Announcements

Annual Meeting | Wed, Feb. 23

WED FEB 22, 7:00 PM

The Annual Meeting will be in–person and virtual. Childcare will be available. Registration details for childcare and virtual links are forthcoming.

Annual Report

This year we will be emailing a link to an electronic version of the Annual Report. You can expect the Annual Report and supplemental material for the Annual Meeting the week of FEB 7. Printed copies of the Annual Report will also be available for pickup at the back of the sanctuary by WED, FEB 9

Printed copies of the Annual Report and its supplemental material will also be mailed to those without email addresses. If you would like us to send you a printed copy, please let us know by filling out the form below and we will be happy to mail it to you!

PLEASE MAIL ME A COPY OF THE ANNUAL REPORT

Board of Elders Meeting Minutes

Board of Elders Minutes

The minutes from the Board of Elders meeting held on WED, JAN 5 are posted to the bulletin board in the Ockenga Lobby. 

2022 Annual Meeting Candidate Slate

Please visit parkstreet.org/candidates or click below to view the candidate slate. Print copies will be available in the back of the sanctuary during Sunday worship services.  

VIEW CANDIDATES

BCPC Baby Bottle Drive | Sun, Jan 23 & 30

Pick up a baby bottle located in the rear of the sanctuary to support Boston Center for Pregnancy Choices (BCPC). After you’ve filled your bottle with coins and bills, please turn it in at the Ockenga Lobby reception desk by SUN, FEB 27.

Questions? Contact [email protected]. Every coin helps!

Townhall Meeting | Wed, Feb 9

 7:00 PM

A second Town Hall Meeting has been added as the Wed, Jan 26 Town Hall has reached capacity. Congregants are invited to attend to share ideas, questions, and feedback with the leadership. Attendance limited to 40. In person & Zoom. Masks optional. Registration required: parkstreet.org/townhall

REGISTER

 

Boston Fellows Art Cohort | Feb 17–Apr 7

Thursdays, FEB 17–APR 7 | 7:00–9:00 PM

For those working in a creative arts field (painting, film, music, writing, etc.) join us for the next Arts Cohort starting FEB 2022. Through an 8-week curated curriculum, discussions will address the integration of faith and art under the categories of Creation, Fall, Redemption and Restoration

The Thursday gatherings will include readings, podcasts, short films, music and visual arts offerings concluding in a final dinner and art-share evening. There will also be a Teaching Saturday with guest speaker Dr. Mia Chung-Yee, pianist and professor of music at the Curtis Institute. Tuition $50. Location TBD. Apply by FEB 3.

Questions? Contact Lydia or Paula

APPLY ONLINE

Community

Christian Formation Opportunities

Conflict & Communication: Principles and Practices for Relationships

  • Sundays, FEB 6, 20 & 27 | 9:45 AM & 5:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
    Led by Tammy & Pat McLeod (In–Person/Virtual) 
    VIEW DESCRIPTION / REGISTER  

Alpha Course: Explore & Ask Questions About the Christian Faith

Xplore: Discover God’s Word, God’s World, God’s Work

  • Sundays, 9:45 AM | Terrace Room 
    Led by Julian L, Ana Yee, Cam Jones, Alice Loo and Ivan C.
    (In–Person/Virtual) VIEW DESCRIPTION / REGISTER
Missionary Housing & Vehicles Needed

Several of our missionaries will be in town this year and will need temporary housing and vehicles to borrow – starting with Benjamin and Esin B. and their new baby who plan to arrive middle to late March for an extended visit of 6 months to one year. Please contact the Missions Office if you or someone you know might be able to help!

Contact: [email protected]

Housing Needed for New Afghan Neighbors

We are so delighted that God has invited us to join him in his work of loving new Afghan neighbors. We are still searching for housing options, as several of our teams are working toward welcoming new refugee families and individuals into their communities. 

Please fill out this Housing Leads Form if you know of any one, two, or three bedroom housing availability in neighborhoods in Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Lynn, Lynnfield, Peabody, Quincy, Reading, Roslindale, or Roxbury.

Please also fill out the form if you are willing to share this need with your social media network and other contacts. We would be very grateful!

Questions? Contact Kimberley Morrison at [email protected].

In-Person Worship Service COVID Guidelines

The Elders met on WED, JAN 5 and discussed the current COVID surge. They agreed to maintain our current COVID protocols which allow for a variety of options (reiterated below). For those who are especially concerned about exposure at the Church’s services, we encourage you to attend the 8:30 AM service in which masks are required. Also, there is sufficient room for social distancing at the 8:30 AM service. While masks are required in the balcony at the 11:00 AM service, the balcony may be reasonably full at the 11:00 AM service, so the 8:30 AM service would be a better choice if you want to have social distancing. During the present surge, we want to remind everyone that attendees are very welcome to wear masks at the 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM services. Finally, if you are regularly streaming services at home, our Elders or ministers would love to hear from you — to know how you’re doing and to know if there are ways they can better support you.

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.

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

Jobs

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].

VIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION

Volunteers and/or Paid Positions for Enable Bosto

We are looking for volunteers to support adults with disabilities outside of Sundays with some simple household tasks, such as reading the mail or helping with light housework. Training provided as needed. Please reach out to Leslie Bodkin if you or your small group would be interested in supporting congregants with disabilities in our community.

EMAIL LESLIE

Grade K–2 Associate Teacher to Cover Maternity Leave

Park Street School, a Christian Elementary School, is reviewing applications for K-2 associate teaching positions for the 2021–22 school year. They offer competitive benefits, generous time off, and a meaningful work environment with like–minded colleagues.

If you are interested in being considered, please complete our Online Employment Application or email [email protected].

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