Solemn Mass
This special all music service features the Chancel Choir with director Kim Manz and organist Dina Evans performing the "Solemn Mass" by Louis Vierne (1870-1937). The movements are sung in Latin: "Kyrie," "Gloria," "Sanctus," "Benedictus," and "Agnus Dei."
Voice to the Wilderness
On this Earth Sunday, Rev. Josh Longbottom talks about Christianity's role in both the preservation and the destruction of the Earth. For example, the 8th Psalm is often used to justify both of sides of the political debate over the ...
Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us
Rev. Peter Luckey discusses the challenge of fostering a pluralistic church family while maintaining focus on the core beliefs that unite the church. He suggests that-while this might be particularly challenging for churches like Plymouth that follow a more liberal ...
The Greatest Story
Between rousing choruses of "Now is Christ Risen" and "Hallelujah," Rev. Luckey asks what story you will stake your life on. If you want to live a life of joy, hope, laughter, and love, he suggests you might choose the ...
No Matter Who You Are
"No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey..." So begins the credo of Plymouth Church in downtown Lawrence, Kansas. It's meant not only to invite newcomers to the church, but also to invite differences within the ...
If you had one week to live, what would you do?
On this cold and snowy Sunday morning, Rev. Peter Luckey speaks of repentance and honesty. The act of repentance and confession is a good thing. It is a chance to mediate on those habits that block us from a life ...
We are all broken pots
In 2nd Corinthians, Paul said "Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, do not lose heart." Rev. Peter Luckey says we are all flawed, imperfect vessels for the mission God has for us. ...
Just as he came up from the water
When Jesus was baptized, the skies opened and God said "this is my son,... in whom I am well pleased". There can be mystical moments in our lives when we also feel this pleasure of God in us. However, there ...
Christmas Service 2008
Christmas Eve at Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence, Kansas.
"Gloria"
Plymouth's Chancel Choir delivered this special music on the second advent Sunday-"Gloria," by Diuseppe Carcani. Download a PDF of the lyrics and participants.