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I returned to the Parish House on Tuesday this week, back from my sabbatical filled with gratitude. Thank you for this time of refreshment away, and thank you for calling me to minister among you. I rejoice to be back among you.
For the first two months of my sabbatical, starting on May 25, my husband Bob and I traveled through Spain, Italy and France. It was the trip of a lifetime, planned extremely well by Bob. With Rick Steves' books in hand, Bob crafted a well-paced, fascinating itinerary, and carefully pre-arranged every hotel, Airbnb, train, bus, plane and tour. It was a lot of work and paid off marvelously - not one single snafu! Though Bob doesn't claim credit for it, there also was not a single drop of rain the whole time. I luxuriated in the slow pace, steeping myself in the beauty of nature, new customs and food, an artists' brushstrokes on a canvas, and the land's abundance. As the psalmist sings this week: "Marvelous are Thy works, and that I know right well" (Psalm 139).
August found us often on Cape Cod with more hours for reading: plays, mysteries, history, biographies and fiction. Over the next several weeks I'll be sharing more about what I've been learning, but first among them is gratitude to God and to you. I'll start my sharing this Sunday.
I look forward to seeing all of you soon!
Joy
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Homecoming| Sunday September 15
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Morning Light service| 9 AM
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Our Morning Light service resumes on Sunday September 15, at the Little Chapel at 64 Tremont Street. A welcoming, inter-generational service, we hold the tradition of King's Chapel liturgy at the forefront, against the backdrop of contemporary music. Please join us!
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Church School Kickoff | 10 AM
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As we head into fall and increased activity at King's Chapel, we are excited to kick off the Church School year! This year we are adopting a "rotation" model, exploring one Bible story per month through the lenses of story, song, art, and service. Beginning with the Creation Story this month, we'll continue with Noah's Ark in October, the story of Abraham in November, and the Nativity in December. Parishioners interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership, at
david.waters@kings-chapel.org
. We're looking forward to a fun and engaging year of Church School!
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Homecoming Luncheon:
Celebrating King's Chapel and its Historic Parish House| 12:15 PM| at the Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
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Following Morning Prayer you are cordially invited to the Parish House to help kick off the new church year at the annual King's Chapel Homecoming Luncheon. Enjoy a sumptuous feast with full lunch and homemade desserts prepared by the Hospitality Committee. Welcome back our beloved Senior Minister Joy Fallon, who has been on a well-deserved sabbatical since last June. Also, learn more about the history and architecture of the Parish House and Parsonage in a presentation by historian Faye Charpentier, Program Director for the King's Chapel Historic Site Visitors Program. These important buildings are not only beloved by King's Chapel members and ministers, but are also revered city-wide as classic examples of 19th-century Boston architecture.
Join us. You'll be glad you did!
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Piano Action Concert | Sunday September 22| 2 PM | The Little Chapel, 64 Beacon Street
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Come listen to our "new" wonderful Steinway piano on Sunday September 22, at 2 pm at our Parish House, as we round off the series of Piano Action programs, recitals to benefit King's Chapel's community action partners.
Violinist Zina Schiff has been described by the New York Times as an instrumentalist of "Luscious high voltage...vintage Heifetz."
The comparison to the legendary Heifetz is apt, as Zina is a Heifetz protege. With her special blend of passion, poetry and communicative power, she has dazzled audiences throughout North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and Australia.
Zina will be accompanied by Heinrich Christensen in a program of American music by Copland, Still, Bloch, and more.
This concert is being offered as a benefit for King's Chapel's community partner, Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry,
www.uuum.org
Admission is free and no tickets are required, all donations will be gratefully received, and go directly to UUUM.
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First Wednesdays at the Church | October 2| 6:15-7:30 PM
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Our First Wednesday series, sponsored by the Adult Religious Education committee, starts again on Wednesday October 2, following the Contemplative Communion service at the chapel at 58 Tremont Street. Fresh from her own sabbatical journey, our senior minister, the Rev. Joy Fallon will bring 3 poems by famous Christian and Muslim mystics who have written about their journeys. Where have you journeyed and what did you learn about the Holy? Were you changed? St. Francis wrote:
When I Returned from Rome
A
bird took flight.
And a flower in a field whistled at me
as I passed.
I drank
from a stream of clear water.
And at night the sky untied her hair and I fell asleep
clutching a tress of God's.
When I returned from Rome, all said,
"Tell us the great news,"
and with great excitement I did: "A flower in a field whistled,
and at night the sky untied her hair and
I fell asleep clutching a
sacred tress..."
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Saturday, September 14
1-5 PM |
UUUM Makanda Jazz Project
Sunday, September 15
9 AM
| Morning Light service resumes
10 AM
| Church School Kickoff
12:15 PM | Homecoming luncheon
Wednesday, September 18
5:30 PM
| Contemplative Communion service resumes
6:15 PM | Theology on Tap
Sunday, September 22
2 PM
| Piano Concert at the Parish House to benefit UUUM
Sunday, September 29
12:30 - 2 PM | Boston Athenaeum
Special tour for King's Chapel of the King's Chapel Library Exhibition
Saturday, October 26, 10 AM- 7 PM - A Fall Retreat led by Rev. Fallon
Listen for the Holy in the quiet forests, lakes and hills of beautiful Petersham, MA near the Quabbin Reservoir. Enjoy autumn sights, conversation, shared meals and time for individual reflection. Short hikes at different levels offered for those interested. 10 AM-7 PM. Lunch and dinner included. More information to follow soon.
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Thanking Rali Weaver
Last Sunday, Rev. Rali Weaver conducted her last Morning Prayer as King's Chapel's Sabbatical Minister and we gathered afterward in celebration and thanksgiving for her ministry this summer. From the Blessing of the Animals to our recent Vigil for ICE Detainees and at countless occasions in between, Rali steadied and buoyed us with her warmth and graciousness while Joy was away. She brought with her a genuine affection for our community from her previous tenure here, and even as we'll miss her regular presence among us, we look forward to finding ways to walk together in fellowship with her and her congregation in Dedham in the future.
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News From The Parish House
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Help!! Volunteers Needed
Front desk volunteers needed on a regular basis on Monday and Wednesday mornings, 9:30 am - 1 pm. Tasks include answering phones and other reception duties. Some light data entry work may also be included, if interested. Will also need Volunteers for Tuesday mornings in September. Please contact Gretchen to discuss details administrator@kings-chapel.org |
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Bravo, Thank You, Farewell for now!
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For next week's Homecoming, you will see some new faces in the choir loft. We will introduce those new faces in the next few weeks, but before we get to that, we'd like to take the opportunity to thank our outgoing beloved choir members for their many years of faithful service, and wish them Godspeed on their future musical travels.
Joei Marshall Perry (choir member since 2002)
Denise Konicek (since 2005)
David Hughes (since 2017)
Tevan Goldberg (since 2018)
We are hopeful that they will all be back to visit in one capacity or another, but for now, a resounding BRAVO and Thank You for lending your beautiful voices to the enrichment of our worship!
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Weep/ Rejoice
"We Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice, and Weep with Those Who Weep"
~ Romans 12:15
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Morning Prayer | 11 AM
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
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Todd Lee, Lector
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Mary Sears, Soloist
- Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
- Cathy Price, Usher in Charge
- Pamela and Mike Bergeron, Ushers Ushers
- Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
The flowers on the chancel table are given in Thanksgiving for Rev. Joy Fallon and the King's Chapel staff.
At the communion rail following the service, Jim Power
will greet those interested in learning more about King's Chapel.
After the service, please join us for punch on the bricks, hosted by Julie Hyde.
Each Sunday, 10% of the plate collection will go to our Community Action strategic partners:
common cathedral, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, and the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministries, to do works of mercy, justice, and healing. All cash and checks not specially designated will be considered a plate offering.
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We will open our service this Sunday with the wistful The Last Rose of Summer, first in a set of organ variations by American composer Dudley Buck, then sung by soloist Mary Sears.
Mary will also treat you to The Lark from Thomas Arne's Cantata The Morning, and Benedictus from Haydn's Missa Brevis Ioannis de Deo.
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12:15 PM, 58 Tremont St.
September 10
Mitchell Miller plays the C.B. Fisk organ
Bach, Mendelssohn, Ethel Smyth
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Tuesday Morning Meditation | Tuesdays 7:30 AM| Little Chapel
An early Tuesday Morning Meditation meets in our beautiful Little Chapel at 7:30 to 8:30 AM each Tuesday, including approximately a 20 minute meditation. We explore and experiment a bit, so if you have some ideas or are a little adventurous, this brief coming side by side with others in your church community may bring some welcome fun, joy and/or peace to your day. This is for "drop-in" participation - no long term obligations. Never meditated before? Drop by and give it a try. Feel free to contact Gary Riccio at
gary.riccio@me.com, or Stephen Courtney at scourtney@scixstudio.com for more details.
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Volunteer: Sign up for Hospitality
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Anyone can help!
Enter your email address and select a spot to fill. New volunteers may choose to co-host with a buddy.
Questions? email hospitality@kings-chapel.org
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We are grateful to those who provide for flowers each week, during our Morning Prayer service.
If you would like to give flowers in honor of a loved one, please contact Anne Sexton, chair of our Chancel Committee at annewsexton1@gmail.com . The cost for an arrangement is $85; a check can be mailed to the Parish House, indicating the date you have chosen and the inscription you would like.
We have the following dates open for the remainder of the year:
SEPTEMBER 29TH
DECEMBER 1ST, 8TH, 15, 22ND, 29TH
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Contributing to Between Sundays
Our e-newsletter is sent each Thursday afternoon. Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email administrator@kings-chapel.org with a written piece and/or pictures before Wednesday at 5 PM.
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Accessibility Assists
Our beautiful Georgian sanctuary was designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754. To make our services and programs more accessible, one of the box pews has been made wheel-chair accessible. Ushers are available to assist those wheelchair users to that pew. Additionally, we have installed an accessible bathroom on our main floor. An usher can direct you to the vestry.
A sound system has been installed in the sanctuary of The Chapel to amplify the sound during worship services. Hearing assistance devices are available for your use. Please see an Usher for assistance.
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