|
Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, February 23, 2023
There's so much happening! Be sure to click view entire message at the bottom!
| |
Worship With Us | Sunday, February 26 | |
|
Scripture Readings: Psalm 32
First Lesson: Gen. 2: 15-17; 3: 1-7 Second Lesson: Matthew 4: 1-11
| |
|
Morning Light
Worship 9:00 AM
In person at 64 Beacon Street and on Zoom at 9:00 AM. Doors open at 8:45 AM.
| |
|
Morning Prayer
Worship 11:00 AM
In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
| |
|
From the Minister
“Are you ever tempted to worry?”
Last Sunday our Assistant Minister David preached about Lent and asked us this question. Are we ever tempted to worry, and is this something for us to give up in Lent? The words were a bolt to me.
In the past I’ve “given up” wine or desserts during the six week Lenten period before Easter. I also have affirmatively re-committed to a spiritual practice, like prayer or our Monday night Lenten book group. But I’ve never thought about my “temptation” to worry, and “giving it up” for Lent. Click here to read more.
| |
|
From the Bench
This Sunday, we open with a little George Shearing. Land of Rest (coincidentally the tune of our opening hymn) comes from his collection Sacred Sounds, based on early American hymn tunes. Next, the Pinkham previews of the afternoon continues as Brian Church reminds you to Hinder Not Music, followed by 3 psalm settings sung by Brian and Dan Perry. The choir will then strike the appropriate Lenten atmosphere with Behold the Lamb of God which opens the Passion portion of Handel’s Messiah. They will also sing two more Pinkham pieces, Jesu that dost in Mary Dwell from Three Spiritual Madrigals with texts by Gerard Manley Hopkins, and In Monte Oliveti from Passion Music. The postlude is Anna Laura Page’s What Wondrous Love Is This.
| |
Parish News and Upcoming Events | |
|
Pinkham 100: Songs for Solo Voice and Organ
This Sunday, February 26 at 5:00 PM
Our next Sunday concert takes place this Sunday, February 26 at 5:00 PM, when choir members Emily Bieber-Harris, Brian Church, Jaya Lakshminarayanan, Alison LaRosa, Dan Perry, and Mary Sears will offer examples from Daniel Pinkham’s extensive catalog of solo songs, accompanied by Heinrich on the organ.
Advance tickets on sale here.
| |
|
Living Lent: Scarcity or Abundance?
Book Group
Mondays February 27 - April 3 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
On Mondays during Lent, join your clergy to discuss scripture, poetry, and prose as we explore our theme, "Living Lent: Scarcity or Abundance?" The book we'll follow is Between Midnight and Dawn: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Lent, Holy Week, and Eastertide.
There will be 10 copies of the book available to borrow. Let Lin Nulman, our office assistant, know if you'd like to have a copy set aside at the Parish House. There also will be copies to borrow at Morning Prayer in the chapel. It is available on the web for purchase, new or used ($6 to $19). Please register here to participate.
| |
|
Culminating Briefing on the Journey to Transylvania, Tuesday February 28 at 7:00 PM via Zoom
At the second Zoom briefing on the trip to Transylvania the detailed itinerary for ten days, June 7-17, will be presented including travel arrangements, accommodations, visitation sites, special activities, and costs. For persons wishing to join the trip, registration forms will also be available. All interested persons are invited to attend – both prospective travelers and those who desire to support exploring religious roots with King’s Chapel’s partner church and discovering a meaningful Christian Unitarian faith. While the briefing represents a culmination of travel planning, it is also an occasion for engaging more parishioners in the partner church experience, whether in person or remotely. All are welcome. Persons not already on the email list may receive a Zoom link via request (dentoncrews@gmail.com).
| |
|
In January we welcomed four new members to King's Chapel! We are so grateful they have joined us, and we will use this space to introduce them each week.
Jennifer Gallagher is new to the neighborhood but not to King's Chapel. As the niece of Peter and Vicki Coccoluto, she has heard many things about us and our community and wanted to be a part of it. Jennifer has recently opened an eatery, Cobblestones, on Charles Street, where you will find her smiling face busy behind the scenes. Welcome, Jennifer!
| |
|
Background on the Parsonage Fire - A Note From Joy
The most important news about the parsonage fire on Sunday, February 12 is that no one was hurt - neither my family nor David's, and none of the firefighters who responded. We also have an excellent team made of church staff, Building Committee members, and Trustee Gene Clapp who have been very active assisting us since.
The cause of the fire has not been officially determined, but likely had something to do with pipes, wires and the heaters built-in under wooden drawers there. The good news is that the primary damage was confined to the kitchen which will need to be replaced. Subsidiary damage also was caused by smoke and water from the fire hoses. Water damage was generally limited to my son's bedroom underneath the kitchen. As for smoke, once the fire itself was contained, firefighters opened windows throughout the house to allow smoke to escape. Smoke damage is primarily in the parsonage and the cleaning of walls, ceilings, clothes and carpets is beginning.
We give thanks for the many of you who've been concerned on our behalf.
| |
|
Regie Gibson: Letter and Spirit
Last Sunday, members and friends of the King’s Chapel community were treated to a reading/performance by Regie Gibson at the Little Chapel, followed by an interview and Q&A moderated by David Waters, Assistant Minister. Regie Gibson is a one-of-a-kind performer who brings poetry, story-telling, chanting, and sound effects to his performances, which are all about “what it means to live, laugh, and love as a human being.” The audience was deeply moved and appreciative of the gifts he brought to us. One member described it as “lightning,” which he was not prepared for. Two others commented that the performance was actually a life highlight, believe it or not. Click here to read more.
| |
|
History Program Regular February Hours
Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sunday 1:30-4:00 PM (self-guided only)
School Vacation Week
Join the History Program all week, February 20-25th, for a special celebration of our Revere & Son bell. As the bell celebrates 207 years at King's Chapel, we will have special activities- crafts, fun facts, and daily bell ringing at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. From Monday-Saturday, all General Admission will include trips up to the belfry on the quarter-hour to see the bell!
| |
Parish Events This Coming Week | |
|
Tuesday Recital
February 28, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next week’s Tuesday recital features one of Boston’s newest early music ensembles, Ardenza, in a program of stylus fantasticus pieces.
| |
|
Virtual Bible Study
Wednesdays, 6:15 PM on Zoom
Join us for our weekly lectionary-based Bible study, beginning at 6:15 PM.
Contact Tim to register.
| |
|
Weekly Thursday Coffee
Thursdays, 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.
| |
King's Chapel Prayer Circle | |
|
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).
| |
|
King's Chapel's vibrant ministry depends upon your financial support, with many convenient ways to give. Click the button below to find out how you can become a supporter of King's Chapel. Thank you!
| |
|
In the love of truth, and in the spirit of Jesus Christ,
we unite for the worship of God
and the service of all.
| | | | |
