Sandwiches and Worship with common cathedral | Sunday, August 18
Members and friends of King's Chapel are invited to prepare
sandwiches at the Parish House at 10AM. We prepare these
sandwiches so that, at 12:30 by Brewer Fountain on the Common, we can serve and then partake in lunch with parishioners of
common cathedral, the outdoor church on the common for our unhoused neighbors and their friends. Following lunch, we worship and sing together, finishing the service holding hands and singing "Come by Here, My Lord, Come by Here!" Please email Amanda Pickett, chair of the Community Action Committee, if you plan to attend or have any questions:
amanda.e.pickett@gmail.com.
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From the Sabbatical Minister
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Jeff Barz Snell will be preaching in my stead this week. He asked me to preach at his installation in
Weston this spring and as a generous gift to me is preaching so I can attend a wedding with my wife
Jenny. Jeff is no stranger to King's Chapel, having been a member for many years before and while in seminary. He is currently the minister at First Parish Church in Weston.
Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors of Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light. He has been
active in a variety of interfaith environmental and lobbying initiatives on the state and federal level. In addition, he is a member of The Climate Reality Project, being one of now 7,000 people around the world who have been trained to give presentations on climate change. He regularly lectures to businesses, community groups and schools about climate change issues and ways that all of us can live more
lightly on the planet.
Ecumenically, he has served terms as Clerk of the Council of Christian Churches within the UUA and as the Secretary for the Evangelical Missionary Society in Massachusetts. He also serves on the board of the UU Christian Fellowship. Thank you for giving him a warm welcome. I will be back in the King's Chapel pulpit August 25th and September 1st and then Joy will be back in your midst.
It has been a wonderful summer and I am confident this Sunday at Morning Prayer will be equally joyous.
Rali
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Bell Ringing to Commemorate 400 Years of African American History and Culture | August 25 | 3 PM
On Sunday, August 25, 2019, at 3pm, bells around the nation will ring for four minutes to honor the first enslaved Africans who landed in English North America in 1619. One minute for every 100 years. King's Chapel will join in commemorating the 400th anniversary of that landing by ringing our own bell at the appointed time, followed by a moment of prayer and reflection with David Waters, Minister for Education and Worship. All are invited to attend-and welcome to join, if they wish, in ringing the bell themselves.
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Interfaith Vigil to Support Detainees | August 25 | 2 PM
On the last Sunday of every month at 2PM, the detainees held in Suffolk County Jail in South Boston gather at the north-facing windows. They look out at a pedestrian overpass, and place hand-drawn signs between the prison bars and the glass.
They are waiting to see a monthly delegation of faith communities who gather on the overpass to stand in solidarity, and remind them that they are not alone.
We know this for sure. We know because lawyers and aid workers who conduct prison visitations mention, over and over, how much it means to those imprisoned to see that those gathered on the walkway to witness their solidarity. We know it, too, because one man who was released on a Friday went to the overpass that Sunday, and waited for the vigil to meet him there so he could join, and let them know how much it meant to see people gathered, faithfully and consistently, on the last Sunday of every month.
On August 25th, the last Sunday of the month, Kings' Chapel in partnership with Massachusetts Communities in Action, will lead a delegation of faith communities in this vigil. We will meet at 2PM at 20 Bradston Street.
As we walk together to the overpass where we will show our support for those in detention, we may walk past a group of individuals in active addiction. We ask that you do not ignore them as much of the world does. Instead, reach out hands of kindness and support. Those suffering from addiction are also part of our community, and God's beloved community.
We will walk, chanting and singing, beneath the Suffolk County Jail to the pedestrian overpass and hold a vigil of readings, songs, and prayers. The detainees can't hear us, but they will see us through the prison windows.
When they look outside, will they see you there?
If you wish to join us, please contact:
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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
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
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 The weather was perfect for the final barbecue of summer 2019. About 30 people joined together to see old friends and make new ones! Thanks to the Adult Religious Education and Community Action Committees for organizing this, and thank you to Kent and Emanuel for your grilling expertise!
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September 22
Piano Action Special Event
: King's Chapel Parish House,
64 Beacon Street
, at 2 PM
(Please note location and early start time. Free admission, all donations will go to UUUM)
Zina Schiff, violin and Heinrich Christensen, piano - Copland, Still, and more
October 27
Mortal Musings
King's Chapel Choir, Jeremy Bruns, organ
Desenclos: Requiem
Parry: Songs of Farewell, 1-3
Schuman: Carols of Death
December 1
Advent Baroque
King's Chapel Choir, Soloists and Orchestra
J.S.
Bach
Church
Cantatas 62 and 140, and J.D. Zelenka: Magnificat in D
January 26
The Big Chill
, Winter Soiree celebrating our new pianos
King's Chapel Choir
This concert will be held at the King's Chapel Parish House,
64 Beacon Street
Because space/seating is limited, we recommend that you reserve tickets in advance
February 23
Sonata
The history of the organ sonata from Scarlatti to the Bach Family to Woodman
Heinrich Christensen plays the C.B. Fisk Organ
March 29,
G.F. Handel:
Alexander's Feast
Presented in memory of Jay R. Schochet
After the end of the "official" concert season, on April 26 the choir will offer
Evensong at Eastertide
(4:30 PM organ recital, 5 PM service, admission free)
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The History Program has been keeping busy this summer! The Educators welcomed over 50,000 visitors to explore King's Chapel's history in July and 11,000 so far in August!
Visitors continue to rave about their tours with our talented team of History Educators, including reviews like these from the past week:
"Our tour guide was amazing. You can tell that she likes what she does. She took time to answer all our questions and we learned a lot about the amazing history of King's Chapel ."
"Engaging, informative, and welcoming. Terrific experience!"
"Very personal touch on this tour, would recommend to anyone interested in history!"
Have you taken a tour of King's Chapel with the History Program team yet?
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Are you traveling this summer? If so, we'd love to travel with you vicariously through photos! Please send us pictures of where you're visiting and tell us of your adventures.
Below, photos from John Appleton's trip to the Isles of Shoals: "Sailed there on the Schooner at the dock, spent 2 nights at the Oceanic Hotel with lots of Unitarian pilgrims. Austere, uncluttered, beautiful."
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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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Aja Grace Dempsey, age 15, Louise Perkins' grandniece, granddaughter of Peter Palfrey Perkins and sister of Joshua Seth Dempsey, has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. Aja is receiving state of the art care at the IWK (
Izaak Walton Killam)
Medical Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. She has begun her first round of chemo therapy treatment which will be followed by surgery to remove the tumor and then to replace her knee. All prayers and healing thoughts are welcome. Aja's middle name is Grace which we all think is a good omen.
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Morning Prayer | 11 AM
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- The Rev. Rali Weaver, Sabbatical Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Rev. Jeff Barz Snell, Guest Preacher
- Carson Cooman, Guest Organist
- Andy Troska, Soloist
- Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
- Sylvia Soderberg, Usher in Charge
- KC Dalton, Todd Lee, Ushers
- Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 80: 1-2, 12-19
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Luke 12: 49-59
The flowers on the chancel are given by Betsy Peterson, with thanksgiving for happy marriages,
including hers.
At the communion rail following the service, Todd Lee
will greet those interested in learning more about King's Chapel.
After the service, please join us for punch on the bricks, hosted by Joan Hunt.
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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Soloist Andy Troska will make up for the serious under-representation of women composer by offering Laud by the recently deceased Jane Marshall, as well as Lord of All Being by Alabama composer Allen Orton Gibbs who chose to set her piece to an Oliver Wendell Holmes text familiar from our hymnal.
Guest organist Carson Cooman will restore the gender balance by playing pieces by living male composers James Biery and Felix Bräuer.
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12:15 PM, 58 Tremont St.
August 20
Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar
Bach, Marquina, Mussorgsky, Tarrega
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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 8TH, 29TH
OCTOBER 20TH
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 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 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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