My Dear Friends--

 

It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through Lent! How has your Lenten journey been taking shape? Have you found more time for prayer? Are you missing whatever you may have given up for Lent? (I told a friend of mine just yesterday that I can't wait to demolish a bag of gummi bears come Easter!) And what about almsgiving? It can take many forms.... Those gummi bears I gave up? I usually buy them in bigger bags that cost $6.99 when they're not on sale. Each week during Lent I've been putting that $7 in my "rice bowl," a little cardboard box that the Catholic Relief Society distributes each Lent with a calendar of reflections, actions, and simple recipes to encourage a Lenten practice of solidarity with those in need around the world. It's a small thing, but it reminds me that my fasting isn't merely self-denial for its own sake: this "giving up" frees me for giving.

 

As we kick off our stewardship campaign this week, we're presented with another opportunity for prayerful giving. As we abide in our Lenten practices, what comes to us in our newfound slowness, silence, and simplicity? In our Friday Lenten Fellowship gatherings, many of you shared that you've been thinking of "home" in a variety of ways. I encourage you to consider the gifts of our spiritual home here at King's Chapel, and the ways you might support the work we do here-not only for ourselves, but for our city and those most in need of our service and solidarity.

 

In faith and love,

David

In 2015, the Boston Federal Reserve found the median net worth for Black families in Boston was $8, in stark contrast to $250,000 for white families. This discrepancy is largely driven by the gap in home ownership. Join community activists and urban planners as they discuss Boston's history of redlining and discriminatory housing policies, the complicity of the banks and the real estate industry, and the consequent legacy of segregation and racial wealth disparity. We will also identify some specific actions we can take to address the inequities in home ownership.

Back by Popular Demand: Bistro 64, Virtual Edition!

On Friday, April 9th, Bistro 64 will host Virtual Cheese Tasting via Zoom!  The program will be presented by the Cheese Mongers of the Cheese Shop of Salem who will share how the cheeses are made, the range of flavors and textures, from various regions of the world.  To participate you can either order your selections from the shop or purchase them at your local grocery; the cost of the Salem shop selection delivered to your door is $40 and is adequate for 2-3 people. (No purchase is necessary; everyone is welcome to join the Zoom call.) Surely this promises to be a fascinating evening.  Please contact Peter Sexton for full  details at: [email protected]