Worship Services
Worship is no benign activity. It is intended to radicalize us, change and form us into followers of Jesus. We believe that worship - even via live stream! - can and should be thrilling, profoundly engaging, even riveting — for it is given to us to handle the mysteries of life and death, time and eternity, spirit and flesh, good and evil. Will you join us? Do you dare?
Service Types
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
This vibrant and soul-stirring service is enlivened by powerful preaching, wide-ranging music, creative Children's Messages, and comforting prayer. Come in person to our grand Sanctuary, watch live from home, or listen to the service over the phone in real-time by calling 617-675-1669.
"The caliber and depth the services, both in-person and online, is impressive, and we're delighted to find our kids actively engaged with the service - especially the weekly Children’s Message. We're thankful that Old South has compelling options for all."
"The caliber and depth the services, both in-person and online, is impressive, and we're delighted to find our kids actively engaged with the service - especially the weekly Children’s Message. We're thankful that Old South has compelling options for all."
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday Night Church is a weekly worship service where you can be yourself, find your people, and love your neighbor. We are vibrant, queer, intergenerational and theologically progressive. Learn more here.
The blend of music, poetry, and prayer becomes our hymnal, relaxing, inspiring, and moving us forward – and closer to God."
The blend of music, poetry, and prayer becomes our hymnal, relaxing, inspiring, and moving us forward – and closer to God."
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
First Worship is full of joy and laughter. Not so big you’ll get lost, not so small you’ll stand out. We adore the sounds of children and they are always welcome. Communion bread is sweet and plentiful, our songs are beautiful and easy to sing. We’re fun, you would like us.
First Worship reminds us every week that there is a place at God's table for everyone, especially our children. The sermons are consistently challenging and insightful, the music uplifting, and the people always gracious and welcoming.”
First Worship reminds us every week that there is a place at God's table for everyone, especially our children. The sermons are consistently challenging and insightful, the music uplifting, and the people always gracious and welcoming.”
Second Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
Be welcomed by God into this circle of safe community. Experience silence and listen, lighting candles to disperse the shadows. Speak your heart and be heard and honored. We are deeply beloved by God — and we are learning to love ourselves just as deeply. As we depart we carry the power of God’s healing, body and soul. For more information and Zoom details, please email info@oldsouth.org. Click here for information about our Congregational Care & Support Ministries.
Healing Worship gives me gifts I so often deny myself: grace and forgiveness. Together with fellow sinners and saints in this sacred space, we are vulnerable and safe, blessed and beloved.”
Healing Worship gives me gifts I so often deny myself: grace and forgiveness. Together with fellow sinners and saints in this sacred space, we are vulnerable and safe, blessed and beloved.”