Life of the Church
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022
Note: Our Events webpage is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Until then, here are a few important upcoming dates.
Announcements
Important Dates
SUN, DEC 11 | 7:00 PM | A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
MON, DEC 19 | 7:00 PM | Blue Christmas
SAT, DEC 24 | 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 PM | Christmas Eve Services
SUN, DEC 25 | 11:00 AM | Christmas Day Service
SUN, JAN 1 | 11:00 AM | New Year’s Day Service
A Note for Parents About Sunday's Sermon
Please note that this Sunday’s sermon will be dealing with mature topics surrounding sexuality in the book of Leviticus. As usual, our Children’s Church and nursery are available to care for your children during this time. Children’s choir is also available for your 4th–6th graders at the 11:00 AM service.
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols | Sun, Dec 11 | 7:00 pm
A traditional service with music sung by the Sanctuary Choir and Congregation, and accompanied by the Park Street Orchestra. Seating limited to sanctuary; please register for childcare.
Second Sunday Meals
SUN, DEC 11 | 9:45 AM & 12:30 PM
Join us for our regular monthly meal after the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM services! There will be no meal after the 4:00 PM service as we prepare for the Lessons & Carols service later in the evening. If you would like to help with the meal, email Randall Wetzig.
Blue Christmas | Mon, Dec 18 | 7:00 pm | Park Street Church Welcome Center
Acknowledging suffering and pain,
Offering hope and joy.
Using music, poetry, prayer and a reading of the parable, “Ragman,” by Walter Wangerin, we offer a non-traditional service that we trust will be helpful to both Christians and non-Christians. Many struggle during the holiday season so please consider inviting a friend.
Questions? Contact Chris May, Minister to Women.
No registration is required, unless you’d like to attend via Zoom. For Zoom, register here.
Christmas Eve Services | Sun, Dec 24 | 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, & 7:00 pm
The 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM services will also be livestreamed at www.parkstreet.org/live.
Christmas Eve & Day & New Year's Day Services Services
SAT, DEC 24 | 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
SUN, DEC 25 | 11:00 AM
SUN, JAN 1 | 11:00 AM
Our candlelight, in-person Christmas Eve services will be at 3:00 PM (a simple service with hymns led by organ) and at 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM (music led by choir, brass, and organ). The 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM services will also be livestreamed parkstreet.org/live.
Our Christmas Day and New Year’s Day services will be at 11:00 AM. We will not be holding our usual 8:30 AM & 4:00 PM service times on those Sundays. Normal service times will resume on SUN, JAN 8.
*Please note: There will be no Children’s Church, Sunday School or Nursery offered for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services.
December Budget Update
During the month of December our congregation’s M&O and Missions giving is hoped to be $790,000 for M&O and $640,000 for Missions. While this may seem daunting, especially if you are new to Park Street, take heart. It is typical for 30% or more of the annual budgets to be funded by gifts given in the month of December as giving in December is typically several times the usual monthly amount. The accompanying chart illustrates the situation.
Please pray, remembering that each of us should give as we are able, and that God loves a cheerful giver. May each of us give generously as we are led.
One last item – please remember that gifts intended for Missions must be designated as such – so when you intend a gift for Missions please make sure to note “Missions” in the memo line whether your gift is given electronically or on a bank check.
DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays | Sat, Dec 17 | 9:45 am | In Person at PSC
For those facing the pain of separation or divorce, the holidays can be a difficult time. This seminar will provide practical coping strategies and hope for brighter days.
Advent Devotional
his Advent, journey with us through daily Scripture readings and reflections written by Park Street Church congregants: parkstreet.org/advent.
Details about these and other events can be found on the events page!