News & Announcements

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

On the evening of December 11, 2016, Old South Church, as part of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, took part in an action called "Out of Many, One" at The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center. 2,600 people showed up to stand in…

October 11, 2016 Moderator Deb Washington called council to order and offered a prayer that we be guided by faith. To live justly is to live by faith and to carry out our work through faith. We seek to examine ourselves as individuals of faith in…

"When [Rev.] Taylor asked her Boston congregation if their families were divided over this election, three-quarters of them raised their hands. This points to the likelihood that many of us are headed toward Thanksgiving gatherings where we’ll be…