News & Announcements

June 9, 2015 Council met after taking a break in May to attend the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) action held at Trinity Church. Council began with a reflection on the work of GBIO and Old South’s commitment to it. Our church’s…

The May/June issue of Open Door magazine celebrates Old South Church member and poet Phillis Wheatley with a special literary theme. Read it now on Issuu.com. PDF is also available.

April 14, 2015 Council met to discuss issues of the Capital Campaign Committee and the Christian Service and Outreach Committee. Historian Emily Click moderated the meeting, in Deb Washington’s absence. Council assisted the opening, reading Emily’s…

On April 15, 2015, on the first annual One Boston Day, Old South Church, The Church of the Finish Line, held a gentle Service of Resiliency in partnership with The Massachusetts Resiliency Center to commemorate the second anniversary of the Marathon…

March 10, 2015 Council met with new leadership and faces present. New Moderator Deb Washington led a round of welcome and introductions by posing two questions: Who is your favorite Old South Church historical personage? What draws you to a…

Senior Minister Nancy Taylor joins 12 other Boston faith leaders to share a prayer ... and a shovel ... with snow-weary Boston. View the video Media coverage: Clergy Trying To Lift The Spirits In Boston (The Weather Channel, March 1, 2015) Boston's…

Beginning Ash Wednesday and through Easter Sunday, read a new Lenten Daily Devotional each day — all written by members and friends of Old South Church. Devotional booklets are also available, free of cost, at the front desk.

On January 19, 2015, the Boston Warm Day Center opened its doors at Old South Church. Boston Clergy Create Day Shelters for Homeless (WGBH Boston, February 26, 2015) Old South Church opens daytime shelter for homeless(The Boston Globe, January 19,…