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.
February Mission Offering | The Plymouth Shelter
Each year, Plymouth opens its building during one of the coldest months of the year to provide our neighbors a warm, safe place to stay overnight. The Plymouth shelter is our longest-running mission. Our mission offering will support the cost of supplies for the shelter, including breakfast food, staffing, and utilities, some of which are no longer covered by our client referral agency partner.
Make your gift online, or text PLYMOUTH SHELTER to 73256 to give using your text messaging. Standard text message rates do apply.
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 TO PROVIDE HOSPITALITY ON MONDAYS
Every Monday, in partnership with Team TLC, we provide hospitality and support services to those in need. Part of creating a safe space is providing food and welcome. If you would like to serve as an usher or donate food for this weekly event, please sign up here.
English Conversation Partners | Sundays @ 3:00 PM
Come volunteer at our ESL Conversation Table weekly on Sundays at 3:00PM. 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.