News & Announcements
November 30, 2023
Dear Church,
I am full of feelings as I tell you that I am wrapping up my time as Song Leader and interim Music Director for Jazz Worship at the end of December. As we lean further into what God is calling us to be in this city and in this world,…
October 25, 2023
By Kate Silfen, Church Historian | October 10, 2023 Council Meeting Report
The October meeting of Council was a sober one due to the recent events in the Middle East. In order to lift everyone’s spirits, the Reverend John Edgerton opened the October…
September 28, 2023
By Kate Silfen, Church Historian | September 12, 2023 Council Meeting Report
The evening of September 12, 2023 was a historic one for the Old South Church in Boston. Council gathered and welcomed our 21st Senior Pastor, the Reverend John M. Edgerton…
September 21, 2023
Dear Old South Church,
I wanted to let you know that my time as your Interim Associate Minister will be drawing to a close in the next few months. I have been called to a new ministry as Pastor of the First Parish Church of Manchester-by-the-Sea. I…
September 7, 2023
Boston, Massachusetts - September 7, 2023 - Old South Church in Boston, a historic, centuries-old congregation of the United Church of Christ, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Rev. John M. Edgerton as its 21st Senior Minister.
Rev. Edgerton is…
July 19, 2023
By Kate Silfen, Church Historian | July 11, 2023 Council Meeting Report
Council gathered for a busy, discussion-filled hybrid meeting on Tuesday, July 11th. Rick opened the meeting with a word of prayer and quoted a line from William Carlos Willams…
June 29, 2023
By Kate Silfen, Church Historian | June 13, 2023 Council Meeting Report
On the evening of June 13, 2023, Council members gathered for a very special meeting. They welcomed our new church administrator, heard good news about Old South’s finances, and…
June 26, 2023
Boston, Massachusetts - Old South Church in Boston, a historic and vibrant 354 year old congregation of the United Church of Christ, announced the call of Reverend John Marlow Edgerton as its 21st Senior Minister. The momentous decision took place…