1 out of 4 people will experience a disability of some kind in their lives, lasting 6 months or more. Some disabilities are visible, but some cannot be seen. If this includes you or someone you know, We want to welcome you and let you know Parkside Community Church is an A 2 A Church. You may have never heard of this before. “A2A” stands for “Access to All” and this means being inclusive, responsive and affirming of people of all abilities. Among other things, we offer accessible seating, hearing devices, materials in accessible formats, and an A2A team to assist with resources and support for people with disabilities. It is a congregational decision and an ongoing process. The whole idea is to be welcoming to all, Accessible to All, with an emphasis on people with disabilities. We do this in our attitude as a congregation, in our physical environment, on our website, and during our worship events and meetings. We hope you can connect with us to learn more about us and join us for a worship service or community event.

Parkside’s Statement on Palestine

Parkside Community Church is committed to peace, justice, and respect for human dignity. We strongly condemn the atrocities and destruction in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel that are doing violence to all of those values.  We call for...

  • an immediate and permanent ceasefire,

  • the release of all hostages and prisoners,

  • an end to the blockade of Gaza,

  • an end to the illegal Israeli occupation of the West Bank,

  • Palestinians’ right to self-determination to be granted and respected.

Things in Gaza are happening quickly and it is hard to keep up with the information coming from that region.  Let alone what we can do to be a part of the peace process.  Fortunately, the UCC Palestine Israel Network has an informative and helpful website and newsletter to stay up to date.  Below are links to their website and to subscribe to their e-newsletter.

Parkside’s Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional and ancestral land of the Nisenan people, whose headquarters are in Nevada City and whose traditional homeland includes both banks of the Sacramento River, spanning a large area of central California. The Sacramento Region has long been a gathering place for many Native groups, including the Nisenan as well as the Valley and Plains Miwok. The Nisenan peoples had their federal recognition taken away from them in 1958. We support their current advocacy efforts to reclaim it. They are the past, present, and future stewards of this place.

Truth and acknowledgement are integral to building connection across all barriers of heritage and difference. We begin this effort by honoring the truth of the past that has been hidden and we are committed to working with Native people for a better future.

The Nisenan as well as the Valley and Plains Miwok continue to celebrate vibrant cultural events like the annual Harvest festival and art exhibitions in Nevada City.