Keeping King's Chapel's members and friends connected each week between Sunday worship services with updates from the Parish House.
From The Minister
My final week at King's Chapel has been one of emotional overload. Saying goodbyes, finishing up projects, trying to fit all of Jake's and my things into cardboard boxes....  
Life has been very full.
 
As it often does, this week's lectionary offered some perspective. The disciples have been through quite the week(s) themselves; experiencing elation as their movement, and their friend, was celebrated on Palm Sunday, and then enjoying a Passover meal like no other. Then the life they had known was suddenly upended, as they traveled with Christ through the garden of Gethsemane, and saw him betrayed, tortured and killed. After the high of Palm Sunday the week ends in confusion, grief, denial, and fear. 
 
This week's Gospel lesson finds the disciples in a fishing boat, which I imagine might be the ancient near-eastern equivalent of turning on Netflix-something familiar, a break from the overwhelming emotions and reality that surrounded them. 
 
It is there that Christ finds them, giving the parental and almost-always-right advice in tough times to have a snack break, saying "come and have some breakfast." He then shows them that all has been made well; for he has risen, and Easter has arrived.  
 
May we learn to trust that even in the most overwhelming times God is with us, sending us peace, and love, and even occasionally reminding us to take a snack break; for all shall be well. 
Upcoming

A Weekend for Transitions and Celebrations
 
This weekend our church will participate in four rituals of transition, natural changes that come to every church. On Saturday we will give thanks for the life of Leo Johnson in a Memorial Service (see below); and on Sunday we'll confirm two young men who have grown up at King's Chapel (George Boitano and Will Speight); welcome new members; and say farewell to our Assistant Minister, Reverend Amelia Edson. After Morning Prayer we'll join at the Parish House for a festive luncheon to honor all. Please join us!  RSVP to Laura at administrative.assistant@kings-chapel.org. 
Leo Johnson Memorial Service | Saturday | May 4 | 10 AM | Little Chapel at the Parish House | 64 Beacon St.
 
This Saturday, May 4, at 10 AM, we will give thanks for the life of our long-time member, Leo F. Johnson, at a memorial service in the Little Chapel at the Parish House, 64 Beacon Street. Leo played many roles at the church, including as a member of the Vestry, Annual Appeal, Ministerial Search Committee, Prayer Circle and usher. With a doctorate in leadership development, conflict management and adult learning, he also was actively involved during our times of transition, as we sought solutions to hard problems. Leo was an ordained minister and used both his strategic and pastoral skills in ways that deeply blessed this church. His widow Dorothy is also our member and we welcome the chance to be with her this weekend.
The Search for Meaning: Thursday Night Gatherings- John Bowman presents "The Science and Promise of Meditation" | May 9 | 6 PM | Parish House 

John Bowman, former Sunday school teacher and former Chair of Buildings and Grounds at King's Chapel, will share his experience with meditation as part of the Thursday Night Gatherings series at King's Chapel Parish House at 64 Beacon Street on Thursday, May 9, at 6 PM.
 
Join Bowman for a presentation based on his personal practice of meditation, of his understanding of the physiological underpinning of meditation, its mechanics, and its potential to advance personal and community well-being. 
 
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP to gretchen@kings-chapel.org. For more information, call 617-227-2155.
Mother's Day Walk For Peace | May 12 

Only $700 of $5000 goal left to meet for Mother's Day Walk!
We have met the Community Action Committees $2,000 matching grant and raised $4,300 of our $5000 goal! This is our highest goal to date. Please help put this cause over the top by  donating  here!

Many Ways to Get Involved
To learn more about the walk or sign up  click here. After Church on May 5, at both services, you can donate, sign up to walk, or learn more by seeing Amanda Pickett, who will have an iPad to make it easy. 

You can also help by attending "Piano Action" in the Little Chapel on May 12, a benefit concert by Heinrich Christensen on the piano and members of the King's Chapel choir. A voluntary contribution collected at the concert will be given to the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. 

The walk is rain or shine!
Piano Action | May 12 and June 2 | Recitals to benefit our Community Action partners

Now that the official Sunday concert season is over for the spring, we are launching a pilot initiative to see if any of you would have interest in attending benefit recitals featuring our lovely new Parish House Steinway piano, given to us by Louise Perkins and her family.

The first of these events will take place on Mother's Day, May 12, from 2-3 pm. It will be a benefit for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute so an extension, if you will, of the Mother's Day March for Peace that many parishioners are joining earlier that morning. The program will feature a handful of our choir members showing off their more secular side. Heinrich will do his utmost to keep up with them from the piano bench.

On June 2, also at 2 pm, we will have a 4-hand piano recital featuring Robert Winkley from First Church Boston, our friends on the other side of the Common. Once again, Heinrich will do his best to keep up with Robert. This recital will happen in conjunction with the  common art show happening at the Parish House that day, featuring art from  common cathedral, and all proceeds will benefit their wonderful work.

We hope you will join us for these two events to hear some lovely music and support King's Chapel's community action partners. Donations are entirely free-will, come as you are, give what you can. 

common art Show | Sunday June 2| 10:30 AM- 2:00 PM| The Parlor in the Parish House

The Community Action Committee is honored to be hosting artists from common art, who will exhibit their art work on the second floor of the Parish House. common art is  a program of  common cathedral  which provides space, materials and caring support staff to support unhoused and low income individuals as they develop their artistic abilities. You can learn more here.
 
 At 2:00 PM, all are invited downstairs to the Piano Action Concert fundraiser: all donations at the door for the concert will go to  common cathedral. 

Coffee and appetizers will be provided by the Hospitality Committee and CAC during both the art show and the concert.
Pet Blessing | Sunday June 2 | 9 AM at the Parish House Garden
 
Our annual pet blessing will take place the first Sunday in June; bring a pet, a stuffed animal, or a photo of your furry/fluffy/flighty/fanged friend, and have it blessed!
Pride Parade | Saturday, June 8 

As a welcoming and affirming congregation, King's Chapel will once again march in the Boston Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8th.  This year marks the 50th anniversary of Stonewall  Please consider joining us in our 9th year  participating!

The 2.5-mile  parade  begins in Back Bay, weaves through the South End, marches past the Boston Common and the King's Chapel Parish House, and concludes at Boston City Hall. Both the Parish House and Chapel will be decorated in rainbow colors.

The King's Chapel contingent will gather  somewhere on Boylston Street between 10 AM and 12 PM (exact place and time to be determined).  Dogs on leashes are welcome! We should reach Boston City Hall by 3 PM.

For questions, or to receive the latest information on marching with us, please contact one of the parade marshals, Tim Nelson-Hoy or Chelsea Lawson.  Please provide your cell phone number so we can contact you the day of the march.

We hope to see you there!

Tim Nelson-Hoy | (607) 793-8873 
Chelsea  Lawson | (318) 617 -0173
Habitat Build Out| Saturday June 29
King's Chapel is looking for a group of volunteers to help build a house with Habitat for Humanity. The build will take place in the Boston area (likely Dorchester) on Saturday, June 29th from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. There is a suggested $40 donation to Habitat, but anyone is welcome. Contact Emmanuel Genovese for more information or to sign up- (617) 738-6367 or emanuelg1@verizon.net. 
Save the Dates: Life at King's Chapel after Easter
 
Saturday, May 4 | 10 AM
Memorial Service for Leo Johnson at the Little Chapel
 
Sunday, May 5 | 11 AM          
Celebration Sunday:
Farewell Sunday for the Rev. Amelia Edson,  New Members Join,  Confirmation Sunday,Parish House luncheon to follow
                          
Thursday, May 9 | 6 PM     
The Search for Meaning: John Bowman on The Science and Promise of Meditation  
 
Sunday, May 12                      
Mother's Day Walk for Peace, Joint service with Chestnut Hill
 2 PM: Benefit Concert at Parish House                   
 
Sunday, May 19 | 12:15 PM   
Annual Meeting at King's Chapel
                                   
Sunday, May 25                      
Memorial Day Sunday
 
Sunday, June 2             
First Sunday for Sabbatical Minister Rev. Rali Weaver
  9 AM | Blessing of the Pets, Parish House
10:30 AM - 2 PM |Art Show by artists from common art
2 PM| Benefit concert for common cathedral
 
Saturday, June 8                       
Pride Parade
 
Sunday, June 9
10-11 AM | Sandwich making for common cathedral
12:30 PM  | Worship with common cathedral
 
Sunday, June 16                      
333rd Birthday of King's Chapel
 
Sat. June 22 
10:30 AM  | Labyrinth Walk at Perkins' Home in Stowe
                       
Saturday, June 29                    
Habitat Build
Looking Back
Executive Director Tina Cheri preached at King's Chapel

This past Sunday, the founder of the Louise D. Brown Peace Institute, Chaplain Tina Cheri, preached at our services, sharing a message of peace for our city.  The Peace Institute is one of our three social justice partners and has worked for 25 years with families of those murdered by violence in Boston.  
Minns Lecture in Honor of Charles Perry
 
Last Friday a large crowd gathered in the King's Chapel Parish House to hear a lecture by our Minister Emeritus Carl Scovel, in honor of Charles Perry, longtime member of King's Chapel, Junior Warden, Vestry Member, usher, and cherished leader. Carl's talk was entitled "A Tale of Two Kingdoms," and began by addressing the real tragedies and challenges of our world today, about which Charles knew much as an expert in foreign relations. Carl then described the "other kingdom," God's kingdom, which Charles turned to day by day, saying the Lord's Prayer: "thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Present for the talk were also Adelaide Ketchum, Charles' widow; and their three adult children: Mark, Nick and (by live streaming) Laura.
From The History Program
Each May, the United States celebrates National Preservation Month.  This month is a perfect time to explore many the historic places that call Boston home, including King's Chapel!

'Constructing King's Chapel' explores the church's 333-year history through its architecture and material culture.    Uncover the many layers of King's Chapel's past, literally and figuratively, as you explore the church as both a historic and living place.

This tour focuses not only on the literal construction and adornment of the church, but also how its congregation over time has continually added meaning to the space and how changes over time -- to the building, congregation, and landscape of Boston -- have constructed how King's Chapel is seen and understood as a historic place today.

May 16, 23, and 30 at 6 PM and 7 PM
$10 per person
Tickets here

Learn more about this event and other Boston Preservation Month events here.
From the Church School 
This week Will and George partook in their final confirmation session! They did a great job preparing some sentiments on their program and we worked with them to highlight their original perspectives on the programming. We look forward to having the boys share their statements with the King's community this upcoming Sunday! Thanks, Miguel, for leading this final session.

Many thanks to all the mentors who made this Confirmation curriculum come to life. We are deeply indebted to you for the time and energy you poured into the program. It really made it a worthwhile experience.

In the Church School, Steve Courtney and Michelle led a lesson on Holy Week. Joseph and David created crafts pertaining to the Palm Sunday including the Donkey Jesus rode on Palm Sunday and hand print palms. Thanks to the volunteers for helping lead the crafts and discussion.

UPCOMING:
  • Confirmation Service, Sunday, May 5 at 11:00 AM
  • Joyful Noise, Sunday, May 5 from 10:00 - 10:45
  • No Church School on Mother's Day, May 12. Children and families are encouraged to join the Walk for Peace!
Weep/Rejoice

"We Rejoice with Those Who Rejoice, and Weep with Those Who Weep"                            
~ Romans 12:15

We rejoice that in recent weeks we have been joined at Morning Prayer by several of those whom we have held in prayer: Christopher and Elizabeth Barnett, after the completion of his first round of treatments; our beloved Elsie Herrmann, as her husband George was remembered with beautiful flowers on the Chancel; Walter and Beth Chapin, as Beth continues to adjust to the vagaries of Parkinson's Disease; and Betty Lykins, after her lung surgery. We rejoice with them all!
Last Week's Sermon

Click here to listen to Chaplain Tina Ch éry
In This Issue
Sunday Services 
Morning Light | 9 AM
  • Rev. Amelia Edson, preaching 
  • Skip Lewan, piano
Morning Prayer | 11 AM
  • The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
  • The Rev. Amelia Edson, Assistant Minister
  • Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
  • Emily Bieber-Harris, David Hughes, Bryan Wells, Brian Church , Soloists  
  • David Hughes, Brian Church, Conductors
  • Dan Sullivan, Lector
  • Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
  • Stephen Courtney, Usher in Charge
  • Betsy Peterson, Pamela and Michael Bergeron,  Ushers
  • Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
  • Psalm 30: 1-5
  • First Lesson,  Acts 9:1-6, 7-20
  • Second Lesson, John 21: 4-19
     
The flowers on the chancel are 
given  in loving memory of Harriet Felton Parker by her nieces Harriet Parker Hofheinz and Patricia Ross Pratt.

At the communion rail following the service, Bill Kuttner
will greet those interested in learning more about King's Chapel.

After the service, please join us for a luncheon at the Parish House.
 
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.
From the Bench
 
For our service of many transitions this Sunday, the featured piece of music is Benjamin Britten's beloved multi-movement festival cantata Rejoice in the Lamb. It is set to texts by 18th century English poet Christopher Smart, from his lengthy poem Jubilate Agno which was not published until 1939, almost 200 years after his death.
Smart was a high church Anglican and famously confined at times to both insane asylums and debtors' prisons. Rejoice in the Lamb is a sprawling expression of seeing God in all creatures, and consequently calling all creatures together to give praise.
Soloists Emily Bieber-Harris, David Hughes, and Bryan Wells will open the service by extolling the divine aspects of cats, mice, and flowers. In our Motet, the opening chorus of the cantata summons all tongues, nations, and languages to rejoice together.
In the Offertory, you hear a flicker of Smart's mental instability as he refers to being persecuted by "Silly Fellow", interpreted by some as the devil preying on his mind, but soon enough the music erupts into another highly energetic chorus where all the instruments come together to put away our fears as the music resolves to the serene final Hallelujah from the Heart of God.
Tuesday Recitals
May 7 | 12:15 PM
Recital: Richard Spicer plays the C.B. Fisk Organ
Bach, Buxtehude, Ritter
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.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesdays, 6 PM

May 7- Parish Council 
May 28- Joint Vestry/ Parish Council 
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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.