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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTDiscover New Meaning in Our Rich Tradition of Faith...There is a Bit of Traditional Wisdom Being Rediscovered by Some Churches Today that People are Not Born into Christian Faithfulness, but Must Grown in Faith Maturity in a Lifelong Process of Spiritual Developmt. Faith is Not Inherited Its Learned. This Means that Education is An Essential Part of the Purpose and Ministry of the Church. And This Means Education for All Ages, Not Just for Children.Find Satisfying Ways to Connect and Serve with Others...One of the Most Unique Aspects of Park's Ministry is Its Commitment to a Comprehensive Educational Ministry for Adults. Through Our "Core Curriculum" Program, We Encourage Adult Members to Participate in a Wide Variety of Classes, Workshops and Educational Exper. in Four Primary Areas: Biblical Literacy, Prayer and Spiritual Practice, Personal Theology, and Serving Others. Opportunities for Learning are Offered Throughout the Year in Daytime, Even ing, and Weekend Sessions that Range From Single Events to Multi-week Programs to On-going Groups.Explore Paths to a Deeper Spirituality...We Understand Participation in the Adult Education Ministries to Be Every Bit As Important a Part of One's Commitment in Church Membership As Serving on Committees and Ministry Teams. We Believe that a Congregation that is Nurtured in a Thoughtful, Active and Well-informed Practice of Faith is the Most Effective Witness to the Good News of God's Love in Christ

About First Park Congregational Church

MISSIONTo Be Involved in Mission Outreach Has Always Been An Essential and Significant Part of Park Congregational Church Membership. We Seek to "Serve People" Through Support of State and National Agencies and Instrumentalities of the United Church of Christ, As Well As Through Numerous Local Agencies. Major Assistance is Provided to Two Local United Church of Christ Related Activities...Pilgrim Manor Retirement Community and the United Church Outreach Ministry...as Well As Interdenominational Groups Such As GRACE and ACCESS. In Addition, Assistance is Provided to a Large Number of Agencies Providing Vital Services to the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, Such As Dwelling Place, Heartside Ministry, Community Counseling Services and Habitat for Humanity. Our Support is Financial As Well As Through Involvement of Our Members in the Work of These Organizations, and We are Constantly Striving to Make Our Outreach More Effective.From the South:Take US 131 NorthTake Exit Nu mber 84B, DOWNTOWNTurn Left Onto Lonia AveTurn Right Onto W FultonTurn Left Onto E. Park PINEFrom the North:Take US-131 SouthTake the Market Ave Exit, Exit Number 85ATurn Left Onto Market AveTurn Right Onto W Fulton St.Turn Left Onto E. Park Pl. NeFrom the South:Take US 131 NorthTake Exit Number 84B, DOWNTOWNTurn Left Onto Lonia AveTurn Right Onto W FultonTurn Left Onto E. Park PINEASSOCIATIONUnited Church Of Christ