First plymouth church denver pastor jake joseph gay minister

We donate this food and money to Metro Caring, a food bank serving Denver for over 50 years. Author The Rev. Jake Miles Joseph ("just Jake"), Associate Minister, came to Plymouth in having served in the national setting of the UCC on the board of Justice & Witness Ministries, the Coalition for LGBT Concerns, and the Chairperson of the Council for Youth and Young Adult Ministries (CYYAM).

It was established in to meet the growing housing needs of seniors with limited incomes and remains an important part of the affordable housing movement in the Denver metropolitan area. The Outreach Ministry meets once a month.

It provides adults experiencing homelessness an opportunity to rebuild their lives through work. Further internships gave Jake the opportunity to work with Plymouth and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (both settings as a Lilly Endowment intern), Episcopal, UCC, and Methodist parishes in Georgia and California.

Can Do Sunday. Kentucky Circle Village. Jake previously served as the Associate Minister both at First Church UCC of Guilford, Connecticut and Plymouth Congregational UCC in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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Angel Tree. We also host more than guests at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Outreach Ministry. For more information go to dicp. This holistic approach combines three elements:. Jake has a passion for ecumenical work and has worked in a wide variety of churches and.

Jake also completed Clinical Pastoral Education at Emory University Hospital. After approximately one year, trainees graduate to mainstream jobs and permanent housing. As Preacher-in-Residence, Jake preaches monthly at First Church and offers pastoral care assistance when Vanessa is away.

Congregants select a recipient from the tree and donate toys and clothes needed by families identified by various community organizations. On the second Sunday of the month, congregants bring food and money to store in the Can Do Cupboard.

This organization provides a unique and highly-effective combination of employment, housing, and support that breaks the expensive cycles of homelessness, incarceration and chronic unemployment. First Plymouth Congregational Church is an open & affirming community that welcomes people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & gender expressions.

The Ready to Work program is the first stepping stone to self-sufficiency. These recipients receive the funds collected during worship. The Outreach Ministry encourages First Plymouth members to view themselves as the hands and feet of Jesus through education about the needs of people in our community, active participation and giving to others.

DICP serves approximately 25, people annually, focusing on hunger, education, health and wellness, and community support. This holistic approach combines three elements: Paid employment in outdoor landscaping or culinary businesses Dormitory housing Case management support The Ready to Work program is the first stepping stone to self-sufficiency.

Ready to Work. For more information contact KCV firstplymouthchurch.

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His honors and awards are too numerous to mention, but include the William Johnson Scholarship. Denver Inner City Parish. Church volunteers have been involved in teaching in the schools, providing community resources, and staffing the food bank.

The Ministry designates a Share-the-Plate recipient for three of the four Sundays per month, selected from a broad base of community or international needs. Kentucky Circle Village has been part of the outreach mission of First Plymouth for more than 60 years.

In November each year, we sponsor the Angel Tree. Meet ministers and staff at First Plymouth Congregational Church who are dedicated to serving and supporting our community.