Old North Congregation

Old North's 2026 Lantern Service was a grand occasion, with a stirring address by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. It was encouraging to see the church so full of people of many backgrounds committed to the very best ideals of our nation and the ongoing work of creating a more perfect union. The professionally filmed and edited video is now available on our YouTube channel. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQoXY3nqxfw

Old North Church Congregation 2026 Lantern Service with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

Images of the 2026 Lantern Service featuring Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington, along with hundreds of friends inspired by the call to do the next best thing in the ongoing creation of our nation. Photos by David Rider.

Join us at the Old North Church in Boston for our 2026 Lantern Service on April 17 at 7 pm, with keynote address by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington, DC. As we recall the lantern signal from the church in 1775 on the eve of the American Revolution, we will reflect simulanteously on the themes of faith, freedom, and democracy today. Details on the program and a link for sponsorships and seating options are here: https://www.oldnorth.com/lanternservice/