Members of the Cornerstone small group are hosting a call-out to gauge interest in a Dungeons & Dragons group at PUMC. All are welcome—seasoned adventurers and beginners alike.

When: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at 3 p.m.
Where: Worship Annex
What: Brief overview, interest survey, and next steps

Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing game led by a Dungeon Master (DM). Players create characters, work together to face challenges, and tell a shared story. We hope this multigenerational fellowship group will also welcome friends from the community—please invite others.

RSVP/Questions: Email Rebecca at rblackwelder@pumc.org.

This Sunday is Laity Sunday & Ministry Fair! Celebrate how God works through our laity, then explore 20+ ministries in the Main Lobby, 9:45–11:30 a.m. Discover where your gifts can make a difference and connect with others in service!

There’s something special about singing “Silent Night” on Christmas Eve, surrounded by candlelight and community. This year, you’re invited to be part of that joy by joining Plainfield UMC’s Festival Choir for Christmas Eve worship at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Whether you’ve sung in choir all your life or haven’t lifted your voice in years, you’re welcome! The Festival Choir is open to all youth and adults – no ongoing choir commitment required. Just come ready to sing, celebrate, and share the wonder of Christmas through music, together with our Festival Orchestra.

Rehearsals:

Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Music Room (Room 125)
Dates: Nov. 13 and 20, and Dec. 4, 11, and 18
Enter at Door 2

Dress Rehearsal: Monday, Dec. 22, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Call Time Christmas Eve: 6:00 p.m.

Questions? Call Brent Miller at 317-839-2319, ext. 223

Add your voice to the story of Christmas this year! Come sing, worship, and make the season bright! Join the Festival Choir and experience Christmas Eve in a whole new way.

What a night! Simmons Street was packed with laughter, costumes, and candy as more than 500 children and their families joined us for this year’s Trunk or Treat. Lots of decorated trunks, friendly volunteers, and buckets of candy made the evening one to remember.

A huge thank-you to everyone who donated candy, decorated trunks, and helped welcome our neighbors with warmth and joy. Your generosity and creativity helped Plainfield UMC share the love of Christ in a fun, family-friendly way.

Events like this remind us that when our community gathers, good things happen.

Sunday, Nov. 2 – Youth Worship
10 a.m. • Room 200
From “They” to “We”

This Sunday we’ll honor All Saints Sunday, a time to remember those who’ve shaped our faith and inspired us to follow Jesus. Through stories, reflection, and prayer, we’ll explore how we’re part of God’s ongoing story—ordinary saints carrying light into the world.
Read ahead: Hebrews 12:1–2.

Serve with the Homeless Ministry

We need two youth volunteers on the first Monday of each month. The next open date is Nov. 3. Sign up by the youth room with a friend!

PUMC Youth D&D Group

A new small group is starting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign—an awesome way to meet others and have fun together. Interested or curious? Contact Brandon for details.

Mark Your Calendar

• Nov. 7–9 — Fall Retreat at Camp Indicoso: A favorite weekend for faith and fun! We’ll leave the church Friday at 5 p.m. and return Sunday by 2:30 p.m.
• Dec. 28, 7 p.m. — Youth Christmas Party: Join us for Christmas games, decorating, a White Elephant gift exchange, and holiday snacks.

Questions? Contact Brandon Denman at brdenman@pumc.org

Pick up a warm, ready-to-go meal on the second Saturday of each month. Enter Door 14 and head to the kitchen for takeout.

Know someone who could use a meal or a little extra care? Contact MaryAnn at m.a.hamilton2@gmail.com

Enjoy good food—and help extend PUMC’s hospitality beyond the church walls.

Help bring Christmas joy to children whose parents are incarcerated through Angel Tree, a ministry of Plainfield UMC that connects our congregation with families in need.

When you select an “angel” from the tree, you’ll provide a Christmas gift, a Bible, and a personal message from the child’s parent—reminding each child that they are loved and never forgotten.

You can get involved by:

• Choosing an angel and purchasing gifts from the wish list.
• Donating toward gifts or supplies if you prefer not to shop.
• Volunteering to help with sorting and delivery.
• Praying for the children, their families, and all who serve.

Trees will be available through November 30 in the Main Lobby. Let’s share hope, joy, and God’s love with families in our community this Christmas.

“Written in Service” (1 Peter 4:7–11)
Celebrate Laity Sunday as members of our congregation share how serving deepens discipleship.

Laity will lead in worship—including serving communion—and we’ll offer prayers for all who serve in ministry.

Following worship, join us for the Ministry Fair, 9:45–11:30 a.m., in the Main Lobby. More than twenty church ministries will be represented!

• Learn what each ministry has accomplished and their vision for 2026.
• Discover ways to get involved and use your gifts in service.
• Meet team representatives and hear why their ministry is a great place to serve.

Come be inspired, connect with others, and celebrate how God is working through the many ministries of our church!

Join us for a joyful celebration of our youngest disciples during Children’s Sabbath in Classic Worship. On this special Sunday, children from preschool through eighth grade will share their gifts and lead us in worship.

The morning will include:

• Readings for the Call to Worship, prayers, and scripture led by children
• A longer Children’s Moment in both the 8:45 and 10:00 a.m. services
• Prayers for children locally and around the world
• Original artwork from our kids featured in the worship folder

This meaningful service shines a light on how God is at work through Plainfield UMC’s children’s ministry—weekday programs, Sunday morning classes, monthly family gatherings, and mission efforts that serve children near and far.

Come celebrate the faith, creativity, and promise of our children as they lead us in worship and remind us of Jesus’ words: “Let the little children come to me.”