When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them.  All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability. Acts 2:1-4

Oh, to be together in one place again.  While the pandemic does not allow us to be physically together, we will gather spiritually again this Sunday via Zoom at 9 AM (wear red!) and with video at 11 AM, to be filled with the Holy Spirit on this first day of Pentecost. 

We hope you will join us. 

My Dear Friends-

 

How quickly a year passes! I've been thinking about last year's Pentecost-a bit later than this year's, it coincided with Boston's celebration of Pride. Our guest preacher for that Sunday gave us a beautiful three-part description of the Holy Spirit as

That description has stayed with me as I've thought about how the Holy Spirit has been at work in my own life over the past year. The lectionary gives us many lessons to choose from today. The lesson from Acts often steals the show with its image of the disciples speaking in tongues-the creative and affirming aspects of the Holy Spirit on full display. But I encourage you to spend some time also with the lesson from Numbers (11:24-30). See how the Spirit here speaks from the margins, making use of those not numbered among the many. See how Moses speaks to an inclusive Spirit: "Would that all the Lord's people were prophets!"

 

In what ways has the Spirit spoken in your own life? Where have you felt the Spirit's creative, affirming power? I can't wait to continue the conversation in our worship on Sunday!

 

In faith and love,

David

The campaign is getting closer to the goal of $206,000 thanks to the generosity of our members and friends.  The need, though, continues far past the goal.  With other revenue sources discontinued due to the pandemic, and expenses continuing as we keep keep the lights on and the staff busy, we pray that you will help us meet our needs and donate today.  You can donate online, or by mailing a check to the parish house. Thank you!

For a complete list of activities and events happening at King's Chapel,  go to the calendar on our website  and click on the entry for more information. 

Join the King's Chapel  Zoom"Block Party" | Friday  May 29, 5-6 PM

Conversations with ..... The First Women of Yale College | Monday June 8, 6 PM | Zoom

Weekly Bible Study Wednesdays 6 PM | Zoom

Coffee with the Clergy |Weekly on Thursdays 10-11 AM | Zoom

Members of the Community Action Committee braved COSTCO and purchased items to make 150 sandwiches, after carefully cleaning their kitchens, for our partner common cathedral. Sandwiches were made and delivered to the Boston Common last weekend, to grateful hearts and hands where they, too, are practicing social distancing. Thank you Amanda, Carol and Emanuel for your continued work for our at-risk community!

Dear King's Chapel  volunteers and friends of Greater Boston Habitat for Humanity (HFH),

Under different circumstances I would be calling and  passing out fliers for our summer build which had already been scheduled  for June 20  2020.  As you may already have guessed it has been cancelled with other builds in  greater Boston area.

l would like to ask that we keep our pledge financially to donate $40.00 per volunteer  or whatever you can afford.  The Community Action Committee, will round out the amount given to $750.00, as due by each team.  If you can give more, it  is deeply appreciated.

Please make your check/donation out to
King's Chapel with "HFHGB" on the memo line.  Our donations will be compiled to HFH as a single donation. 

I will miss the camaraderie and great spirit you all bring to the builds.   Thank you one and all and  God bless and hold us all in this period of transition.
Emanuel Genovese