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.
Migrant Ministry Coat Drive & Winter Distribution
January 5-24 | Clothing Drive
January 25-26 | Hillis Hall Distribution
We are collecting winter coats and warm clothing for our newest neighbors this month, from January 5-24. We will open Hillis Hall on Saturday and Sunday, January 25-26, for a community distribution. In addition to your gently used warm clothes, we need lots of volunteers.
Your donations can also be dropped off weekdays & Sundays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in designated bins at the Hicks Street entrance.
MLK Day of Service | Monday, January 20, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (meet at Plymouth)
In honor of Dr. King’s birthday, we will spread out across the city in teams to serve with amazing organizations working toward MLK’s beloved community. This year we will be visiting and working with Little Essentials, Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries, and Ruth’s Refuge. At Plymouth, we will also work on projects for CHIPS and our upcoming clothing distribution. We have volunteer opportunities for all ages. Sign up on Realm.
The Shelter Returns to Plymouth in February | Sign Up to Volunteer
One of the most Christian ways we use our church building is by housing men during the cold winter months. This year, Plymouth will host up to 10 men overnight throughout the month of February. The shelter will be open Sunday-Thursday nights in Hillis Hall, starting February 2. We will need volunteers to open the shelter, cook dinner, and stay overnight. Plymouth’s shelter is successful every year because of our volunteer commitment. Click here to sign-up to help in this important work.
Volunteer with the Migrant Ministry: Legal Clinic Mondays
Every Monday, we open our building for asylum seekers to receive legal support. Legal Clinics are run in partnership with Team TLC NYC, beginning weekly at 6:00 PM, by appointment. Our church provides welcome and food hospitality for asylum seekers to complete their applications. 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!
Apply for a Grant
Every year, Plymouth Church awards grants to neighboring nonprofits doing local work in our community. Please click on the link below to apply for a grant.
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.