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“Lessons in How to Love” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister







Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



Guest artist J Hoard comes to us to lead us this Sunday





“Tune In” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“God Has Time” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa





Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“Cutting God Out” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Vision Prayer led by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“Who Told You?” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Join Pastor Kaji!



Blood Drive at The Park May 3





“Just One Rib?!” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“So Will I”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



July 17: Celebrating Greg Tate, with host The Rev. Kaji Douša



“Flip the Script” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister





Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“You Are The Living Word”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“Overseer” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Two On One: Bridgeton with The Rev. Whitney Waller

“City Called Heaven”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



Are YOU still watching?



“It Is Well”



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“Telos” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Let It Rise”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



The Intercept: A Pastor’s Legal Fight Against CBP Exposes a Reckless Surveillance Operation



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister





“God Knows My Name”



“Miracle Ready” – The United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“Rise Like the Sun” – The United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Be Still My Soul”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



StillSpeaking Devotional “Winds” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Cuando El Pueblo”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister





“Trust Me”



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



StillSpeaking Devotional “Keep the Faith and Struggle On” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Cristo es el Centro”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“Come Sunday”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Quake” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



NBC 7 San Diego: CBP Officer Who Asked Mexico to Deny Entry to Some US Citizens Speaks Under Oath



“Admirable”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister







Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



Religion News Service: Pastor asks federal court to sanction immigration officials



StillSpeaking Devotional “Faith” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



“Lord, Make Me an Instrument”

Prison Clinical Pastoral Education – Register Now!



Today’s Bloom Moment by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



StillSpeaking Devotional “Watch Out” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister





Welcome Nordia Bennett, Children’s Minister



StillSpeaking Devotional “Grace to Forgive” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Most Beautiful”

 ‘Tis the Season ⛄



“The Majesty and Glory of Your Name”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Entitlement” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Our God Reigns”



“How Great Thou Art”

Yale News: Divinity School presents awards for eight alumni



StillSpeaking Devotional “Love Triangle” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa





This Sunday’s Guest Pastor: The Rev. Madison T. Shockley II 





Happy Birthday to Us!

First and Best Days at Park Avenue Christian Church

Happy 211th Birthday Park Avenue Christian Church!

StillSpeaking Devotional “I Hate” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa





StillSpeaking Devotional “Plumb Lines” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“God Is”



“Love”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Missing Jesus” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“For Every Mountain”





“Imagine Me”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Who God Isn’t” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“My Life Is In Your Hands”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Nobody Likes a Grumpy Giver” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



StillSpeaking Devotional “Enough of the Shame” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa







“When In Our Music God is Glorified”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Confidence” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



StillSpeaking Devotional “Holy Land” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa





#BloomWithPride testimonial from Leonne Tanis

“I Can Only Be Me”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Their Name Was Bachos” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Here I Am Lord”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Deep Listening” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa







“Holy, Holy, Holy”

“Holy Spirit”



StillSpeaking Devotional “On the Stick of Change” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa





“Oh My Soul”

“I Am What You See”

Today’s Prayers of the People, by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

StillSpeaking Devotional “Course Correction” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Love”





“The Shepherd Song”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Walking Off with Jesus” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Always”



“Anthem of Praise”



StillSpeaking Devotional “He Knew” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Hosanna”



“Dilo a Cristo”



“Wondrous Love”

Manhattan Candidate Forum for Manhattan District Attorney

StillSpeaking Devotional “Fearless Women” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



#BloomWithThePark





“Tome Valor” (Take Courage)

StillSpeaking Devotional “Blinkers” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



StillSpeaking Devotional “God Is in the Waters” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“They That Wait”

“Quema tu Baal”





“Order My Steps”

StillSpeaking Devotional “God Singing the Blues” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Stir Up the Gift”

“Wash O God Our Songs & Daughters”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Betrayed by a Star” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Endless Light”

“Jesus the Light of the World”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Stand” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa





“Joy to the World”

“Those Who Saw the Star” by Julia Esquivel



StillSpeaking Devotional “The Prophet Mary” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“A Blessing For After” by Jan Richardson

“Behold the Star”

You are the Living Word/Bread of Life

El Dios de Paz

StillSpeaking Devotional “Protect the Herd” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Come, O Long Expected Jesus”



“God’s Able”

Letter from Rev. Stephanie Kendell



“You Are the Living Word/Bread of Life”

StillSpeaking Devotional “The Playbook” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“We Breathe” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



“Friend of God”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Keep Your Eyes Watching God” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



“Jehova Sabaoth (God of Angel Armies)”



“For All the Saints”

“Lacrimosa”



“I Shall Wear a Crown”





“Tu fidelidad es grande”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Shackles of Defeat” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa





StillSpeaking Devotional “The Morning Watch” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa







“Bendeciré a Jehová”

PIX11: ‘A Day Without Black Women’ rally remembers Breonna Taylor, highlights contributions of Black women



“Prayer of Jabez” (Bless Me)





“Center of My Joy”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Just Love” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



October 11



“Send the Rain”



“Draw Me Close to You”

“WayMaker”



September 13



StillSpeaking Devotional “The Cave” by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



September: Inspire Imagination





“This is the Day”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



Week of Compassion – Text to Give

“Keep the Faith and Struggle On” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



“For the Good of Them”



“Optimistic”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



StillSpeaking Devotional “Killers Like Me” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“Poderoso Dios”

“Siyahamba”



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



“In Hiding” by The Rev. Kaji Douša





City Limits: Religious Leaders Call to Release People Facing COVID Risks from Prisons & Jails



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



“Pues Si Vivimos”

“What’s Going On”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger





“Everlasting God”

Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



“Arise”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Nobody Likes a Grumpy Giver ” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Cara Gilger



“Love”

“Joy”

July: Inspire Reflection



“Got to be Real”

“Freedom”

“I Will Survive”





“Reckless Love”

“Stand and Proclaim”

“Freedom”

“A Change is Gonna Come”

StillSpeaking Devotional “Still Life Goes On” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“The Lord Bless You and Keep You”

June 21



“Me Amaste A Mi”

Religion News Service: ‘Black lives are holy’: Weekend worship services lament, encourage, call for racial justice





“Satúrame, Señor, con tu Espíritu”

See you tomorrow, y’all!



St. Louis Post-Dispatch: “Tear gas: Prepare for what to do if you’re exposed”



Canal Street News: “Lower Manhattan Mourns for Stolen Lives” (Photo by Alexandria Misch)



“All the Way From Heaven Down”

“I Can’t Breathe”

Multilingual Pentecost Reading

Patch: George Floyd Vigil Draws Hundreds Of Protesters To Foley Square



WPIX Channel 11: Social unrest over Floyd nothing new in America



“Lord I Lift Your Name on High” performed by C. Anthony Bryant

God is Exalted (He is Exalted)



StillSpeaking Devotional “God Is Still Sleeping” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Consoling the grieving – at a distance



“Just a Prayer Away,” performed by Mika Nishimura-Abustan

Medley



“Trust Me”

#TheParkWontStop



May 17



A People of Faith Forum with New Sanctuary Coalition



“Dios es Bueno”



“Abre los cielos Dios” performed by Tina Guzman-Rivera



May Inspire





“I Love the Lord” performed by Charles Anthony Bryant

“All We Ask” performed by Dacia Kings



StillSpeaking Devotional “’Turning the Corner” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

















Watch Our Good Friday Worship Service Here

Watch Our Maundy Thursday Worship Service Here

StillSpeaking Devotional “’To Do” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



April 19



Become a Telechaplaincy Volunteer







Make Your Own Palm Fronds for Palm Sunday

“You Are My Strength” – Composed by Reuben Morgan





StillSpeaking Devotional “’Tis of Thee” by The Rev. Kaji Douša









Inspire Strength

March in Support of Farm Workers March 12





Seeking Human Rights Volunteers in El Paso, Texas



A Preview of Coming Attractions: “General Assembly 2021”



The Park builds Church World Service rescue buckets



UCC: Federal Court advances UCC minister’s lawsuit against US government





Gothamist: Protesters Converge On Brooklyn Hospital Where ICE Shooting Victim Was Taken



AM New York: Activists condemn actions by ICE agents after man is shot during Brooklyn arrests



Harry Baker Adams, 1924-2020



“Reckless Love” – Cory Asbury, Caleb Culver, & Ran Jackson, composers

“God Is,” composed by Robert Fryson

“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”













Religion News Service: New documents show government targeted NYC pastor for officiating immigrant weddings



NBC 7 San Diego: Documents Reveal Border Agents Targeted U.S. Pastor Over Caravan Marriage Ceremonies



StillSpeaking Devotional “Gifts Given” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Gothamist: An NYC Pastor Tried To Help Desperate Migrants Seeking Asylum. Her Government Surveillance File Painted A Different Picture







Children’s Christmas Party



StillSpeaking Devotional “I’ll Take the Knee” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Multilingual Worship & the Arts reflection from The Rev. Jeanette Zaragoza



YASS Christmas Party



StillSpeaking Devotional “Roar-Cancelling Headphones” by The Rev. Kaji Douša















StillSpeaking Devotional “Pawns in the Game” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“You Know My Name” performed by Dacia Kings

The Park Receives Certificate of Appreciation from CC(DOC) for Being a Top Giving Congregation



StillSpeaking Devotional “No Tears Left” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



November 10







Check out the playlist we made together in Rev. Stephanie’s sermon last week









StillSpeaking Devotional “Trinity” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



For October





SoulFood Fellowship at PACC



#HomeComing2019



StillSpeaking Devotional “Shadow Blessings” by The Rev. Kaji Douša















Young Clergy Women Conference – reflection by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell





Learn to Accompany People Facing Deportation to their Immigration Hearings & ICE Check-ins



StillSpeaking Devotional “Silent God” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Project Backpack Now through August 26



Disciples of Christ General Assembly, July 2019, Des Moines, Iowa — Reflections by Rev. Sydney M. Avent, Esq.



Reflection on the 2019 General Assembly by Rev. Dr. Richard Sturm



General Assembly Prayer and Benediction by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Our July 28 Guest Preacher: Meghan Janssen



Reflection on the General Assembly from Deacon and Chaplain Janet Martin





StillSpeaking Devotional “Lawyers” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Learn how to accompany immigrants to their ICE check-ins



National Catholic Reporter: Across US, ‘Lights for Liberty’ shine in solidarity with immigrants





07/12/19



7/14/19



StillSpeaking Devotional “Burn” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Telemundo 20: Una pastora ha demandado al gobierno federal y dice que el gobierno ha violado sus derechos



UCC pastor targeted for ministering to migrants sues the U.S. government



A Pastor Who Was Put On A Watchlist After Working With Immigrants Is Suing The US







Prayers



Entire PRIDE Day Schedule of Events







Project: Back to School JULY 15 – AUGUST 26



6/30/19



6/30/19



StillSpeaking Devotional “Fear Cannot Take the Lead” by The Rev. Kaji Douša





UCC General Synod 2019 complete opening sermon by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Excerpts from The Rev. Kaji Douša’s opening sermon at #UCCSynod today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin





Buzzfeed News: “Opinion: The Child Separation Horror Is Made Worse By How Little We Know” by The Rev. Kaji Douša and Rabbi Joshua Stanton



From Young Clergy Women International: “Putting Politics Back in the Pulpit: Growing a Politically Active Congregation” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell





StillSpeaking Devotional “Interrupted” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



6/22/19



#WeStandWithScott Warren





6/9/19







A SoulFood Fellowship Reflection from The Rev. Sydney Avent and Dr. Richard Sturm



StillSpeaking Devotional “Gates” by The Rev. Kaji Douša













Save the Date!



Beginning June 1



StillSpeaking Devotional “No More Deaths” by The Rev. Kaji Douša





Bananagram’ers





5/12/19





Holy Saturday Prayer Walk



5/26/19





StillSpeaking Devotional “Wrapped” by The Rev. Kaji Douša





The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, from the Gospel of Mark





Holy Week









Rev. Kaji Douša reports from the Mexico side of the border

StillSpeaking Devotional “Souls in Prison” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Holy Week



Rev. Kaji Douša receives Proclamation of Esteem from New York State Senator Brian A. Benjamin



Pastor Kaji Douša offers prayer on the floor of the New York State Legislature





Rev. Stephanie Kendell to be named First Vice-Moderator of General Assembly for The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)





Offering thanks and well wishes to Rev. Luis-Alfredo Cartagena-Zayas



Buzzfeed: I Prayed With Migrants. Now The Government Is Tracking Me.



StillSpeaking Devotional “From Light to Sugar” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Proud to be Verified Clear for LGBTQIA and Women in Leadership Policy



3/24/19



The Park’s Elders issue statement on Pastor Kaji Douša’s travel restrictions by US government





Congratulations to Rev. Maria Lopez



3/10/19







3/24/19, 1:00 pm





StillSpeaking Devotional “Abusers” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



A Love Letter to LGBTQ+ United Methodists













Book of the Month



StillSpeaking Devotional “Nobody Likes a Grumpy Giver” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“You are Good” composed by Israel Houghton









“Amazing” by Stephanie Oplacio

“I’ll Trust You” by Richard Smallwood

StillSpeaking Devotional “With Faith as My Shield & God as My Witness” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Book of the Month



StillSpeaking Devotional “What’s in the Sauce? ” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







JGArchitects’s Park Avenue Christian Church project featured in F.I.T. Exhibit



The Capital Campaign







Beginning January 1



January 13









StillSpeaking Devotional “For the Peace of Jerusalem” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Ordination Service of Michael Vanacore

StillSpeaking Devotional “Watch Out” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







StillSpeaking Devotional “Leaning Into the Dance” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Meet C. Anthony Bryant, The Park’s new Music Leader!



SoulFood Fellowship Reflection by Mary Norton









StillSpeaking Devotional “Did Jesus Know?” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







Prayers



November Birthdays



Prayers





Pastor Kaji and other activists rally to protect the First Amendment and our entire system of judicial review





Prayers



Join us online every Sunday at 11 am



Heaven Berhane, guest preacher October 21



StillSpeaking Devotional “Let the Spirit of the Lord Rise” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Prayers



10/10 Birthday at 1010 Park Ave!



StillSpeaking Devotional “When Touch Is No Blessing” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



10/8/18



October Birthdays



The First LatinX Gathering of 2018



Prayers



StillSpeaking Devotional “Stand” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Rev. Sydney Avent’s reflections on the first ever Disciples Public Presence Conference



“Borincuas Remember” by The Rev. Luis-Alfredo Cartagena-Zayas



9/22/18: Get your IDNYC Card for Free



Prayers



“Grito de las froteras/Cry from the Borders” reflection by The Rev. Luis-Alfredo Cartagena-Zayas



StillSpeaking Devotional “Making the Case” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Prayers



“Little Rock, The Play” – Reflections by Estella Pate



Prayers



StillSpeaking Devotional “It’s My Birthday” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Helen White performs “Burn” from the Broadway musical “Hamilton”

August Birthdays













Prayers



Sign a Statement of Gratitude to the Rev. Terri Horde Owens



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Stephen Sekyiamah

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Rebecca Stanton

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Paul Vasile

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Norma Lopez-Eicher

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Meghan Janssen

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Mary Norton

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Maria Morban

July Birthdays



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from The Rev. Luis-Alfredo Cartagena Zayas

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Leonne Tanis

StillSpeaking Devotional “Oh Say Can’t You See” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Be Still My Soul – FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius, arr. Paul Vasile

StillSpeaking Devotional “Filthy-Footed” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from The Rev. Jeanette Zaragoza-De León

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Janet Martin

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from DJ Jeffries

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Danelle Bain

June 30: Families Belong Together



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Aimée Eicher

Lifting up in Prayer



StillSpeaking Devotional “NOT IT!” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“Get Curious!” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell







“Easy to Pray” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Street Closures



June Birthdays

StillSpeaking Devotional “Not HIM!” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

“Send Me…Follow Me” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell

“Ready to Listen” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



June 24: Congregational Meeting



StillSpeaking Devotional “And from this Corner . . .” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



About Sunday’s Guest Preacher, Jonathan Soto



“The Words We Live By” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



“Can We All Get Along?” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



A reflection on May 12th’s SoulFood Fellowship











“It Takes a Village” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell





“Bold Acts of Love” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



StillSpeaking Devotional “Say Their Name” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



May 12, SoulFood Fellowship



Love must overcome this war economy and militarism



New Sanctuary Coalition Training Opps



Sexism is unacceptable and unChristian



Our Earth deserves better than economic devastation



Economic insecurity, poverty and misery are not inevitable





“The Gifts We Name” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



It’s time to end systemic racism



The Park endorses Poor People’s Campaign



April’s SoulFood Fellowship is on April 29 instead of April 22





“What is in a Life?” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



“Things We Can See” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Continuing April 19: “Examining Your Wallet”



“Resurrection Resolutions” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



From Disciples News Service: New York church expands programs for young adults



April 22: SoulFood Fellowship



“Being Present” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



StillSpeaking Devotional “Do This” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“We need to develop strategies to protect and prevent sexual violence inside churches.”



“In Puerto Rico, poverty has the face of a woman.”



“Martin Luther King, Jr. resisted Puerto Rican colonization. So do we.” Meet La Mesa de Diálogo Martin Luther King, Jr.



“Weeks and Years” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



“We affirm the values of the kingdom of God: Justice and Equity.” Meet Ali & Pastor Ricky.



“We defend childhood.” Meet Sara.



Office Closed Wednesday



EASTER is coming and time for Easter Lilies!



StillSpeaking Devotional “The Morning Watch” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“An Ancestor to Myself” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



EASTER is coming and time for Easter Lilies!



The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, of Middle Collegiate Church, offers the sermon “Identity Politics.”

Prayers Offered for Students and All Victims of Gun Violence by The Rev. Chloe Breyer, and Debbie Almontaser

Ryan Dietsch, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Danielle Tylim, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Jackie Rowe-Adams, Hawa Bah and Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E.

March 18: “But What About …” Bible Study



Pastor Kaji talks with Joy Reid of MSNBC’s “AM Joy” about ICE deportations of immigration rights activists



Please note the new office hours



Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Ahead



That’s Right – Park Pop Sockets!



“Kill Your Darlings” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Invitation from Ravi Ragbir to attend this Sunday’s March Mass Meeting

“WWJD” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



StillSpeaking Devotional “A Tale of Two Jesuses” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



“Human Sight/ Divine Vision” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Join the Choir!



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Toshiharu

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Qadry

Feb. 25: SoulFood Fellowship



Signup for our weekly newsletter



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Danelle

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Kayla

“On the Journey” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from DJ

Calling our new Executive Minsiter



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Andre

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Leonne

2018 Lent Devotionals



Rest in Power and Peace Reginald Cathey



“Changed for Good” – The Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Ravi Ragbir to join us for worship this Sunday



“You Can’t Deport A Movement” from The Rev. Kaji Douša

StillSpeaking Devotional “Building” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



April 14: Spring Meeting of the UCC Metropolitan Association



“Be Still and Breathe with Jesus” – Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



This Lent Take a Journey With Us



February 14: Imposition of Ashes until 5:50 pm, followed by worship service at 6:00 pm



Join the Bilingual Prayer Ministry Monday Evening – led by Rev. Jeanette Zaragoza and Rev. Luis-Alfredo Cartagena-Zayas



February 4: Please attend the Annual Congregational Meeting



February 18: A New Bible Study About the Questions, Not the Answers



Member Spotlight: Kent Edwards



Please spread the word – there is help available for Hurricane Evacuees in NYC



“Walk the Talk” – Sunday Preview for January 28 by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Love to Sing? Come Join The Choir



“Finding Good Amongst the No Good” – Sunday Preview for Jan. 21 by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Statement on Ravi, Jean, and others unjustly detained



StillSpeaking Devotional “Truth and Power” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Immigrant Rights are Human Rights



New York Residents Urgent Actions Needed



Sustaining Sacred Activism: A Service for MLK Day



2018 Women’s March on NYC



#IStandWithRavi



“What Comes Down When Heaven is Torn Apart?” – Sunday Preview for Jan. 14 by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Solidarity Vigil Against Deportation



The Rev. Dr. Alvin O’Neal Jackson honored as The Park’s Pastor Emeritus

The Norteast Region





“A Different Road” – Sunday preview for January 7 by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell







StillSpeaking Devotional “God’s Not Done With You Yet” by The Rev. Kaji Douša













“Be Anointed” – Sunday preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell











New Year’s Celebration











“Be With Jesus” – Sunday Preview for December 24



January 7 Service led by The Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, honoring The Rev. Dr. Alvin O’Neal Jackson







Be The Park: “Be You” by The Rev. Sydney Avent





SoulFood Fellowship January 28









Help Decorate the Sanctuary this Christmas with Poinsettias





“Newtown” documentary rebroadcasting in remembrance of tragedy at Sandy Hook 5 years ago



“Be Joyful” – Sunday Preview for December 17 by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell







#BeThePark: “Be Joyful” by Paul Vasile



StillSpeaking Devotional “’Pant’ for God?” by The Rev. Kaji Douša







The Park is “Verified Clear” by Church Clarity on LGBTQIA+ Inclusion









Stay Tuned…



“Be Prepared” – Sunday Preview for December 10 by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



“Be Still (and let God form us)” – Sunday Preview for December 3, by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



#GivingTuesday



#GivingTuesday



#GivingTuesday



#BeThePark: “Be Here” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



#GivingTuesday



#GivingTuesday



#GivingTuesday



#SoulFoodFellowship this Friday



#GivingTuesday



Christmas is Coming!



Your Support is Appreciated



A Holiday Tradition



Please join us



SoulFood Fellowship



Don’t Miss a Day



Stay Tuned …



“Be Here” – Sunday Preview for November 26



#BeThePark: “Be Ready” by Rebecca Stanton



Member Spotlight: Iris Boroughs



Member Spotlight on Alexander (Al) Cook



Sunday Preview for November 19



#BeThePark



Naked resumes next Wednesday, November 29, 7:00 pm, The Manse



StillSpeaking Devotional “In Hiding” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Brick Church starts parishioner-led divorce support group



“Be a Servant” – Sunday Preview for November 12



StillSpeaking Devotional “Refuge” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Don’t get stuck on the wrong side of the Avenue!



Día de los Muertos November 5



Daylight Savings Time begins this Weekend



“Blessed are…” – Sunday Preview for November 5



Join us at tonight’s Vigil



SoulFood Fellowship



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Thirty One



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Thirty



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Nine



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Eight



Learning through music / Aprendamos a través de la música

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Seven



Naked continues next Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 pm, The Manse



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Six



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Five



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Four



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Three



Member Spotlight: Aimée Eicher



Member Spotlight: Carl Buckland