Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. —Luke 6:20-21
As followers of Jesus, we know the joy of giving ourselves away. Serving connects our faith to community and brings us into God’s transforming work. Plymouth has many chances to serve in our broader community and in our own church. Take a look through these opportunities and find a time to give yourself in love.
Advent Volunteer Opportunities
Plymouth’s Annual Toy Drive for Colony Houses South Brooklyn | Donate December 4 thru 15
We are grateful to continue the Plymouth tradition of giving joy with the Annual Toy Drive for Colony Houses South Brooklyn.
Colony has offered humanitarian services to the disadvantaged people of Brooklyn since 1904, runs over 25 day care centers and is in great need. In the wake of Covid their work has become more necessary than ever, as has the need for joy.
Our goal is 200 toys by Monday, December 15.
Shop from our Amazon Wish List and learn more below!
Volunteer at the Little Flower Christmas Party | Saturday, December 13, 1-4:00 PM | Little Flower Office
We are excited to organize the annual Little Flower Holiday Party for foster children in our community again this Christmas. This year, we are throwing the party at the Little Flower Office on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. We are planning fun activities, music, yummy treats, and a visit from Santa! To make sure foster children experience lots of love during their holiday, we need your help. Click through the sign up or reach out to Susie Brandmeyer and Kristin Bricker-Ferris to give in a specific way to the party. Thank you so much for your support!
Lessons & Carols: Call for Bakers!
Calling all bakers to contribute delicious sweet and savory holiday treats for the reception following the community Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 14 (concert at 6:00 PM with Reception to follow at 7:00 PM). Please provide bite-sized treats to share alongside our eggnog and Plymouth punch with the crowd of community folk and members who visit this beloved annual concert. We will provide fellowship afterwards. Please email Caroline Koster to contribute or help set up or serve. Please deliver the afternoon of December 14 prior to the concert.
More Volunteer Opportunities
Plymouth Church + School Winter Blood Drive | January 16, 2026
Plymouth Church and Plymouth Church School are planning to host a blood drive, in conjunction with New York Blood Center, on January 16. Donating blood is easy. It takes only about one hour of your time and each donation can save up to three lives. Your donation can help cancer patients, accident victims, people undergoing surgery, women during childbirth, people with sickle cell disease and many more. Pledge to donate blood here.
Be a Worship Usher
Our worship depends on the hospitable presence of our ushers. They welcome us to worship, collect the offering, and make sure everyone is taken care of. Will you consider serving as a Sunday morning usher too? Sign up to be an usher one Sunday this fall by following the link or reaching out to Lesley-Ann.
Service for the well-being of others is an important way to act out our faith. Plymouth is proud to be partnering with these organizations listed below who work towards hunger relief, housing, education, and more. Click on the tiles below to explore the various ways to volunteer!
Apply for a Grant
The Christian Help Committee at Plymouth Church works to further God's mission by transforming the lives of people, primarily within our local community, but also at national and international levels. Current priorities include, economic empowerment, racial justice, anti-trafficking, housing, hunger and food insecurity, immigrants, families/youth, seniors in our community, disaster relief and education.
Grant applications for 2026 can be submitted starting November 1, 2025. Please have all your materials in by the deadline, January 31, 2026. Awards notifications will go out after our May 2026 annual meeting.
The Christian Help Committee nurtures relationships with outside partners and supports those partners through a variety of ways. The committee also works to engage congregants in Christian giving as volunteers, often in coordination with our grant recipient partners. Applicants should elaborate on how our Plymouth members could contribute with hands-on help toward their organization's mission, and provide a point-person contact for volunteer coordination.
Other Plymouth Ministries
Housing Resources
New York City is experiencing a housing crisis with residents unable to meet their basic needs. If you, or someone you know, are seeking information on shelters, food pantries, free meals, public showers, legal services and more, please click on the following guide provided by Coalition for the Homeless.