Missions

Local Ministries

Camping Ministry - PUCC provides a free summer Christian camping experience for local boys and girls in Brighton, MI. If interested in participating as a leader or camper, contact Atty. Lois Collins (313) 862-6635 or Gerald Bailey II (313) 255-0317.

Christmas Toys for Children Ministry - PUCC makes Christmas bright for the children of the Medical Center Courts and the Charles Diggs Homes by donating gifts. Volunteers are needed to help distribute the gifts. If interested in being part of this ministry, contact Evelyn Hudson-Wright at (313) 527-4282.

Consolation Ministry - In 2004, Rev. Hood initiated a new ministry to assist bereaved families known as the Consolation Ministry. Several individuals are a part of this vital ministry that is making a difference in many lives. For additional information, feel free to contact Doris Parker at (313) 822-8289

Gregory and Marie Moses Computer Mission - Since 2001, PUCC has donated 60 brand new computers to high-achieving children who either live near or attend school near the church. This ministry is named after two of its early supporters, Greg and Marie Moses. For more information, contact Henrietta Carson at (313) 831-2460.

Inter-Faith Hospitality Ministry / Rotating Shelter - The homeless program which is sponsored by the Inter-Faith Hospitality Ministry will be hosted by Plymouth UCC during the week of February 4-11, 2006. We will have approximately 65 homeless people as our guests to participate in this program. If you are interested in volunteering or donating items, contact Mrs. Doris Ray at (313) 863-3770.

Jail Ministry - PUCC ministers to the inmates of the Wayne County Jail and the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility. If you would like to participate in this activity, contact Rev. Lee Brown at (313) 831-2460.

Nursing Home Ministry - Each Sunday, members of PUCC fan out to provide a worship experience in local area nursing homes. Worship teams take turns singing, reading the scripture, preaching, and ministering to residents of nursing homes. For more information, contact Rev. Lee Brown at (313) 831-2460.

Thanksgiving Food Ministry - PUCC gives away several hundred turkeys at Thanksgiving time to residents of the local community. If interested, contact Rev. Lee Brown (313) 831-2460.

Transportation Ministry - PUCC picks up members and friends and drives them to and from worship. If you would like to participate in this ministry contact Rev. Lee Brown at (313) 831-2460

Katrina Relief - We were happy to announce that our ‘adopted’ Cyprian family, that evacuated from Louisiana, has found and moved into a rental house on Westbrook in NW Detroit. To date, the church has donated $4,700 toward the financial assistance of $5,000 we pledged to provide for this family. In addition, the Cyprian’s were able to get some furniture from an organization in Pontiac, while Plymouth church has been able to secure major appliances through generous donations of a stove and refrigerator, plus a kitchen table, dining room set, dressers, lamps and a television.

At this point, Eric Cyprian has a job in a retail store and Rita has a lead on a job as a cook at a restaurant in Southfield. The future is finally beginning to look brighter for this family! The committee sincerely thanks the members and friends of Plymouth for your generosity in making this happen.

When they are settled in, Rita Cyprian will provide a list of small household items needed to the liaison committee, which we will publish in the bulletin. Church organizations and/or individuals can arrange, through the liaison persons, to address these needs. The committee family liaisons are Bob Johnson 248/888-0949; David Northcross 313/863-8251; and Claire Neal 313/823-8678.

International Ministries

Caribbean Storm Damage Relief - PUCC has generated funds to assist with storm relief in the Caribbean. Originating out of Caribbean Sunday, PUCC is trying to make a difference. For more information, contact Thomas Sertima at (313) 931-0238.

Maternal Child Center in Ethiopia - PUCC recently dedicated a maternal child center in Ethiopia. Mortality rates for pregnancy in Ethiopia are above 11 %. Eleven members of PUCC including Rev, and Mrs. Hood traveled in May/June to Ethiopia as part of a medical mission to establish the maternal child clinic. Funds for this project are being raised through the benevolence offering. For more information, contact Dr. Ingida Asfaw at (313) 831 -2500.