The annual Christmas concert at the Old North Church will take place on Sunday, December 8 at 5 p.m. The Old North Chamber Choir and Orchestra will perform, led by Director Libor Dudas. See the event notice below.
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Neighborhood Photo: Old North Slate Roof Repairs
The Old North Church thanks Greylock Roofing for replacing missing slates on the roof of the Old North Church, pro bono! The church loses a few slates every winter when snow slides off the roof. Greylock is currently replacing a condominium roof and roof deck in the North End and has been restoring the Marriott Read More…
Brass Polishing at Old North Saturday Nov. 23
Old North will be hosting a particularly special brass polishing event on Saturday, November 23 beginning at 9 a.m. Old North’s trusty brass cleaning King, Vicar Steve Ayres, is retiring at the end of this year, so this will be his final glorious morning of experiencing the sweet aroma of Brasso mingled with that of mimosas and Read More…
Old North Speaker Series: Vaccination Controversies Then & Now: Boston in 1721 & 1901
Old North Speaker Series: Lecture + Community Conversation Vaccination Controversies Then and Now: Boston in 1721 and 1901 Speaker: David Jones, MD, PhD Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Lecture: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Community Conversation: 7:30 – 8:30 pm (refreshments served) Reserve your tickets here. Immunization is one of the oldest and most effective medical technologies now in Read More…
Remembrance Day Celebration Sunday, November 10
Old North Church will host its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 10th at 11 a.m. There will be a service of Morning Prayer followed by wreath laying and festive reception. The British Officers Club of New England will be on hand for the reading of In Flanders Field written during the First World War by Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Old North Gift Shop Gets a New Roof
The Old North Gift Shop received a new roof this week, courtesy of a matching grant from the Freedom Trail Foundation. The gift shop is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and is full of unique items for the holiday season! Photo submitted by Rev. Steve Ayres. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Read More…
Concert at Old North Sunday Oct. 27 at 6pm
Indie-Folk Singer Songwriter Jack Byrne will perform at the Old North Church this Sunday, October 27 at 6pm. Jack is a tenor in the Old North choir and a guitar teacher at the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Tickets are $10 at the door and all proceeds will benefit Piccoli Regali, Old Read More…
City of Bath Male Choir to Sing at Old North
The City of Bath Male Choir from the West Country World Heritage city of Bath are in Boston for an 8-day concert tour including a performance at the Old North Church on Sunday, October 27. Directed by one of the U.K.’s leading choral directors Dr. Grenville Jones, the choir achieved national acclaim through its success Read More…
Cryptic Stories Tour with Old North Church
Love history, Halloween, and hearing stories from the past? Searching for a ghostly good time to get into the spirit of the holiday? Join us October 29, 30, 31, or November 1 for our seasonal Cryptic Stories experience. This otherworldly guided tour offers exclusive access to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and the crypt of the Old North Church. Read More…
Panel Discussion: Slavery and its Legacies at Old North
Slavery and Its Legacies at Old North: Confronting the Past, Envisioning the Future Speakers: Jared Hardesty, PhD, Associate Professor of History at Western Washington University; Jonathan Chu, PhD, Professor of History at UMass Boston; Madeleine Rodriguez, JD, associate at Foley Hoag in the Litigation Department; and the Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris, Bishop Suffragan of Read More…
Dozens of Pets Attend Annual Blessing of the Animals on the Prado
Old North Church, with attendance from RUFF North End dog group, hosted their annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday afternoon in honor of St. Francis Day. Dozens of pets, accompanied by their humans, congregated on the Prado to receive individual blessings from Rev. Ellie Terry and Rev. Stephen Ayres of Old North Church. A Read More…
Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6
Join clergy and friends from the Old North Church along with RUFF on Sunday, October 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Prado for the annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis Day. All creatures great and small are welcome and will receive an individual blessing. We will gather for a short liturgy Read More…