Upcoming Events
In-Person Worship –
Service – 9:30 a.m.
Face Masks are optional
Virtual services: PUCC website, Plymouth United Church of Christ Facebook and YouTube
Plymouth United Church of Christ presents,
“Step up to the Mike” Public Speaking Camp!
*New dates*:
October 10, November 21 and December 19, 2026
Find more information and registration form below:
Public Speaking Camp Registration form
Fill the backpacks!
New school supplies can be dropped off in the black tote near the office in the Narthex. We are asking for paper, notebooks, pencils, erasers, etc. School supplies will be collected until Sunday August 30, 2026.
Women’s Fellowship – September 19, 2026, meeting
Mission: Women’s Fellowship is a ministry that strives to enhance the spiritual development and growth of women of Plymouth United Church of Christ (PUCC) and the community through worship, prayer, scripture reading, stewardship and service.
The Women’s Fellowship ministry is requesting the attendance of all women who would like to participate in the spiritual development and growth of women of Plymouth United Church of Christ. Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, immediately following service in the Fellowship Hall. Every woman at Plymouth United Church of Christ (PUCC) is considered a member of Women’s Fellowship.
Please join us as we begin to rebuild the Women’s Fellowship by attending our next meeting September 19, 2026 in the Fellowship Hall.
Thank you,
Dr. Sondra Williams, President
Summer Sunday School 2026
Sundays, July 5-August 30
Theme:
The Beatitudes are eight blessings delivered by Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew
- July 5 Dance/Miming – Blest too are the sorrowing they shall be consoled
- July 12 Art – Blest are the lowly, they shall inherit the land
- July 19 Self Care – Blest are they who hunger and thirst for holiness: they shall have their fill
- July 26 Community Service – How blest are the poor in spirit: the reign of God is theirs
- August 2 Field Trip – Blest are they who show mercy. mercy shall be theirs
- August 9 Games/Movies – Blest are the single-hearted for they shall see God
- August 16 Social Justice – Blest too are the peacemakers they shall be called cons of God
- August 23 Community Service – How blest are the poor in spirit: the reign of God is theirs
- August 30 Back to School – Blessed are those persecuted for holiness sake the reign of God is theirs
Learn God’s word, Grow in Faith, Serve in Love. Together in Christ!
*Please wear comfortable clothes for outdoor activities*
Contact info: Satyra Johnson 313-231-1631 for more information
Plymouth United Church of Christ – Rev. D. Nicholas Hood III 600 E. Warren Detroit MI 48201
Michigan Conference UCCs – CHRISTIAN RETREAT FOR LAYPERSONS
Lay Leader Retreat: Falling into Renewal
Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 am – 4:15 pm
The Michigan Friends Center
7748 Clark Lake Road
Chelsea, MI 48118
Cost: Standard Registration, $30
The last day to register will be August 30, 2026
A Lay Leader is a congregational participant who has been chosen as a leader either by their peers or the leadership of the congregation. A lay leader is not ordained clergy, and lay leader responsibilities vary according to the particular congregation. The Michigan Conference values lay leaders and is providing this unique opportunity to care for these special leaders in our local churches.
The changing seasons offer us opportunities to ground ourselves in natural cycles and return our mindful attention to what matters in our lives. Join us at the beautiful Friends Center for a one-day Circle of Trust® retreat, a time of reflection and renewal as we transition from summer’s abundance to autumn’s brilliant and uninhibited letting go.
*If the cost is prohibitive for your attendance, please contact the Michigan Conference Office regarding a scholarship/discount code for registration.
More information to come!
SAVE THE DATE
2026 Michigan Conference Annual Meeting October 2-3, 2026
Location: First Congregational Church UCC of Grand Blanc
The Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 2nd and 3rd, 2026, with a focus on justice and vitality. It will be held at First Congregational Church UCC of Grand Blanc, with a mixer for those arriving on Thursday, October 1st, 6-8 pm at Peoples Church of Flint.
Our Annual Meeting will kick off on Friday morning with workshops. In the afternoon, more workshops will be offered, and Friday evening will feature an ecumenical panel discussion facilitated by our Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel.
Saturday will include hearings for resolutions, worship, and a session with our keynote speaker, Rev. Michael Neuroth from the UCC Office of Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington, DC. Rev Neuroth will also take part in the panel discussion on Friday evening.
Open to the public. Registration is open. The last day to register will be September 15th. To learn more, go to https://michucc.org/
ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL OF ORDINATION – August 9, 2026
Candidate Ashley Lewis of Fellowship Chapel
August 9, 2026, – 3p.m. Fellowship Chapel
Open to the public
Are you interested in Archery?
Church member Marci Barmore in teaching Archery at Heilmann Recreation Center – 19601 Brock – Detroit, MI 48205
Senior Archery Class Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. (55+)
Youth Archery Class Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. (8-12)
Young Adult Bible Study (Ages 23-29)
Series-The Spiritual Young Adult
Led by Rev. De’Andre Nelson – Starting in November.
Please complete this short 3 question survey to help us determine days and times that align with your schedule. Use the survey link or QR Code (on the poster) to view the survey.
For more information, contact Satyra Johnson@ 313-231-1631 or Rev. Dr. De’Andre Nelson @313-442-3682
Plymouth Bible Study Survey
Please take a moment to complete this survey to determine PUCC’s monthly Bible study date and time. Use the QR code below.
Membership Database
Plymouth’s UCC Worship Services Support Team has created a new database to collect membership contact information. Use the link below to update your contact information if you have not done so already:
Ghana Tour 2026 Travel itinerary
2026 Tour information – (updated March 7, 2026)
Ghana Tour 2026 tour payment information and travel itinerary (opens up in Word .docx)
The proposed trip to Ghana includes a major benefit because it represents the first effort in a partnership with Plymouth United Church of Christ and the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Accra, Ghana. Those who participate in this trip will have opportunities to interact personally with members of our partner church. If interested in reserving your place on the 2026 tour for Ghana, please contact Peggy Higdon at margarethigdon@att.net
Why visit Ghana?
1. Ghana is one of the safest countries in Africa for tourists
2. Ghana has preserved several buildings and areas where the slave trade deported Africans to America
3. Ghana has one of the fastest-growing economies in all of Africa
4. Ghana is relatively close to the United States with a modern airport
5. Our church is developing a relationship with the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Accra, Ghana, which will provide travelers an opportunity to not only tour the country but also an opportunity to meet and speak with members of the church
6. Exceptional accommodations and tours of Ghana
The proposed trip to Ghana includes a major benefit because it represents the first effort in a partnership with Plymouth United Church of Christ and the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Accra, Ghana. Those who participate in this trip will have opportunities to interact personally with members of our partner church. For more information, you are welcome to call me directly at 313-999-4492.
Looking forward to traveling with you,
Nick
Pastor Nick Hood and Senior Minister
Plymouth United Church of Christ Travel
CUBA!
Would you be interested in traveling to Cuba in 2027 with the focus on the music, art, and culture of the Afro-Cuban?
If interested please contact Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood, III at nhoo996937@aol.com, or Peggy Higdon at margarethigdon@att.net
Men’s Ministry Meeting
The ministry will meet every 2nd Sunday of the month in the Church Unity Lounge at 11 a.m.
Women’s Telephone Conference Prayer Line
7 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Phone number: 605-475-4000 Access Code 851320#
Bible study at Plymouth
Wednesdays: On Summer Break, will resume in September
Conversations (via Zoom)
Conversations for Women – Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Judge Denise Page Hood, ModeratorZoom link
Meeting ID: 814 3224 7192
Passcode: 064627
Dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) same Meeting ID and passcode
Youth Sunday School
Meets at 9:30a.m. in the office area. Please scan code for registration form:
“Share” Evangelism
A way for members and friends of PUCC can spread the good news of our Ministry & Missions is by “Sharing” links to the church’s Facebook page, Twitter (now X) as well as other social media. You can also “like” what you see. For more information, please contact Redic Grant: redicgrant@icloud.com
Volunteers Needed
Food Ministry
A team of church members distributes free food in partnership with Trader Joe Markets every Sunday from 11 am to 12 noon.
The Church needs more volunteers to help distribute the food. If interested, contact Ameena Taylor at 313 682-8767 or leave a message on the church phone at 313-831-2460
Celebration of Life Committee
Volunteers are needed to help serve meals after funerals for the family and friends of the deceased. There are no regularly scheduled meetings. If you are interested, please call LaTasha Washington at 313-522-7776
Plymouth United Church of Christ Usher Board
The Usher Board is actively seeking new members. To express your time, energy and faith in church is always a positive endeavor. What better way to engage individuals and organizations (at a time of your choosing) than the enduring Plymouth United Church of Christ Usher Board? Please speak to any member of the Usher Board for further information.
Plymouth United Church of Christ Travel Ministry
Ghana Tour 2026 (updated March 6, 2026)
Ghana Tour 2026 payment information and travel itinerary (opens up in Word .docx)
The proposed trip to Ghana includes a major benefit because it represents the first effort in a partnership with Plymouth United Church of Christ and the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Accra, Ghana. Those who participate in this trip will have opportunities to interact personally with members of our partner church. If interested in reserving your place on the 2026 tour for Ghana, please contact Peggy Higdon at margarethigdon@att.net
Why visit Ghana?
1. Ghana is one of the safest countries in Africa for tourists
2. Ghana has preserved several buildings and areas where the slave trade deported Africans to America
3. Ghana has one of the fastest-growing economies in all of Africa
4. Ghana is relatively close to the United States with a modern airport
5. Our church is developing a relationship with the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Accra, Ghana, which will provide travelers an opportunity to not only tour the country but also an opportunity to meet and speak with members of the church
6. Exceptional accommodations and tours of Ghana
The proposed trip to Ghana includes a major benefit because it represents the first effort in a partnership with Plymouth United Church of Christ and the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Accra, Ghana. Those who participate in this trip will have opportunities to interact personally with members of our partner church. For more information, you are welcome to call me directly at 313-999-4492. To view the itinerary in its entirety, please use this link
Looking forward to traveling with you,
Nick
Pastor Nick Hood and Senior Minister
Plymouth United Church of Christ Travel
CUBA!
Would you be interested in traveling to Cuba in 2027 with the focus on the music, art, and culture of the Afro-Cuban?
If interested please contact Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood, III at nhoo996937@aol.com, or Peggy Higdon at margarethigdon@att.net
