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THIS SUNDAY, July 6, 2025

CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND OUTREACH

THE WEEKLY PUSHBACK - Supporting History at Revolutionary Spaces

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Bad news comes fast and furious these days--for trans folks, for immigrants, for the disabled. But all across the country, people of goodwill are pushing back. Every week, Old South's Christian Service and Outreach Committee will be giving to an organization or individual who is serving the gospel in a world of bad news. America's history is intertwined with Old South. This week, Old South is donating $1,000 to Revolutionary Spaces, a nonprofit that preserves the spaces and stories of the American struggle to create and sustain a free society, singularly evoked by Boston’s Old South Meeting House and Old State House. Have other weekly action ideas? Email outreach@oldsouth.org.

COMMUNITY AT OLD SOUTH CHURCH

RETIRED AND READY AT THE AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE

Click here to purchase your ticket for Tuesday, July 8 at 10am

and join our group at 46 Joy Street.

Email Charlotte Simpson to let her know you want to participate.

Want to learn the history that was missing from your history books? Join a guided tour of the Abiel Smith School, the oldest public school in the United States that was built for the sole purpose of educating African American children. We will also tour the African Meeting House, the oldest existing black church building in our country. A special exhibit “Black Voices of the Revolution” is also on display. Following our tour we plan to dine at Flour Bakery and Cafe, 209 Cambridge Street.

JAMAICA PLAIN AND WEST ROXBURY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Sat July 12, 11am at JP Licks, Centre Street, JP

Calling all OSC folks from Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury!! Join us for an 'Ice Cream Social' for ice cream, coffee, pastries, and good conversation. We will meet rain or shine! So, mark the date in your calendar and join us. No sign up is needed! Just show up. We do ask that you plan on buying your own treats. Questions? Contact Don Wells.

GOD'S BIG BOOK OF FAITH ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

DELVES INTO THE LIVES OF THE PROPHETS

Study continues on Wednesdays, 7pm, on Zoom

Interested? Contact Rich Nelson at richnelson28@gmail.com for link

Each week we take a look at one of the prophets (there are 16 of them) and focus on a substantial part of his (yeah, they were all guys) writings. Each study is complete so you can miss a week and not be lost when you return – plus there is a print version of all the studies to help you keep track. The sessions usually run an hour, give or take, depending on the conversation.

THEOLOGICAL BOOK GROUP SUMMER READ

There is no sign up! Questions? Contact Don Wells

Read Liz Walker's “No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal”

In September, there will be a one time hybrid book discussion session (date TBD)

Old South's Theological Book Group is having a 'Summer Read', and it is open to all! The book: Liz Walker's No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal. Many will remember her as Boston's first woman and first Black news anchor. After 19 years in broadcasting she went to seminary and became a Presbyterian Minister. Her book is a story of helping her congregation develop 'soft spaces' for people to gather for prayer and a renewed sense of community. This was especially important for those who had experienced grief and loss within the Black community. As those spaces were created, she helps distinguish between just 'hearing' and really 'listening'. She invites her readers to consider where those 'soft spaces' are in the context of their own lives. It is a book worth reading!

WORSHIP SUPPORT NEEDS

VOLUNTEER TO READ SCRIPTURE

Go to tinyurl.com/OSCScriptureSummer2025 sign up

Reading the Bible in community is an essential Christian spiritual practice. Each week at Festival Worship a volunteer reads scripture before the sermon. People of all ages are encouraged to volunteer! Questions? Email Ashley Popperson. 

JOIN OUR USHER TEAM

Go to oldsouth.org/hospitality to sign up

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.

FLOWER DEDICATIONS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP

To sign up visit tinyurl.com/OSCFLOWERS25, The cost is $100,

which can be paid via check, cash, or online tinyurl.com/OSCGivingPortal

Are you interested in honoring a loved one or commemorating a special occasion with a beautiful flower dedication? By making a flower donation, you can dedicate the altar flowers on a date that is meaningful to you. Each dedication includes a flower bouquet and a special message in the Sunday bulletin. Questions? Reach out to Amelia Gerrard, amelia@oldsouth.org

MUSIC @ OLD SOUTH

SUMMER CHOIR

Contact Mitchell Crawford for more information

The Old South Summer Choir is a welcoming and encouraging community of those who love to sing. This ensemble is an integral part of Festival Worship from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, gathering at 10am to prepare for the 11am service. Summer Choir is a great opportunity to check out our music ministry, share your love of singing, grow your musical abilities, or try something new. No experience or preparation is necessary. Feel free to join us as your Sunday schedule allows!

BEWARE OF EMAIL AND INTERNET SCAMS

Every day spammers and scammers get better at spoofing emails to make them appear as if they are legitimately from someone else. It has come to our attention that emails have gone out that appear to be from Old South Ministers and Staff asking for money and gift cards. When in doubt remember:

• Never open a link in an email when you haven't verified the sender.
• Old South ministers and staff will never email anyone asking for help with gift cards or other financial issues.
• Check the sender and if it doesn't match the ministers and staff emails here, it isn't from us.
• Call the church and ask to speak to the person the email seems to have come from to see if they really sent it.

GREEN TIPS: Avoiding Microplastics - Avoid Plastic Kitchenware

Studies show that many kinds of plastic kitchenware introduce microplastics into food, including plastic cutting boards, bowls, blenders, electric kettles, and sponges. Food cut on bamboo cutting boards or water mixed in glass bowls or containers, on the other hand, did not contain microplastics. Kitchenware alternatives include stainless steel, glass, ceramic, bamboo and stoneware. For cleaning, consider non-plastic sponges, steel wool scrubbers, and dish brushes with non-plastic bristles. Click here to learn more.

OTHER WORSHIP SERVICES

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

Sunday, June 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 hear Associate Minister Ashley Popperson preach a sermon at Thursday Night Church titled Turning the World Around.

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.

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.