Old South Church in Boston

Old South Church in Boston All are welcome here! Following Jesus since 1669
Historic, vibrant, intergenerational, theologically progressive UCC Christian church
LGBTQIA+ friendly 🌈
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For more than 350 years, Old South Church has stood as a progressive, vibrant Christian community grounded in Jesus, alive to the Spirit, and engaged in the adventure of faith. We are an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, welcoming all who seek to journey toward the promised realm of God. Our life together is animated by our belief in the presence of the Living God, wh

om we come to know through the rhythms of worship, prayer, scripture and learning, generosity, kindness and hospitality. Old South is a spiritual home to people from all walks and stations of life, believers and questioners, people from a range of backgrounds and faith perspectives. In our worship, we draw on a variety of Christian traditions, from ancient to contemporary. Through a broad and eclectic program of service, outreach, education, and fellowship, we strive to be part of God’s work of mending the world. In all things, we rely upon the healing, unconditional nature of God’s love and grace to be our help and guide. For more about what to expect at Old South, click http://oldsouth.org/visitors/what-expect

06/21/2026

Welcome to the Sunday Festival Worship at Old South Church

06/19/2026

Rev. Dr. Teddy Hickman-Maynard's incredible sermon during last night's Juneteenth service at Thursday Night Church.

06/19/2026

Rev. Teddy Hickman-Maynard's incredible sermon during last night's Juneteenth service at Thursday Night Church.

06/18/2026

Welcome to this special edition of Thursday Night Church, where we celebrate Juneteenth.

Join Ensemble Altera at Old South on June 27 for "Declarations", a powerful world-premiere choral work that reflects on ...
06/17/2026

Join Ensemble Altera at Old South on June 27 for "Declarations", a powerful world-premiere choral work that reflects on the American experiment 250 years later through voices ranging from Thomas Jefferson to Langston Hughes, Tracy K. Smith, and others. Exploring liberty, contradiction, inheritance, and hope, this moving new work includes a pre-concert discussion at 6 PM and the performance at 7 PM. Tickets available at ensemblealtera.com/tickets.

This Thursday, June 18th at 6pm, our Juneteenth Service returns, with guest drummers CHIBUZO DUNUN, spoken word artist D...
06/16/2026

This Thursday, June 18th at 6pm, our Juneteenth Service returns, with guest drummers CHIBUZO DUNUN, spoken word artist Dzidor, and guest preacher Rev. Dr. Theodore Hickman-Maynard. We will also be led in worship by Ida Kamrara and the Old South Gospel Choir. Please join us for this special service celebrating Black liberation and creative excellence.

06/14/2026

We were blessed to have Ms. Penny Cost preach an incredibly powerful sermon today at our Pride Sunday services. We highly recommend listening all the way through. Thank you Ms. Penny!! 🌈✨️

06/14/2026

Welcome to Festival Worship on Pride Sunday at Old South Church in Boston

Address

645 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
02116

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+16175361970

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