Old North Church's iconic steeple Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Old North Church was established in 1723 and is Boston's oldest standing church building. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Lighting the brass chandeliers from 1724. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Old North Director of Music Libor Dudas prepares with the choir before the Lantern Service begins. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
The Choir of Men and Boys from All Saints' Church, Ashmont do a run-through of a choral anthem before the service begins. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Bishop Alan M. Gates with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Old North's bell ringers at work before the Lantern Service. In 1744 the eight bells were added to Old North's tower. Cast in England, they are the oldest set of change ringing bells in North America and are still rung every Sunday. Paul Revere was one of the original bell ringers when he was 15. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Actor Michael LePage as Paul Revere joins the Lexington Minutemen before the service begins. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Bishop Jeff Mello of Connecticut, Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows of Indianapolis and Bishop Douglas Fisher of Western Massachusetts were among the special guests. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Old North Vicar-in-Charge Matthew P. Cadwell welcomes the congregation. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Dr. Peter Abbott, OBE, His Majesty's Consul General to New England, gave readings from Old North's founding records. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
The Rev. Dr. Jaimie Crumley, Research Fellow with Old North Illuminated, reflected on recent research into Old North's history with slavery in colonial New England. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
The Old North Chamber Choir performed choral anthems, including "The Light and Wind" commissioned for the anniversary. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Junior warden James Zainaldin shared readings from Old North's early history. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Congregational hymns included "God of Our Fathers," "America" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Assistant Bishop Carol J. Gallagher introduced Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry: "His word of God's love for us all is the best gift that we can share together." Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Presiding Bishop Curry gives the keynote address: "And so, in the darkest days, it is salutary to remember that, as the Bible says of the coming of Jesus into the world, the light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot, has not and will not overcome it." Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Vicar-in-Charge Matthew Cadwell (left) and Bishop Alan M. Gates (right) join the congregation in applauding Presiding Bishop Michael Curry following his address. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Presiding Bishop Curry receives Old North Illuminated's Third Lantern Award. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Vicar-in-Charge Matthew Cadwell lights the lanterns. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Vestry members Anne Sheetz and Nyasha Toyloy carry the lanterns to the steeple tower for its symbolic re-lighting. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Bishop Alan M. Gates gives the benediction: "As long ago in this place did beacons for justice shine, so may we in this land--inspired by our triumphs, acknowledging our failures and redeeming our brokenness--re-dedicate ourselves to be a beacon for others." Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Presiding Bishop Curry greets Lexington Minutemen following the service. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Onlookers gathered on Salem Street await the re-lighting of the steeple. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Old North Church's iconic steeple as night fell. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh
Vicar-in-Charge Matthew Cadwell with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Canon Stephanie Spellers doing a run-through before the Sunday morning service begins.s. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Vesting: Canon Stephanie Spellers, Deacon Geoffrey Smith and Presiding Bishop Curry Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Bishop Curry's executive assistant, Sharon Jones, prepares his primatial staff. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Members of the morning's congregation Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
The procession Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Deacon Holly Hartman in procession Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Old North Director of Music Libor Dudas Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Old North Chamber Choir singers Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Presiding Bishop Curry preaches from Old North's distinctive raised pulpit. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Presiding Bishop Curry preaches on John 20. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Presiding Bishop Curry preaches. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
At the Offertory Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Vicar Cadwell and Presiding Bishop Curry, celebrating Holy Eucharist in vestments newly crafted for the 300th anniversary and using old Communion silver gifted by King George II in 1733 on the 10th anniversary of Old North's founding Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
A blessing at Communion Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
At Communion Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
The morning's congregation Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Deacon Geoffrey Smith gives the dismissal. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
Presiding Bishop Curry gives a wave as the service concludes. Diocese of Massachusetts Photo: Bethany Versoy
