Old North Church will commemorate its 300th anniversary with a celebratory service marking its founding in 1723 and role in American history.
Old North Church together with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts commemorate Old North’s 300th anniversary with a celebratory service marking its founding in 1723 and role in American history with guest speaker and honoree is the Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. A stirring and inspirational evening of song and rededication, the program features readings from Old North’s history, beginning with its founding in 1723 as the second Church of England parish in Boston, to its role on the eve of the American Revolution and emergence as a national shrine and pilgrimage site.
Recent research on the lives of enslaved and free Black and Indigenous members in the colonial era will be highlighted, along with the inspirational words of President Ford and Queen Elizabeth II who visited in celebration of the nation’s Bicentennial. The Old North Chamber Choir will be joined by the Men & Boys’ Choir of All Saints Church in Ashmont. Anthems include a choral setting of Paul Revere’s Ride, Barstow’s setting of twenty-third psalm, and a new piece titled “The Light and the Wind” commissioned for the anniversary.
Special guests include the Lexington Minutemen and Paul Revere, along with city and state elected officials and neighboring New England bishops. The service culminates in the lighting of Old North’s steeple lanterns as a witness to the city and nation.
Join Old North to celebrate 300 years and commit anew to shining beacons of light, justice and love. Reception following.
Advance registration is required. Tickets are $150 for center aisle box pews and $75 for side box pews and gallery seating.
Email: revmatthew@oldnorth.com
Additional time info:
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
2023/04/16 - 2023/04/16
Old North Church & Historic Site
193 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
There are only five metered visitor parking spots in the vicinity of the Old North Church & Historic Site, which are almost always full. We recommend you park at a nearby lot or garage, such as the parking lot at the corner of Hull and Commercial Streets or in the North End Garage, located at 600 Commercial Street. For more information on parking locations near the North End, please visit NorthEndBoston.com/park.
To inquire about accessible seating, or if you have any other questions, please email The Rev. Dr. Matthew Cadwell revmatthew@oldnorth.com.