Monday School Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7 PM Topic : “ From Moses to Paul A Timeline of Events in Scripture and Regional History" Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where : The Park Church Sanctuary Monday School  Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7 PM Topic : “From Paul to the UCC” (Christian History) Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church   Where : The Park Church Sanctuary The following sessions will

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