Life of the Church
SUN, JULY 23, 2023
Announcements
Sanctuary Floor Pilot Project
Please note that there will be some changes in the flooring beneath the pews in the center-front of the sanctuary this Sunday. A temporary, low-cost pilot project of replacing the carpet in the pew areas (not the aisles or perimeter) with oak-veneer plywood is underway. This project is intended to see if the wood surface will be of benefit to our congregational singing; an acoustical study done last year demonstrated that replacing carpet with wood would improve the impact of singing and would not impede the intelligibility of speech. This pilot project will be completed by a team of volunteers and with minimal disruption to worship services. If you have questions, please email them to the Facilities Subcommittee at [email protected].
Park Street Summer Fun!
Come build relationships and have fun with the church family and youth this summer! This is an important step in helping reach our youth for Jesus as we build intergenerational connections in our church community. These events are open to everyone, and youth are especially encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to facilitate planning.
SAT, JUL 8 | Decorate the church together for Kidsweek. RSVP: [email protected]
FRI, JUL 28 | Beantown Ropes Course (5:30 PM) | Fuddruckers Dinner at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading (7:00 PM). RSVP: [email protected].
SUN, AUG 6 | Picnic & Hike at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle (1:00 PM). RSVP: [email protected].
THU, AUG 10 | Red Sox Game (7:00 PM). RSVP by FRI, JUL 21:[email protected].
SAT, AUG 19 | BBQ potluck at the Swint’s house in Billerica (4:00 PM). RSVP here, or by emailing: [email protected].
Prayer for South Africa Short-Term Mission Team
MONDAYS | JUL 31, AUG 7 | 8:00–8:30 PM | Zoom
Join the team for 30 minutes of prayer as they prepare for their prison work next month. Email [email protected] for the meeting link.
SUN, JUL 30 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Park Street Church
Participate in an innovative fundraiser! True Colors (see truecolorsintl.com) is a tool that helps us recognize and value our differences. As the facilitator guides us through this session, you will develop an increased understanding of how to “flex” your natural style to work in harmony with others. You will gain tips and knowledge to effectively express yourself in your daily interactions with people. This will be a true teambuilding experience! Suggested donation: $25. Space is limited. Register here by July 25.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Jobs
Minister of City Engagement
Park Street Church is looking for qualified applicants for the position of Minister (or Director) of City Engagement. The Minister of City Engagement is responsible for strengthening our ongoing city engagement ministries; researching and developing new areas of city engagement; discipling and equipping volunteers; and providing pastoral care and other support to the members of our community. The ideal candidate will have a strong evangelical faith; evidence of long-term healthy relationships inside and outside the church; a demonstrated passion for city outreach; and a Master of Divinity degree (Master of Theology or Urban Ministry degree required for the position of Director).
If interested, go to parkstreet.org/jobs for a full job description and read the “Introduction to City Engagement at Park Street Church.” To apply, send the requested information listed at the end of the job description to [email protected].
Freedom Trail Guides
Park Street Church is looking for part–time historical guides to curate its collection and guide tourists from late June to late August, three days a week. Please find job description and application using the link below.
To view the job description, visit our Park Street Jobs page.
Email us for more information on how to apply: [email protected].
Director of Human Resources at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Gordon-Conwell seeks to hire a Director of Human Resources, based on the South Hamilton campus. This role is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of human resource programs and services for staff in support of Gordon-Conwell’s overall mission and strategic plan. View a more complete job description here. Applications are accepted through the Career Center which is available on our Employment webpage.
Open Positions at Park Street School
Park Street School is seeking to fill the positions listed below.
• Grade One Lead and Associate Teacher
• Part-Time Learning Support Instructor
• Substitute Teachers
• Development Director
• Elementary Director of Academics
• Director of Finance
Please email [email protected] for complete job descriptions and application instructions.
Prayer Requests
Collective Prayers
“O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed…” Psalm 10:17-18
Let us pray this week for…
- The Home at Park Street ministry on Thursday and Saturdays to be a place of deep love where the grace of God covers those living without homes.
- Grace and love to overflow among children and adults involved in foster care or adoption.
- Illumination from the Holy Spirit in the creation of visual and performing arts.
- Strength, resolve, and justice to lift up those who have been wrongly accused or harshly treated.
- Homebound congregants who are mainly confined to their residences, including: Alice, Barbara, Esther, Dorothy, Doug, Charlie, Penny, Peter & Lucille, Phil, Sadie, Scott, Stan, Winston, John, and Ernestine. Psalm 71:9
Submit prayer requests to: parkstreet.org/requestprayer (or call 617-523-3383).