November 26, 2023 - Goat Liberation Army
Service of Word: Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Goat Liberation Army" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
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Continuing a Legacy of Activism in the Southern Tier
a just world for all
Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Purpose: To equip and empower a coordinated network for Climate Justice advocacy and action across the country Monetary Goal: $75,000...
December 2023 - Daily Advent Devotional
And, once again for 2023, the Pilgrim Press Stillspeaking Writers Group and contributors have produced a daily devotional to guide us...
December 1, 2023 - Hanging of the Greens
What: Hanging of the Greens When: Friday, December 1 at 5:30 PM Where: The Park Church You will be asked to bring a chili, a salad,...
December 2, 2023 - Cantata Singers - The Season of Gloria
What: Cantata Singers - The Season of Gloria When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 3 pm Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 375 West Church...
Due December 6, 2023 - Pointsettias Order & Payment
Thanks to the Chemung County Sunrise Rotary Club, we are once again offering Christmas Poinsettias to order. Many of you have someone to...
Watch: Trans Day of Remembrance vigil holds space, calls for solidarity
To mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), the United Church of Christ hosted a vigil Nov. 20, 2023 to collectively hold space for...
November 26, 2023 - Phoenix Affirmation #11
What: Phoenix Affirmations Discussion Series led by The Rev. Gary Brinn When: Last Sunday of each month in 2023 (after Coffee Hour or...
November 26, 2023 - Annual Holiday Concert
What: Annual Holiday Concert - Todd Thomas Music Scholarship When: Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 3 pm Where: The Park Church Sanctuary...
November 19, 2023 - Reincarnating Taxi Drivers
Service of Word: Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Reincarnating Taxi Drivers" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...
November 12, 2023 - Jesus Take The Wheel
Service of Word: Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Jesus Take The Wheel" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
Nov. 1 - 20, 2023 Contribute to Christmas Baskets
What: Contribute to Christmas Baskets When: November 1 - November 20, 2023 Where: Beecher Hall, Narthex, and Office Reception Area...
November 17, 2023 - The Spirit Café - The Spirit of Gratitude
What: Spirit of Gratitude When: Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm Where: Beecher Hall, The Park Church Contribute: Donation of $10 is...
November 20, 2023 - Trans Day of Remembrance
Each year, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) creates space to grieve and honor the memory of trans siblings lost to violence. To...
November 19, 2023 - Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition (STIC) Invites you to an What: Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Where: First Congregational...
November 12, 2023 - Thanksgiving Dinner
What: Thanksgiving Dinner - Meal When: Sunday, November 12 at 11:30 am Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall Donation: Suggestion of $10...
November 8, 2023 - Brother Outsider - Meaningful Movie
What: Meaningful Movie "Brother Outsider - The Life of Bayard Rustin" When: Wednesday, November 8 at 7 pm Where: The Park Church -...
November 3-4, 2023 - The Park Church Fall Rummage Sale
Our 2023 Fall Rummage Sale is coming up and we are busy unpacking and sorting for the sale that will be on Friday and Saturday, November...
November 5, 2023 - Who Goes First!
Service of Word: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Who Goes First!" Preached By: The Rev. Roger Behrens - Guest Pastor 📖...
October 29, 2023 - I See Dead People
Service of Word: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "I See Dead People" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
Covid Guidelines from The Park Church
The Park Church encourages all people to receive vaccinations and preventative care appropriate to their age and exposure in order to...
Volunteer Opportunities
September 24, 2023 Update Arnot Health’s Spiritual Care Department has volunteer opportunities available at St. Joseph’s Hospital on...
October 2023 - 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...
Climate Justice - The Heat Will Kill You First ...
The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet by Jeff Goodell © 2023 Several of us are reading this book which...
October 22, 2023 - The Persian Messiah
Service of Word: Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "The Persian Messiah" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
October 22, 2023 - Phoenix Affirmation #10
What: Phoenix Affirmations Discussion Series led by The Rev. Gary Brinn When: Last Sunday of each month in 2023 (after Coffee Hour or...
October 20, 2023 - Book Review of Braiding Sweetgrass
What: “Books Sandwiched In” - Review of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants When:...
October 15, 2023 - Reluctantly Calvinist
Service of Word: Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Reluctantly Calvinist" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
October 15, Fellowship Meal to Benefit Habitat for Humanity
What: Fellowship Meal to Benefit Habitat for Humanity When: Sunday, October 15 at 11:30 am Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall...
New! The Park Church 360 Panoramic Tour
The Park Church is grateful to "Deetroit" Dave for creating several high-resolution panoramic photos of the Church's sanctuary and other...
October 12, 2023 - Chevalier - Meaningful Movie
What: Meaningful Movie "Chevalier" When: Thursday, October 12 at 7 pm Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door...
October 14, 2023 - Concert: Chevalier! (order tickets)
What: Concert: Chevalier! by the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7 pm Where: Sanctuary, The...
October 8, 2023 - Lion Chow
Service of Word: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Lion Chow" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of...
October 8, 2023 - Tenants - Know Your Rights
What: Tenants - Know Your Rights When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 6 pm Where: Beecher Hall - The Park Church- 208 W. Gray Street, Elmira,...
October 8, 2023 - Abraham Path Walk
What: Abraham Path Walk 11th Annual STIC Walk - Faiths Walking Together for greater understanding and compassion When: Sunday, October 8,...
Recommended Books
In all your free time this month, the Racial Justice Team recommends you read (or listen to) these four books by these two authors. We...
Climate Justice Team - Judge Sides with Young Activists
In a summer marked by environmental disasters, some good news emerged. In an unprecedented climate lawsuit brought by 16 young Montanans,...
Project DAWN: Participate in Research Survey
Minority Stress & Trauma Lab Research lab in the Department of Psychology at Syracuse University If you are interested in seeing whether...
October 1, 2023 - Kenosis
Service of Word & Sacrament : Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Kenosis" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
September 24, 2023 - Once Upon A Time
Service of Word: Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Once Upon A Time" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
September 24, 2023 - Phoenix Affirmation #9
What: Phoenix Affirmations Discussion Series led by The Rev. Gary Brinn When: Last Sunday of each month in 2023 (after Coffee Hour or...
September 17, 2023 - Agincourt
Service of Word: Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Agincourt" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
September 13, 2023 - Loren & Rose - Meaningful Movie
What: Meaningful Movie "Loren & Rose" When: Wednesday, September 13 at 7 pm Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot...
June 1 to Sept.21, 2023 - Wisner Market Thursdays
Wisner Park Market starts June 1, 2023 and ends September 21. Each Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm Attention! The Wisner Market is closed on...
September 15, 2023 - The Spirit Café - The Spirit of Refuge
What: Spirit of Refuge When: September 15, 2023 at 6:00 pm Where: Beecher Hall, The Park Church Contribute: Information forthcoming Our...
CANCELLED - October 1, 2023 - Treetop Canopy Walkway Project at Tanglewood
What: Adult Ed Forum - Tanglewood Nature Center Treetop Canopy Walkway project When: Cancelled Sunday, October 1, 2023 Cancelled We will...
September 10, 2023 - The Trolley Problem
Service of Word: Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "The Trolley Problem" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
September 10, 2023 - STIC Annual Meeting
What: Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition Annual Meeting When: Sunday, September 10 at 3 pm Where: The United Church of Painted Post - ...
September 3, 2023 - Paul Right and Wrong
Service of Word & Sacrament : Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 10 am Sermon Title: "Paul Right and Wrong" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary...
After Church Meals - Fall 2023
Fall 2023 Fellowship Meals at The Park Church September 17th - Welcome Back Sunday. Potluck dinner. Sign-up sheet will be available after...
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