Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, February 17, 2022
There's so much happening! Be sure to click view entire message at the bottom!
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Message from the Minister |
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What happens in any family if older brothers notice that a younger one has become their father’s favorite? Genesis ends with a whole novella about this: the story of Joseph. In it, the older boys take out their rage, confusion and hurt on Joseph, but years later he finally gains the upper hand . He can take his revenge but doesn’t. (click here to continue)
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Worship With Us | Sunday, February 20
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Scripture Readings: 37: 7-11
First Lesson: Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Gospel: Luke 6: 27 - 38
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Morning Light Worship | 9:00 AM
Services will resume in-person on February 27th.
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Morning Prayer Worship 11:00 AM
In-person at 58 Tremont Street and live-streamed. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Masks and proof of vaccination required (for those eligible).
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From the Bench
This Sunday, we close out the triptych of Dupré’s Preludes and Fugues opus 7. The choir will sing a traditional Kenyan Folk Song arranged by Shawn Kirchner, as well as more classical offerings such as Mendelssohn’s I Waited for the Lord, featuring soprano soloists Jaya Lakshminarayanan and Emily Bieber-Harris. Our Introit is by Amy Beach, the first American woman to write and publish a symphony, premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896.
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****Reminder: Proof of COVID Vaccination Required for Services*** |
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Weekly Bible Study
Friday February 18 at 6:15 PM on Zoom
Note that this study time has changed for this week.
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Tuesday Recital
Tuesday, February 22 at 12:15 PM
Tuesday recital will feature organist Steven Young playing works by Bingham, Franck, Gounod, and more. Our resident Tuesday livestreamer will unfortunately be out of town, so you must attend this recital in person, no excuses accepted!
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Weekly Thursday Coffee
Thursdays at 10:00 AM on Zoom
Bring your cup of coffee or tea and join other King's Chapel folks for an informal conversation by Zoom every Thursday morning. Drop in for any part of the hour. Register here to join.
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Shrove Pancake Breakfast
Sunday February 27, at 10:00 AM
Join the church school families for the annual Pancake Breakfast! We will gather at the Parish House to celebrate and feast before Lent.
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Concert Series: Bach to Pinkham
Sunday February 27 at 5:00 PM
Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Cynthia Meyers and Robert Sheena will offer a cornucopia of chamber music treasures for flute, oboe/English horn, and organ. We will travel from Bach to Pinkham’s Odes, written for Rob in 1999. You can save $5 by procuring your ticket ahead of time.
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Ash Wednesday
Ashes to Go |10:00 - 12:00 PM and 1:00 - 2:00 PM | King's Chapel
Ash Wednesday Service | 12:15 PM| King's Chapel
Minister for Education David Waters will continue our tradition of distributing ashes in the morning, followed by our mid-day service.
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Pilgrimage Through Lent: Prayer and Practice with Howard Thurman
This Lent, join us on a 40-day journey with Howard Thurman. Poet and mystic, preacher and activist, the Rev. Dr. Thurman mentored MLK and was a spiritual anchor of the civil rights movement. Using 40-Day Journey with Howard Thurman as our guide, we’ll reflect on short excerpts of Thurman’s work, as well as suggestions for meditation, prayer, or journaling. Read on your own and/or join the conversation with our clergy (you’re welcome whether you’ve read or not)! Mondays during Lent, March 7 – April 11, 5-6 PM via Zoom. Register here. For more details, click here.
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Expanded Tour Hours
Join us for expanded tour hours next week, during School Vacation Week. We will open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM, weather permitting. Tickets can be bought at the door or purchased in advance HERE.
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Our popular Valentine’s Day programming continues for two more weeks
Tours offered at 5:30 PM and 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, continuing this weekend. Click here to learn more about this unique experience and to purchase tickets.
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Uncovering the Past: Exploring Black History Through Primary Sources - Online Exhibit
Throughout Black History month and beyond, we invite you to step into the role of historian as we research the lives of historical Black attendees at King’s Chapel. Click here to explore the online exhibit.
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From the Membership Committee |
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On Sunday January 23, we joyfully welcomed seven new members to King’s Chapel. |
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Michelle Gaudet, originally from Charlton, MA, has been working in various positions at King’s Chapel (Nursery Care Provider, Verger, interim Technology Manager) since December of 2018. Michelle graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Communication Disorders in May, and she now works full time at Franciscan Children’s Hospital’s Kennedy Day School as a teaching assistant for students who have a variety of complex medical and educational needs. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys baking, reading, watching documentaries, and cross stitching. She is thrilled to have finally joined King’s Chapel as a member, and she would like to thank everyone in the church community who has shown her such grace and kindness over the past several years. |
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From the Community Action Committee |
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King’s Chapel is participating in CityReach,
March 25-26: Donations needed
Help our neighbors keep warm! As part of our participation in CityReach with common cathedral, we will be collecting donations to donate to our unhoused neighbors. Please keep an eye on the CAC webpage for information on what items are needed, and other upcoming events. Donations will be collected:
Sunday March 6, 13, and 20 at Morning Prayer service
Tuesday March 8, 22, 1-3 PM at the Parish House
Thursday March 17, 10-11 AM at the Parish House
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From the Environmental Action Initiative |
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It’s been a busy time for EAI members at King’s Chapel. On Friday the 11th we gathered for our monthly climate emergency bell-ringing and after-lunch (more details here). On Tuesday the 15th over 30 King's Chapel members and guests convened over Zoom for a talk on Greening our Electricity with community aggregation programs such as Boston’s Community Choice Electricity. It’s a no-brainer. Opt in for 100% renewables now! See the EAI’s latest Action Checklist for how-to and see our web page for a recording of the talk by Boston Climate Action Network.
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Please consider a stewardship offering as together we build King’s Chapel’s beloved community. Your support is greatly appreciated; please click below to make a gift today!
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The King's Chapel Prayer Circle is a group of individuals including our ministers, who offer prayers for any who request it, and always in complete confidence. The group is facilitated by Cynthia Perkins. To request prayers please contact Joy (joy@kings-chapel.org) or Cynthia, (prayerrequest@kings-chapel.org).
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In the love of truth, and the spirit of Jesus Christ,
we unite for the worship of God
and the service of all.
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