Service of the Word : Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Another World " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : Matthew 24:36-44 and Isaiah 2:1-5 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, November 23, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Atticus " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : Colossians 1:11-20 and Jeremiah 23:1-6 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 Confident

For 2025, the Pilgrim Press Stillspeaking Writers Group and contributors have produced a daily devotional to guide us through the days of Advent and Christmastide, to the celebration of Epiphany. Each day includes a scripture reading, reflection and prayer, from the first Sunday in Advent through Celebration of Epiphany

Monday School Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7 PM Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where : The Park Church Sanctuary Topic : TBA About Our new Adult Spiritual Formation Program, Monday School. We will expand on concepts you hear from the pulpit, including sessions that touch on scripture, theology, and history. Initial plans are to meet every other week: by Zoom during Winter and Summer and in-person during Spring and Autumn

What : Hanging of the Greens When : Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM Where : The Park Church Please bring a chili, a salad, cornbread or a dessert. Following supper, we will decorate the Sanctuary and Beecher Hall (including our lovely artificial trees) for the holidays. To end the festive evening, we will sing Christmas Carols in the decorated sanctuary. Sign-up sheets are in Beecher Hall, the Narthex and in the office. Please let us know how many will be coming and what

Thanks to the Chemung County Sunrise Rotary Club, we are once again offering Christmas Poinsettias to order. Many of you have someone to honor or remember, or may just want a Christmas plant to celebrate a new beginning. Plants ordered can be taken home following the Christmas Eve service, can be left as a gift for someone unable to attend, or can be delivered to your home. Cost of plants is on the order form - $13.00 a piece. Email office@theparkchurch.org of call the church

What : An Evening of Hanukkah, Solstice & Christmas Music When : Friday, December 19, 2025 • 7 PM to 8:30 PM Where : The Park Church - 208 W. Gray St. Elmira, NY Enter : The Sanctuary Doors on Church Street Overview Please Join Us for an Evening of Hanukkah, Solstice & Christmas Music. Featuring Mark Simon and Mark Rust Donation Not Required But Appreciated A family friendly concert! Donation or giving of a new or gently used children’s book not required but is appreciated.

What : Twin Tiers Baby Bank Diapers Pickup at The Park Church When : 3rd Thursday of each month 12 PM to 1:30 PM and 5 PM to 6 PM Where : The Park Church 208 W. Gray St., Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) Attention! Diapers must be ordered through the website the Friday before. If you are struggling to provide diapers for your children, the Twin Tiers Baby Bank may be able to help. Register and Order (FREE) Before Pickup First register at Twin TIers Bab

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 January 2026 When : See age group and dates below. Where : Rehearsals held at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmi

Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Monsters of Love " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : Ephesians 1:11-23 and Luke 6:20-31 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 .

Monday School Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7 PM Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where : The Park Church Sanctuary Topic : Monday School will consider the story of King David, royal propaganda, and the use of the Davidic promise in the formation of Christianity Monday School  Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7 PM Topic : “TBA" Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church   Where : The Park Church Sanctuary

Service of the Word : Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Tangled " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : Luke 21:5-19 and Isaiah 65:17-25 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, November 9, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Defeat of Bogey " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 and Luke 20:27-38 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 : Meaningful Movie " Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect " When : November 12, 2025 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 Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect Screened in partnership with WSKG Public Television, Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect * traces Marshall's life and career from his birth in Baltimore

What : Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body - Cooking Class for Your Mind When : Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 11 AM to 12:30 PM Where : Jennie Fasset Cottage Kitchen - 459 W. 1st St., Elmira, NY Registration : Call 800-272-3900 to register - only 6 available spaces Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association Overview Join us for a special program on November 13 at Jennie Fasset Cottage Kitchen to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activit

The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO has been elected to serve as the next president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) . The election took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at WCRC’s 27th General Council, taking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand through Thursday, Oct. 23. Thompson was officially installed during the Oct. 23 morning worship service. Read the full article

2025 Susan M. Cotton Southern Tier Caregiver Conference What : The Caregiver’s Journey - Supporting Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care When : Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 9 AM – 4 PM Where : Horseheads Elks Lodge – 6 Prospect Hill Road, Horseheads, NHY 14845 Registration : Call 800-272-3900 to register Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association - Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter Overview Navigating the journey of caregiving can often leave individuals feeling uncertain about wher

What : Annual Electronics Recycle Drive-Thru When : November 8, 2025 - 10 AM to Noon Where : The Park Church parking lot Annual November Electronics Recycle Drive-Thru: Fill your car with those electronic devices you're done with and bring them to The Park Church on Saturday, November 8th from 10 AM to noon. REACT E-Cycling, Inc. of Horseheads is bringing their truck back to our parking lot for this free E-cycling event. Please reference this list to make sure your things c

Service of the Word : Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Yakyū Shōnen " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : Luke 18:9-14 and 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 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 . In advance of the Oct. 26 service Park Church