Advent 2022
Below, find out what’s going on at Plymouth this Advent season and into the New Year!
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, join us for worship at 1, 5, 7, 9, or 11 p.m. for candles and carols, and communion at select services.
- Abbreviated Service with Communion
1 p.m. | New this year! Join us for an abbreviated service for those seeking an earlier option. Communion is served. Rev. Dr. Jared Wortman will offer a meditation. - Family Christmas Eve
5 p.m. | Join us for “Family Christmas Eve” in the Sanctuary, including a child-friendly service of lessons and carols with glow sticks instead of candles. - Casual Service with Communion
7 p.m. | Join us for a casual, Saturday Night Worship-styled service in Waveland Hall with communion and a sermon by Rev. Dr. Jared Wortman. - Traditional Evening Services
Both 9 & 11 services will include carols by candlelight, choral anthems, and a sermon by Rev. Dr. Jared Wortman.
9 p.m. | The Chancel Choir will lead worship.
11 p.m. | Sohee Lee will provide an extended prelude of seasonal music and the Matins Choir will lead worship.
Christmas Day Service
Sunday, 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary – ONE SERVICE ONLY!
No PreK-12 Activities, no childcare
Plymouth Church Closed
December 26-30
Holy Innocents Service
Wednesday, December 28 at 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church (1001 Pleasant Street, Des Moines)
After all the festivities of the Christmas celebration, we now pause to remember the children.The theme of the service will be “Our Youngest Victims: Ever Lifted Up.” The service will emphasize deeply that all children need peace with justice. We will raise our prayers to stop violence against innocent children caused by wars and conflicts around the world. If you are not able to attend in person, you can view the live stream of the service at: dmfirstchurch.org. The Plymouth Peace and Justice Committee is a co-sponsor of this service.
New Year’s Eve Service
Saturday, December 31 at 5:30 p.m. in Waveland Hall
New Year’s Day Service
Sunday, January 1 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary – ONE SERVICE ONLY!
No PreK-12 Activities, no childcare
Plymouth Church Closed
January 2
