Old North Congregation

Old North's 2026 Lantern Service was a grand occasion, with a stirring address by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. It was encouraging to see the church so full of people of many backgrounds committed to the very best ideals of our nation and the ongoing work of creating a more perfect union. The professionally filmed and edited video is now available on our YouTube channel. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQoXY3nqxfw

Old North Church Congregation 2026 Lantern Service with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

Tonight at Old North Church: Silence Dogood's Precedented Times panel discussion "Boston Resistance Then & Now" and community message projections. Panelists included:
- Dr. Jane Kamensky, President and CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
- Kyera Singleton, Executive Director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters
- Rahsaan Hall, President and CEO of Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
- Carol Rose, Executive Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts

Images of the 2026 Lantern Service featuring Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington, along with hundreds of friends inspired by the call to do the next best thing in the ongoing creation of our nation. Photos by David Rider.

Friends everywhere, you can join us tonight at the Old North Church in Boston for our Lantern Service with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. Together we will reflect on our history as a nation and the meaning of faith, freedom, and bravery. Be inspired to be a beacon of hope today. Join us online via the Livestream at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Old North Church Lantern Service 2026 Lantern ServiceThe Rt Revd Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington,Keynote speakerApril 17, 20267:00 p.m.Please support the Old North Church Congregat...

While we are sold out for in-person seating, we are excited to announce that the Old North Lantern Service with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde will be professionally filmed and livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Join us online at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

Old North Church Lantern Service 2026 Lantern ServiceThe Rt Revd Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington,Keynote speakerApril 17, 20267:00 p.m.Please support the Old North Church Congregat...

We enjoyed a grand and full day at Old North--sunlit worship with glorious Easter music, followed by a forum with art conservator Gianfranco Picobene who restored our 18th century cherubs hidden since 1912, and then a 1723 Club young adults potluck lunch.

Alleluia! Christ is risen. Boston's oldest church sang and shouted with joy at Easter. Old North was full as nearly 500 people joined a vicar, three deacons, music director, choir and guest brass musicians for worship on Easter Day with beautiful music, spring flowers, inspiring readings, and a sermon on the Living Christ meeting us where we are. All followed by an Easter Egg hunt and a full peal on the oldest set of change-ringing bells in North America. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

From the desolation and bare wood of the cross to the glorious life of resurrection. The Old North Church is being transformed this Holy Saturday, ready to welcome hundreds of worshippers for our Easter Day celebrations at 9 and 11 am. Join us for glorious music, flowers, joy, an Easter egg hunt, and more. Reserve here: https://rsvp.church/r/ThNRigfN

Join us at Old North Church for Holy Week & Easter services, Pre-register here: https://rsvp.church/r/ThNRigfN

Join us at the Old North Church in Boston for our 2026 Lantern Service on April 17 at 7 pm, with keynote address by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington, DC. As we recall the lantern signal from the church in 1775 on the eve of the American Revolution, we will reflect simulanteously on the themes of faith, freedom, and democracy today. Details on the program and a link for sponsorships and seating options are here: https://www.oldnorth.com/lanternservice/