The Season of Advent

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We have many opportunities to celebrate the Season of Advent,
both in-person and online.

Opportunities to Give

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, Old South has several opportunities to give to the wider community. Learn more by clicking here.

Advent Sermon Series

This year for Advent, we are exploring the story of humanity’s redemption, which arcs from disaster to recovery, from rejection to embrace. We encourage you to come each Sunday to experience them all together. If you miss a Sunday (life happens!) you can always catch up on our services here.

We will begin with the story of Noah—the quintessential and timeless story of disaster as new beginning. We’ll continue into the tradition of the prophets which hold God’s ever-repeated call for progress. The third week will take up human partnership with God’s actions, achieved in the highest heights by Mary the mother of Jesus. In the fourth Sunday, we will take up the beautiful opening words of the Gospel of John: “In the beginning was the Word”. This will gather up the threads of what has come before and highlight the beauty and heartbreak of God’s plan of redemption. Or, as the hymn says it, we’re going to "let every heart prepare Christ room".

Upcoming Events

Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday, December 7th from 10am-4pm in Gordon Chapel

More than 25 New England artists will vend their creative offerings in pottery, knits, photography, fine art, jewelry, blown glass, beeswax candles, turned wood, and more!


Advent Poetry Fest

Sunday, December 8th at 10am in Mary Norton Hall

Do you have a favorite poem or short prose selection that is meaningful to you or have you written a poem, prayer, or brief meditation that sheds light on the Christmas story? Then come and share your humorous, serious or thought provoking selection that reflects some aspect of the season. To join in, email Don Wells the title of your selection. Come and listen even if you don't share a poem.


Old South Ringers Concert: Let it Ring! Let it Ring! Let it Ring!

Saturday, December 14th at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary and via live stream

Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the Old South Ringers at our annual Christmas Concert! Enjoy familiar Christmas carols and songs played on our historic handbells and chimes. There’s no better way to ensure your holiday season hits all the right notes! Free admission and family friendly.


Children's Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 15th at 9am First Worship 

The kids of Old South have been hard at work rehearsing for the annual Christmas Pageant, and you don't want to miss it! Join us in the Gordon Chapel for this spectacular, funny, heartwarming event.


Blue Christmas: Thursday Night Church Edition

Thursday, December 19th at 6pm in the Chapel and via live stream

The Christmas season is not always the most wonderful time of year. Blue Christmas holds space for those who have experienced loss, those who mourn violence and oppression, those who experience anxiety for what is to come, those who feel a complicated mixture of joy and sadness, and everyone in between. On Thursday, December 19th at 6pm, we will gather for an evening of readings and song, art and prayer, to acknowledge the fullness of our heavy lives during this holiday season. Even if you love the holidays, you may find comfort in this special service.


Candlelight Christmas Eve Services

Tuesday, December 24th at 5pm, 8pm and 11pm

We offer three unique candlelit services on Christmas Eve, the first two of which will also be viewable via live stream. We hope you can join us!

5 pm Candlelight Family Service

Children are invited to participate in an impromptu Christmas pageant, with simple costumes provided. We sing carols to tell the Christmas story together.

8pm Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols

An elegant telling of the Christmas story in carols and readings with music for choir and organ, culminating in the singing of “Silent Night” in our candle-lit sanctuary. Childcare provided upon request - email children@oldsouth.org

11pm Candlelight Communion

A warmly traditional service with festive carol singing, traditional lessons, and communion in our garland-bedecked chapel. We greet the birth of Christ by singing "Silent Night" outdoors by candlelight just after midnight.

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