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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).
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
December 22, 2024 - Disruptive Joy - Advent IV Worship
Service of the Word : Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10 am Sermon Title : " Disruptive Joy " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor...
December 15 & 19, 2024 Advent Organ Recitals
What: Advent-Christmas Organ Recital - Church Service When: Sunday, December 15 at 10 AM Where: The Park Church, Elmira, NY Sunday...
December 8, 2024 - Highway Department - Advent II Worship
Service of Word & Sacrament : Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 10 am Sermon Title : " Highway Department " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary...
December 1, 2024 - Dissipation and Drunkenness - Advent I Worship
Service of Word & Sacrament : Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 10 am Sermon Title : " Dissipation and Drunkenness " Preached By : The Rev. J....
November 24, 2024 - Two Kingdoms
Service of the Word : Sunday, November 14 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Two Kingdoms " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
November 10, 2024 - Not a Foot
Service of the Word : Sunday, November 10 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Not a Foot " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
November 17, 2024 - The Sequel
Service of the Word : Sunday, November 17 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " The Sequel " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
November 3, 2024 - Saints Ain’t
Service of the Word & Sacrament : Sunday, November 3 at 10 AM Sermon Title : "Saints Ain’t" Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor...
Day of the Dead
Service of Word : Sunday, October 27 at 10 AM Sermon : " Marigolds and Strawberries: A Fiesta for the Day of the Dead ". PDF Guest...
October 13, 2024 - Ghost Dance
Service of Word : Sunday, October 13 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Ghost Dance " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of...
October 20, 2024 - Sweet Spot
Service of Word : Sunday, October 20 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Sweet Spot " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of...
September 22, 2024 - Can’t Get No
Service of Word : Sunday, September 22 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Can’t Get No " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
October 6, 2024 - World Communion Sunday
Service of Word & Sacrament : Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Magic Happens " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...
September 8, 2024 - Faith Works
Service of the Word : Sunday, September 8 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Faith Works " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
September 15, 2024 - This Is A Sign
Service of Word : Sunday, September 15 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " This Is A Sign " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
September 29, 2024 - Hanging Haman
Service of Word : Sunday, September 29 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Hanging Haman " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
August 25, 2024 - Saturday Mornings
Service of the Word : Sunday, August 25 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Saturday Mornings " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
August 18, 2024 - Cutting Room Floor
Service of the Word : Sunday, August 18 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " Cutting Room Floor " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
September 1, 2024 -
Service of Word and Sacrament : Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 10 AM Sermon Title : "Thinking About Work" Guest Pastor : The Rev. Beth...
August 4, 2024 - On the Nature of Evil
Service of Word and Sacrament: Sunday, August 4 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "On the Nature of Evil" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn,...
July 28, 2024 - Let the Games Begin
Service of Word: Sunday, July 28 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Let the Games Begin" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of...
July 21, 2024 - DEI
Service of Word : Sunday, July 21 at 10 AM Sermon Title : " DEI " Preached By : The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The Park...
July 14, 2024 - Head on a Plate
Service of Word: Sunday, July 14 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Head on a Plate" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The...
July 7, 2024 - God Talk
Service of Word and Sacrament: Sunday, July 7 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "God Talk" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
June 30, 2024 - Proper Grief
Service of Word: Sunday, June 30 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Proper Grief" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The...
June 23, 2024 - Racial Justice Sunday
Service of Word: Sunday, June 23 at 10 AM Sermon Title: “Why Should Predominantly White Churches Care About Racial Justice?” Preached By:...
June 16, 2024 - Nose Full of Mustard
Service of Word: Sunday, June 16 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Nose Full of Mustard" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
June 9, 2024 - Bad King David
Service of Word: Sunday, June 9 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Bad King David" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The...
June 2, 2024 - Pride Sunday
Service of Word and Sacrament: Sunday, June 2 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "American Idols" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
May 26, 2026 - Bodies Everywhere
Service of Word: Sunday, May 26 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Bodies Everywhere" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of...
May 19, 2024 - Five O'clock Somewhere - Pentecost Sunday
Service of Word: Sunday, May 19 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Five O'clock Somewhere” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
May 12, 2024 - APB: Wally aka Waldo
Service of Word: Sunday, May 12 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "APB: Wally aka Waldo” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of...
May 5, 2024 - Sobchak
Service of Word & Sacrament: Sunday, May 5 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Sobchak” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of...
April 28, 2024 - A Very Queer Caravan
Service of Word: Sunday, April 28 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "A Very Queer Caravan” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
April 21, 2024 - Climate Justice Sunday - Dangerous Revelation
Service of Word: Sunday, April 21 at 10 AM - Climate Justice Sunday Sermon Title: "Dangerous Revelation” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary...
April 14, 2024 - He Who?
Service of Word & Sacrament: Sunday, April 14 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "He Who?” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
April 7, 2024 - The Poverty Zoo
Service of Word & Sacrament: Sunday, April 7 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "The Poverty Zoo” Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and...
March 31, 2024 - Easter Sunday - Exodus Redux
Easter Service: Sunday, March 31 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Exodus Redux" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher of The...
March 24, 2024 - Palm Sunday Roll 1 on a D20
Service of Word: Palm Sunday, March 24 at 10 AM Sermon Title: "Roll 1 on a D20" Preached By: The Rev. J. Gary Brinn, Pastor and Teacher...
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