Upcoming Events

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

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  • United Ringers handbell choir rehearsal

    Sundays, 11:30am, in the Sanctuary

    Our handbell choir plays 2–4 octaves of Malmark handbells and handchimes, providing music for worship about once a month. If you’re interested in learning how to play handbells, please inquire. New members are always welcome! No previous experience needed. No auditions to start. If you can count to 4, you can learn to play!

     

    KN95 masks and proof of Covid vaccination are required for all musicians.

  • Bible Study

    Mondays, 12:30pm, in the Chapel or the Zoom Room

    Starting November 28, our Bible study group will be looking at the stories found in Matthew and Luke with the help of The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Birth by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Dr. Crossan will be teaching a webinar using the book as his text, so we will have the opportunity to listen to his lectures as well as discuss the book. We’d be delighted to have you join us for this 4-week study if you are interested, and will be glad to make more copies of the book available to any who are interested. Speak to Pastor Kimberly or Pastor Becky to join the fun!


    To join the meeting online: https://upcbgm.org/zoom

    To join on your mobile phone: +16465588656,,8652748433#,,#

    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 starting at 10am on Wednesdays. 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 join on your mobile phone: +16465588656,,8652748433#,,#

    To dial in as a phone call: 646-558-8656, then enter Meeting ID: 865 274 8433 #

  • UPC vocal choir rehearsal

    Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm, in the Music Room

    Our vocal choir provides music for worship on most Sundays. New members are always welcome! No previous experience needed. No auditions to start. It would be good to have you with us!

     

    KN95 masks and proof of Covid vaccination are required for all musicians.

  • Zoom Happy Hour

    Fridays, 5–6pm

    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 while it remains complicated to be together in person.


    To join the meeting online: https://upcbgm.org/zoom
    To join on your mobile phone: +16465588656,,8652748433#,,#
    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 provide free personal care/hygiene items to supplement products that cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits.
  • 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.
  • We house VINES (Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments), an organization committed to developing a sustainable and just community food system through establishment of community gardens, urban agriculture, and community green spaces.

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