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In the Love of Truth: Exploring the History of Slavery at King's Chapel | presented by Faye Charpentier, King's Chapel History Program Director | Sunday November 24 | 12:30 PM | King's Chapel, 58 Tremont Street
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Throughout the month of November, Reverend Joy Fallon and David Waters have explored different aspects of the history of slavery at King's Chapel each Sunday. Their sermons -- sharing stories of the real life people enslaved by members of this church and parishioners who fought to end slavery -- highlighted narratives and stories of people uncovered through Faye Charpentier's ongoing research relating to slavery and race at King's Chapel over our 333 year history. The story of slavery at King's Chapel, as elsewhere, is one of power and wealth, pain and opression, strength and resistance, and more. It is a complex and difficult history, but a crucial and honest one.
Join us following Morning Prayer at 12:30 PM on Sunday November 24 for a special lecture by the King's Chapel History Program Director, Faye Charpentier. She will build off of the narratives presented in this month's sermon series, and discuss her research and findings about slavery and race at King's Chapel over the past 333 years, ranging from the lives of enslaved people at the church, stories of the enslavers whose wealth supported the church, the free black community at King's Chapel in the years following the American Revolution, King's Chapel's institutional stances on slavery throughout the 19th century, and more.
The monthly sermon and lecture series In the Love of Truth: King's Chapel History in the Pre-Civil War Years will culiminate with the distribution of the Ad Hoc Committee on Slavery and King's Chapel's preliminary historical report.
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As Enlightenment thinkers, the first Unitarians in Boston were willing to consider new Biblical scholarship that found little basis for the Trinity in the original Gospel texts. As independent men and women, they were willing to jettison the orthodox Nicene creed required of all Christians in favor of individuals' own understandings of God, based in their freedom of conscience. And according to a wry joke of the time, as the establishment elite, Boston Unitarians were quite pleased to throw off the fear of hell that might have constrained them, since they were intent on living just as they wished without restraint from their church.
Our forebear credited with articulating Christian Unitarian thought, the Rev. William Ellery Channing, began to worry that Unitarian thought could be manipulated to support a way of acting that Jesus would not recognize. For all the liberating power of the new Unitarian thought, did Unitarians before the Civil War value others' liberation as much as they valued their own?
What were the implications of the new Unitarian Christian thought in Boston for the central issue of the day: slavery? What are the implications for us, on our central issues of the day? We'll explore this on Sunday.
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Harvard Professor Catherine Brekus| Lecture This Sunday Nov 17 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | King's Chapel, 58 Tremont Street
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On Sunday, November 17, we will be honored to have Catherine Brekus lecture on Christianity and Slavery: what does the Bible say about slavery, how did American Christians use the Bible to both justify and denounce slavery; and what we can learn for today about how Christians' use biblical text to reach radically divergent positions on key social issues. Brekus is knowledgeable and engaging.
Brekus holds history faculty positions at both Harvard Divinity School and Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She is a graduate of Harvard College and holds a PhD from Yale. She taught at the University of Chicago before returning to Harvard. Professor Brekus' research focuses on the relationship between religion and American culture, including the history of Christianity in the United States. Brekus has received several awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Henry Luce III Faculty Fellowship in Theology, and a Pew Faculty Fellowship in Religion and American History. Her book Strangers and Pilgrims won the Brewer Prize from the American Society of Church History, and Sarah Osborn's World won the Aldersgate Prize from Indiana Wesleyan University and the Albert C. Outler Prize from the American Society of Church History. In 2014-15 she was named the Harvard Divinity School Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
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New Member's Information Dinner | Tuesday November 19 | 6:30 PM | Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
All interested in learning more about King's Chapel are invited to a New Member's Information Dinner on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Come join us for food and fellowship as we hear about King's Chapel's history and meet prospective members of our community. Please RSVP to Chris Allen, Membership Committee Chair, at (405) 370-6632
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Theology on Tap: Finding God in the Margins | Wednesday November 20 | 6:15 PM | The Emory, 21 Beacon Street, Boston
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As we explore King's Chapel's antebellum history this month, we ask: "How did the enslaved and oppressed encounter God in Christian stories and traditions?" In spite of their marginalization, we know that black Americans participated in the life of the church to varying degrees. How was the church interpreting (or misinterpreting) scripture, and how might a suffering black populace have understood scripture in ways unexpected?
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There will be no Wednesday Contemplative Communion service on Wednesday, November 27. This service will resume on Wednesday December 3 at 5:30 PM
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Thanksgiving Day Service | Thursday November 28 | 10 AM | King's Chapel, 58 Tremont Street
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All are welcome to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day worship service.
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; the pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn: they shout for joy, they also sing.
Psalm 65: 11a, 13
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Parish House Offices Closed
The Parish House offices will be closed on Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Concert: Advent Baroque | Sunday December 1 | 5 PM | King's Chapel
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Our next Sunday concert will take place on December 1, as we wrap up Thanksgiving weekend and turn our attention to the season of Advent with a program of resplendent Baroque works by Bach and Zelenka, representing this time of great expectations.
Originally written for the very end of the church year,
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme explores the metaphor of the church readying itself for the birth of Christ as a bride waiting for her groom.
Zelenka's
Magnificat sets Mary's song of praise after the angel Gabriel tells her the somewhat overwhelming news that she is to give birth to the savior of the world.
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland musically depicts the somber vigil in the darkness, hoping for the light of Christmas to break forth.
As always, you save $5 if you purchase your tickets in advance
HERE
After the concert, the music committee invites all to a reception of good cheer.
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Book Release: The Colonial Records of Kings Chapel, 1686-1776 | Thursday December 5 | 5:30 PM | Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
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You are invited to join in celebrating the release of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts' latest publication: The Colonial Records of Kings Chapel, 1686 - 1776.
A book release and reception will be held in the Parish House parlor at 5:30 PM on Thursday December 5.
This special publication of meticulously transcribed archival records from the church's first century, brings our colonial history together for the first time in two volumes. Prior to this publication, these materials could only be accessed through a visit to the Massachusetts Historical Society. Included in the volumes are church vital registers, minutes of the Wardens and Vestry, select parish correspondence, and more.
The event will include remarks from the Colonial Society of Massachusetts about their latest work, food and drink, an opportunity to purchase the volumes, and time to mingle with members of the Colonial Society. We invite you to join in celebrating this momentous publication with our neighbors from the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, whose headquarters are located on Mount Vernon Street.
Please RSVP to
faye@kings-chapel.org. To learn more about the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, click
HERE to visit their website.
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Last week's lesson in Church School was the story of Noah's Ark. To deepen their understanding, the children painted the story!
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December 4,11,18 - Advent Book Group, "I Am Mary", led by Rev. Joy Fallon | 6:15 PM
December 6: Decorate the Parish House | 10 AM
December 7: Greening the Church | 10 AM
December 8: Advent Crafts at the Parish House| 10 AM - 12 PM
December 11: Blue Christmas service | 5:30 PM
December 12: Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll/Caroling |
5:30 PM
December 15: Milk Punch Sunday | 12:15 PM
December 22: Sandwich making and worship with
common cathedral | beginning at 10 AM
December 24: Family Christmas Pageant | 5 PM
December 24 : Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve service | 10 :30 PM
December 25: Christmas Day Service | 10 AM
December 31: Evensong service and Potluck at the Parish House | 5:30 PM
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Morning Light | 9 AM
Rev. Joy Fallon, preaching
- Skip Lewan, piano
- Emilia Filippone, Verger
- Michelle Gaudet, Nursery
Morning Prayer | 11 AM
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Betsy Peterson, Lector
- Sudeep Agarwala and Heather Holland, soloists
- Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
- Sylvia Soderberg, Usher in Charge
- KC Dalton, Todd Lee and Betsy Peterson, Ushers
- Clark Aitkins, Verger
The Readings:
Psalm 98
Isaiah 65: 17-25
Luke 21: 5-19
The flowers today are given in loving memory in memory of Patricia Allen by her daughter and son in law Jessica and Christopher Schmidt.
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 coffee hour in the vestibule hosted by Amanda Pickett.
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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Were you unable to hear David's sermon last Sunday? You can listen to it HERE
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The prelude this Sunday is based on the beloved Danish autumn hymn
Nu falmer skoven (Now fades the forest) in a set of variations by Christian Præstholm.
The choir will continue our spiritual journey with
The Gospel Train, Ain'-a that Good News, Wade in the Water, and
Plenty Good Room.
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November 19, 12:15 PM
Olson/DeCari Duo
Gioia De Cari, soprano
John Olson, guitar
Harnick, Jobim, Leisner, and more
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Tuesday Morning Meditation 7:30 AM| Parish House
Tuesday Morning Meditation meets in our Parish House at 7:30ish to 8:30. In decent weather we sometimes annex the Public Garden for a more mindful contemplation. This brief coming side by side with others in your church community can bring some welcome fun, joy and/or peace to your day. In the words of one, "I find so much of my life to be so busy and full of wrestling that the idea of just sitting together with others is powerfully renewing for me." Never meditated before? Drop by and give it a try. For more details contact Gary Riccio at
gary.riccio@me.com or Stephen Courtney at
scourtney@sstudio.comcix
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Lectio Divina | Quiet Reflection with Bible Passage| Wednesdays 1PM through December 11 | Joy's Office in the Parish House, 3rd Floor
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The Rev. Joy Fallon brings a short bible passage, often one that will be read on the following Sunday; the small group reflects in quiet on it for 10-20 minutes; then group members may offer thoughts. People are not required to say anything. This ancient practice may lead to a deeper understanding of scripture, or a glimpse of how God may be present in your own life. It is a small, open group for anyone interested. Drop in once or weekly; no experience needed.
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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.
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:
DECEMBER 1ST, 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
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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