Sunday School and Nursery Care

Our nursery is open for children three months to 4ish years, starting at 9:50am. Sunday school for kids aged four through 12 begins partway through the church service, following the "Moments with Children" during worship.

Easter is about more than a bunny that somehow...lays chocolate eggs? This weekend we'll explore the Easter story of the resurrection, and how God's love is the strongest thing in the whole world. James Horgan and Rev. Lindsay will be leading, and children will return to the sanctuary after the sermon for communion. 

Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

The Green Team is investigating where to recycle Eclipse glasses to be distributed for the next eclipse. There will be a basket in the Narthex for our collection. Please bring your glasses in - don't throw them away!

Scrabble Group

The Scrabble group continues to meet weekly in the Great Room in the Stacey Street office on Wednesdays from 2-4pm. It’s great fun and can be quite competitive. Join us!

Donate to Save Lives in Gaza with World Central Kitchen



As we continue our spiritual journey through Holy Week and into the joy of Easter, the Outreach Ministry Board encourages you to join us in helping to save precious lives in Gaza with World Central Kitchen (WCK). The 1.3 million displaced people currently in Gaza, approximately half of whom are children, are now all at risk of at least crisis-level food insecurity- defined as high levels of malnutrition. The UN has stated that over 200 people per day, particularly children, are expected to start dying from starvation. It is a food crisis fare surpassing that seen in Somalia and Yemen. 

In the midst of this suffering and the ongoing warfare, World Central Kitchen, a Washington-based nonprofit, has succeeded in providing desperately needed food. Most recently, they succeeded in building a temporary jetty out of rubble to allow the first food shipments by sea. Your Outreach Ministry Board has just sent $1,000 in emergency relief funding to WCK on behalf of Old North Church, and we invite you to join us by going to wck.org and selecting "Donate." WCK is a 4-star-rated charity that impressively spends 98% of donations directly on its food programs. 

Thank you for your continued generosity. May you and your families be blessed this Easter season. 

Prudential Ministry Board Seeks New Members

The Prudential Ministry Board (aka ONC Trustees) would like to add 3 or 4 additional members to our Board to replace those who are stepping down after years of service. What are the Pru Board responsibilities, you ask? The Board is responsible for oversight of all church property, finances, the church office, and the annual Stewardship Campaign to fund the operating budget. You need not be a financial wizard nor skilled in the use of power tools! Old North Church has experts for that. The Prudential Board works collaboratively with the Leadership Board, our very competent church Treasurer, the volunteer Investment Committee, the amazing office staff, as well as a number of dedicated contractors and volunteers to keep our church finances, buildings and grounds in good shape. 

The Pru Board meets the second Tuesday evening of each month. Hybrid and Zoom options are meeting options for those who wish to serve on the Board but may not be able to meet in person. Decisions on unexpected expenses or other Pru Board business that may occur between meeting dates, are often made via emails, conference calls or texts. 



If you are interested in serving on the Board or would like more information, please call or text Board Chair Sally Sands 508-843-7401. Other current Board members are also good sources of information: Mark Adams, Scott Fillenworth, John Tatum and David Bennet. Joining the Prudential Board is a great way to experience another important facet of your church. And yes, we DO have power tools, if you would like to add some 'sweat equity' to your Pru Board experience!

Gifts of Cheer



If you know of anyone, either here at Old North or in the wider Marblehead community who is going through a difficult time, the Community Life Board would like to reach out with a little plant and a friendly note. Please contact Lynda Hare at hares8carrots@hotmail.com or 781-639-0107 if you know someone who would appreciate a little extra cheer.

Congregational Caring



Last weekend our pastors led the memorial services for Bruce Wallace and Mary Harris. The love and prayers of our congregation go out to their families in this time of sorrow.



Additionally, our prayers and support go out to the family of Tom Schaefer who passed away this morning, April 10. Funeral plans have not yet been announced.



“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” (Author unknown) 

Lectio Divina

A monastic practice of scripture, reflection and prayer dating back to the 4^th century, at Old North lectio divina has been adapted and practiced for more than ten years on every Tuesday morning from 9 to about 10:30 am. When Dennis was here, he led the practice. Since his leaving, we all take turns being the leader to select the readings. We have welcomed newcomers, some not from Old North, who seem to find soul food in the practice and the shared reflections that are part of it. We meet at 9 am both in person in the “Great Room” on Stacey St. and on Zoom.

We begin each meeting with a context-setting call to worship. Then we pair a scripture reading with a poem, chosen by the leader for the day and read aloud. We then move into 21 minutes of silent meditation, marked by chimes, and finally we share in “safe space” our responses – personal and intellectual. We end each session with prayers for healing and the Lord’s Prayer.



It is a rich time of being together in community and quite like no other. We invite you to give it a try.