News & Announcements

By Kate Silfen, Church Historian | September 12, 2023 Council Meeting Report The evening of September 12, 2023 was a historic one for the Old South Church in Boston. Council gathered and welcomed our 21st Senior Pastor, the Reverend John M. Edgerton…
Dear Old South Church, I wanted to let you know that my time as your Interim Associate Minister will be drawing to a close in the next few months. I have been called to a new ministry as Pastor of the First Parish Church of Manchester-by-the-Sea. I…
Boston, Massachusetts - September 7, 2023 - Old South Church in Boston, a historic, centuries-old congregation of the United Church of Christ, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Rev. John M. Edgerton as its 21st Senior Minister. Rev. Edgerton is…
By Kate Silfen, Church Historian | July 11, 2023 Council Meeting Report Council gathered for a busy, discussion-filled hybrid meeting on Tuesday, July 11th. Rick opened the meeting with a word of prayer and quoted a line from William Carlos Willams…
By Kate Silfen, Church Historian | June 13, 2023 Council Meeting Report On the evening of June 13, 2023, Council members gathered for a very special meeting. They welcomed our new church administrator, heard good news about Old South’s finances, and…
Boston, Massachusetts - Old South Church in Boston, a historic and vibrant 354 year old congregation of the United Church of Christ, announced the call of Reverend John Marlow Edgerton as its 21st Senior Minister. The momentous decision took place…
Beloved members of the OSC congregation: The OSC Senior Minister Search Committee has been hard at work on your behalf for the last year.  We were blessed with a pool of candidates from across the country that included talented clergy from a…
Boston, Massachusetts - This Sunday, June 11, Old South Church in Boston will honor the Boston Chapter of Drag Queen Story Hour with the prestigious Open Door Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to our communities and the profound…