Search
Program and Workshop Schedule
Brown Bag Lunch: "Exploring New England's Spiritual Heritage"
06/13/2012Had enough of the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park? Here is an entirely new way to see New England, following some of its roads less traveled into some surprising encounters with its spiritual past. Garth Rosell, professor of church history at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, has put together a wonderfully informative handbook — complete with maps, easy-to-follow directions, helpful commentary, and many beautiful pictures — that should be a staple of your summer vacation plans. The day trips are great for families, with plenty to interest both children and adults.
Ever wonder where Cotton Mather preached? Or are you interested in seeing the crypt of George Whitefield, the most famous preacher of the eighteenth century? Rosell's tours will also take you through the back streets of Salem and the home turf of Jonathan Edwards in the Connecticut River Valley. You can see the docks where the first missionaries left for India in 1812 and visit the Northfield, Massachusetts, home of the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody.
Come learn more about these trips from the author — and pick up a copy of the book at the same time.
Wednesday, June 13th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join us for lunch at noon.
Program begins promptly at 12:15.
Historic Tour of England
06/18/2012"Retracing Our Puritan Roots"
June 18-30, 2012
If you love history and have a yen for travel, you are in luck! This coming June, Roger Burke and Jim Crawford -- both great friends of the Congregational Library -- will be leading a 12-day tour that will begin in Salem, Massachusetts, and end up in East Anglia. David Goss, a historian from Gordon College, will also provide lectures.
It’s kind of a backward pilgrimage, though with much nicer accommodations than they had in the 1630s. You'll get to visit London, Ipswich, and Cambridge -- all the Puritan sites plus a few other fun trips on the side, like the Viking remains at Sutton Hoo.
Download a flier (PDF format) to read or share with others.
For a more detailed itinerary, you can download this flier. (PDF format)
If you're interested, contact Olde Ipswich Tours by phone (877-356-5163 or 978-356-5163) or email (jean@ipswichtours.com).
Year-long Activities
Library Tour
We offer tours of our stacks and archive, which are otherwise closed to the public. If you're going to be in town, come on by and let us show you around. Join us for an introductory tour of the library, its history and services. Reservations are appreciated, but walk-ins are always welcome. Please contact Claudette Newhall by email or call 617-523-0470 ext. 229 to arrange the date and time for your visit. No charge.
Congregational Boston Walking Tour
Boston is a city full of history. If you're interested in the religious parts in particular, then this tour is for you. Explore the downtown area's rich and complex past on your own or guided by our resident historian. For details, take a look at our dedicated tour page.
Registering for Events
Advance Event Registration
We are now using Survey Monkey for event registration. Links to register for each event can be found at the bottom of that event's description.
Advance registration is required for all events and is open until the start of the event unless otherwise stated. For additional information or help registering, contact us by phone at (617) 523-0470 ext. 230 or send an email to Megan Wheaton-Book.
Registration Fees
To pay online, click on the PayPal button at the upper right of this page. In PayPal please use the "Purpose" field to indicate the title of the class you are registering for.
To pay by mail, make checks payable to the Congregational Library and send it to us at: 14 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108.