March 26, 2022: Following current CDC guidelines, masks are optional. Vaccines, if eligible, are required for in-person programming. 📢 We are delighted to announce the return of Coffee Hour ☕ 🥐 after worship! Join us after the service and enjoy a cup of coffee and a little fellowship with old and new friends!

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    May 15 - Installation of The Reverend Gary J. Brinn
    The Park Church
    • May 1
    Events

    May 15 - Installation of The Reverend Gary J. Brinn

    Join us at The Park Church, Congregational, United Church of Christ as we celebrate the installation of The Reverend Gary J. Brinn on...
    May 22 - Book Fest 2022
    Park Church Web
    • Apr 29
    Events

    May 22 - Book Fest 2022

    Book Fest 2022 Characters with Character! Sunday, May 22 from 10 am to 2 pm at Wisner Park The Family Reading Partnership of the Chemung...
    June 5 - Cantata Singers
    Park Church Web
    • Apr 28
    Events

    June 5 - Cantata Singers

    50th Anniversary of the Flood of ‘72 Performance! 2 pm, June 5th, 2022, Grove Street Boat Launch, Elmira We will be premiering a brand...
    Contribute to UCC Ukraine Relief
    Park Church Web
    • Apr 21
    Events

    Contribute to UCC Ukraine Relief

    A second gift to benefit refugee aid in Ukraine will be sent on May 16th. If you wish to contribute, please send your check made payable...
    May 5th - 7th - The Park Church Spring Rummage Sale
    The Park Church
    • Apr 17
    Events

    May 5th - 7th - The Park Church Spring Rummage Sale

    Our 2022 Spring Rummage Sale is coming up and we are busy unpacking and sorting for the sale that will take place on Thursday, Friday and...
    April 29 to May 8 Doubt: A Parable
    Park Church Web
    • Apr 17
    Events

    April 29 to May 8 Doubt: A Parable

    Elmira Little Theatre’s “Doubt: A Parable” Show dates are in The Park Church Sanctuary. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at...
    April 17 - Service of the Resurrection for Easter Sunday
    The Park Church
    • Apr 16
    Events

    April 17 - Service of the Resurrection for Easter Sunday

    10 AM Service of the Resurrection for Easter Sunday, April 17th Our readings are: from Wendell Berry “Farming: A Handbook, John 20:1-18...
    April 14 - Maundy Thursday
    Park Church Web
    • Apr 11
    Events

    April 14 - Maundy Thursday

    Agape Meal Worship for Maundy Thursday, April 14 @ 7:00pm in Beecher Hall Communion and Light Snacks. You are welcome to bring wine. Our...
    April 10 - Palm Sunday
    Park Church Web
    • Apr 9
    Events

    April 10 - Palm Sunday

    April 10, 2022 at 10 am The Park Church Sanctuary From the Rev. J. Gary Brinn: The event we mark on Palm Sunday was essentially a protest...
    March 27 - One Great Hour of Sharing
    Park Church Web
    • Mar 26
    Events

    March 27 - One Great Hour of Sharing

    Our next special mission offering for the wider Church will be on March 27th. One Great Hour of Sharing Support overseas efforts in...
    March 24 - Lenten Organ Recital and Lunch
    Park Church Web
    • Mar 21
    Events

    March 24 - Lenten Organ Recital and Lunch

    The annual Lenten-Easter organ recital and lunch is on Thursday, March 24, 12:10 pm as an outreach to the community. Thursday's event...
    March 20 Lenten Easter Organ Recital
    Park Church Web
    • Mar 20
    Events

    March 20 Lenten Easter Organ Recital

    The annual Lenten-Easter organ recital this year is scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022 during worship. This year’s recital entitled New...
    March 2022 - Order Easter Flowers
    Park Church Web
    • Mar 7
    Events

    March 2022 - Order Easter Flowers

    PLEASE NOTE – Orders (with payment) must be delivered to the office no later than Friday, April 1st. Thanks to the Chemung County Sunrise...
    March 13 - Unity in the Community
    Park Church Web
    • Mar 6
    Events

    March 13 - Unity in the Community

    A Unity in the Community Rally to support the Ukrainian people will take place at Elmira College on Sunday afternoon, March 13th, from 2...
    New - Online Giving
    Park Church Web
    • Jan 30
    Events

    New - Online Giving

    The Park Church Elmira now offers Online Giving. Your donations allow us to continue our pursuit of social justice and service to the...
    January 12 - Zoom Book Discussion - The Warmth of Other Suns
    Park Church Web
    • Dec 28, 2021
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    January 12 - Zoom Book Discussion - The Warmth of Other Suns

    Book Discussion Via Zoom -The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Sponsored by the Center for Racial Justice and the “New & Right...
    January 2, 2022 - No Place Like Home For The Holidays
    Park Church Web
    • Dec 25, 2021
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    January 2, 2022 - No Place Like Home For The Holidays

    Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 3 pm The Park Church Elmira, 208 W Gray St, Elmira, NY 14901 $20 suggested donation at the door to support the...
    December 24 - Christmas Eve Service
    Park Church Web
    • Dec 18, 2021
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    December 24 - Christmas Eve Service

    The Park Church Christmas Eve service, Contemporary and Traditional Lessons and Carols celebrating the Nativity of Our Savior, will be...
    December - The Mitten Tree
    The Park Church
    • Nov 30, 2021
    Events

    December - The Mitten Tree

    The Mitten Tree will be placed in the Sanctuary. The congregation is asked to bring mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats to adorn it. After...
    December 4 - Unity in the Community
    The Park Church
    • Nov 30, 2021
    Events

    December 4 - Unity in the Community

    Holiday Unity in the Community March Saturday December 4, 2021 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm March from Wisner Park to City Hall Elmira, New York...
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    The Park Church, Congregational,
    United Church of Christ

    208 W. Gray Street, Elmira, NY 14901

    Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am to 12 pm​

    Email: office@theparkchurch.org

    Phone: 607-733-9104

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