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November 22, 2016
"When [Rev.] Taylor asked her Boston congregation if their families were divided over this election, three-quarters of them raised their hands. This points to the likelihood that many of us are headed toward Thanksgiving gatherings where we’ll be…
November 3, 2016
Harry Lyn HuffOctober 25, 1952 - November 3, 2016 A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Harry Lyn HuffSaturday, November 19, 2016, 12:00 PM, Old South Church in BostonOrder of Worship Harry was called as Minister of Music and Organist at Old…
November 2, 2016
Rejecting Hate: Statement of Interfaith Solidarity Against Islamophobia in Massachusetts As Boston-area religious and cultural leaders, we are committed to building a community that embraces people of different beliefs and practices, including our…
November 2, 2016
On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, I began my travels to North Dakota as part of an ecumenical delegation of over 300 clergy. The Episcopal Church in Standing Rock, through its diocesan authorities, put out a nationwide call for clergy to come to serve…
October 28, 2016
In moments of great national decision, people of faith are called to take not only political, but also spiritual action. We must serve the common good, but so, too, must we seek out the mercy and blessing of God. I exhort you to vote your…
October 14, 2016
September 13, 2016 Welcoming back Council after summer hiatus, Moderator Deb Washington opened the meeting by praying for divine guidance in finding each of our own uniqueness. Everyone is designed with a purpose, and it is each person’s own quest…
August 31, 2016
Boston Warm was born as an interfaith collaboration of many houses of worship, including Old South Church, in response to a disastrous winter. It has since evolved to become an ongoing ministry of common cathedral, one of Old South Church’s most…
August 15, 2016
"Since April of this year, the facade of the nearly 150-year Old South Church building on Copley Square in Boston has been attracting attention for more than its striking Italian Gothic architecture. On the two sides of its entrance portico, facing…