Rehearsals for the 46th annual Festival Chorus Concerts are well underway! If you – or a business colleague of yours – are interested in Festival Chorus program book advertising, or supporting the Festival Chorus with a financial contribution, please visit the Old North Festival Chorus website at: www.oldnorthfestivalchorus.org or click here.

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It’s not too late to join the Festival Chorus; rehearsals take place on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm to 9pm, in the sanctuary at Old North. All singers are welcome, including high school students – grades 9-12. Musical selections for the December 2026 Holiday Concerts – taking place on Saturday, December 5 at 8pm, and Sunday, December 6 at 7:30pm, include: a stunningly beautiful Christmas Mass (Missa per il Sanctissimo Natale di Nostro Signore) composed by Giovanni Alberto Ristori; excerpts from J.S. Bach’s magnificent Christmas Oratorio, and in honor of the ongoing celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, music by American composers and arrangers, including spirituals, and jazz arrangements, as well as other seasonal favorites. Section leaders/soloists for the season, include: Holly Cameron, soprano; Anne Burgett, soprano; and Kevin Hayden, tenor.

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What’s going on in the Memorial Garden?—While everyone’s attention is on the scaffolding and renovation work on the front of the church, a major renovation is also happening in the Memorial Garden. This summer a work crew has been replacing the old brick pathway through the garden …No more heels caught in the cracks, stumbles over broken brick or invasive weeds!

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In addition, a couple of dedicated volunteers have cleaned up and weeded the planted spaces as well as completed a major pruning of the overgrown trees and shrubs. More light and air now enhance our beautiful and serene garden so come visit and enjoy our peaceful garden.

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All are welcome to join us for the next INTERGENERATIONAL DINNER on Wednesday, October 14 at 5:30pm.  Please RSVP to Rev Christine. (rev.christinehribar@gmail.com)

 

Prayer Shawl 2026-2027—Prayer Shawl Ministry resumes on the second Wednesday of the month beginning September 9 in the Great Room, Stacey Street, 10:30-12.

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Please join us to help wrap the congregation in love and support, all knitters are welcome. Needles, pattern and yarn are supplied for the ONC Adult and Baptism shawls, join us to grab supplies, sit and knit, or stop by to see what we are doing. Your knitting project goes home with you to continue knitting at your own pace. For more information or questions contact Alexandra at alexandradane@me.com.       

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Dates for 2026-2027: October 14, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9

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Life and Living Course Continues October 11, 2026- “Finding Meaning in Secular Times”—Our topic for October 11 is: “Finding Meaning in Secular Times”. To read a related article, you can use this link

Some argue there is a cultural, moral, or philosophical chasm left behind by the decline of traditional religious faith in modern societies, leading to a crisis in meaning. In a secular world people find meaning by creating their own through personal goals, human connections, and everyday life experiences instead of relying on religion.

 

As always, we gather in person in the Great Room of Old North Church’s Stacey Street Office, from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., or on-line via the Zoom link. 

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Advocacy for Creation Care—The Old North Green Team is kicking off an initiative to allow our collective voices to be heard when changes to local and state policies are under consideration that can have a significant environmental impact. By opting-in, you will receive an alert from the Green Team when state or local officials are debating such changes. The message will include a link to a pre-written but editable email to the relevant officials that you can add your name to.  By making them aware of our concern for the environment, we can help influence their decisions. If you want to be one of our advocates, please let us know at greenteam@onchurch.org.

 

This fall the Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum is presenting the exhibit “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt,” which should be of interest to the Old North Church members.

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We hope to schedule two events connected to the exhibition. Reverend Christine Hribar will have a class on the book of Esther on Thursday, November 19 from 9-10AM. On December 3 we hope to plan a private tour at the Gardner Museum with the possibility of lunch there as well.

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Let us know of your interest, so we can plan accordingly. Please send an email reply to Judy Eissner at jpe@juditheissner.com.