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This Sunday is Care of Creation Sunday, a day for us to reflect on our role as stewards of the Earth. Join us at 9am and 11am for worship featuring a special blessing of our community art project - the colorful climate change banners we painted together. At 10am, join our Community Hour Forum to engage in discussions about personal sustainability practices and deepen our commitment to preserving our home.

THIS SUNDAY, April 21 Care of Creation Sunday

THE COMMUNITY HOUR FORUM

Sundays,10am, 2^nd floor Mary Norton Hall, Click here to Zoom

This casual, no-commitment, come-when-you-can forum hosts series on a variety of topics. Clergy, congregation members, and special guests share in leading sessions.

THE LOGISTICS OF PERSONAL CLIMATE SUSTAINABILITY

Sunday, April 21 at 10am in Mary Norton Hall

The Climate Task Force Steering Committee invites you to join a Community Hour Forum about what Old South members have done to make their lives more climate-friendly. The discussion can range anywhere from questions about solar panel installation, effectiveness of heat pumps in the Northeast, reducing plastic use, and individual impact on climate change. Members are encouraged to share experiences and tips on various sustainability efforts, from complex tasks like electric vehicle purchase to simpler actions like composting. The Forum will take place on Care of Creation Sunday - April 21, at 10:00 AM. If you are willing to share your ideas, please contact Scott McInturff before the event.

GREEN TIP: Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

Find an Earth Day event near you by clicking here

Join Earthday.org to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.Through various events, toolkits, and initiatives, we aim to raise awareness, inspire change, and foster a deeper connection with nature. Let's unite in our efforts to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world.

GROWING AND LIVING IN COMMUNITY

FAITH LEADERS FOR HOUSING JUSTICE COALITION MEETING

Wednesday, April 24, 4-5pm on Zoom,

Click here to register

“After Mass and Cass: Discussing the Ongoing Challenges of Homelessness & Housing in Boston and Beyond.’’ It seems that we go from crisis to crisis when it comes to housing and homelessness in Boston and the greater Boston area. Join us via Zoom to learn about the current state of things and get connected with those who are engaged in serving affected communities and working to make a difference.

FAITH LEADERS FOR HOUSING JUSTICE

STORYTELLING AND STORY LISTENING

FOR SOCIAL IMPACT AND CHANGE TRAINING

Space is limited sign up now,

Click here to sign-up/select a date

Friday, April 26, OR Saturday, April 27, 9am-4pm

at Old South Church in Boston

A full day workshop to develop storytelling and story listening skills with Lani Peterson, Psy.D., psychologist and story coach. We will focus on the power of stories to change and heal, learn how to tell a personal story for impact, and most importantly, learn how to support others with lived experience to find and tell their stories in a safe way that leads to personal growth and social change.

LOVE IS IN BLOOM

Christina Gregg and Kevin Fitzgerald invite their Old South family to attend their wedding on Friday, April 26 and share in their special day. The ceremony will begin at 4pm in the sanctuary.

EXPERIENCE A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLE

Monday, April 29, 2024, 6 to 7pm, followed by Q&A    

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Contact Charlotte Simpson for more info

Circle Process can be used to build community and resolve conflicts in neighborhoods, schools, faith communities, and workplaces. The Peacemaking Circle creates a container strong enough to hold anger, fear, joy, and pain. Mock Circle Scenario: A church council has decided that the best way to balance the budget is to cut the music budget in half. How does the church move through the conflict that has become painful, build trust, and move forward in a positive direction? Circle Keeper: Rev. Mark Seifried - Haydenville Congregational church, MA

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 

FOR COMMON CATHEDRAL LUNCH 

Sunday, May 19, 8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.,

 stay as long as you can

For more info or to commit to any part of the day, email Carolyn Clark

The Christian Service and Outreach Committee is assembling a team of volunteers to help prepare lunches in the Old South Church kitchen and serve them to the common cathedral homeless congregation on the Boston Common. The prep work for making 120+ sandwich lunches will begin at 8:30am, transported to the Boston Common by 12:00 noon, and served to guests at 12:30pm. The outdoor Common Cathedral service begins at 1:00pm and lasts until around 2:30pm. See commoncathedral.org for more about this organization’s important work. Common Cathedral is one of Old South’s annual grantees.

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN OUR USHER TEAM

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Looking to meet more people at Old South? Wondering how you can contribute to our wide open door? Think about serving as an usher! Ushering is an easy way to get more involved at Old South. Everyone is welcome, and you only need to be friendly and willing to help. Email hospitality@oldsouth.org for info.

DONATE FLOWERS FOR

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Click here to sign up for a Sunday,

dates are filling quickly

Would you like to give the flowers one Sunday - in memory or in honor of a special person or event? The price is $100. Please send you message along with your payment. You can drop it off, send a check, or click here and make your gift online.

OTHER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

VESPERS HEALING WORSHIP

Next Service Sunday, April 14, 5pm on Zoom,

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Please join us to take a moment for rest and renewal in the presence of God and other spiritual companions gathering by Zoom. All are welcome to share this quiet space and lift up our concerns, our losses, our hurts, and our celebrations in the Healing Presence of God and one another. 

TWILIGHT WORSHIP

REACH OUT YOUR HAND: BECOMING THE EARLY CHURCH

Thursdays, 6pm, in the Gordon Chapel

When Jesus appeared to his astounded disciples, he told Thomas to reach out his hand and touch his side. Join us in Eastertide for a series focused on folks who did just that: reached out their hands in faith to build something creative, diverse, and new together. We’ll learn from Thomas, Phoebe, Lydia and other people and teams who reached out - to God, to others, and to the world - so that all might encounter the living God who is love. Email Rachel Barton with any questions.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY

Sundays, 10am, 4^th Floor Phillis Wheatley Room, returns April 21

click here to Zoom, password: BibleStudy

Delve into the day’s scripture passage heard in worship. This no-homework Bible study delights in taking a scholarly look at ancient texts. Don’t leave your questions at the door; we need them.

THROUGH THE BIBLE

Thursdays, 7pm, 4^th Floor Phillis Wheatley Room

Click here to Zoom. Password: Psalter

Join us as we journey at a reflective and thorough pace through the Hebrew Bible. We are studying the Book of Jeremiah.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Click on the video to watch Seminary Senior Minister John Edgerton preach a sermon titled Endurance.

Click on the video to watch Director of Children and Family Ministries Kate Nintcheu preach a Children's Message entitled Marathon Scarf Project

OTHER INFORMATION

COVID PRECAUTIONS 

• Masking is optional.
• Masks are available at the front desk for those who choose to wear one.
• We strongly encourage everyone to be fully vaxxed and boosted, to attend to handwashing, and to refrain from entering the building if you have so much as a sniffle.

MASKED SECTIONS OF THE SANCTUARY AND CHAPEL

Did you know that we have masked sections in the Sanctuary and Chapel?

We do! It's in the left transept (under the balcony) of the Sanctuary. In the Gordon Chapel, the Columbarium is the designated section. In both sections, masks are required. If you still aren't sure how to get to either section, ask an usher!

SANCTUARY IN THE CITY

Our Sanctuary in this City is open to visitors for prayer and reflection.

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.;

and Weekends, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.