Announcements

Global Missions Conference | FRI, NOV 5–SUN, NOV 14

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. 

FEATURED EVENTS
NOV 5 | 6:00 PM College Global Missions Night *See details in announcement below.
NOV 7 | 9:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 5:30 PM  Mission Talks: Choose from a variety of panels, seminars, and info sessions.
NOV 8–11 | 7:30 PM Stories of Mission: A unique story, discussion, and prayer each evening on Zoom.
NOV 12 | 7:00 PM  All-Church Prayer for Missions: An in-person and virtual evening of of prayer and worship focused on God’s mission in the world.

To find out more about these and other conference events, and to register for the 2021 Global Missions Conference, visit parkstreet.org/missions. 

Questions? Contact the Missions Office.

REGISTER

College Global Missions Night | FRI, NOV 5 | 6:00–9:00 pm

Join us for a night of exploring the Gospel and the Church’s purpose in the world! We will share a meal, worship together, hear from our conference speaker, Chris Clayman, and learn about service opportunities for the coming year. Please register below.

REGISTER

Communion on SUN, OCT 31

As the Global Missions Conference will be taking place on SUN, NOV 7, instead of celebrating Communion on that date, we will celebrating on SUN, OCT 31. In addition to our regular Communion services at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, we will be holding an outdoor communion service on SUN, OCT 31 at 1:30 PM at the corner of Mountain Ave and Linden Ave in Malden. Note: We will NOT be offering outdoor Communion in Boston Common.

Town Hall Meeting | THU, NOV 18 | 7:00 pm

On THU, NOV 18, PSC congregants are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting with leaders from the church. This meeting will provide an opportunity for members of the congregation to share ideas, thoughts, questions, concerns, and feedback with our Senior Minister, Mark Booker, our Moderator, David Rix, and other members of the church leadership. The Town Hall will begin at 7:00 PM and will be capped at a total attendance of 40 people in order to make more dialogue possible. If there is significant interest, another Town Hall meeting will be considered for the future. Registration via Realm is required for this in-person event. Masks will be optional.

REGISTER

Christian Education Classes -Registration Still Open

EXPERIENCING FORGIVENESS 
SUN, OCT 24 & 31 | 9:50 AM & 5:30 PM

This three-week seminar, led by Rev. Michael J. Balboni, Ph.D, began on SUN, OCT 17, and discusses what forgiveness means, and how we can offer it to those who transgress us. This course has both in-person and virtual options.  Click here for a full class description and to register.  

EZEKIEL: PROPHET IN EXILE (SEASON TWO)
SUNDAYS | 9:50 AM 

This is an in-depth scriptural exploration of the writings of the prophet Ezekiel. The class is led 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. Click here for a full class description and to register.

Nominations for Candidates for the Nominating Committee

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

English Language Partners Needed

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!

Details about these and other events can be found on the events page!

Community

Men's Service and Prayer | SAT, OCT 30 | 8:00 AM

Calling all Park Street Church men to join Doug May and Stuart DeLorme on SAT, OCT 30 at 8:00 AM to serve breakfast to City Engagement guests in conjunction with the H.O.M.E. ministry and spend time in prayer afterwards. To RSVP, please call Rick Camann: 617-308-8441. 

Huddle Virtual Fellowship

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

Wakefield Women's Bible Study

You are invited to join us on TUE mornings from 9:30 AM11:00 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.

Help With Hospitality | Sundays | All Services

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. 

SIGN UP

Scripture Memorization

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 Service COVID Guidelines

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.

 

Details about these and other events can be found on the events page!

Jobs

Administration Assistant

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] 

VIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION

Staff Accountant

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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Director of Facilities Management

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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Open Positions at Park Street School

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]

Details about these and other opportunities can be found on our jobs page!