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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY

There are many ways for you to engage with Old South Church on Sundays and you can find all of the information, the program zoom links, and much more by clicking the button below.

Sundays at OSC

WEEKLY COMMUNION SERVICES

Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Join the Old South clergy for a simple communion service. We gather virtually on zoom to pray, break bread, and be in one another's presence. Check out this resource to learn how to prepare your communion elements.

ALL-CHURCH WORSHIP ONLINE OR AT WATCH PARTY

Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Join us online or in person in the air conditioned Gordon Chapel for a watch party this Sunday as Rev. Nancy S. Taylor reflects on And, whatever you do ...

This Sunday's Livestream

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FOLLOWING ALL-CHURCH WORSHIP

WHAT'S THE WORD

Join Sunday’s preacher for a causal conversation about the day’s sermon.

No homework required. Bring your reflections and questions. Join here.

JAZZ COFFEE HOUSE

Each Thursday at 6 p.m. our Virtual Jazz Coffee House features the Willie Sordillo Ensemble along with a word from our clergy. Find everything Jazz related at oldsouth.org/jazz, including the zoom link to our weekly Social Hour.

JAZZ WORSHIP: SUMMER SABBATH

In-Person, August 5th, 6 p.m.

Surrounded by the cool stone walls of the Gordon Chapel, Jazz Worship returns for this special summer service: Summer Sabbath. With the Willie Sordillo Ensemble and the Holy Spirit as our guides, we will sing, pray, listen, rest, and be nourished by communion. Following worship we will feast on ice cream!

OLD SOUTH REOPENING

REOPENING PLANS

Through Sunday, September 5th you are invited to worship with us at 10:00 a.m. either in person (in our air-conditioned Chapel) or remotely (from wherever you are). In either case, whether you are in the Chapel, on your couch, or at the beach, we will all watch the same pre-recorded, edited worship services (what you have been used to for the past fifteen months). In other words, those who attend in person will participate in a "watch party" (via a screen and projector). You can still use the chat feature to communicate with the other worshippers, and you can greet old friends and newcomers in person. Click here for more information on our reopening.

CHILDCARE OPTIONS FOR IN-PERSON WATCH PARTIES

In response to our parents' expressed interest, we've made plans as to how we can support parents who choose to attend in-person watch parties: We will schedule care/companionship on a case by case basis. Parents should reach out to Kate ([email protected]) by THURSDAY to arrange care for Sunday morning. Caregivers will be fully vaccinated and masked while indoors. We will determine the location of care (inside playing with toys or outside) on a case by case basis, depending on expected ages, numbers, and weather. For more info contact Kate Nintcheu.

OLD SOUTH MEMBER TRACY KEENE ELECTED TO UCC BOARD

Old South Church member, Tracy Keene, was elected to serve on the United Church of Christ's board of directors. The election took place during the UCC's 33rd General Synod (run remotely in mid July).) A father of two, and married to OSC's Tim Longman, Tracy is the director of theater and facilities operations at Harvard’s Loeb Drama Center. Congratulations, Tracy, and thank you for serving!

GROWING IN COMMUNITY

GBIO FULL DELEGATES ASSEMBLY

August 12th, 7 p.m., Register here

The Full Delegates Assembly will include details of the listening campaign final report, recommendations for action, stories on the 3-4 issues, and a proposal from the local action team in Boston on GBIO's "asks" of Boston mayoral candidates. There will be an opportunity to get even more involved. We hope to see many Old Southers at this important event!

OLD SOUTH SUMMER READ

Meeting in person and Zoom in September

The Theological Book Group invites the church to read Anne Lamott's latest book, Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage. It is a look at the tough times people go through, and for us it certainly includes the pandemic, and suggests there is a way forward. For those who would like to discuss the book, there will be a group limited to 15 people in September. For more information, contact Don Wells.

LIVING IN COMMUNITY

YOUNG ADULT POTLUCK IN-PERSON

Sunday, August 8th, at 11:30 a.m.

Fabulous young adults (and soon-to-be married folks!) Anne Dickinson Meltz and Phil Dearing have offered up their backyard for a potluck brunch! This is a classic OSC YA event. Bring a dish or a drink to share (label for allergies, please!) and come to 23 Boynton St, #2 in Jamaica Plain. Please RSVP and send any questions to Anne and/or Phil!

BELL TOWER MAINTENANCE

Click here for more information

The Old South Church Bell Tower is undergoing facade maintenance and roofing repairs. These conditions are not unusual for buildings of this age and type of construction and need to be addressed as part of the long-term maintenance of historic masonry structures. All efforts will be made to retain the Bell Tower’s valuable historic fabric throughout the repair process.

GREEN TIP: RENEWABLE ENERGY

Thank you to so many of you who participated in the OSC Small Steps for a Healthy Planet Survey this Spring. According to the results, 50% of respondents are taking the important step of converting to renewable electricity sources, but this percentage could be higher. Join us for a Community Hour Forum on 8/8 following worship to learn more about the four most significant ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint and care for the earth. And to see the full results of the Small Steps for a Healthy Planet Survey click here.