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.
November Mission Offering: Ruth’s Refuge
Our November Mission Offering is supporting the purchase of dressers to help fill Ruth's Refuge's dwindling inventory. Our mission partner Ruth's Refuge is the only organization devoted to providing furniture and home essentials to refugees and asylum seekers rebuilding their lives in New York City. Will you help us give $1200 to provide 6 dressers this month?
Ruth's Refuge Dresser Build | Monday, November 25, 9:30 AM | Hillis Hall
When we give to help others, we feel grateful for the abundance we have participated in. So as we begin our Thanksgiving week, joining together to help our neighbors is a perfect way to steep ourselves in gratitude. On Monday, November 25, we will put together dressers for our mission partner Ruth's Refuge. Anyone with an appreciation for Ikea directions is welcome. Meet in Hillis Hall at 9:30 AM.
We are also looking for someone to help deliver the dressers. If you would be willing to use your (capacious) vehicle to transport our offering to Ruth's Refuge's storage unit in Gowanus, please let Lesley-Ann know.
Volunteer with the Migrant Ministry: Legal Clinic Mondays
Legal Clinic Mondays are coming back to Plymouth this fall. Starting October 7 at 4:00 PM, our church is providing weekly hospitality for asylum seekers to complete their applications, including food and host support. If you can help create safe space for our neighbors by providing food or serving as a Plymouth host, please sign up here.
If you want to volunteer as an interpreter or childcare helper, please sign up here.
English Conversation Partners | Sundays @ 3:00 PM
Come help our migrant neighbors practice their English. We at Plymouth at 3:00 PM on Sunday afternoons. No other language skills are necessary—just patient conversation partners. Contact Lesley-Ann to get on the list to volunteer.
Be a Worship Usher
Our worship depends on the hospitable presence of our ushers. They welcome us to worship, collect the offering, and make sure everyone is taken care of. Will you consider serving as a Sunday morning usher too? Sign up to be an usher one Sunday this fall by following the link or reaching out to Lesley-Ann.
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.