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Congregational,United Church of Christ

Service of Word: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Gleaning Wisdom from the Field" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. Dr. Lise Worthington 📖 Scripture: John 6:1-14 and Leviticus 19:9-10; 23:22 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 Word: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Multiple Choice" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7 and Matthew 22:15-22 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: 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

What: Harvest Sing Intensive When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9 AM to 6 PM Where: The Park Church Sanctuary, Elmira, NY 14901 Enter the Sanctuary through the Accessible door to the left of the office and kitchen entrance of the church parking lot. Ages: ALL AGES 12 and older (ages 12-18 are encouraged to have an adult participate with them) Register Questions? More info? Website: vestny.org Call 607-301-1719 Email: info@vestny.org All Voices. All Styles. One Community Twice

What: Bravestimo! Community Chorus When: September 16, 2026 - May 12, 2027 • Wednesdays, 1:30 PM to 3 PM Join us for one or all sessions | No musical background required Where: The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira - Beecher Hall In Partnership With The Alzheimer's Association A community chorus for those living with dementia and neurodegenerative conditions, their care partners, and community members. You do not need to have a personal connection to dementia to participat

Wednesday School Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7 PM Taught By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where: Beecher Hall Topic: TBA Join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. for Wednesday School, when we will once again wrestle with the idea of sacrament. We’ll review the seven sacraments of the Roman tradition, the two sacraments of the Protestant tradition, claims about the effect of sacrament, and the idea of grace by proxy. Snacks welcome! About Our

4th Annual Susan M. Cotton Southern Tier Caregiver Conference What: Who's on Your Care Team? When: Thursday, November 6, 2026 - 9 AM – 4 PM Where: Horseheads Elks Lodge – 6 Prospect Hill Road, Horseheads, NHY 14845 Registration: Call 800-272-3900 or register online This conference is FREE! Email smcmaster@alz.org for more information. Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association - Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter Overview We warmly invite caregivers of individuals affected by

What: Gender Affirming Closet Donation Drive When: Donate by October 10, 2026 Drop off items from the list below to: Steele Memorial Library (small donations) The Transformation Center - 409 Williams St., Elmira (large donations) Items should be new or gently used women's tops / blouses (wide shoulder, long cut) dresses / skirts women's plus size / tall clothing women's shoes (210) shapewear bras (AA-B, long straps) mastectomy bras (pocketed) breast forms / inserts NEW under

Service of Word: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Refugee" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14 and Isaiah 25:1-9 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: Tree Planting Basics When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 10 AM to 12 PM Where: Southeast Steuben County Library 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, NY 14830 Register Online (free) Please sign up for this free program About Master Gardener Volunteer Beth Walter Honadle will teach us the fundamentals of planting trees. This will be an expanded version of a talk she gave to the TREE Foundation’s board in 2025 about her own experience planting trees on her farm. She will

What: Coming Out Day - Gender Affirming Closet Pop-Up When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where: Steele Memorial Library - Large Meeting Room Offered by: Chemung County Libraries & Transformation Center Registration Call our 24/7 HELPLINE 800.272.3900 to register Description The Gender Affirming Closet is a free popup clothing pantry providing clothes and other gender-affirming items to trans or gender diverse people! Come by and grab whatever items you n

Wednesday School Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7 PM Taught By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where: Beecher Hall Topic: Council and Creeds Join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. for Wednesday School, when we will once again wrestle with the idea of sacrament. We’ll review the seven sacraments of the Roman tradition, the two sacraments of the Protestant tradition, claims about the effect of sacrament, and the idea of grace by proxy. Snacks welc

What: Elmira Mural Clean-up - Volunteers Needed When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 9 AM to Noon Where: West Second Street and upper Railroad Avenue Sign-up: Please write sheilareed55@gmail.com with your availability to help (specify hours) or sign up on the clipboard in Beecher Hall. Volunteers Needed For Elmira Mural Clean-Up! The Park Church Climate Justice Team is looking for at least 10 helpers to clean around the Elmira Infinite Canvas “Love" mural at the West Second St

What: Meaningful Movie "Natchez" When: October 14, 2026 at 7 pm Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) 🆓 The movie event is free and open to all. 🍿 ☕ 🫖 🍪 Pop Corn, Coffee, Cookies Natchez Excerpts from The New Yorker (2/2/26) review of Natchez, "Counternarratives" "Natchez, a Missippi River town [where] tourists ... come to see its meticulously restored antebellum houses... From 2022 to 2024 [Director] Herbert filmed several s

What: Walk to End Alzheimer's When: October 10, 2026 9 AM - Registration/Check-in 10 AM - Opening Ceremony 10:20 AM - Walk Begins Where: Eldridge Park | 96 Eldridge Park Dr Join Team Park Church! Register Online and choose Team Park Church Overview and Registration Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls o

Service of Word & Sacrament: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Synecdoche" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-14 and Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Special UCC Offering - Neighbors in Need Please join us in supporting the 2026 Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering this Sunday, October 4th. Worship on Zoom If you are unable to attend service in person, we offer the wor

VESTNY - Vocal Essence Of The Southern Tier -Where every voice matters and every genre belongs Empowering every voice with access to high-quality, inclusive vocal music opportunities that support genre diversit ommunity enrichment, and well-being with excellence and joy in the Southern Tier of New York and beyon What: Adult & Intergenerational Ensembles Launching Weekly in September Date: September 15, 2026 - May 15, 2027 Time: See age group and dates below. Where: Rehearsals

VESTNY - Vocal Essence Of The Southern Tier -Where every voice matters and every genre belongs Empowering every voice with access to high-quality, inclusive vocal music opportunities that support genre diversit ommunity enrichment, and well-being with excellence and joy in the Southern Tier of New York and beyon What: Sing With Us! - Ensembles Launching Weekly in September Date: September 15, 2026 - May 15, 2027 Time: See age group and dates below. Where: Rehearsals held at T

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Tough Love" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Matthew 18:15-20 and Ezekiel 33:7-11 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: PRIDE Health Care & Forum When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 • 11 AM - 2 PM THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED THE FIRST HALF OF 2027. Where: Ill Eagle Taphouse, 200 E. Church Street, Elmira Offered by: Alzheimer's Association - Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter Registration Call our 24/7 HELPLINE 800.272.3900 to register Description This FREE event, open to LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, will feature educational sessions, a vendor fair show