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Continuing a Legacy of Activism in the Southern Tier
a just world for all
Worship
Sunday Morning Worship
All are welcome to join us for Sunday morning worship at 10 AM in our breathtaking sanctuary, illuminated with natural light through skylight and stained glass windows and filled with the melodious sounds of our 2800 pipe organ. Our sanctuary’s 1875 Victorian walnut interior may feel old fashioned, but our thinking about issues of contemporary life is not. We are inspired by our abolitionist roots and continue to care for each other and our community with the same soul fire and action as they did.
Text of sermons preached by The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church unless otherwise specified. Scripture readings reference the Common English Bible.
Unable to attend the in-person worship? You can join live via Zoom (most services).
June 7, 2026 - Pride Sunday - Right Angry
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.
May 31, 2026 - I contain multitudes
Service of the Word: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "I contain multitudes" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 and Matthew 28:16-20 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.
May 24, 2026 - Like a Jedi Are You Hrmmm
Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Like a Jedi Are You, Hrmmm." Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Numbers 11:24-30 and Acts 2:1-21 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.
May 10, 2026 - Paul vs the Philosophers
Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Paul vs. the Philosophers" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: John 14:15-21 and Acts 17:22-31 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.
May 17, 2026 - Dude from Galilee
Service of the Word & Sacrament: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Dude from Galilee" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures: Ephesians 1:15-23 and Luke 24:44-53 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.
May 3, 2026 - Call Me By My Name
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.
April 2, 2025 - Maundy Thursday
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,
April 12, 2026 - It Often Rhymes
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.
April 19, 2026 - Pan Pan Pan Pan
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.
April 26, 2026 - Earth Day Sunday Service
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
April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday
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 .
Outgrow - Lenten 2026 Devotional
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
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