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Our Audacious History
Shortly after the Revolutionary War, members of King's Chapel were audacious and their numbers grew. After failing to get the approval of the new Episcopal hierarchy in America for their way of worship, King's Chapel members declared themselves the best decision-makers about who should be their minister, what they would or would not believe, and who should make financial and policy decisions. No British King would dictate to them politically, and no Bishop would constrain their freedom of religion. They wanted to be a group that could include different types of Christians, where those in the pews and those in the pulpit retain their freedom of conscience and thought.
These congregational declarations made King's Chapel a pariah among other churches in Boston at the time - we offended both the Puritans and the other Episcopalians. But that independence has been our hall mark ever since, and it continues to help us reach seekers, doubters and believers alike.
To show how much we members treasure our right to make decisions, I urge all of you to come on Sunday to our annual meeting to exercise your vote, and to hear from the leaders you've elected. There is much to share.
And if that right of suffrage doesn't propel you through the door, I'm sure this will: the opportunity to welcome David Waters, our new Minister for Education and Membership, who will read the scriptures for us in worship, and share a few words at the meeting. Our announcement about David's arrival ran in last week's Between Sundays - click here for more!
After this Sunday, I will be leaving on my Sabbatical, to return right after Labor Day. I offer you all many blessings for a wonderful, restful and rejuvenating summer!
Joy
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Gail Danckert and Eliot Larson
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Gail Danckert and her husband Eliot Larson moved to Boston three years ago, returning to Massachusetts after forty years. They have four children living in Oregon, Brooklyn, Baltimore and Boston, as well as four grandchildren (expecting another this August!). Most of Gail's career work has been in communications in non-profits with a focus on education and urban school reform. Eliot is a retired secondary school principle.
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Pet Blessing | Sunday June 2 | 9 AM at the Parish House Garden
Our annual Blessing of the Animals will take place the first Sunday in June; bring a pet, a stuffed animal or a photo of your furry/fluffy/flight/fanged friend, and have it blessed.
The blessing takes place during our Morning Light service, in the garden of the Parish House.
All are welcome.
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Piano Action | June 2 | 2 PM at the Little Chapel
Plan to join us on Sunday June 2 for another Piano Action recital. In support of
common cathedral, Heinrich and Robert Winkley will play pieces by Schubert, Faure, Ravel, et al, four-handed.
Free admission - all donations received will go to the
common cathedral.
Prior to the performance, and during the art show, our Hospitality and Community Action committees have joined to offer you a light refreshment to carry you through the afternoon. Come after the Morning Prayer service and stay for the afternoon!
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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 the Stonewall Riots. Please consider joining us in our 9th year
participating in the parade!
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
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Labyrinth Walk and Potluck Lunch | June 22 | 10 AM - 1 PM
Come for practice in mindfulness, a meditative walk in the Labyrinth that Dick and Cynthia Perkins have created on their beautiful property in Stow, about 45 minutes from King's Chapel. Labyrinths are ancient contemplative settings, and unlike a maze, you cannot get lost. Rather, the object is to consciously follow the one path which always leads to the center where you may find an answer, offer a prayer, or leave a worry behind.
RSVP to Laura@kingschapel.org and mention whether you can help transport or are in need of transport. Contact Cynthia Perkins at cbhperkins@earthlink.net and let her know what you can contribute to potluck lunch. More information forthcoming.
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Habitat Build Out| Saturday June 29
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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.
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Save the Dates: Life at King's Chapel after Easter
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unday, June 2
First Sunday for Sabbatical Minister Rev. Rali Weaver
9 AM | Blessing of the Animals, Parish House
10:00 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 celebrated
Sat. June 22
10:00 AM
| Labyrinth Walk at Perkins' Home in Stowe
Saturday, June 29
Habitat Build
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Piano Action
An enthusiastic audience took time from their Mother's Day festivities and braved the damp and chilly weather to hear the glorious sounds of Heinrich Christensen playing our new Steinway piano, and the voices of five of our choir members. Emily Bieber-Harris, Denise Konicek, Jaya Lakshminarayanan, Jennifer Webb, and Bryan Wells sang some of their favorite songs for us. They were sometimes funny, always brilliant, and much appreciated. It was a free concert, with the opportunity to donate to the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
The piano is the gift of Louise Perkins, who with her aunt, Cornelia Zinsser, accepted our grateful applause for her wonderful generosity.
If you missed this afternoon of fun, you get another chance to hear the piano. On Sunday afternoon, June 2, at 2:00 PM., Heinrich and Robert Winkley will play pieces by Schubert, Faure, Ravel, et al, four-handed. This concert will also be free, and donations for our Community Action partner,
common cathedral, will be gratefully accepted. Don't miss it!
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John Bowman on the Science and Promise of Meditation
Last Thursday evening, long-time King's Chapel member John Bowman presented a lively talk at our "Thursday Night Gatherings: The Search for Meaning" series at the Parish House on "The Science and Promise of Meditation."
Bowman first talked about the physiological underpinning of meditation. A surprising fact to many in the audience was that variability of heartbeat in a regular rhythmic breathing cycle is the key physical measure of meditative state. Bowman presented evidence based on published empirical studies that regular meditation can result in stress reduction and other physical health benefits. There is also some evidence that meditation can increase empathy, and John spoke of his own positive experience being with a community in which all practiced meditation. From his personal practice, John talked about how regular meditation has helped reduce stress and anxiety. He also showed the audience some biofeedback devices that can help a practitioner achieve optimal breathing rhythm.
The audience, including a Beacon Hill neighbor who is engaged in a Mass General study on meditation, engaged in a fascinating Q&A after the talk, followed by a social gathering.
A reminder to all that Kings Chapel holds a regular Tuesday Morning meditation session at 7:30 AM every week at the Parish House.
Thank you, John!
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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
Learn more about this event and other Boston Preservation Month events here.
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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 celebrate the joyous news from Julie Relyea, our Church School Director, and her husband Randall Northrup, as they announce the news of their pregnancy. Many blessings as they prepare to welcome their new baby!
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Morning Light | 9 AM
- Rev. Joy Fallon preaching
- Skip Lewan, piano
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
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Brian Church, Conductor
- James Mayer, Soloist
- Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, Lay Reader
- Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
- Sylvia Soderberg, Usher in Charge
- KC Dalton, Todd Lee, Betsy Peterson, Ushers
- Gretchen Horton, Verger
The Readings:
- Psalm 148: 1-6
- First Lesson, Acts 11: 1-18
- Second Lesson, John 13: 12-17, 34-35
The flowers on the chancel are given in loving memory of Lydia and Jose Gomez-Ibanez by their children and grandchildren.
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 hosted by Pamela Bergeron and Gregg Sorensen.
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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In the spirit of spring and renewal, this week we welcome the next generation of choral artists to the loft. Boy soprano James Mayer from Ayer will be our soloist in favorites by Bernstein, Vaughan Williams, and the Psalm 23 setting by Howard Goodall that will be most familiar to all you Vicar of Dibley fans out there. Also joining us will be high school students from Mary Sullivan's voice studio in Maine, all fresh from a full week of all-state choral festivities. We will throw you a couple of Danish favorites as well, Lange-Müller's Madonna on the Waves, as well as Christian Præstholm's bird imitations in Alt hvad som fuglevinger fik, a new setting inspired by an old morning hymn. Organ offerings are rounded out by two movements from Louis Vierne's 3rd Symphony.
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Tuesday Recitals
May 21 | 12:15 PM
Alison LaRosa, flute
Heinrich Christensen, organ
Pietro Locatelli: Sonata I
Daniel Pinkham: Miracles
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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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Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, May 28, 6 PM- Joint Vestry/ Parish Council
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what's going on at
King's Chapel?
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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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