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THIS SUNDAY, November 19^th

Sunday, November 19^th, 11am,

at the Old South Meeting House,

Rev. Katherine Schofield preaching

310 Washington Street, Boston 02108

Old South Church returns to our ancestral home, the Old South Meeting House for our annual Festival Thanksgiving Worship. Music includes the great Thanksgiving hymns, the Festival Choir, the Old South Ringers, brass, percussion, and piano.

The nearest parking garage is the Pi Alley Garage at 275 Washington St, you can look for on street parking, or try the Spot Hero app. Childcare available by rsvp. Children@Oldsouth.org.

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.

December 3^rd - Advent Poetry Fest

Do you have a favorite poem or short prose selection that is meaningful to you or have you written a poem, prayer, or brief meditation that sheds light on the Christmas story? Then come and share your humorous, serious or thought provoking selection that reflects some aspect of the season. To join in, email Don Wells the title of your selection. Come and listen even if you don't share a poem.

OTHER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

JAZZ WORSHIP

Thursdays at 6pm

Join us on Thursday evenings for Jazz Worship, a mid-week pause and space to pray and connect through soulful music and reflection.

VESPERS HEALING WORSHIP

Next service November 12^th, 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.

GODSPEED REV. KATHERINE SCHOFIELD

GODSPEED CELEBRATION

Sunday, November 26^th at 10am in Mary Norton Hall

With joy and gratitude, we celebrate Rev. Katherine Schofield's new calling as the minister at the First Parish Church of Manchester-by-the-Sea, while bidding her a fond farewell after her five years of dedicated service at Old South Church. Join us for stories and delightful breakfast treats.

KATHERINE’S FAREWELL PURSE

In keeping with Old South tradition, we are gathering a purse to honor Katherine's years of service at Old South and to celebrate her new role as Pastor at the First Parish of Manchester-by-the-Sea. To make your donation, click here, or you can simply write a good old-fashioned check with "Katherine’s Farewell" on the memo line (made out to Old South). Please drop your check in the offering plate on Sunday, or mail it to the church (attention: Remy Hatfield-Gardner). Gifts can be made any time between now and Monday, November 20. (Gifts will be accounted so as to ensure tax deductibility for contributors.)

NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA PARTIES WITH SENIOR MINISTER JOHN EDGERTON

Select Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm,

November 12^th and 26^th in Somerville,

December 3^rd in Charlestown, 10^th in the South End,

and 17^th in Cambridge

Click here to RSVP

The "Welcome John Edgerton Task Force" is holding a collection of opportunities for smaller group conversation and relationship building with our new Senior Minister. One of those opportunities is a series of neighborhood pizza parties, hosted by members in their homes. Each gathering is limited to ten adults, with children welcome where hosts can accommodate them.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY

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

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. For more information contact Katherine Schofield.

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 about to begin studying the Book of Isaiah. For more information contact Katherine Schofield.

GROWING AND LIVING IN COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & COOKIE WALK

Saturday, December 3^rd, 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

in the Gordon Chapel

More than 25 New England artists will vend their creative offerings in pottery, knits, photography, fine art, jewelry, blown glass, beeswax candles, turned wood, and more!

Cookie Walk Bakers Needed: Cookie bakers needed for the annual COOKIE WALK! All types of home-made cookies are happily accepted. Please deliver baked goods in non-returnable, well-sealed packaging, clearly marked with cookie type and labeled as NUTS or NO NUTS. They can be left in the Crawford Library anytime on Friday, December 1, or before 9:00am on Saturday, Dec. 2. Please contact Adriana Repetto.

CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE

FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

Click here to sign up

Old South is partnering with the Department of Children and Families to provide gifts for 75+ children in foster care, and we need your help! All OSC members who choose to participate will be matched with a specific child and given a wish list with web links to the child's requested gifts. You will shop online and ship the items directly to our DCF partner. The estimated cost is $50+ per child. For questions, please email the Gift Drive team David Story and Laura Walker Dunn at oscgiftdrive@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Old South's Santas are the BEST!

GREEN TIP: Look for Eco-Friendly Candles

Fall isn’t complete without an autumnal scented candle. Unfortunately, most candles are made from paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum (aka fossil fuels). For a more planet-friendly alternative, look for soy or beeswax candles and consider buying from small businesses or an Etsy shop instead of large retailers.