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Congregational,United Church of Christ

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Call Me By My Name" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Scripture: John 14:1-14 and Acts of the Apostles 7:54-60 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: Walk A Mile In My Shoes When: May 2, 2026 at 11 AM (must first register) Where: Eldridge Park | 96 Eldridge Park Dr Join Team Park Church! Go to the Walk A Mile Website to register Overview and Registration If you register by 4pm on April 24th, you may pick up T-shirts on Thursday, April 30th, at the Elks Club at 300 East Gray St., Elmira during the following hours: 7:30am – 9:00am, 12noon – 1:30pm, or 5:00pm – 6:30pm Walkers may also choose to register at the On-th

Service : Agape Meal Worship for Maundy Thursday When : Thursday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm Where : Beecher Hall (no Zoom service) Led By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Sign-up Required : It is very important to sign up to reserve your place. A sign-up sheet is provided on a table in Beecher Hall. This event has limited seating and requires an accurate head count. On Maundy Thursday we commemorate the day on which Jesus Christ shared a meal,

What : Flamenco Vivo - Carlota Santana - TABLAO: An Intimate Flamenco Experience When : Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 4 PM to 5 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM) Where : Beecher Hall at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Presented by : American Dance Asylum in partnership with The Park Church Tickets $25/general admission - or more for a good cause! $20/student Admission includes a complimentary glass of sangria and nibbles Tickets available at bit.ly/flamenco2026 Proceeds to be

What: Learn, Explore, Create, Connect - Plant Bingo When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1 PM - 3 PM Where: Community Arts of Elmira - 413 Lake Street, Elmira FREE - RSVP to the Department of Aging - 607-737-5520 Hosted by The Alzheimer's Association - Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter and The Dept. of Aging & LTC, & Community Arts of Elmira This program is supported in part by a grant from the NY State Dept. of Health About LECC is a wellness open house offering access t

Service of the Word: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: “Questions of Canon" (originally It Often Rhymes) Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 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, April 19, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: “Pan Pan Pan” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:17-23 and Luke 24:13-35 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: Building Brain-Healthy Habits - The Bridge Between Brain Health and Music: An Introduction to BraVESTimo! Dementia Chorus When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) Offered by: An education program presented by Alzheimer's Association® -Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter and VEST (Vocal Essence of the Southern Tier) ALL ARE WELCOME - Coffee Hour with Treats and Sweets Descrip

Service of the Word: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: “Abide in Love” PDF Worship Recap Recording: Scroll to the end of this page Preached By: The Rev. Beth Frigard Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Beth's Website: PreachingGreen.com Earth Day is April 22. It's a good time to remember that the UCC recognizes The Park Church as a Climate Justice Congregation. Our Covenant says: "We seek to respect God's creation by focusing on the connection between climate change, plane

Easter Service : Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title : “ Helmets Required ” Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scripture : Colossians 3:1-4 and Matthew 28:1-10 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 .

For 2026, the Pilgrim Press Stillspeaking Writers Group and contributors have produced a daily devotional to guide us through the days of Lent, Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday, and Easter. Each day includes a scripture reading, reflection and prayer, from the first day of Lent through Easter Sunday. Order the PDF online for $3 . From the first page of the devotional. This Lent, shed what you've outgrown! "There is perhaps nothing more futile than allowing people and circumsta

Volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association Share your time and talent by providing support or raising awareness for this important cause. Getting started is easy! Call: 585-270-1569 Email: smcmaster@alz.org Visit: alz.org/volunteer

Service of the Word : Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Grace (2nd Edition) " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : John 3:1-17 and Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 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 : Lear Green Speaks: Unpacking the Underground Trunk When : Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7 PM Where : The Sanctuary at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Created and portrayed by : Vicie Rolling The event is free. A meet the artist reception will follow the performance. For more information go to framingthepaststorytelling.com This project is made possible by a generous grant from the Hilliard Foundation and from the QuickARTS grant program administered by Th ARTS C

Wednesday School Wednesday, April 1, 2025 at 7 PM Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where : Beecher Hall Topic : TBA Wednesday School is cancelled tonight, April 1st. It will resume May 6th at 7pm. About Our Adult Spiritual Formation Program, Monday School is becoming a monthly Wednesday School ( Clever new name pending). We expand on concepts you hear from the pulpit, including sessions that touch on scripture, theology, and histo

What : Cantata Singers - Her Light, Her Voice When : Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4 pm Where : The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY Free, accessible, and open to all. A celebration of music by and about women Cantata Singers Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Website : cantatasingers.com

Service of the Word : Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " The Lynching Tree " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and John 9:1-41 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 .

Wednesday School Wednesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 PM Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where : Beecher Hall Topic : Unitarianism, Universalism, and Universalism, but not Unitarian Universalism." Snacks welcome! About Our Adult Spiritual Formation Program, Monday School is becoming a monthly Wednesday School ( Clever new name pending). We expand on concepts you hear from the pulpit, including sessions that touch on scripture, theology,

What : Elmira Pride Ball When : Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 7 PM to 10 PM Where : Beecher Hall at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Event Sponsor : Alzheimer's Association of Rochester and the Finger Lakes Tickets - $25 per person Register and buy tickets on Zeffy Proceeds to benefit the Tuesday Rainbow Room Game Nights in Beecher Hall. This event is designed for those over 18. To purchase drinks from the bar, individuals need to be 21+ with legal ID. Those under 18

Service of the Word : Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Miller’s Cornfield " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : John 11:1-45 and Ezekiel 37:1-14 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 .