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Park Avenue Christian Church This church is a place of radical welcome for all those who want to experience the fullness of a truly inclusive community.

Park Avenue Christian Church, called "The Park" by its members and friends was founded in 1810 and is an inclusive community of Christians who follow the example of radical welcome set by Jesus. We are gay and straight; white and black and Latino and Asian and indigenous; younger and older; partnered and single; families of many configurations. As a congregation affiliated with the Disciples of Christ and the United Church of Christ, we echo our fellow churches saying that no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey you are welcome here. Park Avenue Christian Church, llamada "The Park” por sus miembros y amigos es una comunidad inclusiva de Cristianas(os) que siguen el ejemplo establecido por Jesús de ofrecer una bienvenida radical.

Ten years together. ✨This October, Park Avenue Christian Church celebrates a joyful milestone: The Rev. Kaji Douša’s 10t...
10/13/2026

Ten years together. ✨

This October, Park Avenue Christian Church celebrates a joyful milestone: The Rev. Kaji Douša’s 10th anniversary of ministry with our congregation.

Join us on Sunday, October 25, for A Celebration of Ministry & Milestones—beginning with worship at 11:00 AM with guest preacher The Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry, followed by food, fellowship, honorary toasts, music, reflections, and our special Ten Years Together anniversary program.

Sunday, October 25 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Park Avenue Christian Church
1010 Park Avenue, New York City

There is no cost to attend.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 20.
Event Details & RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-ministry-milestones-tickets-2003012738019?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍽️❤️ Some days off are better spent together!If you've got a little free time this holiday Monday, we'd love an extra se...
10/12/2026

🍽️❤️ Some days off are better spent together!

If you've got a little free time this holiday Monday, we'd love an extra set of helping hands! 🙌🏽

We're gathering today at noon for another round of Park Avenue Sets The Table, packing meal kits for families facing hunger through four local schools. 🥕🍎

Whether you can stay for a little while or the whole afternoon, there's room for you at the table. Every helping hand makes a difference! 💛

📍 Park Avenue Christian Church
1010 Park Avenue at 85th Street
🕛 Today at 12:00 PM

Come as you are, bring a friend, and help us turn a little time into a whole lot of love! 💕📦

10/11/2026

Your haters have opinions. But who gave them authority over your calling? 👀🔥

Some people want you small. They'll question your growth, challenge your truth, and keep you busy proving yourself.

But here's the twist: even proving them wrong means you're still taking orders from them. 💥

Jesus didn't shrink to fit their expectations. And neither should you.

Let the noise be noise. 🔊 God's calling deserves your attention, not their approval. 🙌🏽✨

— Haters Gonna Hate by The Rev. Kaji Douša —

10/11/2026

Park Avenue Christian Church 216 Birthday!

“Shiny, Red Apple” – a United Church of Christ by The Rev. Kaji Douša[Jesus said,] “No good tree bears bad fruit, no...
10/08/2026

“Shiny, Red Apple” – a United Church of Christ by The Rev. Kaji Douša

[Jesus said,] “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit.” – Luke 6:43-44 (NRSV)

In apple-picking season around the U.S., the lure of fresh fruit overshadows a common shortcoming: most of us don’t know how to pick fruit.

Sure, we might wander into an orchard with our own fruit-picking methodology. But we employ the wrong senses to discern what good fruit is. We pick by color alone or by reachability. Often we pick our fruit by manhandling it. This is not effective. (And yes, I’m just as guilty as the rest of us.)

What happens when we eat bad fruit? It messes up our insides. It makes us sick. It can even kill us.

Bad fruit, to Jesus, is spiritual poison.

But there are those who peddle bad fruit to us all the time. Just listen to a political ad in a hotly contested place. The airwaves are rife with toxic fruit, poisoned apples polished to a high gloss.

Don’t pick your poison. Choose life. Choose love. Good fruit is love.

How do you bear good fruit?

You love. You love first. You love powerfully. You love before you do anything else.

Prayer

May I be known for my love, O God. Thank you for your rapturous fruit. Amen.

The “StillSpeaking Daily Devotional” series is produced by The United Church of Christ: https://www.ucc.org/daily-devotional/

🍁 216 Years of Faith, Generosity & Setting the Table! 🍂As New York settles into its autumn rhythm and children find thei...
10/07/2026

🍁 216 Years of Faith, Generosity & Setting the Table! 🍂

As New York settles into its autumn rhythm and children find their stride in the new school year, we're celebrating a special milestone: 216 years of Park Avenue Christian Church! 🎉

For more than two centuries, our congregation has gathered in faith, welcomed generations, and cared for our neighbors. This October, we're honoring that legacy through worship and service. 🧡

⛪ Sunday, October 11 | 216th Church Anniversary

Join us for worship at 11:00 AM as we celebrate 216 years of faith, resilience, and belonging. Whether you've been part of our story for decades or are just discovering us, you're welcome!

📦 Monday, October 12 | Indigenous Peoples' Day — Packing Day

The celebration continues with Park Avenue Sets The Table! We're assembling fresh food kits for families with schoolchildren across NYC neighborhoods, offering nourishment and a little extra support as households navigate the busy autumn season. 🍎

🚚 Tuesday, October 13 | Distribution Day

Help us deliver these kits to our partner schools, connecting nutritious food with the families they serve.

✨ 216 years of faith. A legacy of generosity. A future of possibility.

What better way to celebrate our history than by putting that generosity into action?

🙌 Worship with us Sunday, then lend a hand Monday or Tuesday!

🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/TPSTT-Volunteer-SignUp

10/04/2026

Some versions of us were built to survive. Some layers kept us safe. 💛

But beloved, you don’t have to live buried beneath who the world told you to be.

Take your time. Dig gently. 🌱 God has mercy for your layers.

And beneath them all? God is calling you home—to yourself. ❤️

— Consider This Your Introduction by the Rev. Kaji Douša —

10/04/2026

Blessing of The Animals

🎉 October babies, it’s your time to shine! ✨🎂Another trip around the sun, another year of grace, joy, and love. We’re so...
10/01/2026

🎉 October babies, it’s your time to shine! ✨🎂

Another trip around the sun, another year of grace, joy, and love. We’re so grateful to celebrate you and the light you bring to our community. 💜🍂

Here’s to a beautiful year ahead! 🥳

This Sunday, the church steps are going to the dogs… and cats, and bunnies, and whoever else you call family! 🐾❤️Join us...
09/30/2026

This Sunday, the church steps are going to the dogs… and cats, and bunnies, and whoever else you call family! 🐾❤️

Join us for Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. Bring your cherished pet along for worship, then stick around as Pastor Kaji offers a special blessing on the church steps following the service, weather permitting.

Big paws, tiny paws, feathers, scales, wagging tails, and curious noses are all welcome. 🐶🐱🐰🐦🐢

Come worship with the whole family—leashes, carriers, and all!

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1010 Park Avenue
New York, NY
10028

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+12122883246

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