OLD SOUTH LENTEN SERIES: CHURCH IN THE WORLD
Sundays March 5 to April 2 at 9 am OR 12:30 pm
(Click Here for Details)THEOLOGICAL BOOK GROUP
Mondays in Lent at 6:00 pm in the Samuel Johnson Room.
What has Christianity Ever Done for Us? How It Shaped the Modern World
by Jonathan Hill.Most of us are able to list the many ways in which Christianity or
Christians have failed to live up to their callings in the world: wars,
oppressions, prejudices, etc. But what about the times when Christians have
gotten it right, what about those times when the church has made our world
look a little more like God’s realm? Come, join us for this study designed
to complement our Lenten series. We promise you’ll be surprised at all that
our tradition has done to make your world better! Copies of the book are
available at the front desk to buy for $17. Be in touch with Quinn Caldwell
if this cost is prohibitive for you.
LENTEN LECTURE SERIES AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BOSTON:
Wednesdays, March 8 through April 5. This year’s lectures, Prometheus
Redux-Singed by Divine Fire, will be delivered by Dr. Anthony Pappas,
Executive Minister of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts and
Rev. Jay W. VanHorn, Senior Minister of the First Baptist Church of Boston.
There will be a light supper at 6:45 pm, lecture at 7:15 pm, and closing
benediction at 8:00 pm. RSVP for the supper—suggested donation of $5.00, to
Ann Herrick, First Baptist Church at 617/267-3148 or
<reception@oldsouth.org>.INQUIRERS’ CLASSES:
If you are new to Old South or just want to know more about us,
please join us for an introductory session, led by Nancy Taylor and Quinn
Caldwell. We will cover the history and programs of Old South and present
information on the United Church of Christ, the denomination to which we
belong. (See Note below.)NEW MEMBERS: On Palm Sunday, April 9 we will welcome New Members into our
congregation. If you are interested in joining on this day, you are invited
to attend at least the final two sessions of our Lenten Educational series,
The Church in the World, on Sunday, March 26 when we will cover the nature
and history of the United Church of Christ and Sunday, April 2 when we will
cover the nature and history of our Old South Church.
ARTS COLLABORATION
OLD SOUTH & BOSTON UNIVERSITY
We are one of two pastoral partners on a course entitled “The Christian
Church as Patron of Art: History, Theology, Practice.” The course aims to
facilitate understanding of sacred art and how it may be used to enhance
worship. The class will meet at BU from 6:30-9:00 pm Tuesday evenings from
January 17 to April 25. Old South people are able to audit this course free
of charge. For information, including a copy of the
syllabus, contact Dr. Shenton directly at shenton@bu.edu.
NEW BOOK AVAILABLE: “Faith Faces Forward II: Beyond the Ordinary”
is a brand new book of collected sermons by the Rev. Dr. Carl F. Schultz during
his time at Old South Church. These timeless sermons will give you strength
and inspiration as you read them again and again. Including other supporting
articles, this book is a wonderful memento and historical keepsake of
Carl’s time with us from 2002-2005. This book is available for $10.00 each
at the front desk or via the Old South website <www.oldsouth.org> (limited
number of autographed copies are also available). (And a Happy Birthday
today, October 16, to Carl Schultz!)CHURCH SCHOOL: Children kindergarten age and older and their parents meet
Sundays at 10:15 am for singing, learning, worshiping, and activities.
Kindergarten through high school meet at 11:00 am for Church School classes.
Infant, toddler, and pre-school care is provided from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
For information contact Tricia Hazeltine at 617/425-5148.YOUTH GROUP: Old South high schoolers and their friends are invited to
participate in Youth Group. Regular meetings begin at 10:00 am. For more
information, please contact Tricia Hazeltine at 617/425-5148.CONFIRMATION CLASS: Young people, seventh grade and older are invited to
participate in Confirmation Class. This two year program of faith
exploration and development meets Sunday mornings at 11:00 am. For more
information about this program, please contact Tricia Hazeltine at 617/425-5148.
For further information, please contact our Church School Directior, Patricia Hazeltine or 617-425-5141.
MASSACHUSETTS BIBLE SOCIETY LUNCHES & LECTURES:
Rev. Dr. Stephanie Paulsellm Houghton Professor of the Practice of Ministry Studies
"A Small, Beautiful Thing: A Reflection for Lent"
Thursday, March 16th at noon
The Lenten Season has generated many expressions of piety and devotions, some helpful, others not. In our
quest for a meaningful Lenten experience, Dr. Paulsell will help us explore how the small, seemingly
insignificant gestures of Lenten practice have the potential to reorient us--to set our feet, as the psalmist
says, "in a broad place." To be held at the Paulist Center Library, 5 Park Street, Boston.
Reservations are required for this luncheon event. Please call 617-542-2230, or e-mail <admin@massbible.org> by noon
Tuesday, March 14, 2006. The suggested luncheon donation is $10.
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