Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. —Luke 6:20-21
As followers of Jesus, we know the joy of giving ourselves away. Serving connects our faith to community and brings us into God’s transforming work. Plymouth has many chances to serve in our broader community and in our own church. Take a look through these opportunities and find a time to give yourself in love.
Mother's Day Mission Offering: The Frances Residence
The Frances Residence at CHiPS provides pre and postpartum safe housing and support for nine formerly homeless mothers and their babies. As with any young family there are many needs, from diapers to baby clothes, strollers and playpens and so much more. Please donate generously to make Mother's Day joyful for these nine women and their children! Last day to contribute is Mother's Day, May 12.
Celebrating the Mission School of Hope | Sunday, May 5 | 9:30 AM
We are delighted to welcome Charles Sagay, one of Plymouth’s long-time ministry partners, back to share with us about Mission School of Hope’s good work in Cameroon. This partnership provides our church the opportunity to bear witness to the immeasurably big, boundary-crossing work of God. Come and join Charles for breakfast and hear him speak about the educational, medical and spiritual ministries MSH provides for their community.
Virtual Prison Visit | Wednesday, May 8, 6-8:00 PM | Online
Together, with our friends at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, we will participate in another virtual visit with men from the Bent Correctional Facility in Colorado. The Frederick Douglass Project facilitates group visits between people on the outside and prisoners to share meaningful conversation and create human connection. To participate, please register at this link. Check “yes” that you are part of a group and list that group as “Plymouth Church." Sign up ends on May 1. For questions, email Lesley-Ann.
Cook for the Hungry
CHiPS is our long-time partner feeding the hungry right here in Gowanus. Their guests have doubled this past year as they feed new migrants and asylum seekers in two nearby shelters. Plymouth has committed to providing 420 hot meals on May 13 & 14, May 20 & 21. We need cooks, cookie donations and two drivers per day. Sign up here and join us as we fight hunger in our own community!
VOLUNTEER WITH THE MIGRANT MINISTRY: ASYLUM application workshops
Plymouth provides hospitality for asylum seekers to complete their applications on Monday evenings. The workshops are facilitated by Team TLC NYC, with volunteers from all over. We could use your help to provide food or serve as a Plymouth host. Please sign up here. If you want to volunteer as an interpreter or childcare helper, please sign up here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lesley-Ann.
These are running April 8, 15, 29 (no session on April 22 for Passover) All from 6-8:30 PM.
More Volunteer Opportunities
Service for the well-being of others is an important way to act out our faith. Plymouth is proud to be partnering with these organizations listed below who work towards hunger relief, housing, education, and more. Click on the tiles below to explore the various ways to volunteer!
Other Plymouth Ministries
Housing Resources
New York City is experiencing a housing crisis with residents unable to meet their basic needs. If you, or someone you know, are seeking information on shelters, food pantries, free meals, public showers, legal services and more, please click on the following guide provided by Coalition for the Homeless.