Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " What is it good for? " Preached By : The Rev. J....

What : Harvest Sing Intensive When : Friday, October 24, 2025 - 7 PM to 9 PM and When : Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9 AM to 4 PM Where : 360 Aurora, 360 E. 14th St Elmira Heights, NY 14903 Register for $25 All Voices. All Styles. One Community Twice each year, the VEST Community Sings bring together people of all ages for an intergenerational, open-to-all pop-up chorus. No experience and no auditions are required-just a love of singing. Over the course of two relaxed rehea

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

Service of the Word : Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Present Moment " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 and Luke 17:11-19 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 " Where Olive Trees Weep " When : October 15, 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 From the Filmmakers: Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among

Service of the Word : Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Radicalized " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor...

Service of the Word : Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " What Is Sin? " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor...

What : An Interactive Wellness Event for Older Aduls & Caregivers When : Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1 PM - 3 PM Where : Community...

Monday School Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7 PM Topic : "Exodus" Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park...

What : A Meaningful Conversation about Suicide Prevention When : Wednesday, September 10 @ 7 PM – 8 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher...

Service of the Word : Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " After " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Imperfectly Tom " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary...

After a very hot and dry summer, some cool moist days feel good to me! Soon all the leaves will be turning and the school year will be in full swing. During our August Council meeting, we took a few minutes to "on-board" our newest councilperson, Bunny Alberts, by reflecting on what our church consultancy with Paul Nixon yielded in terms of our health and growth. Pastor Gary reminded us that Paul had recommended that we beef-up coffee hour and move the table of goodies front

I didn't play baseball as a kid. Football (briefly), bowling, and Boy Scouts were more my speed. But I came to love the sport as an adult...

Service of the Word : Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Solidarity " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

Service of the Word : Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Gnadentod " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

Service of the Word : Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Hammer and Fire " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor...

I had the opportunity last week to give a tour of our building to a few Second Place East, Inc. board members. I never tire of this...

Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : "Circling ‘Round" Preached By : The Rev. Beth Frigard...

The film opened with summer league baseball, and not just any summer league. As the camera followed a home run ball over the fence, I...