Join the Chorus of Freedom Bells on Good Friday

Old North Church | 7pm

On Good Friday, April 18, churches across the country are invited join faith communions across the nation in ringing their church bells, beginning their Tenebrae services in solidarity with a profound and historic event happening simultaneously—the Lantern Service at Old North Church in Boston.  

This event, marking the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal that sparked the American Revolution, will be commemorated with an inspiring keynote by Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, a renowned historian and author of Democracy Awakening.

How to Participate

• Begin your Tenebrae service by ringing bells as people gather, recalling the historic call for freedom.
• Invite your congregation to step outside, reflect, and join in this moment of unity.
• Encourage other churches in your community to take part!
• Ring bells with your fellow parishioners on your church steps, with your friends in a park, on a street corner, or online!

Join the Movement 

Complete the participation form available in this. Information collected will only be used for this event.

As you gather for your Tenebrae service, know that your church bells are joining a national movement uniting faith communities for justice and liberty. Just as bells rang for freedom two centuries ago, this moment will inspire prayer and action.  

Simultaneously, Old North Church will be ringing their bells at 6:00 p.m. ET as the community gathers for their 250th anniversary service with music, reflections on Paul Revere’s ride, and the lighting of historic lanterns—honoring past courage and reflecting on faith and freedom today.  Click here for more information.

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