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Concert Series - The Big Chill | This Sunday January 26 | 5 PM| The Little Chapel, 64 Beacon Street
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As many of you know, we received the gift of two magnificent pianos for our Parish House last year. As we did then, the King's Chapel Concert Series will celebrate and share these gifts by giving a concert, The Big Chill, on Sunday afternoon, January 26, at 5:00. The concert will be approximately two hours long, including a light supper break between pianos. We will present works by Barber, Bernstein, Brahms, Copland, Debussy, Faure and others. It will be festive and fabulous.
We are officially at our seating capacity, but if you really want to come, please do reach out to Sylvia Soderberg, and we will do our very best to squeeze you in!
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When I visited Israel in 2018 with other clergy, as a guest of the Boston Jewish Community Relations Council, we saw a wooden boat that had been excavated from the Sea of Galilee in 1986. The wet mud in which it had been buried preserved it, and scientists were able to date the boat to the time of Jesus.
This week we will talk about that time, when Jesus walked those same shores of the Galilee and asked a few fishermen to join him on his journey. What relevance did the skills of these fisherfolk have to their journey with Jesus? What relevance would there be to skills of building boats, repairing equipment, sailing a changing sea, observing fish, working alongside others, and marketing their catch?
For all of us, what parts of our past do we bring along with us, and which do we learn to leave behind? There seem to be things to learn from this ancient, preserved boat.
As Jesus often said, "Come and see!"
Joy
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Follow-Up Meeting on King's Chapel and Slavery | This Sunday January 26, 12:15 PM | King's Chapel
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Join us immediately following Morning Prayer this Sunday for an open meeting gathering those interested in furthering the work of the Ad Hoc Committee on Slavery and King's Chapel.
Following the November sermon series and presentation of the Ad Hoc Committee's report by Faye Charpentier, it was determined that how we choose to memorialize this part of our history must include congregational input as we continue to move forward. The intentions of this meeting are to identify congregation members interested in furthering the work started by the Ad Hoc Committee and to provide an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, suggestions, criticisms, and more. We hope for an active discussion of what our next steps will be as we move towards a physical and living memorial to the enslaved people connected to our church.
Copies of the committee's report, presented in November, can be obtained by emailing
faye@kings-chapel.org
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Special History Tours through February
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If you're dying for something different to do this Valentine's Day, join the King's Chapel History Program on a candlelit crypt tour, exploring the history of love, loss, and laying the dead to rest!
Would you wear jewelry made from your deceased loved one's hair?
Would you consider preparing their body yourself and hosting the wake in your living room?
Uncover the history of American mourning traditions, funeral customs, and burial practices as they relate to the loss of a loved one throughout Boston's history. Discover the memorials within King's Chapel and explore the crypt beneath King's Chapel, walking among the 21 tombs, and experience the stories of the historic people and couples laid to rest within them.
Tours offered at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM most dates, but are offered at 5:30 PM and 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
January 31 - February 3, February 7-11, 13-17, 21-22, 24, and 28-29.
$15 per person with discounted rates for students, seniors, and congregation members, available by contacting faye@kings-chapel.org.
RSVP and share on Facebook!
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Budget Meeting and Vote | Sunday February 2, 12:15 PM | King's Chapel
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The budget meeting for the FY2020 budget for the Society of King's Chapel will be held on Sunday February 2, 2020 at 12:15 PM after the Morning Prayer service.
All members should have received a copy of the budget, along with the Treasurer's FY2019 Annual Report via email. If you did not, please contact
Laura Zeugner, Administrative Assistant for a copy.
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Sandwich Making for common cathedral | Sunday, February 9th | 10 AM | at the Parish House
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| On Sunday, February 9th, we will be blessed to again share food and worship with our neighbors at common cathedral, when they meet at Brewer Fountain on the Boston Common as they have for nearly 30 years, rain or shine. We will make and pack bag lunches at 10 AM at the Parish House, then join them for lunch at 12:30 PM at Brewer Fountain, and then for worship in their church service at 1 PM. Please consider joining us for this opportunity to be in fellowship and community with our unhoused neighbors. Contact Tim Nelson-Hoy for more information or to sign up. |
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Join our Community Partner for Winter Walk | Sunday February 9
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On Sunday February 9, 2020, King's Chapel is invited to join our neighbors from
common cathedral at the fourth
annual
Winter Walk
which raises awareness and funds to help end homelessness.
The Walk will begin and end in Copley Square, Boston. Registration begins at 8:30 AM, the Walk sets out at 9 AM followed by a community breakfast, and the event ends no later than 11 AM. All are welcome!
Gary Riccio is organizing a team from King's Chapel. If you are interested in joining, please contact him at
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Nominating Committee Seeking...
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The mission of the Nominating Committee, NomCom, is, in short, to support the vitality of the Society by identifying willing and able persons for positions of leadership and then preparing a slate of nominees for presentation to the Society for its vote at the Annual Meeting, this year scheduled for May 17th. The positions to be filled this year include the Sr. and Jr. Wardens, Assistant Treasurer, 5 Vestry members, Parish Council Chair, a Parish Council Member-at-Large, Chairs of standing committees including Archives, Building and Grounds, Chancel, Church School, Hospitality, Personnel and Stewardship.
The NomCom is seeking any and all suggestions that the Society might offer to the enlightenment of the committee. The committee hopes to hear from individuals that might wish to serve the Society in leadership, service to a committee, suggestions for who they might like to see in leadership roles, have questions or comments etc. This year's NomCom members are Chris Allen, Chair (
comradechris@gmail.com
405.
370.6632), Gary Riccio (
gary.riccio@me.com 508.965.1118) and Stephen Courtney (
scourtney@scixstudio.com
617.
909.9986) and they are encouraging Society members to express your thoughts to them liberally. Discussions over coffee encouraged.
The NomCom hopes to seek leaders who as a group represent a broad cross section of the Society and who as individuals have demonstrated a commitment to the King's Chapel community - though not necessarily from seasoned members, recognizing the fresh thinking that might come from newer members. Those who have specific skills that can contribute to each position and who are inclusive in discussions and in decision making are encouraged to apply.
Note also that the NomCom works to maintain confidentiality and discretion out of respect for the individuals under consideration.
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We are grateful to those who provide for flowers each week during our Morning Prayer service. We have many open dates throughout the year and look to you to help provide flowers each week, except during the season of Lent.
If you would like to give flowers in honor of a loved one, please contact Anne Sexton, chair of our Chancel Committee at
annewsexton1@gmail.com . The cost for an arrangement is $90; a check can be mailed to the Parish House, indicating the date you have chosen and the inscription you would like.
We have the following upcoming dates available:
May 12, 26 and June 9, 16 and 30th.
Thank you.
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News from the Adult Religious Education Committee
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Parable Read and Performance
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King's Chapel is reading Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower with New Roots AME Church as part of Boston's citywide reading of Butler's classic Afrofuturist novel. Butler's insights on humanity and the beliefs that shape society encourage conversation about the climate crisis, survival, and ways of deepening our humanity.
On Sunday, February 16, members will gather for a book discussion after Morning Prayer in the vestry. All are invited to attend. On Saturday, February 22, from 12-2 PM, members will join New Roots AME for a book discussion with Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, an activist and organizer for ecological and social justice.
On Friday, March 27, at 8 PM, King's Chapel members will attend
ArtsEmerson's musical stage adaptation of
Parable of the Sower. Lee Glenn will be taking reservations in the vestibule following Morning Prayer on Sunday, Jan 19 and 26, for all those interested in attending. Group discounted tickets are $34; there are scholarships available. For more information or reservations, please contact Lee at
leeglenn@verizon.net
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Sunday Services
Sunday, January 26
Third Sunday after Epiphany
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Morning Light | 9 AM
Rev. Joy Fallon Preaching
- Skip Lewan, piano
- Emilia Filippone, Verger
- Michelle Gaudet, Nursery
Morning Prayer with Baptism | 11 AM
- The Rev. Joy Fallon, Senior Minister
- David Waters, Minister for Education and Membership
- Heinrich Christensen, Music Director
- Marie Wells, Lector
- Michael Bergeron, Head Usher
- Chris Allen, Usher in Charge
- Dorothy Waldron, Amanda Pickett, Joan Hunt, Ushers
- Simon Pilecki, Verger
The Readings:
Psalm 27: 1, 4-9
1 Corinthians 1: 10-18
Matthew 4: 18-23
The flowers on the chancel are given by Todd Lee in loving memory of Felicia Reed Clark and her sister Anne Byrd Reed Witherby.
At the communion rail following the service Chris LaRoche will greet those
interested in learning more about King's Chapel.
After the service, please join us for coffee and refreshments in the vestibule, hosted by Betsy Peterson.
Each Sunday, 10% of the plate collection will go to our Community Action strategic partners:
common cathedral, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, and the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministries, to do works of mercy, justice, and healing. All cash and checks not specially designated will be considered a plate offering.
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Did you miss the service last Sunday? Click
HERE to hear the sermon.
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We open and close this Sunday's service with pieces by famous jazz pianist George Shearing, based on our opening and closing hymns, I
Come With Joy and
Jesus Calls Us.
The choir will sing Byrd's Surge,
Illuminare, as well as Heinrich's setting of our Psalm, 27:4-6,
One Thing. The offertory is
Ubi Caritas by Welsh contemporary composer Paul Mealor, written for the royal wedding of William and Kate, one day to become Prince and Princess of Wales, unless of course they, too, jump ship...
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Tuesday January 26, 12:15 PM
Brooke Campbell
Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist
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February 19: Theology on Tap
February 23: Concert,
Sonata
February 23: Shrove Pancake Breakfast
February 25: Mardis Gras Dinner
February 26: Ash Wednesday
February 29: CAC and UUUM Meeting House Tour
March 1: Safety and Security Training for All Ushers
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
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Monday January 27: Vestry, 6 PM
Sunday February 2: Church School
Committee, 10 AM
Sunday February 2: Congregational Budget Vote, 12:15 PM
Wednesday February 5: CAC, 6:30 PM
Monday February 24: Vestry, 6 PM
Thursday February 27, Parish Council, 6 PM
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Tuesday Meditation Group
Weekly at 7:30 am | Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
In this upcoming session, at Barbara's suggestion, we will meditate for a full 30 minutes instead of our normal 20 minute sessions. We look with expectation to how that 30 minutes might effect the rest of our day. How might it effect your day? Open to all.
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Lectio Divina
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM | Parish House, 64 Beacon Street
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Want to know what's
going on at
King's Chapel?
Click
HERE
to view the King's
Chapel Calendar at our website
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Volunteer: Sign up for Hospitality
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Anyone can help!
Enter your email address and select a spot to fill. New volunteers may choose to co-host with a buddy.
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Contributing to Between Sundays
Our e-newsletter is sent each Thursday afternoon. Want something in Between Sundays? Feel free to email
administrator@kings-chapel.org with a written piece and/or pictures before Wednesday at 5 PM.
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Accessibility Assists
Our beautiful Georgian sanctuary was designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754. To make our services and programs more accessible, one of the box pews has been made wheel-chair accessible. Ushers are available to assist those wheelchair users to that pew. Additionally, we have installed an accessible bathroom on our main floor. An usher can direct you to the vestry.
A sound system has been installed in the sanctuary of The Chapel to amplify the sound during worship services. Hearing assistance devices are available for your use. Please see an Usher for assistance.
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