Announcements

Upcoming Events

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In-Person Worship – 

Service – 9:30 a.m.   

Face Masks are optional 

Virtual services: PUCC website,  Plymouth United Church of Christ Facebook and YouTube

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African American Passover Celebration – Thursday, April 2, 2026 – 7p.m.

The African American Passover Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Narthex-Lobby of the church immediately following the Confirmation of Faith worship service. The African American Passover Celebration is a unique worship experience that includes a complimentary and symbolic dinner, designed to commemorate the passage from bondage to freedom in the African American community.

The African American Passover Celebration was written and published by Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood, III, in 2017 and has been utilized as a Passover meal worship celebration in congregations from Maryland to California. The African American Passover Celebration includes 125 speaking parts, which are narrated by individuals, families, and church Boards.

If you would like to participate as a reader during this year’s African American Passover Celebration, please stop by the table in the Narthex that is administered by the Board for Christian Education to receive your speaking part.

African American Passover Celebration Dinner

email operations@puccdetroit.org

Please include:  Your name, your cell number and Total number of people attending

It is essential that you RSVP and include your cell phone number, as you will receive a text message with event details

 

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Lenten Calendar 2026

Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026   Noon & 6p.m

Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood, III will preach a special sermon and distribute ashes and anointing oil.

 

 

Palm Sunday – March 29, 2026   9:30a.m.

 

 

 

Confirmation Worship Service 6p.m. and

 

 

 

African American Passover Celebration 7p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026

 

 

 

Good Friday April 3, 2026

Good Friday – 7 Last Words of Christ Worship Service

With soul-stirring music, dynamic preaching, as we reflect upon the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Featuring preachers in the UCC.

• Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, Conference Minister of the MI Conference UCC,
• Rev. Dr. Pamela-June Anderson, former Associate Minister at PUCC, current Pastor of Space for Grace UCC in Lansing, MI,
• Minister Evelyn Hudson-Wright, PUCC PUCC,
• Dr. Kristen Barnes-Holiday, PUCC,
• Rev. De’Andre M. Nelson, PUCC,
• Rev. Roslyn Bouier, Pastor of Beloved Community Church UCC and
• Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood III, PUCC

 

Resurrection Sunday Worship Service – April 5, 2026   9:30a.m.

Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood, III, preaching

 

 

 

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Men’s Bible Study

Calling all men for a Bible Study entitled “The Spiritual Man”

A five-week series.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. In-person, Unity Lounge and via Zoom

March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2026

• Week 1: The Spiritual Man as a Leader
• Week 2: The Spiritual Man as a Supporter
• Week 3: The Spiritual Man as a Friend
• Week 4: The Spiritual Man as a Lover
• Week 5: The Spiritual Man as a Husband

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89757453548?pwd=a4sUUX2o2KKdFhwGSntLMzzTi7H9nm.1

Meeting ID: 897 5745 3548

Passcode: 419236

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Morgan State University choir – Spring break and Midwest Tour

Friday, March 20, 2026 – 7p.m. @ Plymouth United Church of Christ

Dr. Eric Conway, Director

Please plan now to attend!

 

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Plymouth United Church of Christ Board for Christian Education

Family Movie Night -Free Event!

Featuring “David”

Saturday, March 14   Doors open at 5:30p.m.   Movie begins at 6p.m.

Q&A to follow

PUCC Narthex
600 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit MI

Event contact: Dr. Aqua-Raven Murray  (313) 282-6931

Please complete registration by March 11    Snacks and beverages provided    All ages welcome!

 

 

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Women’s Fellowship – April 5, 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 Sunday, April 5, 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 April 5, 2026.

Thank you,

Dr. Sondra Williams, President

 

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2026 Confirmation Class

Confirmation class will begin on Sunday, January 25  2026 and run through March 29, 2026. The class offers children age 12 and older a way to join the church through a series of studies led by the Pastor.

The topics covered will include:

• The beliefs of the church
• The church’s missions
• The church’s governance
• The expectations of the church

and much more.

To sign up, please call the church office at 313 831-2460

 

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Plymouth UCC Youth 4th Sunday – Serving others

On 4th Sundays, middle and high school students are invited to participate in community service at Plymouth United Church of Christ from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

BENEFITS

• Helping others
• 2-3 Community service hours given
• Light refreshments severed.

Pastor – Rev Nicholas Hood III

Dates 2025/26:

• 9/28/25
• 10/26/25
• 1/25/26
• 2/22/26
• 3/22/26
• 4/26/26
• 5/24/26

Please wear comfortable attire.  Bring your community service log from your school. We will provide a log if you don’t have one

Join Us – for more info contact Satyra Johnson – 313-231-1631 call or text

Acts 20: 35-35 “In everything I did, in everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

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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)

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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:

Membership database form

 

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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

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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 

 

 

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Men’s Ministry Meeting

The ministry will meet every 2nd Sunday of the month in the Church Unity Lounge at 11 a.m.

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Women’s Telephone Conference Prayer Line

7 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Phone number: 605-475-4000    Access Code 851320#

 

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Bible study at Plymouth 

Wednesday morning    Unity Lounge, 11am

 

 

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Conversations (via Zoom)

Conversations for Women – Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm 

A conversation with DeMaurice Smith, former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 5, 2026. Men and Women are welcomed!

Zoom 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

 

 

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Conversations for Men – Saturdays, 10:00am – 11:00am

Meeting ID: 898 3947 1688
Passcode: 487621

 

 

 

 

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Youth Sunday School 

Meets at 9:30a.m. in the office area. Please scan code for registration form:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“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

 

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Volunteers Needed

 

 

 

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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

 

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Celebration of Life Committee