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Continuing a Legacy of Activism in the Southern Tier

a just world for all

April 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday
Easter Service : Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Claiming the Lynching Tree " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...

April 17, 2025 - Maundy Thursday
Service : Agape Meal Worship for Maundy Thursday When : Thursday,April 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm Where : Beecher Hall (no Zoom service) Led By...

April 18, 2025 - Good Friday Service - "TBA"
Service of Word : Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm Homily : “TBA” Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park...

April 22, 2025 - Earth Day
The theme for Earth Day 2025 is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET , inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to...

April 27, 2025 - Earth Day Sunday Service
Service of the Word : Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : "Earth Day Sunday Service" Preached By : The Rev. Beth Frigard...

April 14 & April 28, 2025 - Monday School
Monday School Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 PM Topic : "Fun with Heresies" Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The...

May 2 & 3, 2025 - The Park Church Spring Rummage Sale
The Spring 2025 Rummage Sale is approaching and we are busy unpacking and sorting for the sale that will be on Friday and Saturday, May 2...

Copy of May 18 - Book Fest 2024 - Read! Think! Dream!
What : Book Fest 2025 When : Saturday, May 10 from 12 PM to 3 PM Where : Wisner Park - next to The Park Church The Family Reading...

May 29, 2025 - LGBTQ+ Community Forum
What: LGBTQ+ Community Forum When: Thursday, May 29 • 11 AM - 1:30 PM Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door...

April 6, 2025 - Kill the Past
Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Kill the Past " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...

June 7, 2025 - Elmira PRIDE
What : Elmira PRIDE When : Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm Where : Wisner Park - next to The Park Church Contact :...

April 13, 2025 - Palm Sunday - The Lonely Mountain
Palm Sunday Service : April 13, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " The Lonely Mountain " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

April 9, 2025 - Meaningful Movie - Join or Die
What: Meaningful Movie "Join or Die" When: April 9, 2025 at 7 pm Where: The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near...

April 13, 2025 - Souled Film Short Screening
What : Film Short Screening and After Talk When : Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter...

April 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...

March 16, 2025 - Borders
Service of the Word : Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Borders " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

March 16, 2025 - Talks by Local Mural Artists - Adult Forum
What : Talks by Local Mural Artists - Adult Forum When : March 16, 2025 after worship Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall Sunday,...

April 4, 2025 - Orchestra of the SFL Concert
What : Marimba and Percussion When : April 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM Where : The Park Church Sanctuary, Elmira, NY 14901 Tickets : $40 General...

March 30, 2025 - Navajo Highways Puppet Show
What : Navajo Highways Puppet Show When : Sunday, March 20, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via...

March 22, 2025 - Elmira Pride Fundraising Show
What : Elmira Pride Fundraising Show When : Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking...

March 23, 2025 - Service of the Word - Lent-Easter Organ Recital
What : Service of the Word - Lent-Easter Organ Recital When : Thursday, March 23, 2025 - 10 AM to 11 AM Where : The Park Church - 208 W....

March 9, 2025 - Hungry Gods
Service of the Word : Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : "Hungry Gods" Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

March 29, 2025 - Extreme Weather Events: Be Prepared
What : Symposium "Extreme Weather Events: Be Prepared" When : Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 Noon Where : Big Flats Community...

April 6, 2025 - Push Positivity Poster Workshop
What : Push Positivity Poster Workshop When : April 6, 2025 after worship at 11:30 AM Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall Bring...

March 17, 2025 - Monday School
Monday School Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7 PM Topic : "Moses to Maccabees: A History of Pre-Rabbinic Judaism" Taught By : The Rev. J....

March 29, 2025 - Elmira Pride Ball
What : Elmira Pride Ball When : Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM Where : Beecher Hall at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St.,...

March 27, 2025 - Community Lent-Easter Organ Recital
What : Community Lent-Easter Organ Recital When : Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 12:10 PM to 1:10 PM Where : The Park Church - 208 W. Gray...

March 31, 2025 - Monday School
Monday School Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7 PM Topic : "TBA" Taught By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park Church ...

March 30, 2025 - Pig Flag
Service of the Word : Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Pig Flag " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

March 12, 2025 - Meaningful Movie - Fair Play Documentary
What : Meaningful Movie "Fair Play Documentary" When : March 12, 2025 at 7 pm Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking...

February 23, March 2, 2025 - How To Be An Antiracist Book Discussion
What : How To Be An Antiracist Book Discussion When : Sundays, February 23 and March 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM Sponsored by Park's Racial...

A Pastoral Letter to the Transgender Community
A Pastoral Letter to the Transgender Community There are Christians who believe humans were cooked up from scratch in a magic garden with...

February 23, 2025 - Hoping Machines
Service of the Word : Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Hoping Machines " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor...

March 2, 2025 - Up On the Mountain
Service of the Word and Sacrament : Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Up On the Mountain " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary...

February 2025 - Film Showings - Black History Month
Check the Chemung County Libraries web site for even details . The John W. Jones Museum and The Steele Memorial Library will offer the...

February 2, 2025 - Time Bandits
Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, February 2 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Time Bandits " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...

February 16, 2025 - The LeRoy Scandal
Service of the Word : Sunday, February 16 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " The LeRoy Scandal " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

February 9, 2025 - Still Not Feet
Service of the Word : Sunday, February 9 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Still Not Feet " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

Read With Children Volunteers Needed!
"The soul is healed by being with children,” said Fyodor Dostoevsky. So, heal your soul and delight small kids by volunteering in the...

February 3, 2025 - North to Freedom
What : Elmira Screening of North to Freedom When : Monday , February 3, 2025 at 7 pm Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via...

Donate to UCC's California Wildfires Appeal
January 2025 “It’s easy for all of us to feel powerless in the face of such immense devastation. But there are ways we can meaningfully...

January 20, 2025 - Livestream of Interfaith Service
What : Livestream of Interfaith Service When : Monday, January 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm Where : Beecher Hall, The Park Church We've signed up...

January 19, 2025 - Handling Snakes
Service of the Word : Sunday, January 19 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Handling Snakes " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

January 26, 2025 - What Is Yours?
Service of the Word : Sunday, January 26 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " What Is Yours? " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...

February 12, 2025 - Meaningful Movie - The Mask You Live In
What : Meaningful Movie "The Mask You Live In" When : February 12, 2025 at 7 pm Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via...

January 12, 2025 - Dunkin' - Baptism of Jesus
Service of the Word : Sunday, January 12 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Dunkin’ – Baptism of Jesus " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...

January 17, 2025 - The Spirit Café - The Spirit of Resistance
What : The Spirit Cafe When : Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm Where : Beecher Hall, The Park Church Contribute : Donation of $10 is...

January 5, 2025 - Truth-Telling
Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, January 5 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Truth Telling " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...

December 29, 2024 - Kwanzaa: An Introduction
Service of the Word : Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10 am Sermon : “Kwanzaa: An Introduction” Presented by : The Park Church Racial...

December 24, 2024 - Christmas Eve Services
What : Our traditional Family Service of Lessons, Carols and Candlelight When : Sunday, December 24, 2024 at 4 PM Where : The Park Church...
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