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Continuing a Legacy of Activism in the Southern Tier

a just world for all


November 23, 2025 - Atticus
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 .


November 10 & 24, 2025 - Monday School
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


November 16, 2025 - Tangled
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 .


November 2025 - Tuesdays - Rainbow Room
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


December 2025 - Daily Advent - Christmastide Devotional
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


December 5, 2025 - Hanging of the Greens
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


December 4, 2025 - Poinsettias Order & Payment Due
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


December 19, 2025 - Solstice Concert
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.


Twin Tiers Baby Bank
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


January 2026 - Sing With Us! Weekly Ensembles
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


November 2, 2025 - Monsters of Love
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 .


November 9, 2025 - Defeat of Bogey
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 .
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