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Service of the Word & Sacrament: Pride Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Right Angry" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Worship on Zoom If you are unable to attend service in person, we offer the worship on Zoom. The audio and video quality of our online service has significantly improved. Follow the steps on this page to join.

Wednesday School Wednesday, June, 2026 at 7 PM Taught By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where: Beecher Hall Topic: The Bible and Homosexuality Description The topic, The Bible and Homosexuality, should be especially helpful for anyone who has been challenged by the selective literalists who claim an inerrant Bible. Snacks welcome! About Our Adult Spiritual Formation Program, Monday School is becoming a monthly Wednesday School (Clever new nam

What: Rainbow Room Game Night When: Tuesday Nights from 6 pm to 9 pm. Where: Beecher Hall at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira (Enter from the church parking lot on the west side of the building.) Bring Your Own Board Games and Favorite Snacks. Light refreshments, soda, and coffee on us! Donations accepted at the door. A Queer Safe Place and Event The Park Church has been Open and Affirming since 2001 Created for LGBTQIA+ For Adults 18+ No Alcohol or Drugs Confidential

Service of the Word: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "I contain multitudes" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 and Matthew 28:16-20 Worship on Zoom If you are unable to attend service in person, we offer the worship on Zoom. The audio and video quality of our online service has significantly improved. Follow the steps on this page to join.

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Like a Jedi Are You, Hrmmm." Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Numbers 11:24-30 and Acts 2:1-21 Worship on Zoom If you are unable to attend service in person, we offer the worship on Zoom. The audio and video quality of our online service has significantly improved. Follow the steps on this page to join.

What: Fourth Annual Elmira PRIDE Festival Presented By: The Park Church When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11 am to 4 pm Where: Wisner Park - next to The Park Church Contact: office@theparkchurch.org This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Park Church Elmira, NY.... The Park Church announces the sponsorship of the fourth annual celebration affirming LGBTQ+ arts and culture on Saturday, June 6, 2026 to be held in Wisner Park, downtown Elmira. Event time wil

What: Pride Silent Auction 2026 Where to View Items: The Park Church Parlors How to Bid: Go to Silent Auction 93 When the Auction is Open: until the Elmira Pride Festival on June 6, 2026. Purpose: A Silent Auction to support Game Night in the Rainbow Room – a weekly Tuesday evening safe gathering place for LGBTQ+ folks and allies at The Park Church in Elmira. List of Current Items Go to Silent Auction 93 to view photographs and bid on items Item # Description Size Value Start

What: Rise Up - Sing Out Concert Streamed Live When: June 14 , 2026 at 7:30 PM Where: The Park Church Sanctuary 🆓 This event is free and open to all. There will be snacks and art-making activities in Beecher Hall at 6 PM prior to the concert’s start at 7:30 PM. About A concert for the First Amendment will feature Rufus Wainwright, Bette Midler, Patti Smith, Sasha Allen, Joy Reid and Jane Fonda, among others. It will be streamed Live in The Park Church sanctuary from Town Ha

What: Ithaca Pride Festival - "United We Rise" When: Saturday, June 12 - 14, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm Where: Centerway Square, Corning, NY Website: soflxpride.org/pride-festival Our mission with the Ithaca Pride Alliance is to advance the well-being, connection, and sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community across Ithaca and Tompkins County. Go to ithacapridealliance.org/ithaca-pride for the complete schedule and details.

What: Southern Finger Lakes Pride Festival When: Saturday, June 12 - 13, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm Where: Centerway Square, Corning, NY Website: soflxpride.org/pride-festival Go to soflxpride.org/pride-festival for the complete schedule and details.

What: Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 from Noon To 4 pm Where: Ernie Davis Park - Lake and Fifth Streets, Elmira, NY (across the street from the old Ernie Davis school building - now Finn Academy) Artists | Exhibitors | Food | Music | Vendors The Park Church will have a booth. Juneteenth marks the day on June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas to announce the end of slavery, freeing the last enslaved people. Lincoln’s Emanc

What: Valley Pride Picnic When: June 27, 2026 - 11 AM to 3 PM Who: LGBTQIA+ people, friends, and allies Where: East Waverly Park, Waverly, NY About Food, fun, music, games, drag, and more. Meet with members of the regional UU congregations. Save the date – June 27th - more information will be forthcoming in Wednesday Weeklies about how to make reservations for this free picnic in Waverly, for which The Park Church is a co-sponsor. Visit the Valley Pride Picnic 2026 event page