Life of the Church

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Stay for a meal after each service on this Kickoff Sunday!

Announcements

Recent Video Update from Senior Minister Mark Booker

Click below to view the AUG 24 video update from our Senior Minister Mark Booker in which he talks about Regional Fellowships, a new Christian Formation Series and what else to expect this fall at Park Street Church.

VIDEO UPDATE 

Fall Kickoff | Today after each service

TODAY, SEP 11 after all services

TODAY, gather after the service with us to enjoy conversation, a meal and lawn games on Boston Common. This will be a great time to catch up with each other after the summer and re-engage with our church family as we head into the fall. Meals after each service will be provided. Please plan to pack a picnic blanket. Accessible seating will also be available indoors. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are in need of volunteers to help with welcoming and meals on SUN, SEP 11. Also, we need help preparing the food on SAT, SEP 10. If you are interested, please email Randall Wetzig ([email protected]).

University Sunday | Sep 18

SUN, SEP 18 | 9:45 AM, 12:15 PM & 5:15 PM 

If you are a college student, graduate student, or faculty member, we would love to connect with you! Join us for a meal after any of the services. Graduate students will meet in the Granary Room, college students will be in the Terrace Room, and faculty will meet in the Park Street Conference Room. If you have questions, email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!

Christian Formation Series: Faithfulness in a Time of Political Upheaval

Five–week series beginning SUN, OCT 2 | 9:45 AM & 5:30 PM

How does theology inform our faithful engagement of politics? With increasing politicization and social divisions, Christians find themselves in need of understanding the role of theology and the church in expressing a faithful political presence. This seminar series aims to highlight key features of a Christian theology that informs Christian faithfulness in a time of political upheaval. This series does not endorse any candidates or political parties, but aims to help Christians think theologically. Guest speakers include Vincent Bacote (Wheaton), James Hunter (University of Virginia), and Amy Black (Wheaton). This series will run throughout Sundays in October. For more information and to register, follow the link below.

INFO & REGISTRATION

Small Group Regional Onboarding Dinners

To create a clear pathway for people in our community to join a small group, there will be small group onboarding dinners in each of the Boston metro regions this fall. Representatives from multiple small groups in your region will be at the dinner so that those looking for a small group can find one.

We would love for everyone to be connected in relationships at Park Street Church. If you’d like to join a small group this year, please consider attending one of these dinners. To RSVP, follow the link below.

RSVP HERE

English As a Second Language (ESL) Workshop | Sat, Sep 24

SAT, SEP 24 | 9:30 AM—12:00 PM

Would you like to learn more about our ESL ministry? You can! In preparation for the upcoming semester, the English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry of Park Street will be holding an informational workshop and teacher training for all who are interested in learning about this ministry and for those who are interested in teaching once or twice per week. Note: While we are currently in need of three more teachers for the fall (levels 1, 2, and 4), we welcome you to attend this workshop even if you do not intend to teach.

Please register by THU, SEP 22. For more information or to register, email Karen Patschke, our ESL Coordinator at [email protected]

Connect

International Fellowship (PSIF)

SUNDAYS beginning SEP 11 | 12:45 – 3:00 PM, Fellowship Hall (lunch provided)

More than 60 nations are represented in the multiethnic community of Park Street Church. Students, visiting scholars, and immigrants have made PSC their spiritual home – many through Park Street’s International Fellowship (PSIF). Join us during the academic year (SEP-MAY) for singing, prayer and small group Bible discussion in English. PSIF is open to all internationals, including students, scholars and their families. Our focus is on discipleship and living out the Word of God. PSIF resumes on SUN, SEP 11. If you have questions, email [email protected].

Town Hall Meetings

TUE, SEP 27 & FRI, OCT 14 | 7:00 PM

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, Jason Abraham, and other members of the church leadership. It will also provide some time for our leaders to share updates.

The Town Hall will begin at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary and will be capped at a total attendance of 40 people in order to make more dialogue possible. Please choose to attend only one of the events to make room for others. Registration via Realm is required. Please RSVP below.

RSVP for a Town Hall Meeting

Morning Prayer

WEEKDAYS | 8:30 – 9:00 AM online via Zoom

Join us Monday through Friday on Zoom for Morning Prayer: a historic form rendered in contemporary langauge. We read scripture, recite psalms together, and offer our own prayers. parkstreet.org/morningprayerlive

Woman's Benevolent Society

Wednesdays | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Granary Room

The Woman’s Benevolent Society has resumed! We are meeting in the Granary Room from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM on Wednesdays through the end of May. Please see our website for more details.

Alpha Course: Explore & Ask Questions About the Christian Faith

SUNDAYS, SEP 18—DEC 11 | 12:45 PM (lunch provided)

Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and ask questions about the Christian faith in an open and informal environment. Each week you will hear a short talk on an element of Christian faith and then are free to share your own questions with the group. To learn more or to register e-mail Roselle Heckendorn at [email protected].

Separated or Divorced?

THU, SEP 8 6:30 PM | virtual

Find hope and healing at Biblically based DivorceCare class. Our fall term starts THU, SEP 8 at 6:30 PM.  We will meet online. To register, email: [email protected].

Women's Bible Studies Resuming

Life Together Bible Study | Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Wakefield Women’s Bible Study | Tuesdays, 9:30—11:00 AM

  • Meets at First Parish Congregational Church, Wakefield
    The Wakefield Women’s Bible Study begins on TUE, SEP 20. We plan to study the book of Philippians this fall. Childcare is provided. For more information, please contact Judi Manola ([email protected]) or Julianne Johnston ([email protected]).

Please visit the Women’s Ministry webpage for other fellowship and Bible study opportunities.

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

Jobs

Park Street School: Kindergarten Teachers

Park Street School is seeking kindergarten teachers for the 2022-23 school year. We offer competitive salary and benefits, generous time off, and a meaningful work environment with likeminded colleagues.

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

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