PLYMOUTH WOMEN ADVENTURE GROUPS (PWAG)
Adventure groups are for women of all ages, life stages and interests seeking safe, liberating adventures to enhance the mind, body or spirit. Participants will be placed into groups of 8 women according to their self-selected activity and monetary comfort levels. Each group commits to plan/attend 8 adventures over the next year (2/season: fall, winter, spring, summer). Enrollment occurs in September of each program year.
For more information, contact Tracy Codel, 225.7729 or tcodel@mchsi.com with inquiries or click on the link below for additional details.
MOMS AND MOPPETS
Moms and Moppets provides an opportunity for mothers of young children to gather on a regular basis for fellowship, education and support, while at the same time offering a separate peer social group for their children.
For specific details on Moms and Moppets happenings contact Plymouth member Molly Hagkull at 515.279.0398.
Moms and Moppets offer you four ways to be involved:
· Thursday Morning Monthly Meetings: September through May, we meet the third Thursday of each month, 9:15 a.m. to11:30 a.m. in the Burling Room. On-site child care is offered with nursing or reticent children welcome to attend with their moms. Meetings consist of social time as well as periodic speakers on topics interesting to women and moms. Additional evening activities are sometimes planned.
· Moms' Nights Out: During the program year, September through May, we meet at various locations for fellowship activities. See schedule below for dates and times.
· Family Nights Out: An evening for parents and kids! Bring a dish to share, and join us in Waveland Hall for a Potluck Dinner followed by games for the whole family.
· Families of Faith: Connect with other parents as you learn fun ways to be intentional about growing faith in your home.
Check out some of the fun Plymouth's Moms and Moppets have had during the past year!
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MOMS MONDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB
On the fourth Monday of each month throughout the year we gather at 7:30 p.m. either in the host’s home or at a local restaurant. Moms take turns selecting the month’s book, selecting the location, and leading the related discussion. For more information, contact Plymouth member Judy Diedrichs, 515.271.9184 or judy_diedrichs@yahoo.com.
July 25, 2011: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen
August 22, 2011: Flowers From the Storm by Laura Kinsale
September 26, 2011: Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had by Brad Cohen
October 24, 2011: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
November/December, 2011: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
January, 2012: Running Away to Home by Jennifer Wilson. Author is a Des Moines native and will attend the discussion.
February, 2012: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Look for information on upcoming books and meeting locations in the Contact newsletter and weekend bulletins.
July 25, 2011: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen
August 22, 2011: Flowers From the Storm by Laura Kinsale
September 26, 2011: Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had by Brad Cohen
October 24, 2011: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
November/December, 2011: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
January, 2012: Running Away to Home by Jennifer Wilson. Author is a Des Moines native and will attend the discussion.
February, 2012: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Look for information on upcoming books and meeting locations in the Contact newsletter and weekend bulletins.
FAITHFUL READERS - THURSDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP
Women of all ages gather every fourth Thursday of the month in the Inspiration Lounge in the Center for Spiritual Growth at 7 p.m. for a lively discussion of an interesting book. Books through January 2012 are:
December 1, 2011 (Thursday): Sharing Christmas and winter poetry
January 26, 2012: Unbroken, a biography by Laura Hillenbrand
Come join our discussion at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday in the Inspiration Lounge. New voices are always welcome. For more information, contact Jean Nelson at 515.255.5019.
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON GROUP
Plymouth Women gather on the third Thursday of the month at 12:15 p.m. from September through June (no January meeting) for lunch, fellowship, and a program. The program is usually a speaker or music with a focus more towards women aged 55 and more. All are welcome. Reservations must be called in to the church office, 515.255.3149, by 10:00 a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon. Payment is due at the luncheon; unfulfilled reservations must still be paid. For more information, contact Plymouth member Sara Volker saravolker@gmail.com.
Upcoming Luncheon Program Schedule
WISE: WOMEN IN SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
All women are invited to meet for the purpose of spiritual growth every Thursday morning in the Burling Room from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Join us as we put into practice the WISE statement of purpose: To focus on and grow through the experience of Our Spirit, in a community of love, friendship and spiritual intimacy. To support, nurture and exercise Our Spirit through meditation, prayer, study, work and play…and by being together. For more information, contact Marta Hawkins, secretary for Center for Spiritual Growth, at 515.255.3149, or mhawkins@plymouthchurch.com.
Upcoming Luncheon Program Schedule
WISE: WOMEN IN SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
All women are invited to meet for the purpose of spiritual growth every Thursday morning in the Burling Room from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Join us as we put into practice the WISE statement of purpose: To focus on and grow through the experience of Our Spirit, in a community of love, friendship and spiritual intimacy. To support, nurture and exercise Our Spirit through meditation, prayer, study, work and play…and by being together. For more information, contact Marta Hawkins, secretary for Center for Spiritual Growth, at 515.255.3149, or mhawkins@plymouthchurch.com.
ADDITIONAL CHURCH STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Many women find fellowship and spiritual fulfillment by attending this ongoing study class. The weekly bible study, which is open to all Plymouth members, is led by Matt Mardis-LeCroy, Minister of Spiritual Growth. It provides an opportunity to enrich the experience of Sunday worship by going deeper with the texts for the week. The group will continue to study Seasons of the Spirit, which follows the lectionary. Everyone is welcome and no preparation is required. The group meets in the Inspiration Lounge in the Center for Spiritual Growth, every Wednesday, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
STUDY
To explore other study opportunities, link to Center for Spiritual Growth.
CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
To explore other fellowship opportunities, link to Education and Fellowship.
Many women find fellowship and spiritual fulfillment by attending this ongoing study class. The weekly bible study, which is open to all Plymouth members, is led by Matt Mardis-LeCroy, Minister of Spiritual Growth. It provides an opportunity to enrich the experience of Sunday worship by going deeper with the texts for the week. The group will continue to study Seasons of the Spirit, which follows the lectionary. Everyone is welcome and no preparation is required. The group meets in the Inspiration Lounge in the Center for Spiritual Growth, every Wednesday, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
STUDY
To explore other study opportunities, link to Center for Spiritual Growth.
CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
To explore other fellowship opportunities, link to Education and Fellowship.
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