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THIS SUNDAY, September 17^th

9AM FIRST Worship

in the Gordon Chapel

John Edgerton Preaching

Coffee Hour following

10AM

Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary

All-Church Potluck Brunch

11AM Festival Worship

in the Sanctuary

John Edgerton Preaching

Coffee Hour following

5PM VESPERS HEALING Worship

on Zoom, see link below

For links to bulletins

and the worship livestream

click here.

THE COMMUNITY HOUR FORUM

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

Sept 17^th - Meet Rachel: Our New Taylor Fellow and YYA Ministry Leader
Sept 24^th - Meet Madison: Our New Graduate Student Intern!

VESPERS HEALING WORSHIP

Moved to Sunday, September 17^th, 5 p.m. on Zoom,

Click here to join

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.

JAZZ WORSHIP

Jazz Worship offers a mid-week pause and space to pray and connect through soulful music and reflection. Come and join Rev. Ashley and this week's Copley Corner Quartet - Consuelo Candelaria-Barry/piano, Yulia Musayelyan/flute, Doug Rich/bass, and Zoë Krohne/song leader.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

CHURCH SCHOOL BEGINS

Click here to learn more about Old South’s offerings to students of all ages. Email Kate Nintcheu for more information.

SMALL GROUP SIGN UPS

Click here to fill out the interest form

Do you seek to deepen your experience of community at Old South Church, cultivate spiritual friendships, and grow in your faith? Consider joining a Small Group! We are currently forming groups for the fall season (September through December). Some groups are meeting online while others meet in person (or a mix of both). For more information contact Katherine Schofield.

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY

Sundays, 10am, 4th Floor Phillis Wheatley Room,

click here to join 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. For more information contact Katherine Schofield.

THROUGH THE BIBLE

Thursdays, 7pm, 4th Floor Phillis Wheatley Room Click here to Zoom.

Join us as we journey at a reflective and thorough pace through the Hebrew Bible. We are about to begin studying the Book of Isaiah. For more information contact Katherine Schofield.

MUSIC AT OLD SOUTH

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Old South is home to a vibrant array of vocal, choral, and instrumental ensembles, and no matter your age or ability, there is a place for you in our music ministry. This Fall, we’re delighted by the return of our First Singers!

First Singers — rehearse Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

Festival Choir — rehearse Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m.

Children’s Choir — rehearse Sundays at 9 a.m.

Old South Ringers — rehearse Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Gospel Choir — rehearse once monthly; click here to see the full schedule.

GROWING AND LIVING IN COMMUNITY

CHANGING JUSTICE FROM THE GROUND UP:

Addressing Urban Violence and its Root Causes

Using the Principles and Values

of Restorative Justice

Monday, September 18^th, 6 - 7pm. followed by Q&A Click here to register

Want an end to trauma and the school to prison pipeline? How do restorative and transformative justice address systemic harm and conflict? Why are these more effective than the punitive discipline model? To find answers to these questions and more, attend this webinar.

JP/ROX/ROZZIE GET TOGETHER

Saturday, September 23^rd, 2-4pm, Daisy Field at Olmstead Park

Join us for the first of several neighborhood get-togethers! We'll gather at Daisy Field at Olmstead Park on Saturday, September 23rd from 2-4pm for games, fun, and fellowship! Bring a snack or beverage to share

CONNECTIONS LUNCHEON

Sunday, September 24^th, following Festival Worship, 4^th Floor Guild Room

To be a member of Old South Church is to enter the company of Revolutionary Era heroes, abolitionists, suffragettes, anti-poverty crusaders, and poets. Our saints include Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, Phillis Wheatley... and maybe you! Want to learn more about the life of this community of faith and break bread with other newcomers and church members? Join our Connections Info Session! Contact Rev. Katherine Schofield Katherine Schofield for more info.

ALL-CHURCH RETREAT

Friday, Sept 29^th - Sunday, Oct 1^st, Craigville Retreat Center, Cape Cod

Click here to register

This intergenerational opportunity to connect, relax, play, and learn together is unique - and we hope you will join in! This year we are ecstatic that our special guest will be Rev. Dr. Mary Luti, world-renowned author, professor and theologian - and long time member of Old South Church. Mary is a regular contributor to the UCC Daily Devotional and a member of the Still Speaking Writers Group. The workshops she presents will be on the theme of Communion: What makes communion meaningful for us? How are we shapers of, and shaped by, this special meal? How does communion prepare and empower us to pursue justice in the world?

Online registration is now open. Adult price for the weekend is $190 - which includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, and the program. Teens and children are free. Day visitors may join in for $40. Scholarships are available - please reach out to Kate Nintcheu.

TRANS JUSTICE AND BELONGING AT OLD SOUTH

OSC has been selected as one of a few churches within the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ (SNEUCC)'s inaugural program: Trans Affirming Church Affinity Group! We need 8 people to attend the SNEUCC Justice Summit on October 6th (see below). We can register you and waive the registration fee. We need some folks to join our small team to work together to plan and support programming, education, and other events to support our mission throughout this program year (and beyond!). For more information, email Ashley Popperson.

SNEUCC JUSTICE SUMMIT:

Trans & Nonbinary Belonging in the Church

Saturday, October 7^th, 10am-5pm,

in person at Old South and online

Click here to register by September 16^th,

or email Ashley Popperson

Youth & Adults welcome!

The Justice Summit on Trans & Nonbinary Belonging in the Church is a chance for worship, learning, and connection for people on all stages of their journey of trans-affirmation. If you're relatively new to conversations about and with trans and nonbinary people (maybe aren't even sure what these terms mean), there's a 101 session just for you! And for us all, these conversations will help us explore how we can deepen our Open & Affirming commitments as a church and bring those values into our wider communities.

HOSPITALITY FOR JUSTICE SUMMIT

Click here to sign up

We need you to help fling wide Old South's Open Door on October 7, as UCC folks throughout our region gather to worship, learn, and connect about expanding our Open & Affirming commitments to intentionally include trans and nonbinary people. There are a variety of short (about an hour) volunteer shifts from 8:45am-5pm on October 7^th, which means you're also able to join the rest of the program. If you haven't already, be sure to register here, and check that you're an Old South volunteer so that your registration fee is covered.

HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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Fall 2023 is almost upon us, and we are looking forward to all the activity at OSC. Our church’s open door is a big part of who we are, and we are looking for Ushers, Welcomers and Coffee Hour Volunteers to swing it open wide. Thank you in advance for signing up to assist with hospitality at one or more Sunday or Thursday services! We are looking forward to seeing you this fall!

Christine Del Favero and Tony Rich, Co-Senior Deacons

IN MEMORIAM

NANCY MARTTILA MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday, September 23^rd, 12 p.m. in the Chapel

Nancy was a regular at First Worship and was known for her quick wit and friendliness. To read her obituary click here.

ANNA YODER MEMORIAL SERVICE

Sunday, September 24th, 1pm

Anna was a very active and faithful member and leader at Old South having served as a deacon and leading and participating in numerous committees, including as co-chair of the inaugural congregational care and support committee. To read her full obituary, click here.

GREEN TIP

A Hopeful Story from Minnesota. In the first ruling of its kind nationwide, a Montana state court decided in favor of young people who alleged the state violated their right to a “clean and healthful environment” by promoting the use of fossil fuels.