CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 8
6:00 pm Leadership Committee
6:30 pm Finance Committee

Thursday, October 9
6:00 pm Jazz Worship Service
6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, October 12
9:00 am Early Service with Communion
9:30 am Old South Café in Gordon Chapel
9:45 am Bible Study
9:45 am Inquirers’ Class
10:00 am Healing Prayer Service
11:00 am Worship, Nancy S. Taylor preaching
12:30 pm Income Tax Forum
3:00 pm Boston Classical Guitar Concert

Monday, October 13
Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day—Church Closed

Tuesday, October 14
6:00 pm Old South Ringers Rehearsal
7:00 pm Council
November Calendar Deadline

Wednesday, October 15
6:30 pm Finance Committee

Thursday, October 16
6:00 pm Jazz Worship Service
6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, October 19
9:00 am Early Service with Communion
9:30 am Old South Café in Gordon Chapel
9:45 am Bible Study
9:45 am Margaret Trost Forum
10:00 am Mothers Group
11:00 am Worship with the Pommern Village Choir, Nancy S. Taylor preaching
12:15 pm Special Fellowship Hour/Lunch
12:30 pm Sunday’s Bread
1:00 pm Bread for the Spirit

Monday, October 20	
12:00 pm MBA Beck Lecture
6:00 pm	Theological Book Group
6:30 pm	Congregational Care and Support Committee
	
Tuesday, October 21	
6:00 pm	Operations Committee
6:00 pm	Old South Ringers Rehearsal
	
Wednesday, October 22	
6:00 pm	Leadership Committee
	
Thursday, October 23	
6:00 pm	Jazz Worship Service
6:30 pm	Choir Rehearsal
	
Friday, October 24	
10:00 am Calendar Mailing Group

Sunday, October 26	
9:00 am	Early Service with Communion
9:30 am	Old South Café in Gordon Chapel
9:45 am	Bible Study
9:45 am	Intro. to Progressive Christianity
10:00 am Autumn Apple Extravaganza
11:00 am Worship, Quinn G. Caldwell preaching
12:30 pm Choir Cabaret and Lunch

LOOKING UP (WORSHIP)

EARLY WORSHIP: Sundays at 9 am in the Gordon Chapel. In the intimacy of the
Gordon Chapel we turn our attention to God in an informal service of word
and sacrament. Led by Rev. Liz Myer with the assistance of Revs. Dick and
Elinor Yeo.

FESTIVAL WORSHIP: Sundays at 11 am in the sanctuary. Gathered in Old South’s
grand sanctuary, our worship is inspired by the Old South Choir and organ,
as well as by serious attention to preaching. Led by Revs. Nancy Taylor,
Quinn Caldwell and Liz Myer, Minister of Music Harry Huff and the Old South
Choir.

JAZZ WORSHIP SERVICE: Thursdays at 6 pm in the Gordon Chapel. It’s fresh.
It’s familiar. It’s informal and participatory. It is Old South’s most
eclectic worship experience. Have a little jazz with your worship! Led by
Rev. Quinn Caldwell, Old South seminarians and The Willie Sordillo Trio.

HEALING PRAYER SERVICE: Second Sundays at 10 am in the Children's Chapel.
Tap into God’s healing love with a gentle service of prayers and reflection
led by the Rev. Ken Orth, a pastoral counselor and spiritual director.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Those seeking Christian baptism for their children
should contact Senior Minister Nancy Taylor.

POMMERN VILLAGE CHOIR: Sunday, October 19 during 11 am worship. The Pommern
Village Choir comes to us directly from Central Tanzania. This service will
be a cross-cultural, musical experience not to be missed! An all-church
sandwich lunch will follow worship. During this time the choir will talk
about life in their village and about their fresh water project.

SHAPING UP (SPIRITUALITY & STUDY)
CHURCH SCHOOL: Church School offerings include Arts of Worship programming
for children, and discussion, reflection and fellowship time for the Youth
Group. Other offerings include the Chime Choir, the Drum Choir and vocal
opportunities, as well as child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
For more information, contact Tricia Hazeltine at 617/425-5148. 

BIBLE STUDY: Sundays at 9:45 am in the Sam Johnson Room. Prepare to
experience worship more deeply by studying and reflecting on the preaching
text(s) for the day. Led by members and Old South clergy.

BAY PSALM BOOKS ENLIGHTENED: Tuesday, October 14 at 6 pm at the Boston
Public Library, Copley Branch, Orientation Room. Only eleven known copies of
the Bay Psalm Book (the first book written and printed in Colonial North
America) survive. Remarkably, two copies of this important book are housed
in the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department at the BPL, on loan from Old
South’s own collection. Dr. Ian Christie-Miller has developed a process for
digitizing the substrates of paper to uncover unique characteristics, which
he has applied toward the two copies of the Bay Psalm Book. He will discuss
this technique and his most recent find.

THEOLOGICAL BOOK GROUP: Mondays through October 27 at 6 pm in the Sam
Johnson Room. The Essential Reinhold Niebuhr: Selected Essays and Addresses
by Reinhold Niebuhr, edited by Robert McAfee Brown. Niebuhr was arguably the
most influential theologian of the twentieth century. He was an incisive
political thinker and remains a perennial disturber of the complacencies and
clichés of the standard “right” and “left.” Join us for this introduction to
his thought and theology. Books and reading schedules are available at the
Front Desk for $20. Contact Associate Minister Quinn Caldwell if the cost is
prohibitive for you.

MARGARET TROST FORUM: Sunday, October 19 at 9:45 am in Mary Norton Hall.
Margaret Trost, founder of the “What If?” Foundation, will read excerpts
from her book, On That Day Everybody Ate, and discuss the foundation’s
mission and the current food crisis.

BECK LECTURE LUNCHEON: Monday, October 20 at 12 pm in Mary Norton Hall. The
Massachusetts Bible Society and Old South Church are pleased to announce
2008’s Beck Lecture luncheon, The Trouble with Scripture: The Politics.
Massachusetts State Representative Byron Rushing will speak. The luncheon
cost is $12 per person. Reservations are required by Monday, October 13. To
register, call 617/542-2230 or e-mail <admin@massbible.org>.

WELCOMING IN

INQUIRERS’ CLASS: TODAY at 9:45 am. Those who are new to Old South, who want
to explore membership, or who just want to learn more about us, are urged to
attend today’s Inquirers’ class. Led by Old South clergy, the class is an
opportunity to meet some of the leadership of Old South and to learn about
our history, programs and ministry.

ACTING OUT (MUSIC & THE ARTS)

OLD SOUTH CHOIR BROADWAY CABARET: Sunday, October 26 at 12:30 pm in Mary
Norton Hall. Come, be entertained, amused and inspired with a plethora of
your favorite show tunes! This Cabaret show will be preceded by a tasty
luncheon at 12:30 pm. There is no admission fee, but a suggested free-will
offering of $10/person will be collected to help defray the cost of our
choir’s first annual retreat. RSVP by calling the Front Desk at 617/536-1970
no later than Tuesday, October 21. Childcare is available upon request by
Tuesday, October 21, as well.

MEETING UP

STUDENT SECTION: Sundays following 11 am worship in the Children's Chapel.
Nervous about coffee hour? Looking to find other students to talk to? Come
hang out in the Student Section—an informal space within the larger coffee
hour set aside just for students. Whether you’re new in the area or a
regular, come chat about the day’s worship, upcoming events and student life
in general. Hosted by Elissa Johnk, Field Education Intern.

20S/30S GROUP: Join the 20s/30s group as we express our faith through
friendships, discussion, and service. For information, contact Stacey
Sedgwick at 617/595-7161 or <miamaya222@yahoo.com>.
	Dinner & a Movie: Friday, October 17 at 7 pm. We’ll meet at the
church and then grab a bite to eat. Afterward we’ll head to the theater for
a 9:30 or 10 pm showing. Film TBD.

MOTHERS’ GROUP: Sunday, October 19 at 10 am in the fourth floor kitchen.
Young or old, new or seasoned—you are warmly invited to gather together with
other Old South mothers to meet, greet, commiserate, and share life stories.
Please bring your hopes and dreams for this group as we look forward to a
new season of meeting one another, meeting God, and meeting the world.
Childcare available. For more information, contact Maggie Mode at
<mjmode@earthlink.net>, or Tricia Hazeltine at <phazeltine@comcast.net>.

BREAD FOR THE SPIRIT: Sunday, October 19 at 1 pm. Hungry for “Holy
Conversation” with others at OSC? Interested in talking with others about
our diverse experiences with God? This month we’re going to share a
lighthearted conversation about prayer and the role it plays in our own
spiritual lives. If you have any favorite prayers or Bible Scriptures, hymn
lyrics or poems that you use as prayer, please bring them along to share.
Whether you’ve been praying all your life or your just beginning to pray for
the first time, all are welcome.

AUTUMN APPLE EXTRAVAGANZA: Sunday, October 26 from 10-11 am. Old South
Church will be hosting an “Autumn Apple Extravaganza” for families with
toddlers and infants. Enjoy apple crafts, apple treats, apple stickers—and
above all meet other families who consider Old South to be the apple of
their eye! For further details, or to RSVP, contact Rev. Elizabeth Myer
Boulton at <ejmyer@oldsouth.org>.

REACHING IN

CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER: Are you aware of someone in our congregation who
might appreciate a note of encouragement, a home-cooked meal, a phone call,
visit or ride? Contact Congregational Care & Support Co-Chairs Anna Yoder at
<anna.yoder@verizon.net> and Carolyn Arrington at <cottages@verizon.net>.

REACHING OUT

OCTOBER CLOTHING DRIVE: Clothing, especially for children and teens as well
as for men and women, will be collected in the cloakroom prior to 11 am
worship during the month of October. Receipts for tax purposes will be
available for clean, ready to wear clothing to a maximum of $500. For more
information, contact Charlotte Simpson at 617/266-5494 or
<SimpsonCha@aol.com>.

SUNDAY’S BREAD: Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 pm. Help us respond to God’s
call by joining us to volunteer in the kitchen of St. John the Evangelist on
Bowdoin Street. Meet outside the Old South Sanctuary following worship. We
usually end by 4 pm. Bring lunch and comfortable work-clothes. Call the
Front Desk at 617/536-1970 if you plan to participate or would like further
information.

VOTE NO ON QUESTION #1: Join GBIO (Greater Boston Interfaith Organization)
and the Old South Christian Service and Outreach Committee in voting no on
Question #1—a reckless initiative which if passed would eliminate the
personal income tax. Join us for an educational forum led by Old South
Member and Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business School Dwight Crane TODAY
at 12:30, and for a phone bank to reach out to registered voters on
Saturday, October 18 from 9:30 am-3:30 pm in Mary Norton Hall. For more
information on the campaign, contact Alliea Groupp at 617/435-4220 or
<aegroupp@juno.com>.

TAKING CARE
Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so..." One of my warmest
childhood memories is of singing this song every week at the beginning of
Sunday School at the Edgartown Methodist Church....a song that served as a
weekly affirmation of unconditional love, not just for me but for everyone.
Jesus loves me and nothing I do or think will change that love… I believed
that then. I still believe that now… a fact that has made a profound and
joyful difference in my life. As members of the Stewardship Committee we are
asked to reflect on and share our thoughts about committing our resources to
Old South. For me, it is not at all complicated. I'm one of the lucky ones
who has always known and felt the love of Jesus and the Lord. Old South,
like my favorite song, consistently reminds us all of God’s amazing love,
and through its programs spreads God's love not only locally, but far and
wide. By pledging to Old South and supporting its good work I proudly
participate and for this I am grateful. —Marilyn Jackson Adams, Stewardship Committee

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