Shining beacons of justice and light
To citizens of the nation and the world, our church is a shrine to liberty. For our congregation, the church is a place of prayer, service, and love, the gathering place of our diverse faith community. We invite you to join us in our life together as we celebrate over 300 years of worship, ministry, and outreach. We’re Boston’s oldest Episcopal (Anglican) Church, and you are welcome here.
Who We Are and What Be Believe
We are a diverse, active, welcoming people, and a historic mission and national shrine
God’s people of diverse backgrounds find a home with us as we embrace our founding call to be a “House of Prayer for all people.” Our congregation numbers about 150 parishioners, reflecting the makeup of downtown Boston with young professionals, a sizeable LGBTQ+ community, and families with young children. Our online community joining us for worship includes family and friends who live across the country and world.
The Old North community is committed to Gospel principles of justice and service, striving to make a positive impact in our neighborhood, city, and the world. We are dedicated to learning from our history in order to be a more faithful, inclusive, and loving community, nourished and sustained by scripture, sacraments, music, fellowship, and outreach beyond our walls.
We are not just a museum or historic site. We are an active community of Christians who cherish the stories and legends of our extraordinary past while living fully in the present.
Get to Know Our Congregation
Meet us and get to know our ministries
Worship with us
Join us for Sunday worship—in person or online
The congregation and clergy of Christ Church-Old North strive to keep faithful to the mission of openness and welcome proclaimed by Timothy Cutler in his inaugural sermon on the text from Isaiah, “My House shall be called a House of Prayer for all people.” Each week we welcome visitors from across the country and the world. When possible, advanced reservations assist greatly in planning services and welcome.
11 am Sunday services resume on September 7. All are welcome. Please click here to reserve, or contact the church office at congregation@oldnorth.com.
Join us for live-stream worship any Sunday beginning at 11am. All services are recorded and may be seen at any time on our YouTube Channel.
Join Us To Worship Through Music
Music is an an integral part of our worship—an opportunity for religious expression, reflection, and renewal
Become a member of our community
Start by joining us in our life of worship, because our life together as the Body of Christ is centered, nourished and grounded in our worship.
Participate in the mission and ministry of Old North Church, because Christ calls us to join in the mission of God in our church, in the community, and in the wider world.
And when you are ready, we invite you to:
- Schedule a meeting with the vicar to learn more about us and discuss questions you may have.
- Fill out a membership form so that we know your needs and interests.
- Support us with a financial pledge, to sustain our ministries
