The university used the former church primarily as an auditorium and lecture hall space following its purchase until preparations for the Lunder Arts Center began.
Prior to renovation, the university sold or donated many of the church fixtures.
A new home was found for the historic 18-foot organ, in a Texas church.
The stained-glass windows, however, were restored and were returned to the building after renovations.
In addition to the window restoration, the historic exterior details of the building were restored.
A cupola, which is a reproduction of the former belfry c. 1900, was added, with the original weathervane atop.

The renovated building houses a library specializing in Art and Art History for Lesley's College of Art and Design (previously located in the Kenmore area of Boston).

On December 5, 2013, the university moved the building approximately 100 feet south on its lot to make way for the new building at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Roseland Street, between the church and the adjacent University Hall building.
The new location changes the building's address from 1803 Massachusetts Avenue to 1801.
The university used the former church primarily as an auditorium and lecture hall space following its purchase until preparations for the Lunder Arts Center began. Prior to renovation, the university sold or donated many of the church fixtures. A new home was found for the historic 18-foot organ, in a Texas church. The stained-glass windows, however, were restored and were returned to the building after renovations. In addition to the window restoration, the historic exterior details of the building were restored. A cupola, which is a reproduction of the former belfry c. 1900, was added, with the original weathervane atop.
The renovated building houses a library specializing in Art and Art History for Lesley's College of Art and Design (previously located in the Kenmore area of Boston).
On December 5, 2013, the university moved the building approximately 100 feet south on its lot to make way for the new building at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Roseland Street, between the church and the adjacent University Hall building. The new location changes the building's address from 1803 Massachusetts Avenue to 1801.
North Avenue Congregational Church