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Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023
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Worship With Us | Sunday, November 19 | |
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Scripture Readings: Psalm 90: 1- 6
First Lesson: Zephaniah 1: 12- 14 Second Lesson: Matthew 25: 14- 30
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Morning Light
Worship
9:00 AM
Thanksgiving Sunday
In-person at 64 Beacon St. and on Zoom at 9:00 AM.
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Morning Prayer
Worship 11:00 AM Thanksgiving Sunday
In-person at 58 Tremont St. and live-streamed.. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Coffee hour to follow, kindly hosted by Sarah Graber.
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From the Minister
Dear Church,
It will be so nice to come back to you after an inspiring week of professional development in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona! This Sunday, as Ordinary Time comes toward a close and we move into the week of Thanksgiving, we will honor those who stewarded the land in Boston prior to the 17th century with a Land Acknowledgement. Further, our scripture will call us to reflect upon our fears (and our complacency); we will be reminded that much is required of those to whom much is given.
If you are curious for specifics about my week away, I have been learning about Murray Bowen's Family Systems as it relates to faith communities. (And leading the electric slide with colleagues and new friends- see photo!). I hope to see you this weekend to tell you all about the excitement and learnings. Come to church for community, come for solace.
Grace and peace,
Sam
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From the Bench
This Thanksgiving Sunday, we open with the first movement of Elfrida Andrée’s Organ Symphony. The choir will sing Calvin Hampton’s version of We Plow the Fields as well as a Thanksgiving Anthem by William Selby, organist at King’s Chapel in the late 18th century. We close with Selby’s Voluntary in D.
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Parish News and Upcoming Events | |
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Conversation with the Wardens
Your Wardens, Betsy Peterson and Stephen Courtney, are following Joy’s example in inviting individual conversations. We’d especially like to see you after church, and commit to being available after both Morning Light and Morning Prayer for the next few weeks. If you would like to ensure an uninterrupted conversation, let us know, so we can set up an appointment.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance Event Saturday, Nov 18, 12:00- 4:00 PM
Jackson Mann Community Center, Allston
The Community Action Committee invites you to attend TransResistance's event to mark the 25th anniversary since Rita Hester was murdered. Her life not only mattered but inspired a local and international movement and day of mourning for the Trans people we have lost in our community. Join TRMA, MTPC, TEF, Network la Red, the Mayor’s LGBTQ office and the Equity Fund of the Boston Foundation for this year’s TDOR to hear speeches, performances and gather in community with food to take time to remember those we have lost to violence. This event will have ASL interpreters and mental health counselors for support. All donations from this event will go to TEF and BHCHP as we believe basic needs are the first way to protect trans people. More information here.
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Thanksgiving Services
Sunday, Nov 19, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM: Thanksgiving Sunday services
Thursday, Nov 23, 10:00 AM: Thanksgiving Day service
Celebrate Thanksgiving with King's Chapel! On Sunday, Nov 19, we'll hear our land acknowledgment read at Morning Prayer for Thanksgiving Sunday. Then join us on Thanksgiving Day for our 10:00 AM service, led by member Elizabeth Foster.
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23rd Annual SHVAM Opening Ceremony:
Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month
Monday, Nov 20, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
MA State House Great Hall, 24 Beacon St.
Enacted in 2000, SHVAM is a month-long effort to inform, influence, and impact how society views and responds to murder victims and their families.
SHVAM offers an opportunity to educate the public and policymakers about the effect that murder has on families and communities, and to uplift the peace-building efforts of survivors. It also provides a dedicated space around the holiday season for survivors to gather in community and celebrate and honor their loved ones.
Help us kick off the 23rd Annual SHVAM alongside fellow survivors, community partners, and elected officials. This year, we are excited to be back and in-person at the Massachusetts State House for the Opening Ceremony. We hope to see you there!
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Sunday Concert Series: Music, She Wrote
Sunday, Nov 26, 5:00 PM
Our next Sunday concert is the first of a double-header (second installment coming up in January) entitled Music, She Wrote. It consists of organ works by female composers, ranging from pioneering Elfrida Andrée (who petitioned the Swedish parliament to become the first female organist in all the land), Amy Beach (first successful American female composer), and Florence Price (first African-American female composer to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra), to more contemporary fare, such as Nancy Plummer Faxon's festive Toccata and Emma Lou Diemer’s fiery Fiesta.
As always, you save $5 by getting tickets ahead of time at
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/kings-chapel/7315/event/1345441
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Contemplation & Connection
(formerly Theology on Tap)
Wednesday, Nov 29, 6:00- 7:30 PM
In-person at the Parish House and on Zoom
At Contemplation & Connection this month, we will discuss poverty in the United States. We will explore a conversation with Matthew Desmond, a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, academic, and scholar who has studied poverty for many years.
A minister's child. Desmond's books include: Poverty, By America and Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City. Reading is not required to attend this meeting; we will explore poverty and economic justice in the Old and New Testaments.
C&C will take place at our Parish House, and also on Zoom. Please email Laura if you would like to attend via Zoom, or if you need assistance accessing our building that evening.
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Greening of the Church
Saturday, Dec 2, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
It's that time of year again... time to grab our gloves and sheers and help to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent season! Please join us on Dec 2 to help hang garlands and wreaths throughout the sanctuary, add greens to the outdoor planters, and place poinsettias on the windowsills. Fueled by coffee and donuts, you are guaranteed a wonderfully spirited, fun-filled start to the Advent season, whatever your age. E-mail Laura to let us know you will be there- the more the merrier, and the faster we finish the job!!!
Anne, Cathy, and Kathe
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November Schedule
This November, visit the History Program on Monday, and Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:30- 4:00 PM.
We will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov 23.
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Parish Events This Coming Week | |
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Tuesday Recital
Nov 21, 12:15 PM at King's Chapel
In person and livestreamed
Next Tuesday, violinists Frank Graves and Laura Papandreu will play Mozart duets.
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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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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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