To our Jewish siblings and neighbors, and to our fellow Christians,
As Christian faith leaders, we reach out to share our sense of horror and disgust at the terrifying rise in violence against Jews and increasing public expressions of antisemitism…
News & Announcements
August 26, 2019
MASSLIVE PHOTO STORY
Headline: Boston's Old South Church honors Phillis Wheatley, Paula Hammond, civil rights leaders 400 years after enslaved Africans arrive
Author: Steph Solis
Excerpt: “Four hundred years ago, a group of farmers, artisans and…
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…