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Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, June 1, 2023
There's so much happening! Be sure to click view entire message at the bottom!
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Worship With Us | Sunday, June 4 | |
Scripture Readings: Hebrews 11: 8-10, 13-16; 12: 1-2 | |
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Morning Light with Holy Communion
Worship 9:00 AM
Sunday
In person at 64 Beacon Street and on Zoom at 9:00 AM. Doors open at 8:45 AM.
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Morning Prayer with Holy Communion: Partner Church and Birthday Celebration
Worship 11:00 AM Sunday
In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
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From the Minister
Before We Go: by Denton Crews
As a boy in a family that loved to travel, I thought of trips as packing to go somewhere. In adulthood, I discovered the lasting impact of those trips, spoke often about them, held memories of them, and felt shaped by them. On this coming Sunday, when our worship service will celebrate the historic connection between King’s Chapel and Transylvania, we will share with you the hopes and expectations we carry on our journey to the birthplace of Unitarian faith that commences next Wednesday.
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From the Bench
For Partner Church Sunday, as tradition demands, we explore composers of Transylvanian-Hungarian extraction. Of particular note this year is György Ligeti, born in Transylvania 100 years ago this past week, providing a nice counterpoint to Daniel Pinkham, whose 100th birthday is June 5. Dan will be represented as close to his big day as possible, with The Forman Benediction and Festive March.
Choir member Jaya Lakshminarayanan has done diligent research and unearthed an offertory anthem by Franz Liszt as well as a festive organ prelude by Entre Zsasskovszky. And for our motet, soloists Jennifer Webb and Sudeep Agarwala will lead us in Beth Norton’s arrangement of Szekely Aldas.
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Parish News and Upcoming Events | |
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It’s Going to be a Festive Partner Church Sunday
During our Morning Prayer Service this Sunday, June 4, we will celebrate Partner Church Sunday with a sermon entitled: Pilgrims on the Journey of Life given by Denton Crews followed by communion in the Transylvanian tradition. Additionally, seven members of our congregation will be commissioned and bid bon voyage on their trip to Transylvania even as we welcome John Devine into membership. After this festive service, we will continue in the spirit with the celebration of our 337th birthday with cake and coffee on the bricks. Please plan to participate – it will be a trifecta!!!
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The Annual Meeting of the Society of King’s Chapel is this Sunday, June 4th, at 6:00 PM via Zoom
As is our tradition, our Annual Meeting will be held this Sunday evening for members of the Society, providing the opportunity to celebrate the vitality of our church community, to elect parishioners to leadership positions with gratitude to those who have completed their terms, and to determine the future of our Memorial project. Hope to see you all there! Click here to register for the annual meeting.
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Show of Pride: Boston Pride for the People
Saturday, June 10, 11:00 AM at the Parish House
The Community Action Committee invites members and friends to show support for the 2023 Boston Pride for the People at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 10 at the Parish House. We will stand outside waving rainbow flags, cheering, and displaying the King's Chapel Pride banner as the parade passes the Parish House on its way to the Pride Festival on the Boston Common, 12:00-6:00 PM. Please RSVP by emailing Amanda Pickett at amanda.e.pickett@gmail.com.
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Father’s Day Piano Concert to support the Louis D Brown Peace Institute
Sunday, June 18, 2:00 PM at the Parish House
Join us Father’s Day for a 4-handed piano concert with Heinrich Christensen and friend Bob Winkley. You will not want to miss this auditory and visual musical feast to benefit LDBPI, honoring fathers, brothers, grandfathers, and all men who suffer loss, and/or are part of the Peace Institute. Open to all: a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the LDBPI. Click here to make a donation to the Louis D Brown Peace Institute.
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Update after Parsonage Fire in February
The parsonage repairs are coming along, and we’re making discoveries about the building’s history as we go. We were surprised to find a very large brick fireplace in the kitchen, and what looks like a former door or window which had been bricked up. The lead abatement requirements were completed this week, and the next step is securing the contractor who will help us build these rooms back up again. Many thanks to John Bowman, Building Chair, Stephen Courtney, Gretchen Horton, Michael Bergeron, and our new sexton, Chelsea Millsap, who’s been a whirlwind of activity and follow up.
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In Search of: Parish Administrator and Historic Site Educators
We still have positions open at King's Chapel, including one for the Parish Administrator in addition to two historic site educators. While church members are not eligible for hire, their friends are! Please help us get the word out! Click here to read job descriptions.
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History Program News
Thank you to everyone who visited the chapel on Memorial Day Weekend. We had 3200 visitors and some wonderful tours and conversations! Harborfest (June 30-July 4) will be our next fee-free weekend.
June open hours for the History Program will include Mondays, and Wednesday - Fridays 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM, and Sundays 1:30 - 5:00 PM. Our mini-exhibit for June celebrates Pride Month, looking at LGBTQIA+ history at King's Chapel.
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Parish Events This Coming Week | |
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Tuesday Recital
June 6, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next week’s Tuesday recital features the return of soprano and harpist Zoe Vandermeer in a program of mostly Italian music from the 17th century.
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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.
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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.
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King's Chapel Prayer Circle | |
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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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King's Chapel Stewardship | |
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You are invited to show your love for King's Chapel with a gift to the 2023 Stewardship campaign! Every gift ensures that King's Chapel can continue to meet the spiritual needs of our beloved community and is greatly appreciated. Visit kings-chapel.org/stewardship for more information and to make your gift or pledge today - thank you!
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In the love of truth, and in the spirit of Jesus Christ,
we unite for the worship of God
and the service of all.
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