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Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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



November 10





Children and Youth Ministry Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato





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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato







Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



StillSpeaking Devotional “Trinity” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



For October





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



SoulFood Fellowship at PACC



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



#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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



6/22/19



#WeStandWithScott Warren





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



6/9/19







Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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



StillSpeaking Devotional “Gates” by The Rev. Kaji Douša











Children and Youth Ministry Update by The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





Save the Date!



Beginning June 1



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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





Bananagram’ers



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





5/12/19





Holy Saturday Prayer Walk



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



5/26/19





StillSpeaking Devotional “Wrapped” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





Holy Week









Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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.



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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



Saluting The Rt. Rev. Dr. Lynn E. Walker and Rev. Francesca Fortunato – role models for LGBTQ+ military personnel







Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Congratulations to Rev. Maria Lopez



3/10/19







Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



3/24/19, 1:00 pm





StillSpeaking Devotional “Abusers” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



A Love Letter to LGBTQ+ United Methodists







Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato









Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Book of the Month



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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Maria Fortunato



“You are Good” composed by Israel Houghton







Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





“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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato









Book of the Month



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from the Rev. Francesca Fortunato







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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



The Capital Campaign







Beginning January 1



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



January 13









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







Children and Youth Ministry Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Ordination Service of Michael Vanacore

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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



“Beneath the Aluminum Star” by The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Children and Youth Ministry Update by The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato







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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from the Rev. Francesca Fortunato







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



SoulFood Fellowship Reflection by Mary Norton





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato







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







Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Prayers



November Birthdays



Prayers



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato





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





Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Children and Youth Ministry Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Prayers



10/10 Birthday at 1010 Park Ave!



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



Children and Youth Ministry Update



10/8/18



October Birthdays



The First LatinX Gathering of 2018



Prayers



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



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



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



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



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



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



Prayers



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



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



Prayers



Parking Tip



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

Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from Janet Martin

Celebrations of Ministry – Testimonial from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato

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

Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



Lifting up in Prayer



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



“Get Curious!” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell





Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader





“Easy to Pray” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



Street Closures



June Birthdays

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

Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader

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

Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



“Ready to Listen” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



June 24: Congregational Meeting



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



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



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader





“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



Update from The Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



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



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader





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



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



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato



Continuing April 19: “Examining Your Wallet”



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato



“Resurrection Resolutions” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



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



April 22: SoulFood Fellowship



Children and Youth Ministry Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato



“Being Present” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



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



An update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



“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



Update from Rev. Francesca Fortunato, Children and Youth Ministry Leader



“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



An update on the Children and Youth Ministry, from Rev. Francesca Fortunato



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



Sunday School News by Rev. Francesca Fortunato: Children and Youth Ministry Leader



“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



Parking Problem? Not Anymore!



“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



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty Two



If I Have Been the Source of Pain, O God / Si fui motivo de dolor, oh dios

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty One



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Twenty



“God of the #metoo and #idid” – Sunday Preview for October 22



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Nineteen



Concert – Hear Cántico Nuevo (“A New Song”) on October 22



TONIGHT! #NakedAtThePark



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Eighteen



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Seventeen



One Day to #NakedAtThePark



StillSpeaking Devotional “Lasting Peace” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Sixteen



Two Days to #NakedAtThePark



SoulFood Fellowship October 22 to focus on The Bible and Violence Against Women



Three Days to #NakedAtThePark



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Fifteen



Learning through music / Aprendamos a través de la música



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Fourteen



Next week we’ll be #NakedAtThePark



Got WiFi? Join us for Sunday Worship!



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Thirteen



“The Power of the Changed Heart” – Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Eleven



SoulFood Fellowship



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day Ten



Concert – Hear Cántico Nuevo (“A New Song”) on October 22



Become a Park Photographer/Videographer



Learning through music / Aprendamos a través de la música

On the 207th Anniversary of The Park – a Message from The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



“The Economy of Justice” – Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Sunday service broadcasting live on Facebook



“Are we taking off the shackles, here in America? Or do they just shift form?” StillSpeaking Devotional “Shackles of Defeat” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Day One



Member Spotlight: Leonne J. Tanis



Member Spotlight: DJ Jeffries



October 1: March for Racial Justice



#YASSatThePark, 4 pm, Oct. at Playa Betty’s!



Hymn for Sunday: Sent Out in Jesus’ Name | Enviado soy de Dios

“Who Gets to be a Member?” – Sunday Preview for September 24, by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



Seeking rooms for visitors Sept. 28-30



Only One More Day Until #HomecomingAtThePark



Learning through music | Aprendamos a través de la música



Two Days Until #HomecomingAtThePark



Three Days Until #HomecomingAtThePark



Sunday service broadcasting live on Facebook



“Who do you say Jesus is?” – Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



The light of this community burns brighter because of you. Join us for homecoming this Sunday!



How sweet it is to come home – PACC Homecoming is in 5 days



Six Days Until Homecoming!



Beautiful Sunday Worship Service Photos by Stephen Sekyiamah

Learning through music: let´s worship in English and Spanish | Aprendamos a través de la música: adoremos en español e inglés.

Homecoming September 17 – You’re Invited



Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell: “No Stranger to Struggle / No es ajeno a nuestra lucha”



A Statement from The Park on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the U.S.



Have an extra room Sept. 28-30?



Interesting in Learning to Play the Recorder? Join our Recorder Class!



#YASSatThePark September 10 – Young Adult Supper Sunday at Turntable Chicken Jazz!



A special thank you from Colibrí Center’s Missing Migrant Project and Sanctuary



O, Let Me Overflow with Your Spirit, Lord | Satúrame Señor Con Tu Espiritu

“I Just Can’t Keep it to Myself” – Sunday Preview for September 3



Park Pastors Join the Ministers March for Justice



Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell: “Disrupting Babylon / Redefiniendo babilonias”



This Sunday’s Worship Service Moved to Park Avenue Synagogue



Tu fidelidad

Sunday Preview, August 20: “#CLOSErikers” by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell



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



Join us for a night of enneagram reading and deciphering “The Road Back to You”



Important Notice About the Worship Service on August 20



“Speak,” led by Klay S. Williams – the final 2 Gatherings



Sunday Preview from The Rev. Stephanie Kendell: “The Debts of the Self”



Speak – led by Klay S. Williams – join us for the last 3 gatherings



#YASSatThePark (Young Adult Supper Sunday) August 13 at 4 pm



The Ima Jean Kidd Archive – A Remembrance from Jack Anderson



VIDEO: Celebration of the Life of Ima Jean Kidd

WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY – How to Worship Bilingually: Cross Sectional Worshiping for the 21st Century



Sunday Preview from The Rev. Stephanie Kendell: “One of *Those* Texts”



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



“Speak” this Thursday – an evening of community, music, & storytelling



A Remembrance of Ima Jean Kidd from Jensene Godwin Payne



From CNN: “NAACP retools for the Trump era”



Cantad al señor / O sing to our God

WORKSHOP How to Worship Bilingually: Cross Sectional Worshiping for the 21st Century



Sunday Preview from The Rev. Stephanie Kendell: “When We Come to Jesus”



Park Avenue Christian Church responds to President Trump’s ban of transgender people in the military



Speak – led by Klay S. Williams, continues this Thursday!



The Ima Jean Kidd Archive



A quién le damos la bienvenida



Sunday Preview by The Rev. Stephanie Kendell – July 20



A Communication Alert – Park Email Service to be Offline this Weekend



An Instagram message from Klay S. Williams, Facilitator of The Gathering (and Speak)



StillSpeaking Devotional: “Just Love” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Song for Sunday Worship “Veni Sancte Spiritus”

A Celebration of the Life of Ima Jean Kidd – Please submit your remembrances!



Sunday Preview from The Rev. Stephanie Kendell: “The Weight of Our Words / El peso de las palabras”



Can’t Wait to “Speak” this Thursday!



A Celebration of the Life of Ima Jean Kidd – July 16



Scripture Reading Workshop this Sunday – please RSVP!



Sunday Preview from The Rev. Stephanie Kendell: “Getting Comfortable with Uncomfortable”



Thursday Evening is another chance to SPEAK!



StillSpeaking Devotional: “Cup of Water Crisis” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Scripture Reading Workshop July 9



Prayer Ministry at The Park



Rev. Bud Heckman will be preaching this Sunday



Sunday Preview for July 2: “New Spaces, New Faces, Same God”



“The Gay Poem” by Darell Hunt

“Speak” this Thursday evening – led by Klay S. Williams



Welcome Stephanie Kendell, Pastoral Resident at The Park



A song for this Sunday’s worship service

Sunday Preview for June 25 from The Rev. Kaji Douša



Meet Qadry Harris, Pastoral Intern at The Park



Learn a song for this Sunday’s service: “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”



Submit nominations for church positions now



StillSpeaking Devotional: “Expecting an Answer” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Sunday Preview for June 18 from The Rev. Kaji Douša



SAVE THE DATE – July 9 – for Scripture Reading Workshop



Nominations and Congregational Meeting



June 11: A Celebration of the Life of Janice Daley



Sunday Preview for June 11 from The Rev. Kaji Douša



Mayoral Candidates Forum & Interfaith Iftar



StillSpeaking Devotional: “The Value of the Dark” by The Rev. Kaji Douša



Become familiar with one of the songs for Pentecost! ¡Aprenda una de las canciones para el culto de Pentecostés!

Invitation / Invitación: Pentecost Fiesta! ¡Fiesta de Pentecostés!

The Red Door Chamber Players present Classical Music of the Caribbean June 3 at The Park



A Celebration of the Life of Janice Daley – June 22, 1952 – May 20, 2017



Sunday Preview for May 28 from The Rev. Kaji Douša



SoulFood Fellowship on May 28



A Celebration of the Life of Martha Mok Butt (January 11, 1937—April 14, 2017)



A Celebration of the Life of Ima Jean Kidd



Sunday Service Preview for March 21

StillSpeaking Devotional: “Donna of the Night” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

All Our Sunday Worship Services are Bilingual (Spanish/English) Now!

Mother’s Day

Taking Hold – Creative Planning for Retirement and Beyond



Sunday Preview for May 14 from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Some Roads Closing Sunday Morning Due to Bike Race

Help The Park by Sponsoring a Chair!

“Bearing” – Lenten Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 14 by Quinn G. Caldwell

“Do This” – Lenten Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 13 by The Rev. Kaji Douša

“Take a Dip” – Lenten Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 12 by Vince Amlin

“Who Owns You?” – Lenten Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 11 by Matt Laney

“Seeming Unseemly” – Lenten Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 10 by Jennifer Garrison Brownell

“Triumph of the Week” – Lenten Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 9 by Kenneth L. Samuel

“He Knew Where He was Going!” – Lenten Reflection for April 8 by Richard L. Floyd

“God’s Surprising Choices” – Lenten Reflection for April 6 by Tony Robinson

“Jesus’ Syllabus” – Lenten Reflection for April 4 by Mary Luti

“Love Lifted Me” – Lenten Reflection for April 3 by Marchaé Grair

“Lazarus is Dead” – Lenten Reflection for April 2 by Talitha Arnold

“The Morning Watch” – Lenten Reflection for April 1 by The Rev. Kaji Douša

“We Make too Much of this Poor Life” – Lenten Reflection for March 28 by Matt Fitzgerald

“Diving Deeply” – Lenten Reflection for March 27 by Donna Schaper

“The Enemy at the Table” – Lenten Reflection for March 26 by Vince Amlin

“Billy” – Lenten Reflection for March 25 by Matt Laney

“Talked To Your Neighbors Lately?” – Lenten Reflection for March 23 by Kenneth L. Samuel

“Strange Gods” – Lenten Reflection for March 21 by Emily C. Heath

Pastoral Compassionate Care in Jail/Prison Setting – program begins March 26

“Letting God Be God” – Lenten Reflection for March 20 by Tony Robinson

SoulFood Fellowship, Sunday, March 26, after worship

“Evangelism for Millennials” – Lenten Reflection for March 19 by John Edgerton

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Worship Service

Sponsor a Chair and Help Improve Seating at The Park!

“Had To” – Lenten Reflection for March 18 by Mary Luti

An Account of Ramesh Palaniandi’s Struggle with ICE, by his wife, Janice Hoseine

Don’t Miss the Final #Gathering!

Lenten Reflection for March 17, by Reverend Bev Brown

“Go Back or Go Deep” – Lenten Reflection for March 16 by Talitha Arnold

Join us for our Bilingual (Spanish/English) Worship Service this Sunday

“A Tale of Two Jesuses” – Lenten Reflection for March 15 by The Rev. Kaji Douša

SERMON VIDEO: “Creatures of the Night” by The Rev. Kaji Douša , Sunday, March 12

“Do Non-organic Parents Not Love Their Children?” – Lenten Reflection for March 14 by Quinn Caldwell

“Petulant People; Perplexing God” – Lenten Reflection for March 13 by John A. Nelson

Pastoral Compassionate Care in Jail/Prison Setting begins March 26

“Midlife Babies” – Lenten Reflection for March 12 by Molly Baskette

“More than a Gentle End” – Lenten Reflection for March 11 by Matt Fitzgerald

Rev. Sydney Avent to be installed this Sunday as Pastor for Justice and Worship Life

Tonight’s Music at The Park: Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra

Lenten Reflection for March 10, by Hillary Buckland

Sunday Preview for March 12 from The Rev. Kaji Douša

“Family Resemblance” – Lenten Reflection for March 9 by Vince Amlin

MUSIC VIDEO: “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me” Performance by Dr. Tony McNeill

“Jesus is Coming, Look Busy!” – Lenten Reflection for March 8 by Matt Laney

MUSIC VIDEO: “Give Me A Clean Heart” Performance by Dr. Tony McNeill and The Park Choir

SERMON ON VIDEO: “As God Has Welcomed Us” by The Rev. Sharon Watkins , Sunday, March 5th

“Some of it is Your Fault” – Lenten Reflection for March 7 by Jennifer Garrison Brownell

Lenten Reflection for March 6, by Carl Buckland

“Did God Say?” – Lenten Reflection for March 5 by Richard L. Floyd

“The Greatest” – Lenten Reflection for March 4 by Emily C. Heath

Lenten Reflection for March 3, by Mary Norton, Ed.D.

Engage, Activate and Nurture Your Call of Activism with The #Gathering!

“Both/And” – Lenten Reflection for March 2 by John Edgerton

Lenten Reflection for Ash Wednesday, March 1, by Richard Sturm

We’re #Gathering Sunday to Nurture the Call of Activism

SERMON VIDEO: “God Will Not Be Boxed In!” by The Rev. Kaji Douša , Sunday, February 26

“Stop Trying to Interrupt God” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Ash Wednesday Imposition, Worship Service with Ashes

Raise the Age Letter Writing Campaign this Sunday after worship

Sunday Preview for February 26 from The Rev. Kaji Douša

“Leaving Anger Behind” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

“Burning Anger” by The Rev. Kaji Douša , Sunday, February 19th

Still time to apply for Pastoral Residency Opportunity at The Park

We’re #Gathering Again this Sunday after Worship to Nurture the Call of Activism

Sunday Preview for February 19 from The Rev. Kaji Douša

MUSIC VIDEO: Performance At The Park’s “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” Feb.12, 2017

“Listen” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, from the StillSpeaking series published by the United Church of Christ

MUSIC VIDEO: Performance At The Park’s “Song Without Words” Feb..12th, 2017

MUSIC VIDEO: Performance At The Park’s “How Great Thou Art” Feb..12th, 2017

“They Will Try to Suppress Your God-Given Light” by The Rev. Kaji Douša , Sunday, February 12th

“Your Right to Light” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Bourbon Baroque presents: Tafelmusik: works by Georg Philipp Telemann and others

This Monday: Call on Mayor de Blasio to #CLOSErikers at the State of the City Address

This Sunday, first the worshiping, then the #Gathering!

A Call for New Protest Songs

Help #RaiseTheAge for prosecuting New York teenagers as adults

Sunday Preview from The Rev. Kaji Douša

MUSIC VIDEO: “Notre Père (Lord’s Prayer)”

MUSIC VIDEO: “What Does the Lord Require of You?”

“What is God calling us to do when we feel anger?” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Call on Mayor de Blasio to #CLOSErikers at the State of the City Address

Sermon Video: “Pace of Change” by The Rev. Sydney Avent , Sunday, February 5th

#TheGathering this Sunday after Worship

What Will Be Different? A Conversation on Black Activism in a Changing America

Sunday Preview: “Pace of Change,” from The Rev. Kaji Douša

“He Bought the Flowers Himself” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, from the StillSpeaking series published by the United Church of Christ

Lenten Reflection Invitation

“There is no possible way to follow Jesus and say no to a refugee” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Bourbon Baroque presents: Tafelmusik: works by Georg Philipp Telemann and others

“Following” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Sunday, January 29

The next #Gathering

Upcoming SoulFood Fellowships

Song Without Words – an afternoon concert of chamber music for cello, piano and voice

January 29 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

“So now that we’ve marched, what’s next?” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

“The Quiver,” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Sunday, January 22

Free Tickets for the new segment “Faithful Fridays” on the Dr. Oz Show

This Sunday: “The Gathering: Spiritual Conversations to Engage, Activate & Nurture Your Call of Activism”

#WomensMarch: Suggested Social Media Captions!

January 22 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

#WomensMarch: Why do you march? Share your #WhyIMarch and #IMarchFor posts!

Participate in #WomensMarchWednesday before the #WomensMarch on DC!

Online Resources as You Prepare for the Women’s March on Washington (and everywhere else!)

When Church Should Say “Yes” v. When Church Should Say “No,” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

“Winds” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, from the StillSpeaking series published by the United Church of Christ

VIDEO: “..And He Would Prevent God” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Jan. 15th, 2016

The Gathering: Spiritual Conversations to Engage, Activate & Nurture Your Call of Activism

Heschel-King Service: Monday, January 16, 7:00 pm

Women’s March on New York City: Saturday, January 21

Women’s March on Washington – Transportation Option Available

January 15 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Rabbi Jordie Gerson on “Welcoming the Stranger – and the Refugee”

The Gospel of Life Eternal is for LGBTQ and Every Single Created Being, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Heschel-King Service, Monday, January 16, 7:00 pm

Women’s March on Washington January 21, 10:00 am

January 8 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

“Faith” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, from the StillSpeaking series published by the United Church of Christ

From Marjorie Watrobski, our guest pastor for this Sunday, New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

VIDEO: “Sign Me Up” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Christmas Eve, 2016

Advent Devotional, Dec. 25: “Christmas Day” by Jennifer Brownell

Advent Devotional, Dec. 24: “The Wondrous Gift is Given” by Richard L. Floyd

Advent Devotional, Dec. 23: “Lowly” by Tony Robinson

Christmas Day Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Advent Devotional, Dec. 22: “At Home” by Donna Schaper

Advent Devotional, Dec. 21: “Like A Box of Chocolates” by Kenneth L. Samuel

“When Someone Is Wrong” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Dec. 18th, 2016

Register Me!, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Advent Devotional, Dec. 20: “Holy Applause” by Matt Laney

Advent Devotional, Dec. 19: “Ridiculous Stories” by Emily C. Heath

Christmas Eve Services at The Park

Advent Devotional, Dec. 18: “Sweat, Mess and Prep Cooks” by Matt Fitzgerald

Advent Devotional, Dec. 17: “A House for the Homeless Messiah” by Molly Baskette

The Park needs your support!

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Worship Service

Crank up The Park’s Holiday Tunes!

Advent Devotional, Dec. 16: “Real” by Quinn G. Caldwell

December 18 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Advent Devotional, Dec. 15: “Are You the One?” by Vince Amlin

Advent Devotional, Dec. 14: “Desire” by Mary Luti

Christmas Eve Services: early family service, later lessons & carols

Yes You Can, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Advent Devotional, Dec. 13: “Preaching to the Choir” by John Edgerton

SERMON VIDEO: “Yes You Can” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Dec. 11th, 2016

Advent Devotional, Dec. 12: “Pant” for God, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Come celebrate this Holiday Season with the Park Choirs!

Advent Devotional, Dec. 11: “I and Thou” by Donna Schaper

Check out The Park’s Christmas Music Playlist!

Advent Devotional, Dec. 10: “The Someones” by Jennifer Garrison Brownell

Reminder: Annual Giving Tree (until December 11)

Advent Devotional, Dec. 9: “Predator” by Quinn G. Caldwell

Take Advantage of “Parents’ Day Out” Dec. 10

December 11 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Advent Devotional, Dec. 8: “Scoff Not” by Donna Schaper

Advent Devotional, Dec. 7: “Enemies No More” by Richard L. Floyd

Be: Peace, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Advent Devotional, Dec. 6: “St. Nicholas” by Mary Luti

SERMON VIDEO: “Rise Up, Stones!” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Dec. 4, 2017

Advent Devotional, Dec. 5: “Rats and Cats Rejoicing Together” by Matt Fitzgerald

Advent Devotional, Dec. 4: “The Invasive Reign of God” by Vince Amlin

Advent Devotional, Dec. 3: “The Loneliness of the King” by Molly Baskette

Hanging of the Greens this Sunday!

Last chance to donate to our successful Annual Winter Coat & Clothing Drive

Advent Devotional, Dec. 2: “Liberation” by Kenneth L. Samuel

We can Help #CLOSErikers

December 4 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Advent Devotional, Dec. 1: “Locusts and Chocolate” by Emily C. Heath

Parents’ Day Out – Leave Your Kids With Us & Get Your Shopping Done

Advent Devotional, Nov. 30: “With Strings Attached” by John Edgerton

Annual Giving Tree to benefit Harlem United

Advent Devotional, Nov. 29: “Broken for Good” by Matt Laney

Hanging of the Greens

Advent Devotional, Nov. 28: “Unexpected Advent” by Tony Robinson

A Christmas Concert @ The Park

Advent Devotional, Nov. 27: “Wolves are Coming” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Help us wind up the Annual Winter Coat & Clothing Drive

This Weekend: “Justice Now: A Multifaith Weekend of Actions and Impacts”

Sermon: “End Times” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Nov. 20, 2017

Do We Need to Prepare for a 21st-Century Underground Railroad? by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Don’t miss the chance to donate to the Annual Winter Coat & Clothing Drive

Wolves and Lambs: Advent Devotional 2016

UPDATE: Bringing Help to People in Haiti

Bilingual Worship Service Sunday, November 20, 1:30 pm

Nov. 20 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

Final Chance to Give to the Thanksgiving Food Drive

StillSpeaking Devotional: “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Being Safe, Bringing Peace, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

SERMON from November 13, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Tuesday Conversation: “Immigrants and Refugees in America and New York: The Political and Moral Landscape Today”

Film Screening of “Rikers” this Sunday after worship

Heading to the grocery store? Please remember our Thanksgiving Food Drive!

Time to clean out your closets and bring your donations this weekend for the Annual Winter Coat & Clothing Drive

Nov. 13 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

MUSIC VIDEO: “Larghetto from Sonata in F Major” Alan Cox, flute

MUSIC VIDEO: Performance At The Park’s “This Little Light of Mine” Oct.30th, 2016

VIDEO: A Day of Remembering, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Sermon: “Listening to the Elders: All Saints” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Nov. 6, 2016

Thanksgiving Food Drive now through Nov. 20

Election Day Prayer and Study

In Memoriam: Ann Marley Smith Canady

Immigration Clinic this Saturday

Nov. 6 Sunday Preview, from The Rev. Kaji Douša

“The Cave” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, from the StillSpeaking series published by the United Church of Christ

In Memoriam: Ann Marley Smith Canady

VIDEO: Standing with the First Nations people gathered at Standing Rock Reservation, by The Rev. Kaji Douša

SERMON: “Obstructions” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Oct. 30, 2016

Sunday Preview by The Rev. Kaji Douša

Micah Faith Table: “Immigrants and Refugees in America and New York: The Political and Moral Landscape Today”

A Special Dinner for Women in Ministry at The Park (RSVP Requested)

VIDEO: “What is Fair to Expect of God?”

Minister Sydney Marie Avent Ordination

Yale Divinity School Fall Open House for Prospective Students

Annual Winter Coat & Clothing Drive Now through Dec. 4

Free Immigration Clinic November 5

SERMON: “The Great Comeback” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Oct. 23, 2016

SERMON PREVIEW: “The Great Comeback” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

VIDEO INVITATION: A Special Dinner for Women in Ministry at The Park

Children’s Halloween Party Video Invitation

Blessing of the Animals

SERMON: “Persist, Anyway” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Oct. 16, 2016

Bilingual Worship Service, with The Rev. Kaji Douša

SERMON PREVIEW: “Persist, Anyway” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

A Special Dinner Invitation for Women in Ministry at The Park

Children’s Halloween Party

VIDEO: Children’s Moment Oct. 9, 2016

SERMON: by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Oct. 9, 2016

Get your free flu shot this Saturday

SERMON PREVIEW by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Oct. 9, 2016

“Jesus and the Peloton” by The Rev. Kaji Douša

VIDEO: Children’s Moment Oct. 2, 2016

VIDEO: “The Sunday Prayer” Marjorie Watrobski Oct. 2, 2016

SERMON: “Uprooted,” by The Rev. Kaji Douša, Oct. 2, 2016

Free Flu Shots Saturday, October 8