As churches across the country observed Good Friday, more than 100 congregations also rang their bells to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Old North Church’s lantern signal at the start of the American Revolution.
The “Let Freedom Ring!” project, initiated by the Center for Media and Democracy, invited churches and individuals to ring bells on Friday, April 18 “in solidarity with the Old North Church and to honor America’s historic struggle against tyranny,” per a National Council of Churches press release.
“We’re exceptionally moved that so many churches and faith communities want to share this anniversary with us today,” said the Rev. Matthew P. Cadwell, Old North’s priest.