We invite you to participate in our upcoming Global Missions Conference focused on “Jesus in Global Cities.” This year’s conference will be a hybrid of both in-person and virtual events. As with last year’s conference, you will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with all our missionaries around the world virtually. In addition, we will also be returning to the in-person events and activities you know and love. Our guest speaker this year is Chris Clayman, Co-Founder and an Associate Director of Global Gates, a mission organization focused on reaching the ends of the earth through global gateway cities.

Registration for the Global Missions Conference opens SAT, OCT 16. Please visit www.parkstreet.org/global-missions to register.

Questions? Contact the Missions Office.

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Led by Rev. Michael J. Balboni, Ph.D.

This three-week seminar, beginning on SUN, OCT 17, discusses what forgiveness means, and how we can offer it to those who transgress us.  The seminar will engage questions such as: What is the nature of forgiveness?  Must I forgive someone who does not ask for forgiveness?  What is the relationship of forgiveness and justice?

The seminar will also provide practical strategies toward experiencing emotional release from anger, hurt, and frustration through exercises that overcome victimization narratives, deepening of empathy, developing a humble altruism, and maintaining a heart of forgiveness even in fractured relationships. This seminar is based on the psychoeducational REACH intervention of Dr. Everett Worthington, a Christian and the leading psychology researcher in the field of forgiveness.

This course is available at 9:50 AM and 5:30 PM on Sundays, OCT 17, 24, and 31.

This class will have both in-person and virtual options. Please register below.

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Led by Drs. Elaine and Perry Phillips, this course begins SUN, OCT 17 and will continue on Sundays until March.

In our first year of studying Ezekiel (chapters 1-18), we encountered intertwining theological emphases: the glory of God; the idolatry of God’s rebellious people; the judgment of exile and promise of return. These themes continue through ch. 24 and will be our initial focus in the fall. The Lord’s Word through Ezekiel transcends temporal and spatial boundaries; we have sobering lessons to learn.

This is an in-depth scriptural exploration of the writings of the prophet Ezekiel. The class is lead by Elaine Phillips and her husband, Perry. Elaine served as a Professor of Old Testament at Gordon College.

New students are welcome. Virtual and in-person options are available. 

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The PSC Deacons’ Subcommittee, tasked with finding candidates for election to the Nominating Committee (who in turn find candidates for election to the Board of Elders), respectfully requests nominations from the PSC membership.  Please contact any member (Heather Lewis, Kirstin Peltz, Christine Vasko, Wally Weld) of the subcommittee with your nominations. 

CONTACT DEACON’S SUBCOMMITTEE

Park Street’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program needs more volunteers for the Language Partners program. The Language Partners program developed during the pandemic and has become hugely popular among our students. Students meet on-to-one with a native English speaker, either virtually or in person, for conversation. The commitment is one hour per week. The day and time are chosen by you and the student.

Contact our ESL Coordinator, Karen Patschke at [email protected] for more information and to volunteer.

Please consider sharing the class descriptions and the registration form with your international friends!

The City of Boston will be doing public works construction on parts of Beacon Street and Park Street this SUN, OCT 17. Both the Boston Common Garage and One Beacon Street Garage will be open (Park Street Church validates parking tickets to these garages for discounted prices). For more information about parking, please visit our Welcome Page. 

Huddle Virtual Fellowship will begin MON, OCT 25. This inter-generational fellowship will meet on Mondays from 8:00 PM–9:00 PM. It will include personal stories, testimonies, group-sharing of ideas, prayer, and the opportunity to meet new people.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 820 3546 9019

Passcode: 535180

You are invited to join us on TUE mornings from 9:30 AM–11:00 AM at First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield for Women’s Bible Study, led by Julianne Johnston and Carlana Miller. On Tuesday, October 12 we begin studying the book of James. Childcare is available.

Questions? Contact Judi Manola for more information.

The hospitality team is looking for some help setting up refreshments on the Common for Outdoor Coffee Hour during the next couple of weeks, including this Sunday. If you are interested in helping at one of the services, please click the link below to sign up. 

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During “The Gospel of God” Sermon Series this fall, we’ll be working to memorize scripture together as a church. If you haven’t already, be sure to pick up one of the scripture memorization cards of Romans 1:1–7 and Romans 1:16–17  which be available on the back table of the sanctuary and in the Welcome Center. 

In-Person Worship Guidelines 

8:30 AM–Masking required for all attendees.
11:00 AM & 4:00 PM–Masking is not required, though attendees are very welcome to wear masks. Masking is strongly advised for all who are unvaccinated during the services and while in the building.
Balcony Seating–Reserved at all three worship services for socially distanced seating and for those wearing masks.
Fellowship Hall– Streaming of the 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM services is provided. Attendees will observe masking, social distancing and no singing.

To see a fuller explanation of our COVID-19 guidelines, please visit our webpage at www.parkstreet.org/updates.

Park Street Church is looking for qualified applicants for the Administration Assistant position. This position’s responsibilities include being trained on and mastering PSC’s church management software platform, Realm (an ACS Technologies product), providing production support for the church bulletin and other communications media, assisting with digital components of church communication, assisting with Annual Meeting preparation and execution, assisting the Church Administrator by handling requests for information, requests for technology assistance, and other matters.

Please send applications to [email protected].  

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Park Street Church is looking for qualified applicants for the Staff Accountant position. This position’s responsibilities include managing the Accounts Payable (A/P) function including vendor invoice processing (and negotiating), A/P accounting, check generation, ACH A/P payments, A/P filing, etc. It also includes interacting with staff to verify invoices and account coding, generating monthly reconciliation of key accounts and funds, managing monthly credit card statement processing, including uploading receipts on behalf of the Church Administrator and others as needed, as well as other tasks.

Please send applications to [email protected]. 

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Park Street Church is looking for qualified applicants for the Director of Facilities Management. This position is responsible for managing Park Street’s downtown properties, as well as overseeing the stewardship of the Wilson House campus in Cambridge, MA, and the operational infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, security, HVAC, technological, etc.) of these critical assets. The position is also responsible for safety and security of the church’s properties and the church’s technology footprint and its efficient and secure operation.

Please send applications to [email protected].

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Exemplifying a Christian worldview, Park Street School is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously striving to maintain a faculty and staff with varying backgrounds and cultural experiences. We are reviewing applications for the following positions:

– Grade K-2 Associate Teacher 
– Educational Technology Specialist
– Director of Finance 

If you are interested in being considered, please contact [email protected].