DEC, 3, 10 & 17 | 9:45 AM & 5:30 PM | Park Street Church

How does the global Church celebrate Advent? Join us for an Advent journey to Central Asia (SUN, DEC 3), East Asia (SUN, DEC 10) and the Middle East (SUN, DEC 17) to learn how Christians live out their faith in very different situations and how they engage with Advent. We will read Scripture together, hear from guest speakers and have opportunity for questions and interaction. Registration encouraged but not required.

Questions? Contact [email protected]. Register HERE.

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The ministers of the church have prayed over all the prayers submitted at our Special Night of Prayer on OCT 27. Thank you for sharing what is on your hearts. We are available for individual appointments for prayer, to listen, and to answer questions you may have. Please email [email protected] or reach out to a minister directly if you would like to schedule a time to meet.

During the night of prayer, we mentioned that we recognize that not everyone is in the same place. Some have been impacted by recent events more than others and everyone has been impacted differently. As a part of our ongoing pastoral care, we would like to invite you to the follow-up gatherings:

FRI, DEC 1 – All-Church Prayer (with dedicated prayer for the church); see announcement below
MON, DEC 4 – Blue Christmas; see announcement below
FRI, DEC 15 – A seminar walking through trial and grief with guest lecturer Dr. Karen Mason from Gordon Conwell (more information coming). 

FRI, DEC 1 | 7:00 PM | All-Church Prayer | Park Street Church
SAT, DEC 9 | 8:30-9:30 AM | All-Church Prayer | Virtual Only (via Zoom) – Missions Prayer

MON, DEC 4 | 7:00–8:00 PM | Sanctuary

A service that acknowledges suffering and offers hope.

We all want the holidays to be a happy, celebratory time. But we know that cannot always be the case. Come worship with us in a service that is far from gloomy. We will enjoy jazz music and sing together; we will hear the parable ragman instead of a sermon. We will also have a time of personal prayer if you desire it. It is a wonderful service to which you can invite seekers or non-seekers of all ages––they will be blessed! If you have any questions, please feel free to email Chris at [email protected].

SUN, DEC 10 | 7:00 PM

Our traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols retells the story of humanity’s redemption in Scripture and song, from the fall of man to the birth of the Messiah. Music is sung by the congregation along with the Sanctuary Choir and played by the Park Street Orchestra. Seating for this service will be limited to sanctuary capacity. We suggest arriving early to ensure finding a seat. The service will also be livestreamed at: parkstreet.org/live

Childcare for children ages 0-4 years will be available (register for childcare HERE by DEC 9). We look forward to worshiping with you! 

SUN, DEC 24 | 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 PM

Candlelight services: 3:00 PM (a simple service with hymns and organ), 5:00 & 7:00 PM (music led by choir, brass and organ, also livestreamed: parkstreet.org/live).  Please note: no nursery or children’s church.

SUN, DEC 24 | 11:00 AM only

Join us for our fourth Sunday of Advent service. Please note, there will be no 8:30 AM service. Nursery and children’s church will be available.

SUN, NOV 26 | Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Sunday school or choir. Children’s church and nursery will still be available.
SUN, DEC 24 | 11:00 AM | Children’s Church and Nursery will be available There will not be other Family Ministry programming.
SUN, DEC 24 | 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 PM | No Family Ministry programming.
SUN, DEC 31 | No Family Ministry programming.

We are in need of volunteers to help run audio, slides, and the livestream for the 4 PM service, starting with this coming Sunday. If you are interested please email [email protected].

When you give to Park Street Missions, you are touching lives here in Boston and around the globe. Click here to read about the ministries your gifts support as well as detailed instructions on how to give.

Thank you for participating in this year’s mission conference, “On(e) Mission Together.” We hope that you were encouraged by the stories you heard; that you feel more informed about Park Street’s missions ministries; and that you are ready to take your next steps in living on mission in your city and around the world. We would greatly appreciate your feedback about the conference so that we can make next year’s conference even more meaningful. Survey responses will be received through SUN, DEC 10. 

Questions? Email [email protected].

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Mission Conference 2023 Next Steps 

This Advent, we’ll be providing daily Scriptures readings throughout Advent (which begins on SUN, DEC 3) as a way to journey through the Bible together as a body. Readings and discussion questions will be available on the website, in the bulletin and on the Church Center app. If possible, we encourage you to access the readings on the app, as there will be space to engage with the discussion questions among your Regional Fellowship groups. To download the app, click the button below. Stay tuned for an email invitation to the devotional next week.

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“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Let us pray together…

• That those without family during the holidays would know the presence of God, and that Park Street would be a true family to all members.

• For Park Street’s unhoused neighbors as winter approaches, that the Lord would continue caring for them through the ministries of the church, and that he would provide stable housing for them.

• That Jesus, our great shepherd, would lead us in all life circumstances to become more like him.

Submit prayer requests to: parkstreet.org/requestprayer (or call 617-523-3383).