (1–9). If you don’t know your Type, email addie@firstplymouth.org for an assessment to complete ahead of time.