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

Service of the Word : Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Miller’s Cornfield " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : John 11:1-45 and Ezekiel 37:1-14 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 : Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " The Lynching Tree " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scriptures : 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and John 9:1-41 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 : Elmira Pride Ball When : Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 7 PM to 10 PM Where : Beecher Hall at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Event Sponsor : Alzheimer's Association of Rochester and the Finger Lakes Tickets - $25 per person Register and buy tickets on Zeffy Proceeds to benefit the Tuesday Rainbow Room Game Nights in Beecher Hall. This event is designed for those over 18. To purchase drinks from the bar, individuals need to be 21+ with legal ID. Those under 18

Palm Sunday Service : March 29, 2026 at 10 AM Sermon Title : "TBA" Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church 📖 Scripture : TBA 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 .

Wednesday School Wednesday, April 1, 2025 at 7 PM Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church Where : Beecher Hall Topic : TBA Snacks welcome! About Our Adult Spiritual Formation Program, Monday School is becoming a monthly Wednesday School ( Clever new name pending). We expand on concepts you hear from the pulpit, including sessions that touch on scripture, theology, and history.

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,

Service of Word : Friday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church   📖 Scriptures : TBA 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 : Lear Green Speaks: Unpacking the Underground Trunk When : Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7 PM Where : The Sanctuary at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Created and portrayed by : Vicie Rollings The event is free. A meet the artist reception will follow the performance. For more information go to framingthepaststorytelling.com This project is made possible by a generous grant from the Hilliard Foundation and from the QuickARTS grant program administered by Th ARTS

What : Flamenco Vivo - Carlota Santana - TABLAO: An Intimate Flamenco Experience When : Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 4 PM to 5 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM) Where : Beecher Hall at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira Presented by : American Dance Asylum in partnership with The Park Church Tickets $25/general admission - or more for a good cause! $20/student Admission includes a complimentary glass of sangria and nibbles Tickets available at bit.ly/flamenco2026 Proceeds to be

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

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

Volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association Share your time and talent by providing support or raising awareness for this important cause. Getting started is easy! Call: 585-270-1569 Email: smcmaster@alz.org Visit: alz.org/volunteer