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Congregational,United Church of Christ

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Strike Four" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Exodus 16:2-15 and Jonah 3:10-4:11 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.

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "On the Secret Menu" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-35 and Romans 14:1-12 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, 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: 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

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

Wednesday School Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7 PM Taught By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where: Beecher Hall Topic: Sacrament 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! Ab

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

Did you know? The Park Church supports the Wisner Park Zero Waste Project at Wednesday markets in the park. Patrons of participating food vendors can ask for their meals on reusable plates, silverware, and glasses, which are washed and sanitized in The Park Church kitchen. The program is an initiative of Southern Tier Reduces, an organization that advocates for zero-waste communities in our region. In addition to the dish program, visitors to Wisner Market can bring their foo

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

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

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

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

The Park Church Climate Justice Team is looking for new members! Join us in our mission to care for our Earth and one another through Green Church practices, educational forums, and hands-on activism and advocacy in our local and global communities. Indicate your interest on our sign-up sheet in Beecher Hall. Artwork Credit Ricardo Levins Morales, RLMArtStudio.com

Service of the Word: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Lost In Translation" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Romans 12:9-21 and Exodus 3:1-15 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.

Learn more about The Park Church and its history. Daughter of The Park Church Pastors Samuel and Annis Ford Eastman The Reverends Samuel and Annis Ford Eastman were chosen by Rev. Beecher to be associate pastors in 1894 and thought to be the first ordained clergy couple in America. They lived on the top floor of The Park Church with their three children: Anstice, Max, and Crystal. Max and Crystal were key leaders in movements for women’s suffrage, peace, industrial safety and

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "The Pursuit of Happiness" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Isaiah 55:1-5 and Genesis 32:22-31 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: Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "You May Say I’m a Dreamer" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: 1 Kings 19:9-14 and Genesis 37:3, 12-28 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.

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

Service of the Word: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "The Measles of (Hu)mankind" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Genesis 45:1-15 and Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 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.