Welcome to The Park Church,
Congregational,United Church of Christ

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Joy to the Fishes" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Genesis 25:19-34 and Isaiah 55:10-13 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 & Sacrament: Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Freely Not Free" Order of Service PDF Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Song of Solomon 2:8-1 and Romans 7:15-25a 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.

Learn more about The Park Church and its history. Daughter of The Park Church Pastors Samuel and Annis Ford Eastman The Reverends Samuel and Annis Ford Eastman were chosen by Rev. Beecher to be associate pastors in 1894 and thought to be the first ordained clergy couple in America. They lived on the top floor of The Park Church with their three children: Anstice, Max, and Crystal. Max and Crystal were key leaders in movements for women’s suffrage, peace, industrial safety and

What: Virtual LGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Groups When: LGBTQIA+ Care Partners Group: 2nd Thursday of the month, 4:30 PM LGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 - 8:30 PM LGBTQIA+ Dementia Caregiver Group: 4th Thursday of the month, 1 - 2 PM Online: See below to register and join Offered by: Alzheimer's Association - Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter Registration Call 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/CRF

The 2026 Park Church Summer Lecture Series is presented by the Center for Mark Twain Studies (CMTS) and The Park Church. The series will feature three lectures. All the lectures will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be located at The Park Church (208 W. Gray Street, Elmira, NY). All of these lectures are open to the public at no cost. The 2026 "Trouble Begins" Lecture Series and Park Church Summer Lecture Series are supported by the generous support of The Mark Twain Foundation. W

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 Confidential

The Park Church Climate Justice Team is looking for new members! Join us in our mission to care for our Earth and one another through Green Church practices, educational forums, and hands-on activism and advocacy in our local and global communities. Indicate your interest on our sign-up sheet in Beecher Hall. Artwork Credit Ricardo Levins Morales, RLMArtStudio.com

What: Wisner Market When: Wednesdays • June 3 - September 30, 2026 • 10 AM to 2 PM Where: Wisner Market (corner of Church and Main Streets), Elmira For more information about Wisner Market.

What: PRIDE Health Care & Forum When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 • 11 AM - 2 PM Where: Ill Eagle Taphouse, 200 E. Church Street, Elmira Offered by: Alzheimer's Association - Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter Registration Call our 24/7 HELPLINE 800.272.3900 to register Description This FREE event, open to LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, will feature educational sessions, a vendor fair showcasing industry experts, an open discussion forum, and a selection of light ap

Service of the Word: June 21, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Fire In My Bones" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Genesis 21:8-21 and Jeremiah 20:7-13 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: Ithaca Pride Festival - "United We Rise" When: Saturday, June 12 - 14, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm Where: Centerway Square, Corning, NY Website: soflxpride.org/pride-festival Our mission with the Ithaca Pride Alliance is to advance the well-being, connection, and sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community across Ithaca and Tompkins County. Go to ithacapridealliance.org/ithaca-pride for the complete schedule and details.

Service of the Word & Sacrament: Pride Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Right Angry" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 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.