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Spotlight On: Safety and Emergency Training for Ushers, Vergers, and History Staff | Sunday March 1 | 12:15 PM | King's Chapel
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Following Morning Prayer this Sunday March 1, ushers are required to attend a Safety and Emergency Training of the chapel, led by History Program Director Faye Charpentier and Sexton Clark Aitkins. This newly designed training is an important opportunity for ushers, vergers, and staff who all share responsibility for emergency preparedness at King's Chapel to meet each other and review or learn of our updated Policies and Procedures related to safety and security at the chapel. A light lunch will be offered. Please RSVP to
Laura Zeugner, Administrative Assistant.
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How do you feel about self-driving cars - an exciting concept, because you could be chauffeured, with even greater safety than human drivers offer? Or does the idea horrify you - that loss of control? Quelling your tendency to back-seat drive is hard enough!
Few of us want to give up control, but part of the human condition is our lack of it. We lack control over the spread of the coronavirus, the world economy's reaction, and the war killing countless Syrian children this week.
In these circumstances, (click
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UUUM Fair Foods Service Day | Saturday February 29 | 10:30 AM - 2 PM | UUUM,
10 Putnam Street, Roxbury
On Saturday February 29 from 10:30 AM to 2 PM, members of the Church School invite everyone to help us unload and pack goods for the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministries (UUUM) Fair Foods initiative at 10 Putnam Street in Roxbury's Dudley Square. Fair Foods is a non-profit food rescue organization dedicated to providing surplus produce at low or no cost to those in need. Contact David Waters for more information. |
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Lay-Led Lectionary Bible Study During Lent | Wednesdays beginning March 4 | 6:15 PM | Vestry at King's Chapel
Join us Wednesday nights in Lent for a lay-lead lectionary Bible study. Every Sunday and Wednesday we hear scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Perhaps it has happened that you wanted to talk about these readings further, but did not have a place to do so. Now here is an opportunity to discuss them with our fellow congregants! Each Wednesday night after Contemplative Communion during Lent, we will meet in the vestry of King's Chapel. Fortified by hot drinks and light snacks, we will discuss one of the Bible readings from the lectionary... or two readings, or three, as the spirit moves us! Bring your thinking cap and join us, starting Wednesday, March 4th, at 6:15 PM.
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Special History Lecture: Lancaster Hill | Sunday March 8 | 12:15 PM | King's Chapel, 58 Tremont St.
Lancaster Hill, a free black man living in colonial and revolutionary-era Boston, married Margaret, a woman enslaved by a parishioner, at King's Chapel in the 1750s. During the American Revolution, Hill joined the ranks of notable activist and abolitionist Prince Hall, and advocated for the abolition of slavery.
Join National Parks of Boston Park Ranger Eric Hanson Plass for a presentation and discussion about this revolutionary and parishioner of King's Chapel.
In 1777 Lancaster Hill signed his name to a petition with eight other men, demanding that this new independent state of Massachusetts abolish the institution of slavery once and for all. This stroke of a pen, in his own hand, was a distinct moment in this man's transformation into an American revolutionary. Over the span of some thirty years, Lancaster Hill transformed from being a man enslaved by a government, to a man who demanded recognition and accountability of government.
Eric Hanson Plass has over ten years experience as a public historian and park ranger for the National Park Service in Boston. He holds a master's degree in Public History from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
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Panel Discussion: Community Conversations for Boston Athenaeum exhibit Required Reading: Reimagining a Colonial Library
with King's Chapel, Twelfth Baptist Church, and the Museum of African American History | Wednesday, March 11 | 6 PM
What is the impact of religion and faith traditions on culture and society? Share your thoughts and join the discussion along with three of our community partners for a panel moderated by King's Chapel's David Waters.
This series is part of our ongoing exhibition, "Required Reading: Reimagining a Colonial Library," open through March 14, 2020. To demonstrate the variety and richness of "essential knowledge" and the ways it can be defined, the cabinet in our exhibition is filled with titles selected by ten community partners.
Free and open to the public. Registration requested. Click
HERE to register.
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Parable Events
Parable Discussion with New Roots
On Saturday, February 22, several King's Chapel members joined members from New Roots AME for an excellent, wide-ranging conversation about Octavia Butler's novel, Parable of the Sower. Led by New Root's founding pastor and environmental activist Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, the conversation was an opportunity not only to share insights from and about the novel, but also to enjoy friendship and fellowship with another community of faith. We look forward to having Rev. Mariama in our pulpit on March 22!
Following our successful Parable Discussions, our Parable Read activities continue
Friday, March 13: Parable Forum with Rev. Mariama White-Hammond and Toshi Reagon at the
JFK Library and Museum
Sunday, March 22: Rev. Mariama White-Hammond guest preaching
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Forgiveness: Finding Peace by Letting Go | Lenten Retreat | Saturday, March 14, 10 AM - 3 PM |
Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
Joy will lead a one-day retreat on our Lenten Theme, Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go. Drawing from the writings of Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama on forgiveness, we'll share a small worship service; have quiet, peaceful opportunities to reflect individually; a shared lunch; and talk with others if you want. We'll have available poetry, scripture, art and cooking as ways to explore forgiveness and letting go. The retreat is $15 to cover costs of materials and food; scholarships are available. Please sign up with Parish Administrative Assistant
Laura Zeugner, or 617-227-2155 x104.
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Mother's Day Walk for Peace | Registration Open
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New walkers and old walkers are invited to early register now for the Mother's Day Walk for Peace, scheduled this year for Sunday May 10th. King's Chapel has been supporting the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for many years, and they are one our major Community Action partners. This year's goal for the King's Chapel team is $3,000. To register or donate go HERE. When registering, please note that all registration fee and donations are to go to the King's Chapel Team.
There are some exciting things happening this year:
One - If you donate by March 8, any donation up to $5,000 will be matched! That means your $10 becomes $20, or your $100 becomes $200! Click HERE to donate.
Two - If you register by March 14 you will receive a free tee shirt. The registration fee is increased to $20 -but no one will be turned away for lack of funds .
Three - The route of the walk has been changed this year. Because of construction at Government Center the walk will not end there, but will circle back to Field's Corner where it will end.
The total walk is 7.7 miles. If you feel that this is too long a walk for you, you can choose to walk the shorter length of 3.7 miles, beginning with the 8 AM rally, 8:30 AM walk from Field's Corner, Dorchester to Madison Park High School. This short version is about a 1.5 hour walk. This would allow time for you to attend the Morning Prayer service at 11 AM at King's Chapel.
Some hearty souls and bodies will circle back to Fields Corner and complete the 7.7 mile walk .
All are welcome to join us, whether the full length or shorter. Whether you have participated in this walk before, or are new to this you will find an experience that will bless you richly.
In other news about our work with the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, watch this video that they have created with our own Carol Genovese, sharing her thoughts on what this organization means to her.
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Invitation to Unitarian General Assembly in Providence, RI
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General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), a truly immersive experience. Attendees worship, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process.
The dates in 2020 are June 24-28, and the location will be the Rhode Island Convention Center at 1 Sabin St, in the thriving city of Providence. Anyone can attend, clergy and laity, by registration and fee payment online.
The theme for 2020 is Rooted, Inspired, and Ready - rooted in religious ancestors, inspired by faith that is inclusive and anti-oppressive, and ready for action in the face of white nationalism, authoritarianism, and climate destruction. Early registration deadline is March 15th.
The Denominational Affairs Committee is planning an expedition for those interested in a one-day immersion on Friday, June 26. This date is proposed because of the mix of events including a luncheon meeting of the UU Partner Church Council preceded by a GA plenary session and followed by a program event and the annual Ware Lecture to be to be delivered by Naomi Klein.
Naomi Klein is the inaugural Gloria Steinem Chair of Media, Culture and Feminist Studies at Rutgers University and an award-winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author of On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal (2019), No Is Not Enough: Resisting the New Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need (2017), This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate (2014). Click HERE for details.
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| We rejoice with Alison Larosa, as we have kept her extra busy this week! She played a festive Mardi Gras program of Telemann, Katz, and Toulou for the Tuesday Recital with flute duo partner Tim Macri, and cantored the evening service for Ash Wednesday with beautiful music by César Franck. We are grateful that Alison is able to provide us with such a gift. |
Vestry Notes
There is a lot going on at King's Chapel this spring, as everyone can see in Between Sundays and the Sunday Order of Service. Just reporting on all of the programs and initiatives took up the majority of the February Vestry meeting. A resolution was passed thanking the Trustees for their timely support of the restoration of the Chapel's blue ceiling, noting in particular the help of Trustee Sam Perry for devoting daily attention to the project. Let the record show that the work started and ended on time, and within budget. Looking forward to spring and summer, we hope to repeat this success in the restoration of the wood columns and pointing of the exterior masonry. Click
HERE to find out more.
Miguel Gomez-Ibanez
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It is from ashes you came...
Many more than a hundred of them - tourists from various lands speaking languages we did not always understand; loners, friends, couples and families; students solo and in gaggles and packs; the ill, aged, infirm, destitute; business folk rushing to appointments; everyday people on their accustomed route going into jobs or coming home, sometimes doubling back when they realized what we were doing; even a few who, stopped at the traffic light, rolled down their windows and asked; and a fine collection of local denizens of many kinds, ages, stations -
It is to ashes you will return.
- all asking us to impose ashes and give them a blessing... and then thanking us for being there. It was moving to be able to offer such a service to so many different people.
But you are here today...
As the cold, raw fog moved down Tremont Street, we stood quietly just outside our gate, wrapped in heavy cloaks, inviting engagement. We were struck not only by how many folk stopped, understood, approached and bared, and then bowed their heads, wanting us to impose the ashes we held in small bowls. Among them were many who also wanted to tell us, because we had touched them, their stories which we were glad to hear. And there were those that did not stop, but acknowledged and greeted us with a smile or a nod.
Go in the peace of the Lord,
More members of our community might want to consider sharing the providing and the quiet joy that this wonderful ritual instills. A simple, humbling, direct and spiritual outreach from King's Chapel.
Amen.
Todd Lee
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Pancake Breakfast for Shrove Sunday
In anticipation of Lent, parishioners gathered for our annual Pancake Breakfast, led by Roger Wellington with the able assistance of George Boitano, Emanuel Genovese, and Miguel Gomez-Ibanez. The pancakes were delicious and there were waffles and bacon too! Many of our young children were in attendance, and from the looks of things, had their fill of both pancakes and fun! It's been suggested that perhaps Pancake Breakfasts should happen more than just once a year!
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Mardis Gras Dinner
King's Chapel members kicked off the Lenten season with a festive Mardi Gras dinner at the Parish House last Tuesday. A sumptuous feast of creole cuisine was prepared by the guests, including Anne Sexton's popular jambalaya and Peter Thomson's homemade crepes. Carol Kemp waved her magic wand and decorated the parlor and provided the needed accessories of beads, masks, and crowns. Thanks to all who participated in this celebratory Bistro 64 event.
~ Gregg and Anne
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Concert: Sonata
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ast Sunday, February 23rd, our Music Director and organist, Heinrich Christensen gave a brilliant performance, and also a history lesson on the three-part Organ Sonata Form, concisely and enjoyably described in his Program Notes.
He chose to play examples from each of the five composing periods of Sonata form, but not in chronological order. He began in the twentieth century with the first of Paul Hindemith's iconic trilogy of Organ Sonatas, which, with its orchestral quality, elaborates upon the original form.
The eighteenth century came next, with the
Sonata in D Major by C.P.E. Bach. This delightful piece, with its charming and joyous final Allegro movement, adheres more to the original prescription of two themes presented, then developed, and then recapitulated.
(Click HERE to read more about the concert)
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Sunday Services
Sunday, March 1
First Sunday in Lent
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Morning Light with Holy Communion | 9 AM
Rev. Joy Fallon Preaching
- Skip Lewan, piano
- Emilia Filippone, Verger
- Michelle Gaudet, Nursery
Morning Prayer with Holy Communion | 11 AM
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
- Stephen Courtney, Usher in Charge
- Joan Hunt, Julie Hyde and Sylvia Soderberg, Ushers
- Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
Psalm 32
Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-7
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 coffee and refreshments in the vestibule, hosted by Gail Danckert and Eliot Larson.
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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Did you miss last week's sermon or want to hear it again? Listen
HERE
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This Sunday, we open and close with variations on that old Unitarian chestnut,
Immortal, Invisible, by German composer/organist Hans Uwe Hielscher.
The choir will sing selections from Rheinberger's
Missa Brevis, as well as
Bread and Wine by contemporary Canadian composer Scott Knarr, and William Byrd's
Bow Thine Ear, O Lord.
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March 3, 12:15 PM
Duo Zonda:
Wei Zhao & Orlando Cela, flutes
Couperin, Mendelssohn, Muczynski
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Ends February 29: Valentine Crypt Tours at King's Chapel, 5:30 and 6:30 PM or 7 PM
March 1: Safety Training for All Ushers, 12:15 PM
March 8: History Lecture by Park Ranger Eric Hanson Plass, 12:15 PM
March 27: ArtsEmerson Parable of the Sower, 8 PM
March 29: Concert: Alexander's Feast, 5 PM
Lenten Activities and Services
March 14: Lenten Retreat, 10 AM - 3 PM
April 5: Palm Sunday
April 9: Maundy Thursday service, 5:30 PM
April 10: Good Friday services, 12:15 and 8 PM
April 11: Easter Vigil service, 8 PM
April 12: Easter service, 11 AM
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Tuesday Meditation Group
Weekly at 7:30 am | Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
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Lectio Divina
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM | Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
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Want to know what's
going on at
King's Chapel?
Click
HERE
to view the King's
Chapel Calendar at our website
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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.
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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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