Founding & Name: Built in 1723, Old North Church is formally known as Christ Church in the City of Boston.
Historic Role & Paul Revere: Its most famous moment came on the night of April 18, 1775, when Robert Newman and John Pulling climbed the church’s steeple to hang two lanterns as a signal to Paul Revere that the British were coming “by sea.”
Architecture & Design: The building is Georgian in style, with elements inspired by Christopher Wren’s designs in England The steeple is a prominent feature; interestingly, for the first ~17 years after construction, it had no wooden spire.
Congregation & Use: Though built as an Anglican church, it now serves as an Episcopal congregation.
Historic Site & Public Access: The church is a National Historic Landmark and part of the Freedom Trail. Visitors can tour the crypt, gallery, bell chamber, and explore its history.
Recent News & Restoration: In recent years, restoration work uncovered centuries-old murals of angels hidden under layers of paint — originally painted around 1730, then painted over in 1912.
Location: 193 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

Old South Church (Boston)

Founding & Origins: The congregation dates back to 1669, when a group split from Boston’s First Church over issues of baptism and membership.
Church Name & Denomination: It is part of the United Church of Christ tradition today.
Building & Style: The current building on 645 Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay was completed in 1873, designed by Charles Amos Cummings and Willard T. Sears in a Gothic Revival style. Additions and enhancements were made in the 1930s.
Historical Significance: Old South has been linked with key American figures and events — its members have included Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, and Phillis Wheatley. The congregation also had ties to the Old South Meeting House (used in colonial times, for example during the Boston Tea Party).
Mission & Identity: The church presents itself as progressive, inclusive, and engaged with issues of justice, reconciliation, and community life.
Historic Records & Memory: Its archives preserve centuries of records; its “memorial tree” honors early members of African descent who were once overlooked.
Present Day: It is active with worship, lectures, events, and community engagement

Here are some events at both for November 2025:

🕯️ Old North Church

Sunday, November 2 — Celebration of All Saints & All Souls — 11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist & Holy Baptism, along with Church School and fellowship afterward.
Sunday, November 9 — Remembrance Sunday — 11:00 a.m. Choral Matins, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony honoring British & Commonwealth communities.
Ongoing Worship Services — Sundays at 11:00 a.m. with options to attend in person or join virtually.
Speaker Series / Special Events — The church maintains a “Historic Site Events / Speaker Series” calendar, so additional lectures or talks may be added.

⛪ Old South Church

Thursday Night Church — Regular worship services at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays (Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov 27).
Vespers Healing Worship — Sunday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight Tribute Concert “Queen & The Beatles” — Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary at Old South Church.
Tribute to Queen (Candlelight format) — Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Music / Choir Events — The church’s music calendar notes rehearsals for Gospel Choir & TNC Singers on Thursday, November 13 (5:15–7:00 p.m.).

Old North Church (Christ Church in the City of Boston)

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