News & Announcements

January 24, 2017
"'Before we left our meeting place, we turned to someone close by and named what we would do after this day so that it became a movement not just a moment. We held up blessing hands towards each other and prayed — God bless us, for this moment, for…
January 20, 2017
"The United Church of Christ in New England has organized to 'Be the Church' at the Boston Women's March [...] Vander Hart, in partnership with Rev. Nancy Taylor of Old South Church and Rev. June Cooper and Rev. Ruth Edens at City Mission, will be…
January 19, 2017
"I will join the Women’s March on Saturday as a follower of this Jesus and in witness to a way of life that challenges Caesar. A way of life wherein might does not make right (although it can hurt you; it can smack you and leave you damaged). A way…
January 12, 2017
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Old South Church will join with the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ to march in the Boston Women's March for America. According to the official website for the event, "We will unite in Boston to…
January 10, 2017
I've had my heart broken wide open since November. My visit to Standing Rock, followed immediately by Harry's untimely death, followed immediately by the revelation of the fractured state of our political landscape – I've been left feeling more than…
January 4, 2017
Old South Church welcomed hundreds upon hundreds of church members, friends, and visitors through our open doors on Christmas Eve, as well as revelers New Year's Eve. Below are links to recordings and photographs that help capture the wonder of our…
December 29, 2016
December 13, 2016 Grieving and processing the sudden loss of Minister of Music Harry Huff, as well as responding to the national electoral mood, dominated the atmosphere and work of Council at its meeting in December. Moderator Deb Washington opened…
December 29, 2016
Every year, Old South Church gives away $100,000 to support organizations doing amazing work, building up the beloved community and gladdening God’s heart. The 2016 grant recipients are: Smart From the Start  Partnering with laundromats, barber…