Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

We hold some of our programs in a hybrid format, with some gathering in person and others joining via Zoom.

Film Screening & Discussion on the Southern border crisis

Thursday October 17, 6:30–8:30pm

Join Gail Kocourek from the Tucson Samaritans, who
for more than 10 years has been a constant presence
along the Arizona–Mexico border welcoming travelers
from around the world. We will preview the short film documentary “Shura” (27 minutes), then have a discussion about the ongoing humanitarian crisis along the U.S. Southern border and how volunteers like Gail and Shura
are the difference between life and death along the border.

Light snack will be provided.

“Shura” is a 2023 Oscar-qualified and award-winning documentary short film that follows Shura Wallin, an octogenarian woman who provides humanitarian aid to migrants in the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona crossing the U.S.–Mexico border — the deadliest land crossing in the world.

Winner — The Best in Short Film, Rochester International Film Festival

Winner — Best Documentary,
Mexican-American Film & Television Festival

Housing Justice for Broome County Forum & Fair

Saturday, October 26, 12–3pm

Join the One County Many Faces Broome Coalition to discuss how our community can address the local housing crisis. We hope we can bring together our collective energy to focus on the desperate shortage of affordable housing. We aim to give a public voice to these needs and develop new long-term programs. Local and regional leaders will be joined by organizations working on housing justice issues. Lunch will be provided.

For more info, go to ocmfbroome.org, contact Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier (JUST) at justice.southern.tier@gmail.com, or call Rozann Greco at 607-348-3868.

Bible Study

Mondays, 1pm, in the Pastor’s Office or the Zoom Room

We’re reading from Marcus Borg’s Evolution of the Word: The New Testament in the Order the Books Were Written, and everyone is welcome to join us in person or on Zoom. Our general format is to read the introductory material for each section, then read through the Biblical texts and talk about what it meant for early Christians and what it might mean for us today.

To join the meeting online: https://upcbgm.org/zoom
To dial in as a phone call: 646-558-8656, then enter Meeting ID: 865 274 8433 #

Sewing Group

Wednesdays, 10am–1pm, with Zoom lunchtime at noon

Sewing Group meets at church each week to craft crib- and lap-sized quilts, plus mittens, hats, scarves, pillows, and more. At noon, those who can’t join them in person are welcome to Zoom in for their lunchtime social hour. Everyone is welcome; bring your lunch and enjoy the company.

To join the meeting online: https://upcbgm.org/zoom
To dial in as a phone call: 646-558-8656, then enter Meeting ID: 865 274 8433 #

Zoom Happy Hour

Fridays, 5–6pm

After more than four years of “Zooming” together, our weekly social-distance gathering is still going strong. All are invited to bring your own beverage and join the conversation on Friday evenings for this social hour in the Zoom room. It’s a great way to keep in touch with friends near and far.

To join the meeting online: https://upcbgm.org/zoom
To dial in as a phone call: 646-558-8656, then enter Meeting ID: 865 274 8433 #

Programs for the Community

We host a free community meal every Tuesday evening that everybody in the community is invited to attend.
We operate a community food pantry every Wednesday afternoon.
We house the daytime Adult Education (TASC/GED) program operated by the Binghamton City School District, as well as their alternative education site for at-risk high school students.
We provide office space for Associates for Training & Development (A4TD), which administers the U.S. Department of Labor’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The SCSEP is a community service and work-based job training program for income-eligible, unemployed job seekers age 55+.
We house the Workers Center of the Southern Tier, a grassroots organization focused on promoting dignity and human rights in the workplace.

Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

Film Screening & Discussion on the Southern border crisis

Thursday October 17, 6:30–8:30pm

Housing Justice for Broome County Forum & Fair

Saturday, October 26, 12–3pm

Bible Study

Mondays, 1pm, in the Pastor’s Office or the Zoom Room

Sewing Group

Wednesdays, 10am–1pm, with Zoom lunchtime at noon

Zoom Happy Hour

Fridays, 5–6pm

Programs for the Community

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Community Meal & Pantry

Binghamton CSD Adult Education

Associates for Training & Development

Workers Center of the Southern Tier

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