The world has changed since 1809 when sea-weary travelers caught sight of their first welcome to Boston—the glistening steeple of Park Street Church. Two centuries later, the convictions of a common faith in the Lord Jesus Christ continues to make Park Street Church a welcoming refuge for weary travelers.
Since its founding in 1809, Park Street Church has been the site of many historic events and a pioneer in many social, national, and theological concerns. Discover more of Park Street Church’s innovative history online or through a guided Freedom Trail tour. To take an in-depth look into the history and identity of Park Street Church check out, Boston’s Historic Church by Garth Rosell or watch the half-hour documentary created by Chris Gilbert of Lamp Post Media.
Park Street Church invites you to take a look back as we surpass our bicentennial year. Listen to the memorable Guest Speaker Series, created to address topics that illuminate Christian beliefs, address objections or challenge and motivate love for others.Relive the kick-off Bicentennial Gala and Dinner, which commemorated the 200th anniversary of February 27, 1809, when twenty-six Bostonians signed the Park Street Church charter that marked the church's birth. (This time over a thousand were in attendance!) View some of Park Street’s own artifacts and some in the making [ the bicentennial year book ] to come!
