Payson Park Church
United Church of Christ
We are Growing with God, for the Good of the World.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
365 Belmont Street
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
365 Belmont Street
Payson Park Church
We are Getting Back to Normal.
Worship In-Person
or by Zoom.
First Responders and Healthcare Workers
Appreciation Sunday
10:30am Sunday, October 2nd
Featuring two speakers:
Belmont Police Chief James MacIsaac
Shortly after James started as Belmont Police Chief on January 2020, COVID hit, then soon after the country was dealing with the murder of George Floyd. Town Manager Patrice Garvin said, “[MacIsaac] performed beyond expectation at an exemplary level, using the strengths that he has, given his personality and his years of experience with the force as the assistant chief.”
Appreciation Sunday
10:30am Sunday, October 2nd
Featuring two speakers:
Belmont Police Chief James MacIsaac
Shortly after James started as Belmont Police Chief on January 2020, COVID hit, then soon after the country was dealing with the murder of George Floyd. Town Manager Patrice Garvin said, “[MacIsaac] performed beyond expectation at an exemplary level, using the strengths that he has, given his personality and his years of experience with the force as the assistant chief.”
Leslie Talmadge, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Leslie is based in Belmont, & a member of First UU Church. She is co-chair of the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance, which is part of Belmont Against Racism. Leslie says, “I believe personal growth and healing can come from a strong therapeutic alliance. Change and recovery are possible. I promise to provide a safe, trusting environment where you will feel seen, understood, and accepted as you are. . . I specialize in working with identity issues / life transitions. . . . I draw on psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies + mindfulness.”
Leslie is based in Belmont, & a member of First UU Church. She is co-chair of the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance, which is part of Belmont Against Racism. Leslie says, “I believe personal growth and healing can come from a strong therapeutic alliance. Change and recovery are possible. I promise to provide a safe, trusting environment where you will feel seen, understood, and accepted as you are. . . I specialize in working with identity issues / life transitions. . . . I draw on psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies + mindfulness.”
Belmont Serves - Monday, October 10, 9:30am
Service for All Ages
Get Community Service Hours for School
Collecting for Food Pantry
Town Clean-up
Light breakfast, and later pizza & ice cream will be served.
We start at First Church UU, 404 Concord Avenue
Service for All Ages
Get Community Service Hours for School
Collecting for Food Pantry
Town Clean-up
Light breakfast, and later pizza & ice cream will be served.
We start at First Church UU, 404 Concord Avenue
Our new ONA Covenant
On Sunday, March 6, 2022, we voted to adopt our ONA Covenant, becoming the 1,754th UCC church to adopt an ONA Covenant. Please click the button to read it.
On Sunday, March 6, 2022, we voted to adopt our ONA Covenant, becoming the 1,754th UCC church to adopt an ONA Covenant. Please click the button to read it.
Click the video above to hear Fiona play Bach's Allemande Cello Suit no. 1 in G major in worship on September 11, 2022.
We are now back with in-person music and singing!
Continuing simultaneous online worship.
During the pandemic, our PPC Virtual Choir brought us amazing inspirational music every week.
We are now back with in-person music and singing!
Continuing simultaneous online worship.
During the pandemic, our PPC Virtual Choir brought us amazing inspirational music every week.
We are making our faith real. Following Jesus. Making a difference in the world.
Youth ProgramsYouth Groups for both Pre-Teens, and Teens. God's Garden church school on Sundays. Children's choirs. Teens walking with the homeless through CityReach and the Outdoor Church. Vacation Bible School for the whole community. And more! |
Outreach & ServiceMonthly meals at Bristol Lodge Food Kitchen. Making sandwiches for The Outdoor Church. Serving low-income families through Cradles to Crayons. Sponsored refugee family. Knitting prayer shawls for Hospice. And more! |
Adult StudyAdult Bible studies & Book studies during the week & on Sunday. Scripture & God's Word are our touchstones for all we do. We invite you to join with us in this amazing journey with Jesus. |
Way too much fun at Vacation Bible School, every August.
We invite you back in 2023 to the Best VBS Ever!
We invite you back in 2023 to the Best VBS Ever!
Words ofInvolvement
"We enjoy seeing the involvement Payson Park Church has in the local community and the opportunities provided for our children to develop and grow."
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Words ofCommunity
"We enjoy the love of God shared in the community here, and our daughters appreciate the opportunities for them to grow in faith and love."
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Words ofWelcome
"We like being part of Payson Park Church because everyone has been so welcoming to us, the church has strong ties to the local community, and the worship and congregation are strongly grounded in faith."
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"We love the music at Payson Park!" "I like being part of Payson Park Church because the sermons are interesting and wonderful, and the choir's music always moves me deeply." "I very much like everything about this church - the sermons, the music, and the very friendly and welcoming people" "I like being part of Payson Park Church because of the Children's Choir and the Sunday school. Both nourish the children's spirits." |
Where are we? |
Payson Park Church is at 365 Belmont Street, Belmont, Massachusetts. We are at the crossroads of Watertown and Belmont, close to Waltham and Cambridge. Parking During the week, 2 hour parking is always available on Payson Road and Belmont Street right by the church. On the weekends, there is ample street parking. |
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Here is where we post the Online Virtual Music of our Choir,
our Daily 1 Minute Reflections, Videos of our Youth Mission trips, Sermons & Worship highlights, and more. Click here! |
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Payson Park Church
United Church of Christ
617-484-1542
office@paysonpark.org
365 Belmont Street, Belmont
Serving Arlington, Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Cambridge, and beyond.
United Church of Christ
617-484-1542
office@paysonpark.org
365 Belmont Street, Belmont
Serving Arlington, Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Cambridge, and beyond.