THE GATHERING. November 7, 2010 All Saints Sunday 11:00 am. *SOLEMN PROCESSION (all who are able please rise)

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1 November 7, 2010 All Saints Sunday 11:00 am Thank you for turning off cell phones, pagers and beepers, and for refraining from using flash photography. Please maintain a respectful and meditative quiet throughout the service, except of course when congregational participation is invited. * Indicates all who are able may stand THE GATHERING *SOLEMN PROCESSION (all who are able please rise) *SENTENCES Quinn G. Caldwell One: Hear the promises of God: God is near to all who call, who call from their hearts. Many: The desires of those who fear God are fulfilled; their cries are heard; they are saved. One: I am the resurrection and the life; all who believe in me, though they die, yet shall they live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Many: When we were baptized into Christ Jesus, we were baptized into Christ s death. One: If we have been united with Christ in a death like Christ s, we shall certainly be united with Christ in a resurrection like Christ s. Many: Blessed are the dead who die in Christ. Blessed indeed, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!

2 INTROIT Cantique de Jean Racine Gabriel Fauré O Redeemer divine, our sole hope of salvation, Eternal light of the earth and the sky, We kneel in adoration. O Savior, turn on us thy loving eye! Send down on us the fire of thy grace all-consuming, Whose wondrous might dispersed the powers of hell. And rouse our slumbering souls with thy radiance, That they may waken thy mercy to tell. O Christ, bestow thy blessing on us, we implore thee, Who here are gathered on penitent knee. Accept the hymns we chant to thine eternal glory And these thy gifts we return unto thee! Translation by Harold Heiberg *HYMN For All the Saints (vv. 1 & 2) Sine Nomine *GREETING One: Many: Used by permission, CCLI License # The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. *A SIGN OF OUR UNITY AND RECONCILIATION We invite you to greet those around you, wishing them Christ s peace. 2

3 WORDS OF WELCOME Children and teachers are invited to leave for Church School classes. REQUIEM, OP. 48 Gabriel Fauré Introit and Kyrie Rest eternal grant them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine on them. To thee praise is due, O God, in Zion, and to thee vows are recited in Jerusalem. Hear my prayer; unto thee all flesh shall come. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Offertory Fauré Rob Woodin, baritone Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, deliver the souls of the dead from punishment in the inferno, and from the infernal lake. Deliver them from the mouth of the lion, lest the abyss swallow them up, lest they fall into the darkness. Sacrifices and prayers to thee, O Lord, we offer with praise. O, receive the souls of those whom today we commemorate. Make them, O Lord, to pass from death to life, as thou of old hast promised Abraham and his seed. REFLECTION Porters All Nancy S. Taylor HYMN (seated) For All the Saints (vv. 3 &4) Sine Nomine 3 Used by permission, CCLI License #

4 Sanctus Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Fauré RITUAL OF REMEMBERING Andante Fauré Sam Ou, cello The clergy will move up the aisles collecting the names of our beloved dead. Pass to the aisle the paper on which you have written the names of any and all whom you are remembering on this All Saints Sunday. *THE PROCESSION OF THE NAMES (all who are able please rise) You are invited to stand and remain standing until the names of our loved ones have come to rest in the Baptismal Font: For when we were baptized into Christ Jesus, we were baptized into Christ s death. If we have been united with Christ in a death like Christ s, we shall certainly be united with Christ in a resurrection like Christ s. (Romans 6:5) *CALL TO PRAYER Elizabeth Myer Boulton One: Gracious is our God and righteous; Many: our God is full of compassion. One: Precious in the sight of God Many: is the death of those who die in faithfulness. One: The peace of Christ be with you. Many: And also with you. One: Let us pray. (The congregation is seated.) PASTORAL PRAYER AND SILENT PRAYER 4

5 THE 23 RD PSALM The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Pie Jesu Amanda Shu, treble Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest, rest everlasting. GIVING WITNESS TO FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP CALL TO THE OFFERING Fauré Erin Hull Jack Davidson OFFERTORY ANTHEM Agnus Dei Fauré Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, grant them rest everlasting. Let light eternal shine on them, O Lord, with thy saints forever, for thou art merciful. Rest eternal grant them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Libera Me Fauré Nathan Keoughan, bass Deliver me, O Lord, from eternal death, on that fearful day when the heavens are moved and the earth shall shake, when thou shall come to judge the world through fire. I am made to tremble, and I fear, when the desolation shall come, and also the coming wrath that day, the day of wrath, calamity and misery, that terrible and exceedingly bitter day. Rest eternal grant them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them. 5

6 *HYMN For All the Saints (vv. 5 & 6) Sine Nomine Used by permission, CCLI License # *BENEDICTION In Paradisum Fauré May the angels lead you into paradise, may the martyrs receive you in your coming, and may they guide you into the holy city, Jerusalem. May the chorus of angels receive you, and with Lazarus, once poor, may you have eternal rest. SOLEMN PROCESSION Following the procession of choir and clergy, the people are invited to depart in silence. Today, immediately following the service, all who are interested in a tour of the Sanctuary are invited to meet docent Mary Hunter at the front of the Sanctuary. 6

7 Meeting House Sunday Sunday, November 21 st, 11:15 am Preludes begin at 10:45 am Old South Meeting House at the corner of Washington and Milk Streets Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with Old South Church at our ancestral home, Old South Meeting House, with music for choir, brass, bells, piano and organ. Senior Minister Nancy S. Taylor will preach and the Governor s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation will be read. For those needing transportation, a bus will depart from Old South Church at 10:20 am and 11 am. The bus will depart the Meeting House at 12:45 pm to return to Old South Church. Childcare for children five years and under will be available at Old South. First Worship at 9 am will be held as usual in the Gordon Chapel. 7

8 OLD SOUTH CHOIR Harry L. Huff, Minister of Music & Conductor George Sargeant, Associate Organist & Choir Director Soprano Laura Bacallao Alecia Batson Amy Beckhusen Louise Jones Lisa Loveland Molly Mason Erica Mitchell Dawn Patterson Gloria Platt Adriana Repetto Yun Jeong Shin Lei Wang Alto Carol Blair Johanna Bosse Carrie Cheron Wendy Gale Alliea Groupp Elise Krob Anna Lifvergren Rebecca O Brien Laura Perkins Susan Stern Maria Torron-Gonzalez Tenor Julius Ahn Chris Bocchiaro Jonas Budris Dave Elliott Chris Mahoney Tom Oppedisano Arthur Shepherd Phil Stern Tom Watt John Williams Bass Erik Gustafson Michael Hand Kenneth Hekman Nathan Keoughan Sam Mehr Sean O Donnell Will Palmer Rob Woodin Instrumental Ensemble James Buswell, violin I-Ting Chang & Amanda Wilson, violas Carol Ou & Sam Ou, cellos Luke Sutherland, contrabass Jason Snider & Neil Godwin, French horns Krysten Keches, harp George Sargeant, organ 8

9 TODAY AT OLD SOUTH Welcome to Old South Church in Boston. Our faith is over 2000 years old, but our thinking is not! Old South opens its doors to the city, to tourists from near and far, to the needy, to an array of building users, and to a congregation (of members, friends, and family both the curious and the committed) who call this their church home. Join us immediately following worship for fellowship and refreshments in the Gordon Chapel. The flowers today are given by Cathryn Griffith in celebration of life and in memory of loved ones. Today s ASL Interpreter is Gabrielle Weiler. Name tags facilitate community and help newcomers feel welcomed. If you don t see a tag with your name on it, let us know. Sunday sermons and services are available as podcasts and text at < If you are interested in deepening your participation, or if you just love Old South, it s time to think about CONNECTIONS CLASS. Contact Minister for Discipleship Liz Myer Boulton at (617) or <ejmyer@oldsouth.org>. Audio of the service is available in the Gordon Chapel for those who would like a place to take restless children. For LARGE print bulletins or hearing assistance devices ask an Usher. GARAGE PARKING VALIDATIONS We have arrangements for discounted parking with two nearby garages for Old South worship or church business (excluding weddings and concerts): 1. Park at the Garage@100 Clarendon (behind Back Bay Station), have your ticket validated at our Front Desk, and you pay the discounted rate of $7 for up to 3 hours. Old South bears no cost. 2. Park at the Prudential Garage for up to 3 hours, have your ticket validated at our Front Desk, and the Prudential Garage will bill Old South (costing us $15k $20k per year). Old South is located a short walk from bus stops, subway and rail lines, cab stands, and walking/ cycling paths. Bike racks are available on Boylston Street. Find directions by transit from your address to 645 Boylston Street at < To join the Old South Forum, <communications@oldsouth.org>. 9

10 NOTES ON TODAY S MUSIC All Saints Day is a solemnity celebrated on November 1 st in Western Christianity in honor of all the saints, known and unknown, commemorating those who have attained the beatific vision of heaven. Today at Old South Church we mark the observance by remembering our own beloved dead. The Requiem is a liturgical service for the repose of the souls of the deceased. It is notable for the large number of musical compositions that it has inspired, including the requiems of Mozart, Verdi, Brahms, Berlioz and Duruflé. The first known musical setting of the requiem dates from circa 1470, and was penned by the Franco-Flemish composer Johannes Ockeghem. Originally, such compositions were meant to be performed in liturgical service; eventually however, the dramatic character of the text began to appeal to composers to an extent that made the requiem a genre of its own, and today such compositions have been taken out of their sacred context and have become a perennial favorite of the concert stage. On this All Saints Sunday we will reclaim the ancient practice of presenting a composed requiem in the context of a service that will include a ritual remembering of all those who rejoice with us, but from a farther shore, and in a greater light, and with whom we are one in Jesus Christ. Of all the many requiem settings of the past several hundred years, perhaps the most enduring is the one written in 1888 by the Parisian composer Gabriel Fauré ( ). It is almost childlike in its peacefulness and serenity and elegant and subtle musical language. As it is devoid of the terrifying Dies Irae and Tuba Mirum movements found in the much larger-scale masterpieces of Mozart, Verdi, Berlioz and Duruflé, it has often been described as a requiem without the Last Judgment. Yet it is this very gentle and unassuming quality of understatement which contributes so eloquently to the work s universal appeal. Fauré created three orchestral versions of the work. The second one, which was premiered at the Church of the Madeleine in Paris in 1893, will be performed in this service. Known today as the chamber orchestra version (as reconstructed by John Rutter in 1983), it consists of strings, harp, organ, French horns and timpani. Harry L. Huff, Minister of Music 10

11 CALENDAR Fauré s Requiem Sunday, November 7 9:00 am FIRST Worship 9:30 am Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 9:45 am Old South Café in Gordon Chapel 10:00 am Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors 10:00 am Bible Study 11:00 am FESTIVAL Worship, Nancy S. Taylor preaching 12:30 pm Small Group Leaders Meeting 12:30 pm Young Adults Lunch 3:00 pm Chorus Pro Musica 5:00 pm South of Boston Potluck (off site) Monday, November 8 6:00 pm Theological Book Group 6:30 pm Congregational Care and Support Committee Tuesday, November 9 5:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal 5:30 pm Trustees 7:00 pm Council Wednesday, November 10 5:30 pm Mary Norton Society Thursday, November 11 6:00 pm JAZZ Worship 6:30 pm OSC Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Jazz Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Disciple Bible Studies Friday, November 12 5:30 pm Friday Night Supper Program (off site) Saturday, November 13 2:00 pm Boston Children s Chorus Consecration Sunday Sunday, November 14 9:00 am FIRST Worship 9:45 am Old South Café in Gordon Chapel 10:00 am HEALING Worship 10:00 am Bible Study 11:00 am FESTIVAL Worship, Nancy S. Taylor preaching 12:30 pm Celebration Lunch 11

12 OLD SOUTH CHURCH IN BOSTON MINISTERS, OFFICERS AND STAFF Nancy S. Taylor, Senior Minister Quinn G. Caldwell, Associate Minister Elizabeth Myer Boulton, Minister for Discipleship Harry L. Huff, Minister of Music James W. Crawford, Senior Minister Emeritus Calvin Genzel, Wedding Outreach Minister Janet Butler, Wedding Coordinator Ken Orth, Healing Worship Minister Donald A. Wells, Theologian in Residence Jack Davidson, Field Education Intern Brent Damrow, Acting Executive Assistant Minister Patricia Hazeltine, Church School Director Catherine Allard, Youth Group Leader Carolyn Davis, Director, Old South Preschool Lois Corman, Project Coordinator George Sargeant, Associate Organist & Choirmaster Matthew Myer Boulton, Choir Director, First Worship Willie Sordillo, Jazz Worship Music Coordinator Peter Coulombe, Director, Old South Ringers Amy Budka, Children s Music Director Will Palmer, Chime Choir Director Vard Johnson, Moderator Pamela Holland, Clerk David Vogan, Treasurer Phil Stern, Chair, Board of Trustees Jeff Makholm, Historian Candace Kosturko, Senior Deacon Vicki A. Newman, Pledge Secretary Helen McCrady, Senior Church Administrator Amy Perry, Administrator/Webmaster Rosemary Clarke, Accountant Elias Perez, Senior Sexton Ozo Nwodo & Robert Blenman, Sextons Corey Spence, Rubia Reyes & Jim McDonnel, Receptionists (617) A NOTE ON THE INCLUSIVE DIMENSIONS OF GOD S GRACE Old South Church in Boston, in the name of its host, Jesus Christ, and in the spirit of Christ s invitation carved into the stone of this church s portico, Behold I Set Before You an Open Door, welcomes all who seek to know God. Following the One who we believe is Sovereign and Savior, we affirm that each individual is a child of God, and recognize that we are called to be like one body with many members, seeking with others of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, age, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to journey together toward the promised realm of God. We invite everyone to join in the common life and mission of our reconciling community through participation and leadership in this congregation, and by fully sharing in the worship, rites and sacraments of this church. As we all move forward with the work of this church, we commit ourselves to making justice and inclusivity a reality in this congregation and in the world. On the threshold of Christ s open door, we rely upon the healing, unconditional nature of God s love and grace to be our help and guide. Old South Church 645 Boylston Street Copley Square Boston, MA (617)

13 Corner of Boylston & Dartmouth Streets at the Copley T SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 7, 2010 (617) TODAY S GATHERINGS (For Church School see Shaping Up ) FIRST WORSHIP CHOIR REHEARSAL EHEARSAL: Sundays at 8:30 am in the Gordon Chapel. Under the direction of Matthew Myer Boulton, the choir provides music for 9 am First Worship no experience necessary! PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER UNDRAISER: 9:30-10:45 am in the fourth floor Guild Rooms. The Church School and Youth Group invite you for homemade pancakes in support of the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry. BIBLE STUDY TUDY: Sundays at 10 am in the Sam Johnson Room. Prepare to experience worship more deeply by studying and reflecting on the preaching text(s) for the day. Led by members and Old South clergy. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH THE PASTORS ASTORS: 10 am in the fourth floor Tower Room. If you re new to Old South Church and have questions about joining this community of faith or simply want to engage our pastors in conversation, please join us. YOUNG ADULTS LUNCH UNCH: 12:30 pm in the fourth floor Guild Rooms. Join undergrad and graduate students and young professionals to grow together in faith, friendship and discipleship. SMALL GROUP LEADERS MEETING EETING: 12:30 pm in the Sam Johnson Room. CHORUS PRO MUSICA USICA: 3 pm in the Sanctuary. CPM kicks off its 62 nd season with seldom heard spiritual gems inspired by tradition, including Antonin Dvorák s Mass in D. Tickets are $ SOUTH OF BOSTON POTLUCK OTLUCK: 5 pm at the home of Diane Gaucher in Dorchester. Bring a dish for six and an appetite for good food, good conversation and good fun. LOOKING UP (WORSHIP) FIRST WORSHIP ORSHIP: Sundays at 9 am in the Gordon Chapel with communion. In the intimacy of the Gordon Chapel we turn our attention to God in an informal service of word and sacrament. Led by Rev. Elizabeth Myer Boulton and Choir Director Matthew Myer Boulton. FESTIVAL WORSHIP ORSHIP: Sundays at 11 am in the Sanctuary. Gathered in Old South s grand Sanctuary, our worship is inspired by the Old South Choir and the E.M. Skinner organ. Led by Revs. Nancy Taylor, Quinn Caldwell, and Elizabeth Myer Boulton and Minister of Music Harry Huff. JAZZ WORSHIP ORSHIP: Thursdays at 6 pm in the Gordon Chapel, with weekly communion. Candle-lit and bathed in jazz, the familiar Gordon Chapel becomes as mysterious and beckoning as the Gothic cathedrals it emulates, and the story of our faith is made new through intimate, eclectic, full-body worship. The Willie Sordillo Trio, Associate Minister Quinn Caldwell, and the Holy Spirit are your guides as you move through a rhythm of music, silence, and spoken word that will freshen the faith of longtime Christians and invite new ones to deeper discipleship. HEALING WORSHIP ORSHIP: Sunday, November 14 at 10 am. Tap into God s healing love with a gentle service of prayers and reflection led by the Rev. Ken Orth, a pastoral counselor and spiritual director. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM APTISM: Those seeking Christian baptism for themselves or their children may contact any one of Old South s ministers at (617) FESTIVAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE ERVICE: Sunday, November 21 at 11:15 am. Preludes begin at am. Join Old South Church for our annual pilgrimage to our ancestral home, Old South Meeting House, for an Americana musical extravaganza complete with choir, brass and handbells. The morning will include congregational singing of The Battle Hymn of the Republic and the Governor s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation will be read. For those needing transportation, a bus will depart from Old South Church (Boylston and Dartmouth Streets) at 10:20 am and 11 am. The bus will depart the Meeting House at 12:45 pm to return to Old South Church. WELCOMING IN CONNECTIONS CLASS LASS: Saturday, November 20, 10 am - 1 pm, OR Monday, November 22, 6-9 pm. For those interested in church membership, this three-hour class invites you to explore Christianity, the United Church of Christ (our denomination), and Old South s rich history, programs, small groups, and service opportunities, and to consider your own place at Old South. You need only attend one of the two sessions. To RSVP, contact Rev. Liz Myer Boulton at <ejmyer@oldsouth.org>.

14 CONSECRATION SUNDAY & CELEBRATIONC LUNCH & C Sunday, November 14 th At both First and Festival Worship we will joyfully consecrate to God our financial giving for Assistant Professor of Ministry Studies at Harvard Divinity School and Early Worship Choir Director Matthew Myer Boulton will be our guest preacher. Be sure to bring your Giving Cards. During worship we will offer our cards as a symbol of returning to God a portion of what God has provided to us. No gift is too big or too small. At 12:15 pm, you are invited to join us for a Celebration Lunch in Mary Norton Hall. RSVP to <reception@oldsouth.org>. In the event that you are unable to join us, we ask that you give careful consideration to your pledge and return your completed Giving Card by Thursday, November 11. CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP The reformer John Calvin was a prolific writer, preacher and Biblical commentator. He made an astute commentary on Jeremiah 22:16 that says in part God is known where humanity is cared for. The stewardship campaign theme for this year is "Generations of Generosity. The reason we are called to be generous and supportive of any church is because it is a place where we come to know God and make God known to others. In both cases we do this by caring for each other inside and outside the church. Inside the church we preach words of hope and inspiration that guide our actions outside the church walls. Outside we work to feed the needy, take care of the sick and work for a more just and humane world. We should never give to the church merely to keep the lights on for God is not interested in that. God does want us to give so we can care for each other and receive care ourselves so we can better know our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Mike Nickey for the Stewardship Committee It is amazingly easy, as well as pain-free, to give on-line! Visit and click On-Line Giving. MUSIC AT OLD SOUTH BOSTON CHILDREN HILDREN S CHORUS HORUS: Saturday, November 13 at 2 pm. The BCC is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic arts education organization uniting area children ages 7-18 across differences of race, religion and economic status. The Boston Children s Chorus is proud to present their Premier Choir and Young Men s Ensemble Fall Concert. Free admission. SHAPING UP (SPIRITUALITY & STUDY) CHURCH SCHOOL CHOOL: Church School offerings include classes during both Sunday worship services; informal arts, crafts and fellowship opportunities between the services for children; and discussion, reflection and fellowship time for high schoolers. Music offerings include the Chime Choir, Beginner Bell Choir, Gospel Group and vocal and percussion opportunities. Infant, toddler and preschool care is provided from 8:30 am - 12:15 pm. For more information, contact Tricia Hazeltine at <churchschool@oldsouth.org> or (617) THEOLOGICAL BOOK GROUP ROUP: Mondays at 6 pm through November 15 in the Sam Johnson Room. The group continues to read Sinai and Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible by Jon Douglas Levenson. For more information, contact John Weingartner at <jwein13@aol.com>. MEETING UP NORTH OF BOSTON POTLUCK OTLUCK: Friday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in Winchester. Join friends and new faces at the home of Ron and Betty Smith. Please bring food for six people along with a beverage. Newcomers are especially welcome. For more information or to RSVP, <northofboston@oldsouth.org>. FAITH ON TAP AP: Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm at McGreevy s Pub. For November, we will be led in discussion by Field Education Intern Jack Davidson on the topic Religion and Public School: The Nuances of the First Amendment. For more information, contact Alliea Groupp at <Alliea_Groupp@hsdm.harvard.edu>. REACHING IN/OUT ROLLING FOOD DRIVE RIVE: This month we are collecting pasta to benefit the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry. Place your donation in the basket under the greeter table in the stone entryway. WINTER NECESSITIES DRIVE RIVE: The Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Winter Necessities Drive for Pine Street Inn each Sunday in November. Look for the display in the Gordon Chapel during Fellowship Hour. Your donations go directly to buying hats, gloves, and warm clothing for Boston s homeless this winter. FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER PROGRAM ROGRAM: Friday, November 12 from 5-7:30 pm. Friday Night Supper Program provides warm, nutritious meals to upwards of 150 guests every Friday at Arlington Street Church. Volunteers help serve, set up, and clean up. For more information, Kelly Clark at <clarkk91@gmail.com>. To volunteer, call (617) or <reception@oldsouth.org>. THANKSGIVING BASKET DISTRIBUTION ISTRIBUTION: Saturday, November 20 from 9:30 am - 1pm at Brighton Allston Congregational Church. 10 volunteers are needed to check in guests, escort them through the Food Pantry, and work in the Thrift Shop. Coffee and lunch will be provided. For more information, <clarkk91@gmail.com>. COOKIE WALK DONATIONS NEEDED EEDED: Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4. Betty and Elizabeth Pitcher will be running the popular Cookie Walk at the Arts & Crafts Fair on December 4. Donations of cookies on that Friday or Saturday would be greatly appreciated. Cookies with nuts should be separated and marked. For more information, contact Betty or Elizabeth Pitcher at <bettypitcher@comcast.net> or <sundance1970@comcast.net>.