Between Sundays
Keeping the Parish Community Connected
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Worship With Us | Sunday, November 7
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On Sunday November 7, King’s Chapel will celebrate All Saints and All Souls Sunday, on which we invite congregants to come forward to the communion table to light candles in memory of those who have died, this year or in the past. We want to surround you with our love as you remember these beloveds. |
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Morning Light All Saints All Souls Sunday Service, with Holy Communion | 9:00 AM
In-Person at 64 Beacon Street or Virtual on Zoom
For those who wish to continue to worship with us virtually, the Zoom link and service will remain the same. We'll open up Zoom at 8:50 for greetings, start the service promptly at 9:00, and a short "coffee hour" will follow the service, hosted by our musician Skip Lewan.
If you would rather join us in-person for Morning Light, doors will open at the Little Chapel at 8:45 AM. Masks are required. Congregants will sign in for contact tracing purposes, and some pews have been removed to allow spacing between worshippers.
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Morning Prayer All Saints All Souls Sunday Service, with Holy Communion and the Commissioning of Lay Pastoral Leaders | 11:00 AM
In-person at 58 Tremont Street or Live-Streamed on YouTube
For those who wish to worship with us in-person, doors open at 10:30 AM. Masks required. Worshippers will be asked to sign in for contact tracing purposes and masks are required. An usher will escort you to your pew and we ask that you remain in your pew for the rest of the time inside to maintain 3 feet apart from others. Prelude and live-streaming will start at 10:50 AM. A fellowship on the bricks will take place immediately following the service.
Next everyone else in the congregation is invited forward to remember any who have died in previous years. Our many candles together will light up our space.
For those who wish to worship virtually, we are continuing to improve our live-streaming equipment and process. Join us on YouTube 10:50 AM from the comfort of your own home. You can find the link on our YouTube channel homepage or our website homepage. The livestream link and Order of Service will be also be posted in tomorrow's From the Minister eblast as well as our Sunday Worship eblast.
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Tuesday Recital
Tuesday, November 9 at 12:15 PM
Boston University grad student Nathan Peace will play organ works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Stanley, and Vierne for next week’s Tuesday Recital.
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Book Group: Reading the Gospel of Mark - Artistry and Mystery
Beginning Tuesday, November 9 at 5:00 PM
When we spend time with a Gospel, what surprises do we find? Member Tim Nelson-Hoy has beautifully hand-copied the Gospel of Mark in calligraphy, twice, as a spiritual discipline. Pre-register for these two Zoom classes and receive one of the 30 copies the church has produced to share. Holding the book in your hands, hear from Tim how this process opened up new insights and mysteries into this oldest of the Gospels—and share insights (and mysteries) you have discovered yourself. Mark takes only about 90 minutes to read, from beginning to end.
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In the first session, Tuesday November 9th, 5-6 PM, Tim will share how he created artwork for the chapter headings. What is the most important part of a story? How do you capture it visually? How do you honor the rich and complex history of the Gospel of Mark?
In the second session, Tuesday November 16th, 5-6 PM, we will discuss the Gospel as a whole. What do we gain when we read the Gospel of Mark as a complete story? What do we understand, and what remains mysterious?
Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please contact Laura to share how you'd like to receive the book in advance (pick up or by mail).
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Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:15 PM on Zoom
Join members on Wednesday evenings as we gather on Zoom for a discussion on the weekly lectionary readings. Check out the online calendar for details of each week's focus.
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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. A great way to get to know each other a bit better. Drop in for any part of the hour.
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11th Hour Monthly Bell Ringing for Climate Awareness
Thursday, November 11 at 11:00 AM
Inspired by the worldwide movement 11th Hour Calling the action of ringing church bells for 11 minutes, signals the need for climate awareness and worldwide climate action. Join us as we ring the church’s Revere and Son bell each month. We'll gather at 10:45AM at the King's Chapel churchyard for the 11:00AM ring. Contact Sylvia to join.
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Congregational Presentation: Shaping Our Faith in Action—Next Steps for the King’s Chapel Memorial Project. Meet MASS Design - profiled on 60 Minutes this week.
Sunday, November 14 at 7:00 PM
Last week we announced a presentation on Sunday, November 14 by members of our King’s Chapel Memorial Project and MASS Design to update the congregation on our efforts to acknowledge and memorialize KC’s historical connections with enslaved individuals. We are thrilled to be engaging MASS, a firm with strong ties to Boston as well as national and international experience in justice-based design.
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Last Sunday, 60 Minutes profiled MASS—short for Model of Architecture Serving Society—exploring the ways that this “group of award-winning young architects have set out to create a new model of architecture—[a new way of ] thinking about how to build, who should build, using what, and for whom.” Click here to view the profile, highlighting their work with Dr. Paul Farmer in Rwanda and cities in the US. Discover why we are excited to have their partnership on our Memorial Project.
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Next Theology on Tap: Faith and Memory
Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00PM
November brings us many occasions to remember. On All Saints, All Souls Sunday, we remember those dear to us who’ve departed this world. Veterans Day offers us an opportunity to commemorate those who’ve served in uniform. On November 14, we’ll hear from our Memorial Project Committee and MASS Design about the progress and next steps for memorializing those enslaved persons connected to King’s Chapel. On Thanksgiving Sunday we’ll remember those Indigenous peoples whose land we occupy, even as we give thanks for our blessings.
How does our practice of faith help us remember? What do our sacred stories have to tell us about our call to remembrance? What memories do you find consoling or challenging as our season after Pentecost draws to a close and we approach Advent? Join David on November 17 for Theology on Tap as we ponder these questions of faith and memory.
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Introducing Lay Pastoral Care
for our Congregation of King’s Chapel
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What Is Lay Pastoral Care?
Sometimes, even in a congregation that provides a supportive culture with shared interest groups and friendships, individuals may need more than words of encouragement, prayers offered or a hug. Sometimes we need someone trustworthy to turn to with a simple or great problem. Sometimes clergy alone cannot adequately address the needs of all in the congregation, especially in times like the present, as we try to emerge from a difficult time of separation due to the pandemic. Caring for each other in a conscious way is important to the life of a congregation.
The King’s Chapel’s Lay Pastoral Care Ministry Team was initiated by our minister, the Rev. Joy Fallon, to provide a broader umbrella of care and individual support to those in our own community, especially during the unprecedented times we’ve been experiencing. The five initial team members are volunteers from our faith community who were invited by the minister to engage in coursework and discussion for the past year. Together, they have sought to learn more deeply the skills to be a compassionate listener and a caring presence for those experiencing difficult circumstances or a time of transition in which they could use some confidential and non-judgmental support.
Congregants who may seek this lay pastoral care might be dealing with a major illness or experiencing bereavement, feeling isolated or dealing with complex family situations, such as care-giving for loved ones. Life’s changes, such as job loss, divorce, aging and even the joyful arrival of a new child often prove challenging, and a Pastoral Care team member can be a caring listener as one finds a way through difficulties.
Working together, our minister and Lay Pastoral Care team members will provide a robust pastoral care ministry serving our congregation, with the intention that many more in need of accompaniment and support will have ongoing opportunities for connection. The team itself will meet regularly with the Minister for confidential supervision and support.
The Pastoral Care Team was formally affirmed by the Vestry at its meeting on October 18, and commissioned by the ministers and congregation through a brief ritual at the All Saints and All Souls service on November 7. In this way, our whole congregation will recognize this new team as an important part of a shared ministry of hope and caring, so congregants need not suffer or struggle alone through difficult times.
How to request pastoral care, who to call: Congregants either may speak to the Rev. Fallon or to a Pastoral Care Team member, who will consult with Rev. Fallon before agreeing to meet with a congregant. Through this process, we hope to provide care to as many who request it as possible.
OUR TEAM:
Cathy Price, Cynthia Perkins, Stephen Courtney, Miguel Gomez-Ibanez and Gretchen Horton.
This Sunday, during our All Saints All Souls Morning Prayer service, members of the King's Chapel Lay Pastoral Care Ministry Team will be officially commissioned.
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Guided History Tours Continue, Wednesdays-Saturdays from 10-4PM
The King's Chapel History Program will continue offering public history tours through at least the end of November. We are currently offering guided and self-guided tours. Brush up on your King's Chapel history or take some friends along to get a tour from one of our engaging, knowledgable educators! Click here to plan your visit.
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Daylight Saving Time & The History of King's Chapel's Simon Willard Clock
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Environmental Action Initiative Updates |
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In October, we had the largest group ever ringing The Bell and standing out front holding signs. It was very satisfying and also convivial. Afterwards, as has become our habit, a group of us had lunch, this time at Emmett’s, a pub a few steps down Beacon Street.
The 11th of November approaches, this month on a Thursday. COP26 will almost be over and we need to ring louder than ever! But you don’t have to ring, we have signs to hold--even better, make your own. This month we'd like to bring our city's attention to ongoing gas leaks and the need to transition away from fossil gas. The legislature must act now. Please join us! Email Sylvia Soderberg (sylviasoderberg@verizon.net) to let her know you'll be there.
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Community Action Committee Updates |
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Last Sunday, members and friends of King's Chapel came together to share food and worship with our neighbors at common cathedral, making 150 lunches before sharing them and attending their moving church service at Brewer Fountain.
Thank you to all who made it possible!
Our faithful food shoppers: Becky and Kent Wittenberg. All who helped make lunches, either in their homes or after Morning Light on Sunday in the Parish House kitchen: Cathy Price and Elliot Smith; Stephen Courtney; Sarah and Mark Graber and their daughter, Eleanor; Carol and Emanuel Genovese; Paula O'Keeffe and Sally Brewster. Sandwich deliverers: Carol and Emanuel Genovese. common cathedral service attendees: Tim Nelson-Hoy; Amanda Pickett; Carol Genovese
Sad you missed out, or ready to do it again? We are invited to share food and worship with common cathedral on November 28th and December 12th. We hope you might join the many King's Chapel members and friends who have found meaning and connection with our neighbors, with each other, and with something beyond us, by drawing near to our neighbors at common cathedral through this event.
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Please consider a stewardship offering in a spirit of thanksgiving to help us through this challenging time. Every single gift in any amount is equally valued and helps enormously. Visit our webpage to learn more about ways to give: |
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"We rejoice with those who rejoice,
weep with those who weep." Romans 12:15
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We rejoice with Skip Lewan, our talented and beloved pianist at the Morning Light service, on his engagement to Allie Worth on October 20th. We celebrate with Skip and Allie, and offer prayers of thanks for them both.
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The King's Chapel Prayer Circle, led by Cynthia Perkins, stands ready to pray for any who request it, in complete confidence.
To request prayers email Joy (joy@kings-chapel.org) or Cynthia Perkins
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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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