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THIS SUNDAY, November 17, 2024

For links to bulletins and the worship livestream click here.

FALL FAMILY BOOK STUDY: CONGREGATIONAL LIBRARY VISIT

We're wrapping up our Family Book Study with a visit to the Congregational Library on Sunday, Nov 17th. Plan on assembling there around 12:30 p.m., just across from the State House. Please RSVP to Kate at children@oldsouth.org.

YOGA & MEDITATION

Sundays at 10am in the basement Club Room

Old South is a gentle space to nourish our spiritual body, but sometimes it's the physical body crying out or subtly seeking our attention. You are invited to join a weekly yoga and meditation small group during the 10 o’clock hour (between the 9 and 11am services) in the Club Room. Please bring a journal and a mat (or just let us know if you need either or both provided) to this time for breath, movement, and fellowship. We look forward to welcoming you. Questions? Email Amy Coe.

REMOTE POTLUCK

Sunday, November 17th at 4pm EST on Zoom

Join fellow Old Southers on Zoom for a time of fellowship and reflection particularly for our members for whom in-person events are not easily accessible. It will be a time of fellowship and conversation, enjoying one another's good company! Click here to join.

OLD SOUTH FORUM - Sundays at 10am

SUNDAY FUN DAY:

COME PLAY GAMES WITH US!

Sunday, November 17th 10am in Mary Norton Hall

This Sunday we invite you to join members of the Christian Formation committee for a relaxed, informal time to play board games together. Yes, that's right. We're just going to play games. Bring your favorite one, or play ours! (No Zoom this week!)

GROWING AND LIVING IN COMMUNITY

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

November 15-17th

The 25th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) will be marked with a weekend of events from November 15–17, 2024. Though TDOR is observed on November 20, Boston's gatherings will begin earlier, including a documentary screening, vigil, brunch, and more. All are invited to join in reflection, support, and solidarity to advance justice and safety for the transgender community. Click here for event details.

ALL-CHURCH CHECK-IN: CALLING CAMPAIGN

Tuesday,Nov. 19th through Friday, Nov. 22nd, 5-8pm

Old South Church can feel like a big place, so each year we engage in an All-Church Calling Campaign to connect with church members and friends. It's a great chance to get to know one another, and we also check in to see if church members have questions, concerns or prayer requests. It's a beautiful ministry, and this minor miracle is only possible because of the amazing volunteers who do the outreach. If you'd like to help with the calling (we'll provide tips and a script) click here to sign up or contact ashley@oldsouth.org.

MEETING HOUSE SUNDAY

Sunday, November 24 at 11am at the Old South Meeting House

Join us as we return to our ancestral home, the Old South Meeting House at Washington & Milk Streets, to give thanks for God's many blessings and the rich history of our faith. The service features a historical sermon, the reading of a Thanksgiving Proclamation, and special music for choir, bells, and brass.

THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, Old South has several opportunities to give to the wider community. Beginning on November 17th, a Christmas tree will be near the reception desk decorated with ornaments. Each ornament will have instructions for a particular gift for one of the gift drives listed below. You can select an ornament from the tree or you can participate online by clicking here.

VOLUNTEER FOR common cathedral LUNCH 

Sunday, December 8, Join us for any part of the day. 

All are welcome, including families.

There are many ways to participate!

• Make bag lunches in OSC Mary Norton kitchen. 9:00-10:30am
• Meet at Boston Common (near Park St station) to unload and hand out lunches to the common cathedral congregation. Join for lunch from 12:00-1:00pm.
• Attend outdoor Common Cathedral service. 1:00-2:00 PM

Contact Carolyn Clark at carolyneclark@comcast.net if you would like to participate in any of these activities. See commoncathedral.org for more about this organization’s important work. Old South Church provides funds to Common Cathedral each year.

DECEMBER FLOWER DONATIONS:

GRATITUDE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

This Christmas season, we will be doing live floral bouquets for the first few weeks of December. This is the perfect opportunity to thank a friend or loved one who has been especially meaningful or impactful to you this year. By donating flowers, you can share a message of love or gratitude that will be displayed in the Sunday bulletin.

The price of donations is $100. If donation price is a barrier, please talk to us and let us know; we would be happy to assist. We will be accepting flower donations for the first four weeks of December. This is separate from our larger Christmas Eve bulletin, which donates proceeds to the Allston Brighton Food Pantry. If you are interested in reserving a date, please reach out to Amelia Gerrard at amelia@oldsouth.org with your date preferences and your message for the bulletin. As always, I am grateful for all of you. -Amelia Gerrard, Director of Administration

RIDES MINISTRY

Are you a safe driver who has some flexibility in your schedule? Sign up to be part of our Rides Ministry: offering Old Southers rides to medical appointments, errands, and to church. Email Ashley Popperson to sign up or learn more.  

OTHER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THURSDAY NIGHT CHURCH

Thursdays, 6pm

Thursday Night Church is a worship service where the music is contemporary, the space is open-hearted and in-the-round, and the preaching is focused on how we can be the church together in the world. 

THURSDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB

Thursdays, 7pm

After worship, join us for Thursday Night Supper Club. Each week, folks can gather after worship for dinner and an informal small group hosted by some of our friendly and hospitable lay leaders.

VESPERS HEALING WORSHIP

Next Service Sunday, December 8, 5pm 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. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Click on the video to watch a sermon preached at our Festival Worship Service by our Senior Minister John Edgerton titled What Can I Do?

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.