News & Announcements
August 18, 2019
Marking 400 years of African American Culture and History
On August 25, 1619 some “20 and odd” Africans aboard the White Lion were unloaded at Old Point Comfort in Hampton, Virginia and sold into slavery. The enslaved persons were skilled farmers…
August 13, 2019
The 350th Anniversary Task Force is pleased to announce that Ralph Watson has been selected as the Snowden School Volunteer Coordinator for the 2019-2020 academic year. After receiving multiple resumes and interviewing four candidates, we…
June 30, 2019
We believe in a God of love, mercy and justice for all people. We hear the cries of families, and the fragments of families, and the shattering of hearts at the US/Mexico border. And we feel the pull of the Holy Spirit to respond.It is our prayer…
June 27, 2019
The United Church of Christ’s 32nd General Synod meeting in Milwaukee has approved three resolutions to help combat the climate crisis, including one in support of the “Green New Deal”. The Green New Deal resolution, approved by a vote 662-30, with…
June 10, 2019
Beloved members of Old South Church,I write today to share a significant announcement. The Pastoral Nominating Committee of First United Church in Oak Park Illinois has selected me as the candidate to be their next Lead Pastor. On June 23rd, I will…
June 5, 2019
On Saturday, June 8, the historic Old South Church in Boston will present the Open Door Award to Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC), one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. The organization will be honored during Pride…
May 12, 2019
On May 12, 1669, the founders of Old South Church in Boston first gathered. Since then, the church has become known as the church of Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, Phillis Wheatley, the Boston Tea Party, and the many bold social justice stances it…
May 1, 2019
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