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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    August 7 - Jack Waddell Presents Mark Twain's America with Deborah Dutcher
    Park Church Web
    • Jul 23
    Events

    August 7 - Jack Waddell Presents Mark Twain's America with Deborah Dutcher

    Celebrate American music with vocalists Jack Waddell and Deborah Dutcher, stars of Mark Twain the Musical When: Sun, August 7, 2022 from...
    July 20 - Mark Twain Lecture
    Park Church Web
    • Jun 25
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    July 20 - Mark Twain Lecture

    Mark Twain Lecture Series Wednesday, July 20 at The Park Church (7:00pm) “Mutiny on the Ballot: Conversion Narrative in Mark Twain’s ‘The...
    July 6 - Mark Twain Lecture
    Park Church Web
    • Jun 24
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    July 6 - Mark Twain Lecture

    Mark Twain Lecture Series Wednesday, July 6 at The Park Church (7:00pm) “Twain’s Connecticut Yankee in Pseudo-Scientific Socialist...
    June 18 - Juneteenth Freedom Day
    Park Church Web
    • Jun 16
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    June 18 - Juneteenth Freedom Day

    Saturday, June 18 2022 | Noon To 4 pm Ernie Davis Park - 603 - 657 Dickinson Street Elmira, NY (across the street from the old Ernie...
    June 16 - Unity Changing Moments Into Movements
    Park Church Web
    • Jun 15
    Events

    June 16 - Unity Changing Moments Into Movements

    Virtual "Unity Changing Moments Into Movements" Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Speakers: Rev. Julian Cook Pastor, Macedonia...
    June 13 - Bampa Golf Tournament
    Park Church Web
    • Jun 3
    Events

    June 13 - Bampa Golf Tournament

    Bampa’s House and the Chemung County Comfort Care Committee are hosting the Bampa’s Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 13th at the...
    June 5 - Worship is a Drag
    Park Church Web
    • May 31
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    June 5 - Worship is a Drag

    On Sunday, June 5th we will offer “Worship is a Drag,” a special communion worship service with guest presenters in drag. The worship...
    June 5 - Cantata Singers
    Park Church Web
    • May 25
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    June 5 - Cantata Singers

    50th Anniversary of the Flood of ‘72 Performance! 2 pm, June 5th, 2022, Grove Street Boat Launch, Elmira Three park church choir members...
    June 2 through Sept. 29: Wisner Market Thursdays
    Park Church Web
    • May 20
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    June 2 through Sept. 29: Wisner Market Thursdays

    Wisner Park Market starts June 2, 2022 and ends September 29. Each Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm During the Market The Park Church clothing...
    May 30 - Honor Legacy of John W Jones
    Park Church Web
    • May 20
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    May 30 - Honor Legacy of John W Jones

    A Memorial Day special event to honor the legacy of abolitionist John W. Jones will be held in Elmira’s Woodlawn Cemetery at 11 AM on...
    May 22 - Organ Recital
    Park Church Web
    • May 1
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    May 22 - Organ Recital

    Organ Recital: Sunday, May 22, 4 PM. This event, sponsored by the local chapter of the American Guild of Organists, has been postponed...
    May 22 - Book Fest 2022
    Park Church Web
    • Apr 29
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    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...
    May 15 - Installation of The Reverend Gary J. Brinn
    The Park Church
    • Apr 27
    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...
    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
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    • Apr 17
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    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
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    • Apr 16
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    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
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    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
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    • Apr 9
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    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
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    • Mar 26
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    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...
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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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