News & Announcements
We believe in a God of love, mercy and justice for all people. We hear the cries of families, and the fragments of families, and the shattering of hearts at the US/Mexico border. And we feel the pull of the Holy Spirit to respond.It is our prayer…
The United Church of Christ’s 32nd General Synod meeting in Milwaukee has approved three resolutions to help combat the climate crisis, including one in support of the “Green New Deal”. The Green New Deal resolution, approved by a…
Beloved members of Old South Church,I write today to share a significant announcement. The Pastoral Nominating Committee of First United Church in Oak Park Illinois has selected me as the candidate to be their next Lead Pastor. On June 23rd, I will…
On Saturday, June 8, the historic Old South Church in Boston will present the Open Door Award to Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC), one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. The organization will be honored during Pride…
On May 12, 1669, the founders of Old South Church in Boston first gathered. Since then, the church has become known as the church of Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, Phillis Wheatley, the Boston Tea Party, and the many bold social justice stances it…
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Erik Gustafson composed a new hymn entitlted "Circle of Life: A Hymn for the Earth", which we sang in our Earth Day-themed worship service on Sunday, April 28, 2019. The hymn aspires to observe Earth Day…
Old South has achieved Level One of the Massachusetts Conference’s Green Congregation Challenge, joining more than 25 other churches statewide. The recognition was announced at the Earth Day Festival Worship service, as flags of planet earth…