Small Groups

Looking to meet new people? Learn new things? Deepen your faith? Just have fun? Join a small group! Small groups are the heart of the church.

You can find a list of our current small groups and sign up below. For more information, email rachel@oldsouth.org.

Sign up for a small group

God, Life, and Movies
Monday nights 7:00 pm-9:00 pm, in person, Jamaica Plain
Movies, the Bible, and great conversation about God and the meanings of life! We love watching movies and milking them for all they’re worth - for depth, beauty, and laughs. We’ll alternate meetings between films and related Bible passages, and every other gathering we’ll share a meal and more time for prayer. Delicious homemade popcorn every time. Hosted by Val Snekvik and Jim Jumper.

Theological Book Group
Monday nights 6:00 pm-7:00 pm on zoom
This intrepid band of brainy, curious readers does not shy away from big ideas or provocative issues. If you ever felt like church was a place you had to “check your brain” at the door, then this group of daring thinkers is for you. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald Wells.

Monday Night Book Group
Monday nights, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, in person at Old South Church
This small group reads through books and hosts discussions of them. Hosted by Jenny Keenan.

Men’s Lunch Group
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm on zoom
This is a small group of men, some retired and others still in careers. We are a social group, with an aim to build relationships. Discussions center around social justice themes, misogyny, racial and gender current issues, and patriarchal biases. Hosted by Rev. David Story.

Welcome to the Table
Wednesdays and one Saturday a month, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm, in person, Allston Brighton Food Pantry
Join a group of Old South members and friends who put their faith into action by helping to feed the hungry at the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry. On either a designated Wednesday afternoon or Saturday morning, volunteers can help serve food or support clean-up of food service stations. Afterwards, the group will go to a restaurant to share a meal and conversation. Hosted by Esther Seguin.

God's Big Book of Faith
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, on zoom
Ever wonder about Leviticus, or Habakkuk, or Philemon, or Micah? God’s Big Book of Faith will take a look at every book in the Bible (there are 66 of them) over the next couple of years. We will look at the author and purpose of each book and study a major passage. Along the way we will mark the source of the major doctrines of our faith. Rich is an experienced Bible study leader and consultant on church strategic planning. Hosted by Rich Nelson.

Women’s Thursday Group
Thursdays, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm on zoom
An inter-generational group of women who meet each week for reflecting together on faith and life, and enjoying spiritual friendships. Discussions sometimes revolve around books the group reads. We often follow special Advent and Lent devotionals for those two periods. Hosted by Pam Roberts and Gail Holman.

Thursday Night Supper Club
Thursdays, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, in person, Old South Church
Join us for dinner! Every Thursday night after worship, we gather to share food, build community, and pray together.community, and pray together. Hosted by Kat Woodard and Rev. Rachel Barton.

Through the Bible Bible Study
Thursdays, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm on zoom
This group gathers weekly to study and savor the scriptures: to take them chapter by chapter, skipping nothing ... not even the genealogies! Reading the Bible in this way opens up a new world of allusions, parallels, and rich insights. Hosted by Andrew Vosburgh.

Sunday Bible Study
Sundays, 10:00 am-10:50 am, in person at Old South and on zoom
Gather each week for a bible study and exegesis of the Festival Worship passage for that week. Hosted by Justin Dickerson.

Online Small Group
First Sunday of the month, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm on zoom
Gather with other online members and Rev. Ashley for a time of fellowship, communion, and deepening our relationships with one another. Please bring something to eat (bread, cracker, cookie) and something to drink (juice, water, coffee) as your communion elements. Hosted by Rev. Ashley Popperson.

Eating Around the Edges
Twice a month, in person, all over Boston, mostly evenings
Some cities have boroughs, some have districts. Boston is a city of neighborhoods. 24 of them to be exact! Each with its own charm and character. But how often do Bostonians visit other parts of the city? Let's get to know our city and each other better. We are going to meet up once or twice a month in a different neighborhood in the city. We'll gather for a meal at a local restaurant and an after dinner prayer walk (weather permitting). Hosted by Rory Razon.

Rainbow Table
Twice a month, in person, Old South Church, mostly evenings
Build our chosen family one dinner at a time. Join other Queer young adults from across the city for a time to cook and eat together, set intentions, and build community. Hosted by William Wei.

Retired and Ready
Monthly, in person, all over Boston, mostly afternoons
We meet monthly for an event and lunch. The mission of the group is to build community while learning about various sites in the Boston area like museums, historic homes and more. The group is open to all, so you can attend as many or as few events as you choose. Hosted by Charlotte Simpson.