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Budget Meetings | January 13 and 27
Please join us at two upcoming budget meetings: first, a preliminary hearing for King's Chapel FY2019 budget on January 13 after 11 AM worship. Then, we need your presence at the All Church Membership vote to approve the budget on January 27. A quorum is needed, so come and let your voice be heard!
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Do you make up your mind instantly?
I don't. I struggle with the idea of Epiphany; that instant lightning strike of knowing that descends from above. I am rarely 100% sure of anything, and knowledge seems to come to me slowly; I tend to chew on ideas and information, thinking them over and over, until, occasionally, I discover something of which I am sure. While I envy those who can realize truths like a cartoon scientist, with a magic "Aha" light bulb moment, it rarely happens to me.
That is why I love that Epiphany is a season. Unlike Pentecost, when knowledge descends like flaming fire, in epiphany the lectionary offers us story after story about Christ and the early church, helping us to gather information, and decide who this man Jesus is and what his birth and life means, for us and for our world.
Amelia
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Theology on Tap: Why Read the Bible? | Wednesday, January 16 | 6: 15 PM | Vestry
The Bible is old. It contradicts itself. It has ideas that are not scientifically accurate, and parts that many modern day people find offensive. And yet, it is still widely influential: the average American household has 4.4 Bibles (although only 26% of Americans read the Bible regularly). We hear Scripture at many of the most important moments in our lives: weddings, funerals, even at the inauguration of public leaders. Here at King's Chapel we read at least three passages of Scripture each week at Morning Prayer (two at Morning Light), often singing or chanting others. Is the Bible still relevant to our daily lives? Should we continue to read it, and refer to it? How do we deal with the antiquated parts of the text(s)? Is there anything special that distinguishes the Bible from other books?
Come and think about it, with refreshments, snacks, and friends, after Contemplative Communion on January 16th at 6:15 in the Vestry.
RSVPS not
required but welcome: assistant.minister@kings-chapel.org
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A Search for Meaning: Thursday Night Gatherings| Miguel Gomez-Ibanez | January 24 | 6 PM
Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, former architect and President Ereritus of the North Bennet Street School and current Senior Warden at King's Chapel, will share his experiences on craftmanship and wisdom as part of the Thursday Night Gatherings series at King's Chapel Parish House at 64 Beacon St. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.
Join Gomez-Ibanez for an intriguing presentation and discussion on the relationship of hand skills to intellectual development and well-being. He will be showing examples of his own work as a furniture maker that has been exhibited throughout New England and the US and discussing lessons learned as a distinguished leader in education and craftsmanship.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP to Gretchen Horton, Parish Administrator at
gretchen@kings-chapel.org or by calling 617-227-2155.
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Spirituals | Concert Series | January 27 | 5 PM | Reception to Follow
The next concert in our Sunday series will take place on January 27 at 5 pm. The choir will embark on an exploration of the rich heritage of African-American spirituals. The program includes classic as well as newly written arrangements of some of your favorite tunes such as Steal Away, Deep River,
and Hold on
, as well as selections based on African song, and the extension of the spiritual tradition from Abolition to the era of the Civil Rights struggle, and Robert Sirota's original Spiritual for Mother Emanuel
, written in the wake of the tragic 2017 shooting in Charleston. Members of our ad hoc
committee that is currently exploring King's Chapel's history in the era of slavery will offer
readings of poetry from the Harlem Renaissance. The music committee invites all to a reception at the Parish House immediately after the concert - we hope to see you there!
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First Wednesdays: ARE/CAC Film Night | Wednesday | February 6 | 6:15 PM
Please join us in the sanctuary after February 6th Wednesday communion for a viewing and discussion of Being Flynn starring Robert De Niro. In the film, a man working in a Boston homeless shelter is surprised to encounter his estranged father (De Niro), who is unhoused and struggling with substance abuse. You can view the trailer here.
Being Flynn is based on Nick Flynn's memoir, "Another Bullshit Night in Suck City." If you are interested in the option of reading the book before the showing, you can contact Amanda Pickett (
amanda.e.pickett@gmail.com
) to see about borrowing a copy.
Following the film, Amanda Grant-Rose, lead pastor for common cathedral, our neighbor congregation for people experiencing homelessness, will join us for a discussion of issues raised by the film and book. We are grateful she could join us to share her knowledge and experiences.
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King's Chapel Winter Retreat: Playing With Prayer | Led by Rev. Amelia Edson | February 15-17 | Glastonbury Abbey
Spend a weekend away in a small community of Benedictine monks and reconnect with yourself and members of the King's Chapel community. We will learn about and try on a variety of prayer practices, using techniques like calligraphy, labyrinth walking, centering (meditative) prayer, and joining the brothers as they pray the hours each day. We will learn about prayers from our historic prayer book as well as have opportunities to write our own prayers. Click here to sign up.
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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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Thank you to all who helped take down our wonderful Christmas greenery and decorations!
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New Pianos at the Parish House!
Santa was exceedingly generous to us this Christmas and brought no less than 2 grand pianos down our fragile chimneys!
In the little chapel, we now have the absolutely wonderful Steinway that belonged to Arthur Perkins, father of Louise and son of Palfrey, beloved past minister of King's Chapel. Louise Perkins and her family decided to give the church this marvelous instrument and had it completely restored at the North Bennett Street School over the past year. We will be planning various events for you to hear the instrument and for us to collectively thank the Perkins family for this amazing gift. In the meantime, the Steinway can be heard every Sunday morning for our 9 AM Morning Light service, played by the very talented Skip Lewan.
In our second floor parlor, you will now find the Mason & Hamlin that belonged to former choir member Pamela Gore. We are grateful to Pam and her daughter Kirstin Goodrich for thinking of us.
As mentioned, we are cooking up a series of various events to celebrate the new instruments. First up will be a party, presented in collaboration with our Bistro 64 friends. The date is Saturday February 9, starting with "cocktail hour" at 5:30 and featuring both pianos. More details to come, but for now, be sure to save the date for our Bistro 64 Progressive Piano Party!
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It is great to be back after a wonderful holiday season! We kick started our new year with some fun and fellowship at our first game night of the year this past Saturday. It was great to have Will and George and their families, as well as Bill Kutner! We had fun stretching our vocabulary playing Taboo and solving puzzles during Cranium. Will proved to be the Connect Four champion! We hope to have another event soon!
This week during the church school lesson Augie and Levina joined us to talk about Epiphany. We watched a short video on the wise men and discussed the practice of gift giving and cultivating a joy that can last beyond the holiday season. Looking forward to seeing the rest of our children next week as folks return from traveling.
George, Hallie, Skip and Allen led Will and George in a difficult conversation about loss and coping with anger in the aftermath of tragedy. The young men were truly trying to grapple with some big picture issues and we're grateful that they have so much support from the community.
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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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We hold in our prayers our recent Senior
Warden Cliff Allen who was recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure and a parathyroid condition. Over the next several weeks Cliff will have interventions for both and hopes to slowly regain his normal health. He looks forward to returning to King's Chapel later; for now, reaching him via email rather than phone is best:
allencliff47@verizon.net
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We continue to hold in prayer Christopher Barnett and his family. Christopher's brain tumor is operable and the initial surgery for its removal is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15. The Barnetts appreciate the prayers and cards they have received; this continues to be the best way to support them, rather than phone calls or emails.
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We rejoice with Music Director Heinrich Christensen, who played for the American Guild of Organists First Night concert at the Christian Science Mother Church with over 1,000 folks in attendance.
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December 23's Sermon by Rev. Joy Fallon
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Morning Light | 9 AM
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, preaching
- Skip Lewan on Piano
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- The Rev. Amelia Edson, Assistant Minister
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Emily Bieber- Harris, oboe; Jennifer Webb, mezzo-soprano, Soloists
- Jennifer Kronstain, Lector
- Stephen Courtney, Usher in Charge
- Dan Taylor, Julie Hyde, Jim Power, Ushers
- Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 29
- Old Testament, Isaiah 43: 1-7
- New Testament, Acts 8: 14-17
The flowers on the chancel are given by Madolyn and William Wilson in loving memory of Anna F. Rizzo and Gail McFarland Meckel.
At the communion rail following the service, Jim Power will greet those interested in learning more about King's Chapel.
After the service all are invited to Coffee Hour hosted by Gregg Sorensen.
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The choir is back in full force this Sunday and ready to begin our month of wall-to-wall Spirituals.
In the very last gasp of Christmas/Epiphany music, shepherdess Emily Bieber-Harris is bringing in her trusty oboe to lead the sheep, both in Leo Nestor's arrangement of Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, and the first movement of Marcello's Oboe Concerto in c minor. The choir will also reprise their doo-wop take on Go, Tell It On the Mountain from Christmas Eve's Lessons and Carols service, along with Bob Chilcott's haunting version of Steal Away. The organ voluntaries are Otto Malling's The Flight Into Egypt and Domenico Zipoli's Pastorale.
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Tuesday Recitals
January 15 | 12:15 PM
Gregg Bunn plays the C.B. Fisk Organ
Bruhns & Mendelssohn
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"Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at his feet."
Chancel Flower Donations
Someone once said that life is more beautiful with flowers. They make us smile; they calm us; they invoke memories.
Would you like to offer flowers for our Morning Prayer service? Each Sunday members or friends provide flowers for our chancel. If you would like to contribute to honor a loved one, please contact Anne Sexton, chair of Chancel Committee, at
annewsexton1@gmail.com
to make arrangements.
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Upcoming Meetings
Ad Hoc Meeting- Jan. 15, 6 PM
Vestry- Jan. 22, 6 PM
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Volunteer: Sign up for Hospitality
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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Contributing to Between Sundays
Our e-newsletter is sent each Thursday afternoon. Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email administrative.assistant@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 designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754, has been lovingly maintained by the congregation since its completion. One of the box pews has been made wheel-chair accessible. Ushers are available to assist those who are wheelchair-bound to that pew.
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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