The Parma Greece United Church of Christ (PGUCC) celebrates its 189th anniversary this year serving its local and global neighbors. According to an excerpt from the churches historic journal: “A meeting of the brethren and sisters friendly to liberal Christianity convened at the schoolhouse in school district number 7 Parma. Elder Joel Doubleday and Elder William Blake of Clarkson were present. After each person present had expressed their feelings and Christian experience they agreed to walk together in the bonds of Christian love and union, taking the scriptures of truth for their only rule of faith and practice and we pray that God be with us. Parma Aug. 23, 1834.”
PGUCC is honoring this occasion by offering several opportunities to celebrate. Anyone who has ever been a member of the church, served on a board, sang in the choir, gotten married there, had children baptized or attended Sunday School there, or enjoyed their chicken barbeques or potluck suppers is part of the church’s rich history. All are welcome to join in a week of joy and remembrance at these celebration events:
•August 20 – Outdoor service in the gazebo and Memory Garden at 9 a.m., followed by refreshments
•August 23 – Presentation by Parma/Hilton Historian David Crumb at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall: “The Last Country Church, Gathering Stones” (in person and online)
•August 24 and 25 – The Labyrinth returns, a walking meditation available from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
•August 27 – Anniversary Sunday, a special worship service at 9 a.m. followed by the annual church picnic/breakfast buffet.
Worship services are Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., led by Pastor Bradley Klug. The church is located at 1211 Manitou Road, Hilton.
PGUCC is a welcoming, caring community, bringing together people from multiple religious traditions and backgrounds, honoring the spiritual journey of each individual. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcomed.
For more information on these events or services, call the PGUCC office at 585-392-6120, visit www.parmagreeceucc.org, or go to the church’s Facebook page, Parma Greece United Church of Christ.
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